http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/manufacturing-comes-out-top-in-bibby-index/1004025.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/manufacturing-comes-out-top-in-bibby-index/1004025.article A report from Bibby Financial Services suggests that manufacturing is now the UK’s leading sector, with levels of output stabilising over the last quarter. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:33 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/video/intel-light-beam-technology-moves-data-at-50gbps/1004021.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/video/intel-light-beam-technology-moves-data-at-50gbps/1004021.article Intel has developed a prototype computing technology that moves data at up to 50 gigabits per second with light beams. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:13 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/warning-system-monitors-lube-oil-on-ships/1004018.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/warning-system-monitors-lube-oil-on-ships/1004018.article Sunderland University researchers have developed a computerised early-warning system that monitors the condition of ship’s lube oil - a development that could extend the life of marine engines. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:47 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/nissan-posts-strong-first-quarter-results/1004017.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/nissan-posts-strong-first-quarter-results/1004017.article Nissan has announced net income of €910m for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, compared with a net loss of €140m from the same period a year ago. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:41 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/policy-and-business/business-briefs/bae-reports-sales-boost/1004012.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/policy-and-business/business-briefs/bae-reports-sales-boost/1004012.article BAE Systems’ latest results show a sales increase of nine per cent to £10.6bn and a corresponding percentage point rise in the dividend. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:35 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/shell-financials-reveal-doubled-profits/1004007.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/shell-financials-reveal-doubled-profits/1004007.article The latest set of financial results from Shell show that the company’s profits have almost doubled to $4.5bn. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:06 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/gms-develops-underwater-rov/1004005.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/gms-develops-underwater-rov/1004005.article The creators of a new underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) claim almost any problem with the device can be repaired in less than 20 minutes. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:10 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/british-entrepreneur-holds-internet-security-key/1004001.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/british-entrepreneur-holds-internet-security-key/1004001.article A British entrepreneur has been given a key to help restore the internet’s latest international security system. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:14 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/philips-acquires-apex-transducer-business/1003991.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/philips-acquires-apex-transducer-business/1003991.article Philips has acquired Shanghai Apex Electronics Technology, a Chinese ultrasound transducers manufacturer, for an undisclosed fee. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:38 GMT