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/opinion/comment/a-shot-across-the-bows-for-3d-printing/1016229.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/opinion/comment/a-shot-across-the-bows-for-3d-printing/1016229.article The recent building of a 3D printed gun capable of firing live ammunition has raised concerns about the uses the technology might be put to, but it’s still important to distinguish between hype and reality. Wed, 8 May 2013 11:47 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/opinion/comment/architecture-and-morality/1016148.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/opinion/comment/architecture-and-morality/1016148.article The morality of the uses to which technology can be put is something that should concern every engineer. Engineering is all about consequences. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:31 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/blog/time-for-tide/1015991.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/blog/time-for-tide/1015991.article A project to build the UK’s first tidal lagoon based power plant — and the world’s first bidirectional hydro generator — is seeking funding in Swansea Bay, while a smart grid system incorporating renewables and storage could be developed in Northern Ireland Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:53 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/home/blog/guest-blog/transferring-knowledge-into-innovation/1015959.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/home/blog/guest-blog/transferring-knowledge-into-innovation/1015959.article As final entries are received for this year’s KTP awards, it’s an appropriate time to look at the impact that Knowledge Transfer Partnerships have on the engineering sector. Fri, 5 Apr 2013 11:23 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/opinion/2bn-cash-injection-heralds-bright-future-for-uk-aerospace/1015918.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/opinion/2bn-cash-injection-heralds-bright-future-for-uk-aerospace/1015918.article £2bn worth of investment and the establishment of a new institute that will pool the expertise of the sectors biggest players are both positive signs that the UK’s aerospace sector has a bright future writes Ged Mason, CEO of Morson Group Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:31 GMT