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/channels/design-engineering/news/camera-tricks-allow-3d-digital-model-scupting-by-hand/1016319.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/camera-tricks-allow-3d-digital-model-scupting-by-hand/1016319.article Specialised computer algorithms and a depth-sensing camera have been used to create Shape-It-Up, a tool that lets designers manipulate 3D shapes using hand gestures. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/premier-league-votes-to-introduce-goal-line-technology/1016035.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/premier-league-votes-to-introduce-goal-line-technology/1016035.article English football’s Premier League has voted to introduce goal-line technology in time for the 2013 - 2014 season. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:21 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/home/blog/kickstarting-commercialising-and-exploring/1015630.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/home/blog/kickstarting-commercialising-and-exploring/1015630.article A crowdfunding model is helping technology innovators find new routes to bringing their ideas to market, while businesses in the Northwest have a new organisation devoted to helping with the same problem Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:28 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/rail-and-marine/in-depth/hitting-the-bottom-software-simulation-and-deepsea-challenger/1015279.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/rail-and-marine/in-depth/hitting-the-bottom-software-simulation-and-deepsea-challenger/1015279.article James Cameron’s record-breaking journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest point on Earth, couldn’t have been achieved without extensive computer simulation. Ellie Zolfagharifard tells the software story behind Deepsea Challenger Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:57 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/aerospace/news/software-speeds-up-helicopter-rotor-calibration-process/1014797.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/aerospace/news/software-speeds-up-helicopter-rotor-calibration-process/1014797.article British engineers who used a 10-year-old mathematical research project to minimise vibrations in helicopter rotors have been recognised with an industry award. Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:21 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/interviews/national-instruments-ceo-dr-james-truchard/1014756.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/interviews/national-instruments-ceo-dr-james-truchard/1014756.article In 1976 NI’s ‘Dr T’ set out to create an enjoyable job for himself. Nearly forty years later he’s still having fun. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:26 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/software-could-simulate-sound-of-buildings-through-a-speaker/1014655.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/software-could-simulate-sound-of-buildings-through-a-speaker/1014655.article UK researchers are hoping to improve the way concert-hall designers can demonstrate how buildings will sound before they’re been built. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:18 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/automotive/award-recognises-efficient-diesel-engine-technology/1014463.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/automotive/award-recognises-efficient-diesel-engine-technology/1014463.article An emissions-cutting diesel engine technology developed using specially created design software has been recognised with an engineering award. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:20 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/software-could-enable-changes-early-in-aircraft-design-process/1014231.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/software-could-enable-changes-early-in-aircraft-design-process/1014231.article New design software for aircraft could allow engineers to see the impact of changes, in terms of risk and load characteristics, early on in the design process. Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:00 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/technique-determines-battery-state-of-charge-in-real-time/1014205.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/technique-determines-battery-state-of-charge-in-real-time/1014205.article New software has been developed that lets people determine the amount of charge remaining in a battery in real time.   Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/npl-takes-step-forward-with-gait-recognition-system/1013972.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/npl-takes-step-forward-with-gait-recognition-system/1013972.article A UK-developed security system can identify an individual’s unique walking pattern. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:20 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/researchers-look-to-simplify-dynamic-systems-design/1013890.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/researchers-look-to-simplify-dynamic-systems-design/1013890.article A research project based at Bristol University aims to overcome some of the difficulties of designing dynamic systems, and could allow engineers to build more efficient wind turbines, safer buildings and even better microscopes. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:26 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/analysis/design-software-helps-to-land-curiosity-on-mars/1013804.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/in-depth/analysis/design-software-helps-to-land-curiosity-on-mars/1013804.article NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory made use of CAD and PLM software from Siemens when designing the Curiosity Mars rover and its systems. Jon Excell reports Fri, 7 Sep 2012 12:55 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/ford-creates-virtual-factory-to-simulate-assembly-line-process/1013377.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/ford-creates-virtual-factory-to-simulate-assembly-line-process/1013377.article A virtual factory that simulates the full assembly-line process is being developed by Ford. Thu, 2 Aug 2012 00:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/autodesk-set-to-acquire-video-app-developer-for-about-60m/1013205.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/autodesk-set-to-acquire-video-app-developer-for-about-60m/1013205.article Autodesk is to acquire Socialcam, a developer of an eponymous mobile phone app that lets users create and share video, for approximately $60m. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:55 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/speedo-uses-ansys-simulation-to-develop-racing-swimwear/1012775.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/speedo-uses-ansys-simulation-to-develop-racing-swimwear/1012775.article Engineering simulation software has been used to design a three-piece swimming suit from Speedo that could help swimmers break Olympic records. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:56 GMT