The Engineer
Ellie Zolfagharifard Editorial
Ellie Zolfagharifard is the Special Reports Editor for The Engineer
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Career platform - opportunities in the UK oil and gas sector
16 May 2012
Oil and gas companies are looking to hire experienced and highly skilled engineering professionals from a wide range of disciplines
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Opportunities in the low carbon vehicle sector
19 Apr 2012
The advent of electric and hybrid vehicles has increased the need for engineers from a much wider range of disciplines
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Healthy opportunities: engineering jobs in the healthcare sector
5 Mar 2012
Medical devices are a key area of government investment and offer a significant set of opportunities for engineers
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Action stations
6 Feb 2012
A demand for engineering skills in the defence sector is creating a wealth of opportunities.
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Mind the gap
23 January 2012
As concerns about a skills shortage grow, it’s essential for young people to consider engineering.
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Young BAE engineer Philippa Wilson
The Engineer - Women in Engineering supplement
For BAE engineer Philippa Wilson, gender has not been a barrier to success. Ellie Zolfagharifard reports
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Thriller chiller
19 September 2011
An advanced archive system is helping to preserve the delicate heritage of Britain’s film industry.
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Defence procurement minister Peter Luff
5 Sep 2011
With defence cuts looming, the armed forces depend more than ever on technology, says MoD minister Peter Luff.
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Energy-harvesting ships are a blast from the past
05 September 2011
This week in… 1876
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The PVC pressure suit
15 Aug 2011
This week in 1954
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Lord Drayson, president of the Motorsport Industry Association
15 August 2011
The ex-minister and motor enthusiast says the engineering industry must stay optimistic in order to survive
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Collaboration develops wireless charging system for race cars
26 Jul 2011
HaloIPT has teamed up with Drayson Racing Technology to develop its wireless charging technology for high-performance cars.
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Talking shop: engineering entrepreneurs explain their success
18 July 2011
The RAE’s Silver Medal winners say communication is vital in turning raw ideas into commercial success.
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UK telematics test track opens for business
4 July 2011
The UK’s Innovits facility, one of the most advanced of its kind, will help take smart vehicle systems to the next level.
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The steam-powered fire engine
4 July 2011
Messrs Merryweather and Sons unveil the steam-powered fire engine
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David Parker, director of space science at the UK Space Agency
20 June 2011
More needs to be done to champion today’s space pioneers, says the UK Space Agency’s science chief
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Morphing materials form the shape of wings to come
20 June 2011
Materials engineers in Bristol believe morphing structures could play a vital role in the aerospace industry
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Building a spacecraft for a human mission to mars
20 June 2011
A 1965 report from The Engineer details plans for a manned mission to Mars
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Lord Sugar. You're fired
16 Jun 2011
Alan Sugar’s claim on TV show The Apprentice that engineers aren’t cut out for business has, rightly, provoked a storm of outrage from the UK’s technology community
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Robot inspects structural damage in nuclear reactors
16 Jun 2011
The Welding Institute has designed a prototype inspection robot to detect structural damage in ageing nuclear reactors.
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Machine learning expert Prof Chris Bishop
6 June 2011
Machine head: Computer science is set to enter a golden age, according to Microsoft Research’s Chris Bishop
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Removing shock from the system with magnetic fluids
6 June 2011
Magnetically reactive fluids are offering smoother operation across a vast range of industries
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Cross-channel train proposal thrown off track
6 June 2011
The Channel Tunnel has had a chequered history, attracting equal amounts of criticism and praise since it was first proposed in 1802.
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Wind of change: Reviving the UK's shipyards
23 May 2011
The offshore renewables industry is breathing new life into the UK’s neglected dockyards
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Formation flying satellites
23 May 2011
Carefully choreographed groups of satellites could one day shed light on the deepest reaches of space
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Setting sail on a sea of skills and ingenuity
23 May 2011
The Glasgow Exhibition of 1888 was a triumph for a city proud of its art, science and industrial heritage. Its aim was to draw international attention to its achievements and succeeded in raising £43,000 for the local area.
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On the right track
20 May 2011
Roy McNulty’s review of Britain’s railways is a stark reminder that it’s going to take more than high-speed rail and refurbished trains to rekindle our enthusiasm for train travel.
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The Dam Busters
9 May 2011
This week in 1943
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The DeltaWing racer
9 May 2011
A new concept car combines speed with sustainability in a bid to revolutionise motor racing
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Compressed air energy storage has bags of potential
25 April 2011
Could compressed air energy storage help solve the renewable intermittency challenge?
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National Grid's Ian Welch
25 April 2011
The National Grid’s research chief says the UK’s evolving energy sector is an exciting place to be.
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A musical alliance
25 April 2011
The Engineer hails an invention by M Dietz of Brussels “a triumph of mechanical skill applied to the art of music”.
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Green houses
The Engineer - Sustainability Supplement
Environmental targets are driving the development of low-carbon technologies for new homes.
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Harrison's ice-making machine
11 April 2011
This Week in 1861: Successful invention comes in from the cold
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Tropical idea: Ocean thermal energy conversion
11 April 2011
Technology that taps into the solar energy stored in seawater may prove to be a valuable source of power
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Wise crack: Self-healing concrete
11 April 2011
Biological concrete could usher in a new era of self-healing civil structures
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Rolls-Royce's LiftSystem for the Joint Strike Fighter
28 March 2011
As the iconic Harrier heads for the scrapyard, the UK’s vertical lift expertise lives on in the F-35B combat aircraft
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The Japanese Battleship Fuji
28 March 2011
This Week in 1897: A naval foretaste of Japanese ingenuity
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UK engineers develop bee-based security device
28 March 2011
Trained sniffer bees are the key components of new technology that could stop terrorists in their tracks
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F1 aims at overtaking in 2011
25 Mar 2011
The latest changes to the Formula 1 technology rules aim to make racing more exciting, but will make the drivers’ challenge even more difficult.
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Motorised shoes could help the elderly improve their balance
24 Mar 2011
Motorised shoes aimed at helping the elderly improve their balance are being developed with help from researchers at Strathclyde University.
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John Fisher, director of Leeds' Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
14 Mar 2011
Rolling back the years: John Fisher is on a mission to improve the quality of life for Britain’s ageing population
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Cash injection: the Syreen syringe
14 March 2011
An environmentally friendly syringe illustrates how good design could help the NHS save money
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End of an era?
11 Mar 2011
Discovery’s retirement will either put the brakes on our cosmic ambitions or kick-start a new era of commercial space exploration.
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Robotic skills in cognition could assist future injury recovery
9 Mar 2011
Researchers at Hertfordshire University are developing cognitive skills for robots that will one day help people recover from lower-limb injuries.
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This week in...1882
28 February 2011
Shedding some light on commercial possibilities
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Vital signs: the Disaster Monitoring Constellation
28 February 2011
A constellation of UK-developed satellites is helping to guide relief efforts in New Zealand. Ellie Zolfagharifard reports
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The goalkeeper's fear of the dodgy decision
14 Feb 2011
This week, Briefing is donning a replica shirt and pouring a lager, and is hoping, just for once, that the referee’s decisions aren’t going to cause any outbursts of rage. Fortunately, the football authorities are on the case.
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Light reading: visible light communications
14 Feb 2011
Advanced LED-based technology could revolutionise the way we send and receive data. Ellie Zolfagharifard reports
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Deep linking: work begins on a record-breaking subsea cabling project
14 February 2011
The installation of a subsea interconnect connecting Majorca with Spain is raising some huge engineering challenges.
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The Napoleon III eye-glass
14 February 2011
A novel telescope, developed for military use in 1857, was highlighted by The Engineer as having some interesting civil applications. Invented by M Porro, the Napoleon III eye-glass was designed to help determine the range of artillery and spy on distant objects.
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Gas-sensor device can predict asthma attacks
9 Feb 2011
Siemens has adapted an industrial sensor into a device that lets asthmatics know when an asthma attack is imminent.
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Time for another giant leap?
4 Feb 2011
Human spaceflight is notoriously expensive. If the UK increased its involvement, however, could it be advantageous for non-aerospace high-tech industries — and what would the human dividend be?
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David Richards, chief executive at Prodrive
31 January 2011
Motor sport and mainstream automotive can learn much from each other, says Prodrive’s chief executive
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Optical oilfield: the Fosar Deep project
31 Jan 2011
Fibre-optic sensors could help oil companies squeeze more from dwindling sub-sea reserves
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Bell Rock Lighthouse
31 January 2011
Bell Rock Lighthouse, the world’s oldest surviving sea-washed lighthouse, has saved countless lives over the past two centuries. Located on the east coast of Scotland, it was built to alert seagoers to the dreaded Inchcape Rock, 11miles out from Arbroath Harbour.
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Moscow bombing reignites anti-terror technology debate
26 Jan 2011
The bombing in Moscow’s Domodedovo airport on Monday has once again raised the question of how effective technology can be in preventing terrorist attacks.
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The skills behind the screens
21 Jan 2011
The entrants in a recent anti-hacking and computer security competition acquired their skills almost by accident, but with cyber attacks now taken very seriously, we need to find ways to develop these skills.
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UK engineer develops own life-saving implant
17 January 2011
A serious heart problem inspired UK engineer Tal Golesworthy to develop a device that offers hope not just for himself but for thousands of other patients with the same condition.
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Broadcasting the BBC world service to a growing audience
17 January 2011
Advanced broadcasting technology is helping the BBC World Service deliver news more quickly to an ever-growing audience
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This week in 1903: Harry Parsons' snow chains
17 January 2011
With Britain in the middle of the coldest winter for 300 years, politicians and scientists have been scrabbling around to find low-cost and effective ways of coping with the weather.
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Motor racing and the cool wall conundrum
14 Jan 2011
Introducing new technology to motor racing is not increasing its appeal to the public. Could low-carbon technologies provide a boost to the sport and to a new generation of cars?
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Cambridge Design unveils life-saving oxygen generator
13 Jan 2011
A lightweight, portable oxygen generator has been developed to save the lives of injured soldiers on the frontline.
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Software controls pace of pre-programmed music
13 Jan 2011
Drummers could soon have the freedom to speed up or slow down the pace of pre-programmed music using software developed at Queen Mary, University of London.
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The Engineer's Christmas Wish list
17 Dec 2010
With Christmas just around the corner and the high-street filled with frantic shoppers, The Engineer has rounded up its top 5 last-minute technology gift ideas.
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Illuminating the enemy
16 Dec 2010
The ground light ball was one of the earliest military methods of casting light on an enemy’s position at night. It faced a number of challenges, including inaccurate positioning and flimsy construction.
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Lord Browne, president of the Royal Academy of Engineering
13 Dec 2010
The former BP chief says that the next generation of engineers have plenty to get excited about
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Centurion launcher could improve British warship capabilities
13 December 2010
An innovative trainable launching system could help address an age-old naval problem.
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Universities develop 3D X-rays to target breast cancer
9 Dec 2010
Durham University spin-out, Kromek, has secured a $4m contract from the US National Institute for Health to develop 3D breast-scanning technology.
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UEA endoscope offers improved bowel imaging
8 Dec 2010
A new kind of endoscope developed at the University of East Anglia (UEA) could aid in the early detection of inflammatory bowel disease.
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Next-gen internet project to increase broadband capacity
7 Dec 2010
A pan-European project designed to improve future internet infrastructures is hoping to increase bandwidth to 100 times current capacity by 2030.
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Burning desire: The Ultra Boost project
29 November 2010
A new internal combustion engine is set to play its part in making the leap to zero-emissions vehicles
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Railway proves to be a real floating asset
29 November 2010
Wuppertal’s suspended railway
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Urban legend: Hybrid bus technology
29 November 2010
London’s iconic red buses are going green, but it is yet to be seen which technology will drive the change
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Lift off for satellite broadband
26 Nov 2010
If its taken you longer than a few seconds to load this page, then the launch of the Hylas-1 satellite this evening will be welcome news.
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Dream sequence: real-time DNA testing
15 November 2010
Electronics engineers hope to usher in a new era of low-cost, easy-to-use DNA testing
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Silent flight: Sikorsky's electric helicopter
15 November 2010
An eco-friendly all-electric helicopter could one day change the face of urban transportation
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Motor-car racing off to shaky start in Chicago
15 November 2010
The great horseless carriage race of 1895 set the stage for the introduction of the motor car in the US.
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Red Bull charges on
12 Nov 2010
Red Bull Racing’s RB6 has led the engineering field in this year’s Formula 1 World Championship, giving veteran designer Adrian Newey another Constructors’ Championship win
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Sir Martin Sweeting, chairman of Surrey Satellite Technology
1 November 2010
SSTL chief maintains his vision to keep Britain at the forefront of satellite communication
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Defending against the cyber threat
1 November 2010
Clandestine cyber attacks are posing a massive threat to the UK’s security infrastructure
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Destroyer gets russian navy up to speed
1 November 2010
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Mobile phone software identifies facial features
28 Oct 2010
Facial-recognition software has been created for mobile phones that could soon help identify individuals and how they are feeling.
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Portable scanner lets women monitor breast health at home
27 Oct 2010
A portable breast scanner that can identify tumours within a patient’s own home has been developed by researchers at Manchester University.
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Lean, green, electric machine
22 Oct 2010
Muddy spinach, or electric sensation? The Engineer got its hands on a Tesla Roadster and went to see what it can do. Watch out, London.
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Brian Cox, physicist and broadcaster
18 Oct 2010
Britain’s best-known science communicator speaks out on the importance of engineering funding.
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Piezo power
18 Oct 2010
Piezoelectrics could help satisfy the wireless generation’s insatiable appetite for energy
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Rover makes first moves into automotive world
18 October 2010
The Rover 8, designed by Edmund Lewis cost £200 when it was launched in December 1904
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Totempower to commercialise small-scale wind turbines
15 Oct 2010
City University London has taken an equity stake in clean-tech start-up, Totempower Energy Systems, to help commercialise its wind turbines for the micro-generation market.
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The sovereign, the scientists and the shipbuilders
15 Oct 2010
There was definite air of excitement in Southampton on Monday, as hundreds lined the streets to welcome the Queen on her visit to launch the 92,000 tonne Queen Elizabeth cruise liner.
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Canatu secures investment to develop carbon NanoBuds
15 Oct 2010
Finnish Aalto University spin-off, Canatu, has secured €4.7m to commercialise its carbon nanomaterials for uses that include touch screen and haptic interfaces.
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Fuel-cell generator operates using commercial fuels
12 Oct 2010
Nordic Power Systems has developed what it claims to be the first fuel-cell generator that can operate on commercial fuels such as diesel and bio oils.
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David MacKay, DECC's chief scientific advisor
4 October 2010
Climate clarity: DECC’s chief scientific advisor wants to set the record straight on the UK’s energy crisis
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Engineering a lasting legacy for London's Olympics
20 September 2010
With the Olympic parks of yesteryear consigned to oblivion, the organisers of London 2012 hope to create a lasting legacy.
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Performance-enhancing Paralympic technology raises hopes and concerns
19 Sep 2010
Recent developments in technology for paralympians have put the relationship between technology and sport under the microscope.
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Electrification of the rail network
20 September 2010
Electric dreams become reality for UK railways.
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Chip could speed development of quantum computers
17 Sep 2010
Quantum computers could become a reality 20 years earlier than expected following the development of an optical chip by Bristol University.
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Engineers showcase prototype flywheel hybrid for Jaguar XF
16 Sep 2010
A group of UK engineers has showcased the first prototype flywheel hybrid system to be included in a Jaguar XF as part of a Technology Strategy Board-funded project.
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Skylon spaceplane gathers momentum
6 September 2010
A team of rocket engineers could propel the UK to the forefront of commercial space flight.
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The rise of inflatable space structures
6 September 2010
Lightweight inflatable structures are set to play a major role in future space exploration.
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Battle cruiser that played a pivotal diplomatic role
6 September 2010
The German battle cruiser Goeben was one of the fastest and most powerful warships of its day
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Fast-forward fashion
3 Sep 2010
Combinations of electronics and fashion might look bizarre and frivolous, but the technologies being explored will have significant advantages for many people.
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Shape-changing UAV supports maritime operations
2 Sep 2010
Researchers in Cyprus have developed an unmanned aerial vehicle that uses shape-changing technology to support maritime search and rescue operations.
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F1 technology used to treat musculoskeletal conditions
1 Sep 2010
Physiotherapists could soon benefit from techniques used in Formula One to more accurately diagnose and treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
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Ship shape
15 Aug 2010
The £75m Discovery research vessel will cement the UK’s leading position in ocean exploration
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The week in 1914
16 August 2010
Fireless engine called up for duty
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EPSRC funds USV collision avoidance system
12 Aug 2010
Queen’s University Belfast researchers are developing an automatic collision avoidance system for use in unmanned surface vehicles.
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Gyrojet unveils airborne surveillance vehicle
11 Aug 2010
Police may soon operate covert surveillance missions in a restyled autogyro following the development of a Manned Airborne Surveillance platform.
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Orthos secures funding for synthetic bone substitute
11 Aug 2010
Orthos has secured £835,000 of funding to bring its ßGel synthetic bone substitute to market.
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Hybrid fuel-cell taxi is taken for a spin
6 Aug 2010
I didn’t expect my debut drive around the Lotus race track to be in a 2.6-tonne Hackney Carriage, but with a man known as ‘the Norfolk Stig’ gripping the passenger-side hand rails, we put the latest contribution to the taxi scene through its paces.
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Crystal clear: rebuilding Britain's broadcast infrastructure
26 July 2010
The race is on to ready the UK’s broadcast infrastructure for the digital switchover.
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Stream engines: small scale hydropower
26 July 2010
The potential opportunities in small-scale hydro schemes are now being realised across the UK.
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Swiss engineers unveil early electric vehicle
26 July 2010
The double electric Phaeton had a top speed of 12.5 mph
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Lift-off and landings at Farnborough
19 Jul 2010
This week is set to be dominated by the Farnborough International Airshow, with anyone who is anyone in the aviation industry descending upon the Hampshire town.
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Technology fix needed for water shortages
12 Jul 2010
It’s been less than a year since the devastating floods swept the North West, yet millions of people in the region are now facing a hose pipe ban.
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Airbus engineering chief Charles Champion
12 July 2010
Flying lessons: Airbus’s top engineer faces the tough challenge of innovating in a conservative industry
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R34 airship makes first trans-Atlantic return
12 July 2010
Experimental aircraft is propelled into action
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Superconductors carry record current flow
9 Jul 2010
Cambridge University researchers have made a breakthrough in the manufacture of high-temperature superconducting materials, producing samples claimed to carry record quantities of electrical current.
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OXEMS technology detects buried plastic pipes
8 Jul 2010
Sensor and tagging technology that can accurately detect plastic pipes buried deep beneath the ground has been developed by Oxford University spin-out Oxford Electromagnetic Solutions.
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Researchers to improve train tracking systems
2 Jul 2010
A system for testing and improving the accuracy of global navigation satellite systems in train tracking applications is being developed by researchers in Germany.
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The next generation air-ships inspired by fish
28 June 2010
Flying fish: Engineers look beneath the water for a glimpse of aviation’s future.
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CCS could mean big business for UK industry
28 June 2010
A key technology in the fight against climate change, Carbon capture and storiage also offers big opportunities for British industry.
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East Midlands Trains to trial Nottingham satellite system
24 Jun 2010
Prototype satellite system promises to give rail operators real-time train information
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Racing Green: electric dreams on America's longest highway
14 June 2010
Imperial college students are about to take to the world’s longest road in an all-electric version of the world’s fastest production vehicle.
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Thousands greet Dornier Do X flying boat
14 June 2010
The giant Dornier Do X was the most ambitious flying boat of its time. Dreamt up by Dr Claudius Dornier, it took seven years to design and, when complete, was the largest, heaviest and most powerful aircraft in the world.
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How nanotechnology is revolutionising medical diagnostics
14 June 2010
Despite persitent claims over potential health-hazards, nanotechnology is at the heart of a range of advanced health care devices.
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Nanocrystals aid PV cell creation
11 Jun 2010
Single-junction solar cells that could reach efficiencies of 45 per cent are being developed with the help of nanocrystals by researchers at Glasgow University.
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Open University soil tester addresses poor crop yields
10 Jun 2010
An acoustic method for measuring the strength of soil is being developed at the Open University (OU) to tackle the problem of poor crop yields.
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Electronics have a 'nose' for gas detection
9 Jun 2010
A method of creating sensing elements for ‘electronic nose’ systems could pave the way for lower-cost and more efficient gas-detection systems in the food and medical industry.
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Cosmetic covers to improve artificial limbs
9 Jun 2010
Researchers at Strathclyde University are working on cosmetic covers for artificial limbs that are more durable and aesthetically pleasing than the existing polyurethane foam cosmesis.
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Aquamarine Power unveils more powerful wave energy device
24 May 2010
The latest version of the Oyster wave energy device is claimed to generate 250 per cent more power than its predecessor
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EADS Astrium engineering chief Bob Graham
24 May 2010
Bob Graham of EADS Astrium sees a bright future ahead for the UK space industry.
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Underwater kites could generate 500kW of electricity
24 May 2010
An underwater kite aimed at generating electricity from tidal currents has received €2m of private funding to further its development.
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this week in: 1858
24 May 2010
Commission sniffs out solution to Great Stink
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NPL tests materials for warmer wet suits
21 May 2010
Watersport enthusiasts may soon benefit from a new generation of wetsuits that keep heat in for longer without compromising mobility.
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Airbus to announce re-engine decision by end of year
11 May 2010
A decision on replacing the engines on the A320 family of aircraft is likely to be made at the end of this year, according to Airbus chief commercial officer, John Leahy.
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UK technology could slash cancer treatment times
10 May 2010
Future radiotherapy treatments could take half the time and be more effective as a result of a colour X-ray processor being developed at Manchester University.
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The Digital Election
7 May 2010
Would a need to switch away from paper-and-pencil voting to some kind of electronic system — possibly even via the internet — increase the UK’s disappointingly low election turnouts?
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Spill exposes unprepared industry
6 May 2010
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, now thought to be the worst in US history, has exposed the industry’s lack of readiness for the risks of deep-water exploration.
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This week in 1951
4 May 2010
Concert hall gives boost to war-stricken England
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Nord Stream: the world's largest gas pipeline
4 May 2010
In from the cold: the world’s biggest subsea gas pipeline – linking Russia with Germany – could help avert a European energy crisis.
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Dame Sue Ion, veteran nuclear fuels expert
4 May 2010
Will of Ion: a U-turn on new nuclear build would be disastrous, says one of the world’s leading nuclear fuel experts
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Search-and-rescue dogs fitted with GNSS
4 May 2010
Dogs used in search-and-rescue operations could soon be fitted with satellite navigation technology to help locate trapped victims after an earthquake or similar disaster.
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Volcanic ash in aircraft air-con concern
30 Apr 2010
Aircraft throughout Europe may have to make emergency landings as a result of the residual effects of the volcanic ash, according to Leeds University lecturer, Stephen Wright.
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Heart operation performed with robotic arm
29 Apr 2010
The world’s first heart operation to use a remote-controlled robotic arm has been carried out at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester.
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BP rushes to contain Deepwater oil-spill
28 Apr 2010
With oil continuing to gush out from the Gulf of Mexico, authorities are trying to contain the spill that threatens to damage the ecosystem on the coasts of Mississippi and Louisiana.
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CryoSat-2 set to shed new light on climate change
28 Apr 2010
Developed in the UK, CryoSat-2’s radar system will probe Earth’s polar regions in unprecedented detail
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Supacat launches Snatch substitute
23 Apr 2010
Armoured-vehicle manufacturer, Supacat, has unveiled its contender to replace the controversial Snatch Land Rover for the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
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Experts clash over volcanic ash
19 Apr 2010
The inadequacy of technology to provide definitive answers about the threat of volcanic ash has become a central concern for scientists as authorities step up efforts to restore air travel.
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Major grant for nuclear materials study
19 April 2010
Six of the UK’s leading universities are working on a collaborative project to better understand the performance of materials used in the next generation of nuclear reactors.
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The steam powered fire boat
19 April 2010
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Mechanical failure causes F1 wheel loss
16 Apr 2010
A spectacular mechanical failure during today’s Formula 1 practice session caused both wheels to fly off Sebastien Buemi’s Torro Rosso STR6.
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Volcanic ash grounds UK flights
15 Apr 2010
A cloud of ash from Iceland’s erupting volcano has stopped all flights over the UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries.
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Digital revolution?
9 Apr 2010
Internet users in the UK are set to face tougher penalties for illegal file-sharing, following the approval of the Digital Economy Bill this week.
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Software spots leaks in flood defences
9 Apr 2010
Future global flooding could be better managed using a computer modelling system developed by researchers from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid’s (UPM) School of Computing.
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Porous materials for CO2 absorption
8 Apr 2010
Bath University is leading a project to develop porous materials that are able to absorb CO2 and convert it into new products, such as car fuel and plastics.
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SATIN project merges haptic and 3D modelling
7 Apr 2010
Industrial modelling could soon move from plastic prototypes to the digital world following the introduction of an augmented reality design system.
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Design for patient dignity
06 April 2010
A re-think on the design of hospital equipment could enhance patient privacy and dignity.
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Silica technique splits up chemicals
25 Mar 2010
A $10m (£6.5m) deal with University College Cork (UCC) spin-out Glantreo could drive forward a chemical separation technique that will speed up the process of drug discovery.
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Organic thin film electronics project
25 Mar 2010
An EU-funded project is attempting to combine high-performance organic electronic circuits with large-area fabrication techniques on a massive scale.
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System performs calculated risks
24 Mar 2010
A computer modelling system able to accurately identify areas of high radiation has been used to complete an 18-month characterisation project at the Sellafield nuclear site.
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Busting body bombers
22 Mar 2010
The latest airport-security scanner aimed at combating the threat of suicide ’body bombers’ has been unveiled to government officials.
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Subsea systems probe the secrets of the deep
22 March 2010
Technology for monitoring the oceans could help address some of mankind’s most pressing concerns.
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Mercedes F1 boss Nick Fry
22 March 2010
Mercedes F1 boss Nick Fry is adamant that motorsport can be sustainable as well as entertaining.
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Cameras to enhance cancer diagnosis
10 Mar 2010
The time taken to detect brain tumours could be significantly reduced as a result of a nuclear physics project being led by Liverpool University.
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Getting graphic detail
10 Mar 2010
Oxford-based image-analysis expert 2d3 has signed three research deals with the Ministry of Defence to improve automated data collection from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Drinking to heart health
9 Mar 2010
The mystery surrounding the potential benefits of green tea and red wine for the human heart may soon be revealed using an ultrasonic tool able to test cell integrity.
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Straight to the point
9 Mar 2010
The ability to control electronic devices by simply pointing a finger is being made a reality by a €2.2m (£2m) pan-European project led by the Fraunhofer Institute.
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On target with new radar
8 Mar 2010
A holographic radar that is claimed to improve the accuracy of target systems is being trialled by the US Department of Defense (DoD) in an effort to increase its projectile firing capabilities.
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Steven Harris of the Energy Saving Trust
8 March 2010
Feed-in time: the Energy Saving Trust’s head of low carbon technologies describes what he believes is the first step towards the nationwide take-up of domestic energy generation.
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The technology Olympics
5 Mar 2010
As Vancouver winds down from the Winter Olympics this week, all eyes have turned to London in anticipation of plans for the 2012 Summer Games.
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Reducing sound waves at sea
25 Feb 2010
University College London (UCL) has undertaken a project that could lead to a turbocharger design that is low in noise and high in fuel efficiency.
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AAIB reports landing-gear failure
24 Feb 2010
The guidelines followed by aircraft manufacturers when designing landing gear are not sufficient to deal with crash landings made outside of the runway, according to the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).
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Ensuring gas works
22 Feb 2010
A thermal sensor that could save tens of millions of pounds in wasted fuel each year has received £1.2m of government funding to advance its deployment in the UK.
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The engineering behind a healthcare revolution
22 February 2010
Engineers are spearheading the development of tools that will usher in medicine’s new age.
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This Week in 1923
22 February 2010
Disinfecting railway carriages is a real gas
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Engineering a medal bid
16 Feb 2010
Advanced technology is at the heart of one of Britain’s best Winter Olympic medal hopes.
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Rail investment to head north
15 Feb 2010
The government must urgently shift its transport priorities from London and the South East to the North of England if it is to avoid major bottlenecks in the rail network.
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Removing smoke without ire
9 Feb 2010
Cardiff University spin-out Asalus is launching a range of medical devices that it claims will significantly improve the safety and efficiency of laparoscopic surgery.
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Cinematic invention
8 Feb 2010
Technology that helped create the characters in the motion picture Avatar could soon be used to monitor combat and blast-injury casualties for the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
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Sink or swim
08 February 2010
A new report proposes radical solutions to protect British cities from rising sea levels
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Bath has fluid plans
08 February 2010
The amount of energy wasted in industries that heavily utilise hydraulic power could soon be reduced as a result of research taking place at Bath University.
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'Tough choices' for UK defence capability
4 Feb 2010
The UK’s armed forces must co-operate more closely on programmes with international allies to improve their defence capabilities, according to defence secretary Bob Ainsworth.
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Revving up for change
1 Feb 2010
The 2010 Formula One test season begins today, with Mercedes, Toro Rosso and Williams giving fans their first glimpse of their car designs on the Valencia circuit.
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iPad rekindles haptic discussion
29 Jan 2010
Everyone is talking about the iPad, Apple’s much-anticipated touch-screen tablet. However, some of the UK’s leading human-computer interface academics believe that the future holds something far more impressive.
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Screening success
25 Jan 2010
A method for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in the air is being used by researchers at Birmingham University to improve airport security.
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Stepping on the gas
25 January 2010
The potential for CO2 to provide feedstock and alternative fuels for the planet might help compensate for its role in global warming.
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Solar moves out from the shadows
25 January 2010
The quest to produce more efficient and versatile solar panels has been given a boost by a micro-inverter system developed by Enecsys, a Cambridge University spin-out.
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Scanner detects illegal pollution
22 Jan 2010
The Environment Agency (EA) has unveiled its latest weapon to tackle serious waste crime without the need to perform expensive dig operations.
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On the right road?
18 Jan 2010
The government has drawn criticism over claims that it is reducing carbon emissions by investing in improved transport infrastructure.
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Team to show fire-fighting robots
13 Jan 2010
Sheffield-Hallam University is heading a pan-European project aimed at developing intelligent robots to assist fire fighters in hazardous buildings and expects to demonstrate its designs on 18 January.
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Changing times
11 January 2010
UK-based semiconductor company, eoSemi, has developed technology that could significantly change the way electronic devices keep time by removing quartz crystals and reducing the number of system parts.
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Flexible friends: growth in UK's plastic electronics industry
11 January 2010
The UK is at the forefront of developing printable electronics.
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Hidden sensor network detects explosives
11 January 2010
A covert sensor system designed to identify and track people carrying explosives at busy transport hubs has been developed by researchers in Germany.
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Keeping a grip on the road
8 Jan 2010
Technology being developed in Finland could help keep drivers safe when faced with the dual challenges of snow and ice.
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Full-body scanners spark concerns
5 Jan 2010
Security and health concerns over the use of full-body scanners in detecting terrorist threats have been raised following Gordon Brown’s decision to roll out the technology across Britain’s airports.
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Santa's Sleigh of the Future
18 Dec 2009
It seems talk of emissions and environmental sustainability have reached the North Pole and Santa’s huge carbon footprint hasn’t gone unnoticed.
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The Engineer Technology and Innovation Awards 2009
8 Dec 2009
The Engineer’s Technology and Innovation Awards returned to The Royal Society last week to celebrate this year’s most successful UK engineering projects.
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Added control for amputees
8 Dec 2009
Researchers at Bradford University are working on a two-year project to examine the extent to which sensory feedback affects the performance of artificial limbs.
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Copenhagen kick-off
7 Dec 2009
The much anticipated UN climate change summit gets underway today as delegates from 192 countries converge on Copenhagen in an attempt to agree global environmental targets.
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Attention seeker
7 December 2009
A technique for testing the peripheral vision of young children could save lives by providing earlier detection of neurological conditions such tumours of the pituitary gland and visual areas of the brain.
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Decontamination units combat MRSA
7 December 2009
Decontamination units that are said to kill bacteria and viruses such as MRSA and swine flu within one hour are undergoing trials at hospitals in Redditch and Worcester.
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Reducing runway emissions
7 December 2009
Innovative automotive engineering could help aviation reduce its carbon footprint.
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Earlier predictions of floods
27 Nov 2009
Earlier forecasts of floods could soon be made possible with the introduction of improved mesoscale modelling and radar technologies in the UK, according to Prof Ian Cluckie of Swansea University.
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Inspection robot cracks the code
24 Nov 2009
Ageing nuclear reactors could be made safer with a non-destructive-testing inspection robot that better detects structural damage.
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Anti-terror technology tool uses human logic
23 Nov 2009
An ‘intelligent’ decision-support system that is able to apply the logic used by detectives to identify suspicious behaviour is hoped to become the latest tool in countering terrorist activity.
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Gerald Schotman, CTO, Shell
23 November 2009
Gerald Schotman of Shell reveals his plan of action for tackling the world’s energy crisis.
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Hybrid MR/PET scanner
9 November 2009
A medical scanner capable of earlier diagnosis of some of the most fatal diseases could be available in hospitals in the next three years.
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Safety first for robots
26 October 2009
Humanoid robots that can assist injured people in hazardous environments are moving closer to reality as a result of research being carried out at Edinburgh University.
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Sensor to detect fear pheromone
26 October 2009
A device that can ‘smell’ human fear could identify terrorists during routine security checks at airports and high-profile events.
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Adrian Sutil on the life of an F1 driver
24 Sep 2009
In an exclusive interview with The Engineer’s Ellie Zolfagharifard, Force India F1 driver Adrian Sutil talks about fast-changing technology, his relationship with his engineers and why risk will always be a key part of the sport he loves.
