The Engineer
6 February 2012
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The underwhelming reality of UK apprenticeships
8 Feb 2012
If apprenticeships really are to deliver the growth that they could it’s time to start taking them a bit more seriously
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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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Advanced bonding techniques for the automotive industry
6 February 2012
A catalysis technique created by a team from Glasgow University could greatly extend the applications of silicon carbide.
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Complementary angle
6 February 2012
A nationwide hydrogen infrastructure to support low-carbon vehicles requires the involvement of niche markets
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Forth Amendment
6 February 2012
A unique cable-stayed bridge looks set to enhance Scotland’s structural landscape while maintaining vital transport links.
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Lincoln University engineering chief Dr Jill Stewart
6 February 2012
The head of the UK’s first new engineering school in decades is pushing industry engagement to a new level.
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This week in 1932
6 February 2012
The fight against cavitation has a long history
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Under the bonnet of MIRA's network-assisted vehicle
6 February 2012
A semi-automated test vehicle is helping engineers fast-track intelligent transport systems.
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Survey shows manufacturing beginning positively in 2012
3 Feb 2012
A joint survey by Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply has revealed UK manufacturing started 2012 on a positive footing.
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Graphene transistors could herald more computing power
2 Feb 2012
Graphene transistors made at Manchester University could lead to a new generation of more powerful computers.
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UK defence trade body defends government on manufacturing
2 Feb 2012
Defence trade body ADS has brushed off accusations by unions that the government was committing a ‘stunning betrayal’ of British manufacturing.
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Thin-film specialists seek to hone self-cleaning surfaces
2 Feb 2012
Specialists in thin-film chemistry are honing the technology for better self-cleaning surfaces and other applications.
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System enables frigates to fire at multiple supersonic targets
2 Feb 2012
The Royal Navy’s latest defence system will enable British frigates to fire homing missiles at multiple targets travelling at supersonic speeds for the first time.
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Portable satellite dish could assist internet in remote areas
2 Feb 2012
A portable satellite dish that automatically locates transmitting satellites could help roll out mobile internet to remote locations and developing countries.
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Project works on intelligent energy management for cars
2 Feb 2012
A European project is being designed to create intelligent energy-management systems for car makers in an effort to drive down factory emissions and costs.
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Adding ridges to rotor blades could improve helicopter agility
31 Jan 2012
Specially designed ridges placed on the leading edge of helicopter blades could allow the crafts to travel at higher speeds with greater agility.
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Medical scanners could monitor processes in body over weeks
31 Jan 2012
A Belgium company, Pepric, is aiming to develop medical scanners capable of monitoring processes in the body over several days or weeks.
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Researchers create extremely hot and dense plasma
31 Jan 2012
Oxford researchers have created and analysed an extremely hot, dense plasma from a solid substrate of aluminium foil.
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Concrete corrosion alerts may help reduce roadwork delays
31 Jan 2012
Early-warning sensors could help reduce roadwork delays by alerting authorities to concrete corrosion in Britain’s ageing bridges and overpasses.
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Smart paint detects tiny faults in structures such as bridges
30 Jan 2012
Strathclyde University scientists are developing a smart paint that can detect microscopic faults in bridges, wind turbines and mines.
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Collision warning system works in tune with driver attention
25 Jan 2012
Researchers are developing a collision warning system that takes into account driver attention to give appropriate warnings.
