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MTI launches Orion Fund for university spin-outs

Manufacturing study highlights value of UK-based production

Dart-like bullet could hit laser targets more than a mile off

Wireless robot could rescue people trapped underground

Action stations

System enables frigates to fire at multiple supersonic targets

City University team aims to develop portable drug sensors

Semi-autonomous robot could offer support to foot soldiers

How to engineer a business, and space for vision

Scanner approval may lift ban on taking liquids onto aircraft

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