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Robotics & UAVs

Pneumatically actuated Nikola helps with study of emotions

Electronics

2D materials shroud liquid droplets to exploit electronic properties

Diagram of SRAS laser ultrasound system: The high-energy pulse of light from the laser creates a sound wave that travels along the surface of the material. Precisely measuring the speed of this wave allows the crystal orientation and elasticity to be measured (Image: Nottingham University)
Materials

Material’s secrets revealed with ultrasound scans of elasticity matrix

Energy & environment

Eurocell puts UK on shortlist for first European Gigafactory

Energy & environment

Solar power used to produce clinker for the first time

The University of Sheffield AMRC worked with Tinsley Bridge and Performance Engineered Solutions to create a lighter alternative to the tubular steel bar currently used for suspension units (Image: AMRC)
Manufacturing

Metallics and composites bond to form hybrid anti-roll bar

(Image: Ricardo UK)
Manufacturing

Funding awarded to low-carbon supply chains projects

Energy & environment

Rolls-Royce and Porterbrook investigate low-carbon rail

Robotics & UAVs

Robot-assisted surgery to improve cancer procedures

Energy & environment

Humber Zero CANSOLV greenhouse gas emissions

Aircraft landing gear (Image: NMIS)
Aerospace

Hybrid DED project offers sustainability boost

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