According to an upcoming report, total worldwide revenues for fibre optic sensors are projected to increase from a current estimate of $288.1 million to $304.3 million in 2006.

A new approach to creating multi-junction solar cells with off-the-shelf components could lead to photovoltaic devices that are more efficient and cheaper to make.

A new bicycle design could eliminate the need for parents to hold on to the back of a two-wheel bicycle as their child learns how to ride.

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has awarded contracts to seven organisations to develop their solutions and technologies to the ‘proof of concept’ stage.

The Design Council is inviting designers to join forces with manufacturers, service providers and contractors to find new ways to increase patient privacy and dignity in hospitals.

Milling device aims to put a stop to unwanted movements and allow small metal components to be produced more quickly. Siobhan Wagner reports.

Digital simulation used to be the preserve of the seriously well heeled but several developments have converged to bring affordable sophisticated factory simulation to

Technology that uses a tunable laser to detect small quantities of methane gas will allow gas leaks to be identified more quickly and accurately, according to its developers.

Seattle-based EnerG2 has been awarded $21.3m in funding, which it plans to use to help it build a facility to produce nano-engineered synthetic carbon electrode materials.

Are attitudes to electric cars beginning to shift, and what are the main factors influencing how people see electric vehicles? Please pick the option closest to your opinion