As engineering projects become more complex and ambitious, consultants are busy recruiting specialists to help these prestigious schemes move ahead smoothly. Julia Pierce reports.

The appropriately-named UK communications outfit The Cloud plans to deploy widespread wireless broadband networks in city centres throughout the UK.

Urban air quality is being investigated by environmental health researchers at Birmingham University, who aim to gain a better knowledge of the sources and concentrations of airborne particles.

A British serviceman who lost his sight while serving in Iraq is using the BrainPort vision device in order to ‘see’ with his tongue.

Research from Bath University has demonstrated that some of the sand used in concrete can be swapped out for waste plastic, potentially leading to more sustainable construction.

UK manufacturing SMEs are confused about government support and deeply concerned about the future of their businesses, according to the initial findings of the Manufacturing Barometer.

New laser-based technology claimed to accurately ‘see’ the active ingredient in drug capsules could help spot counterfeit drugs. Siobhan Wagner reports.

A Loughborough University-led project aims to develop a sustainable biomanufacturing system with integrated carbon capture and utilisation through a novel electrochemical approach.

Over half of global manufacturers expect to substantially grow revenues in emerging markets over the next three years, with nearly three-quarters anticipating significant increases in China.

A Cardiff-based company that develops technologies to assist advanced surgical procedures has raised €6m (£5.2m) from new and existing investors.