A collaboration between academia and industry has led to the development of a UV chip that eliminates microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses.
Groundbreaking technique will allow components to be custom-made, and could reduce the weight and improve fuel economy in aircraft and cars. Stuart Nathan explains.
Brill Power, an Oxford University spin-out, has launched a new category of intelligent battery management system (BMS) promising to ‘revolutionise’ battery performance.
Researchers in the US have invented a technique that uses inexpensive paper to make microfluidic devices for rapid medical diagnostics and chemical analysis.
Sustainability, climate change, virtual reality and 3D printing are just four factors likely to help define the future of engineering in the built environment.
With its roots in motorsport, Cambridgeshire firm Titan is applying its expertise to the development of advanced technology for low-volume manufacturers. Chris Pickering reports.
General Motors’ Larry Burns is expanding the car giant’s focus from US-centric R&D to collaborative work all around the world.
Combination two/four-stroke engine concept claimed to dramatically cut fuel costs by switching between modes nears production stage. Siobhan Wagner reports.
Researchers are aiming to extend mobile phone battery life by capturing waste light from the screen and converting it into electricity.
Researchers in London have developed a device that uses sound to help generate an electrical charge, a development that could see mobile phones recharged by everyday background noise.
