Researchers have created so-called ‘glassy gels’, a new class of materials that are hard and difficult to break despite containing over 50 per cent liquid.
A new method of measuring surface roughness of car body parts in 3D could lead to lower tooling costs for metalworking industries. Siobhan Wagner reports
Commercial flights of Boeing’s grounded 787 Dreamliners could resume within weeks following changes to the design of the aircraft’s lithium-ion batteries the company has claimed.
Device that mimics the functionality of human fingers could be used to move and manipulate components in micro-factories of the future. Siobhan Wagner reports.
Business conditions in the UK manufacturing sector deteriorated further in August, according to the latest seasonally adjusted Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have contributed to what they claim is a significant advance in solid state battery technology.
A technical assessment has concluded that there are no impediments to the further development of the Skylon spacecraft being developed by Reaction Engines.
The UK space agency has announced a £1m funding pot aimed at developing smart solutions to the challenge of monitoring and detecting space debris.
UK businesses have filed fewer patent applications in Europe for the second year running, according to new data from the European Patent Office (EPO).
