Adobe Systems Incorporated has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Macromedia in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.4 billion.
Researchers at Manchester University are working on a project looking at how localised energy generation can be used to serve the needs of local organisations.
Computer simulation methods are being used in an attempt to help manufacturers avoid foaming problems and optimise mould designs before going into production.
A project aimed at boosting Germany’s textile industry has led to the development of pliable, textile-based solar cells that could be used on buildings and lorries.
Engineers are investigating ‘last resort’ technologies to put climate change into reverse, but some claim they are clouding the issue. Stuart Nathan reports
Novel soft robotics developed at Florida Atlantic University can help recovering patients to relearn playing music and other skills that require dexterity and coordination.
Cuts in defence spending have had a negative impact on BAE Systems, which has reported a drop in sales of 14 per cent to £19.2bn.
Materials that meet future needs of UK manufacturing are set to be developed at the Royce Discovery Centre, a new research facility at Sheffield University.
Materials science and manufacturing company Avery Dennison has partnered with textile waste recycling specialist Ambercycle to launch an intelligent digital care label solution.
Government ambitions to decarbonise the energy sector by 2035 could fall short because it lacks a delivery plan, the National Audit Office warns in a report.
