University of Michigan researchers have created a composite plastic that's claimed to be as strong as steel but lighter and transparent.
Chelmsford-based e2v technologies has announced an £11m contract renewal to supply Varian Medical Systems with electron devices for incorporation into linear accelerators.
Thales has signed a multi-million pound agreement to install its TopSeries in-flight entertainment system in British Airways’ delivery and next-generation aircraft.
Peruvian mining company Buenaventura has awarded a basic engineering contract to Aker Kvaerner Metals for work at its gold ore mine in Poracota
QinetiQ has grabbed a 90% share of Verhaert Design and Development and has an option to purchase the remaining 10% at a later date.
Saudi Aramco and The Dow Chemical Company are to jointly construct and operate a new chemicals and plastics production complex in Saudi Arabia.
Two government departments have made an investment of £5m towards a £12.8m project to create a new marine energy business park in Hayle, Cornwall.
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to modify the C-130 Aircrew Training System as part of the C-130 Avionics Modernisation Programme.
Edmund Optics has recently released a free iPhone/iTouch app to help its customers select the appropriate lens for their vision-integration projects.
BAE Systems is to remanufacture more than 300 US Army Bradley vehicles with additional armour following the execution of a contract option worth $742m.