Brunel University has launched its Collaborative Research Network (CRN) in Innovative Manufacturing, which is aimed at giving UK manufacturers a leading edge in the global marketplace.
Siemens has developed software for observing the volume of blood in the brain during treatment of stroke patients.
British engineering group GKN has acquired Volvo Aero for £633m.
The 2010 Formula One test season begins today, with Mercedes, Toro Rosso and Williams giving fans their first glimpse of their car designs on the Valencia circuit.