Technical Articles
UK fastener manufacturers go specialist for the aerospace sector
UK fastener manufacturers are developing innovative, specialised products for the aerospace sector. Stuart Nathan reports
Long-bore measurement technology assists US aerospace company
?Long-bore measurement technology from?Eley is set to help a US?aerospace company to solve challenging metrology applications
Silicone used in Ford's one-litre Fox engine
Loctite 5900 RTV silicone is being used in the manufacture of Ford’s one-litre Fox engine
Plastic microstructures with nanoscale features are fabricated at greater speed
Austrian researchers have fabricated plastic microstructures with nanoscale features at a greater speed than ever before.
Power Felt can convert heat into an electrical current
Researchers in the US have developed Power Felt, a thermoelectric device that converts heat into an electrical current for a range of applications.
UK's only dedicated exhibition for embedded and electronics sectors returns in April 2012
With more than 1,000 different exhibitors showcasing a diverse range of new products and services, National Electronics Week, running from 18 to 19 April at the Birmingham NEC, is a must-attend event for anyone working in the embedded or electronics sector.
Dassault simulation software helps engineers get their extreme sailing boat off the ground
In a bid to push the performance of extreme sailing boats, a team of Scottish engineers is using advanced simulation software to design and develop a bizarre-looking vessel that the engineers believe could soon break the near-mythical 60-knot barrier.
Innovation centre set to look at new applications for synthetic diamonds
Element Six has announced it is creating a £20m innovation centre near Oxford to create and develop new products.
GKN Aerospace goes out on a wing with manufacturing facility
GKN Aerospace has formally opened a manufacturing facility designed to help it win a significant portion of the global wing structures market in the next 30 to 40 years.
Plastic electronic circuit delivers CMOS functionality
A team in Cambridge has created a plastic electronic circuit with the architecture and functionality of a CMOS silicon chip.
Immersive visualisation software enables designers to make changes in real time
Immersive visualisation software housed by the Warwick Manufacturing Group allows creations to be viewed ith incredible realism.
Autonomy could lead the way in nuclear decommissioning
A series of feasibility studies could bring a greater level of autonomy to nuclear decommissioning projects.
Digital control technology could improve safety of LEDs
Digital control technology from iWatt could greatly improve the safety of light-emitting diodes used with wall dimmers
Conference addresses state of British automation
?The Automated Britain conference heard how increasing levels of investment in automation could be a lifeline for UK jobs
Technical article: SKF discusses the benefits of pump system optimisation download
In this technical article, SKF discusses the benefits of pump system optimisation. The article also includes a case study demonstrating the advantages of SKF’s condition monitoring service.
Method replaces acid for greener graphene
Technical article: multi-channel equipment helps plants to reduce maintenance costs
White paper: Amplicon duscusses the future of railway wireless networks
Technical article: factors that must considered when using an infrared thermometer
Technical article: Thermal Energy's Grant Bailey discusses GEM venturi steam traps
Technical article: ultrasonic dispersing and particle size reduction in sunscreen production
Technical article: ultrasonically assisted fermentation for bioethanol production
Automatic fibre placement machine set to work on composite aero structures
Drives and Controls 2012 show set for Birmingham NEC
Scientists use PCBs to manufacture cheaper fuel cells
Technical article: IRISS explains how infrared windows can reduce maintenance costs
Projects aims for intelligent underwater vehicles that can learn from mistakes
Technical article: IRISS's Rob Miller outlines the material facts about infrared windows
Technical article: IRISS's Julie Reynolds discusses the use of infrared windows
IFAB approves two goal-line technologies for final testing
Potato scanner uses artificial intelligence to aid quality control
Electronic tagging device could become alternative to barcodes
UK team makes conductive polymer
Technical article: Steam traps and fuel-efficient boilers
Technical article: how ultrasonic mixing improves the production of biodiesel
Technical article: ultrasonic milling and dispersing technology for nano-particles
Technical article: 2012 Embedded Systems Outlook report
Technical article: Ultrasonic milling and dispersing of ink pigments
Manufacturer gears up for record-breaking turbine
WMG set to use bespoke machine for investigating lightweight components
Imaging technologies move into areas such as road inspection and tomb exploration
White paper: how to maintain and calibrate pH sensors
Elevance and Arkema team up to produce speciality polymers
Technical article: Components to help operators cut maintenance costs
White paper: computer-guided formulation and weighing processes
Technical article: SKF's Phil Burge shows how the right lubrication can improve equipment
Methane is turned into useful oils for applications such as car fuel
Technical article: tips on checking for belt and shaft misalignment
Report details test and measurement trends affecting automotive and other industries
Electronic chequebook could assist internet transactions
Ridges on helicopter blades could help to improve future agility
Technical article covers the use of sensors in automotive applications
Graphene transistors could herald more computing power
Maintec offers technologies for industrial maintenance and asset management
Joint survey shows UK manufacturing beginning positively in 2012
Bonding method gears up silicon carbide for precision manufacturing
Test bench simulates static and dynamic forces that act on wind-turbine bearings
Laser-based welding technique could overcome resistance
LED powerhood could help Formula 1 teams cut their energy use
Plastics Design and Moulding event offers educational opportunities
