Advanced Engineering

Cleaner technology and more new jobs are boosting the UK automotive sector. Image by Nissan

UK automotive industry: a beacon of achievement and investment

03 January 2012

by Dick Meredith, London Press Service

Britain's motor industry in 2011 defied the economic trend by increasing production volumes, investment level and number of employees while continuing with huge strides in reducing its environmental footprint.

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Walk on water: the London River Park - a spectacular kilometre-long river-borne walkway. Image by Gensler

London floats the idea of a river park on the Thames

A futuristic floating park on London’s River Thames is planned for “launch” next year, to be enjoyed during the London 2012 Olympic Games & Paralympic Games when 10 million visitors are expected.

06 December 2011

Anti-jam technology: difference between life and death

In the fog of war, accurate positioning is key to success. Top UK technology group QinetiQ has helped produce the first single-unit anti-jam antenna made specifically for military land vehicles.

06 December 2011

Bean counters: intricate wiring and technology is built into optical sorters for food. Image by Brian Bell.

Safer food and smarter production wins export orders

With more than 20,000 installations around the world, covering the widest spectrum of food and agricultural products, one UK specialist manufacturer has taken optical sorting to a new level.

23 November 2011

Pitch perfect: humanoid robots playing football. Image by Bristol Robotics Laboratory

Call for international entries for RoboWorld Cup 2012

Robots playing football, basketball, climbing or running a marathon will all be on display at the FIRA RoboWorld Cup in Bristol next August - the first time the event has been held in the UK.

15 November 2011

This “super” stethoscope will help identify heart problems before they could get worse. Image by EPSRC

A sound way to diagnose heart disease earlier

Revolutionary digital stethoscopes could make it easier for family doctors to find the first signs of heart disease in patients - even if they are not looking for cardiac problems.

01 November 2011