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Archive of: 2023
Lithium plating breakthrough ‘could have major impact on future of EVs’
14 November 2023
A new way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle (EV) batteries could lead to faster charging times, according to researchers behind the work.
Europe's next-gen rocket Ariane-6 fires its engine
12 November 2023
Europe's next-generation rocket has completed its first "hot-fire" test on its launch pad, in French Guiana.
The Ariane-6 vehicle lit its main cryogenic engine for four seconds before being shut down
The Future of Engineering,
10 November 2023
a multimedia online hub featuring films, interviews and more, was launched at the ICE HQ, One Great George Street in London
Albatross-like multicopter glides to save energy
07 November 2023
A unique new aircraft design that combines the “manoeuvrability of a multicopter with an albatross’ ability to glide long distances” could be well-suited for urban flights, its creators have said.
Inventive tech tests carbon storage method
04 November 2023
Scientists have secured funding to develop new technologies to test and measure the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that can be safely captured in volcanic rock.
Electronics face extreme fusion conditions to develop shielding
02 November 2023
An international collaboration will put electronics to the test by blasting them with neutrons from a prototype nuclear fusion device.
Orbital Marine Power plans 9.6MW multi-turbine tidal array in EU project
30 October 2023
A flagship EU tidal energy project will use turbines developed by Orbital Marine Power.
Groundbreaking project to bring high-value 3D printing to UK manufacturing
27 October 2023
Advanced technology being developed by a global consortium of companies and academic institutions could revolutionise the use of industrial additive manufacturing – also known as 3D printing – in the UK, bringing the advanced manufacturing of high-value components for key industries to the country for the first time.
Digital solutions aim to make cement greener
26 October 2023
Reducing carbon emissions caused by cement production is the aim of a major new project that will investigate how the use of substitute cement materials can be maximised.
Acoustic sensors monitor single carbon fibre tears to boost hydrogen fuel tank safety
25 October 2023
A new sensor-based structural monitoring system will enable continuous surveillance of hydrogen pressure tanks, its creators have said, potentially improving the safety of hydrogen vehicles.
AIR NOSTRUM GROUP DOUBLES RESERVATION AGREEMENT
22 October 2023
- Air Nostrum Group increases its reservation for Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander 10, from 10 aircraft to 20
- Air Nostrum Group also joins the Airlander 50 Development Partner Programme
- First route options for Malta discussed with Malta’s air transport authorities
Finalists revealed for AFBE-UK Diversity and Inclusion Awards
20 October 2023
The inspirational finalists have been announced for the AFBE-UK Awards, which celebrate success in diversity and inclusion.
The event, which aims to recognise exceptional performance and outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the engineering sector, will be held on Thursday, November 23 at the P&J Live in Aberdeen.
