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February, 2020
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10 February
Could a new bioplastic be the answer to the global plastic epidemic?
Do people still want plastic bottles? Coca-Cola claims customers still want plastic bottles. But is there an alternative? Dr Ashlee …
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10 February
Exploring the use of motor systems for luxury vehicles
High-performance micromotors are a realistic way to bring luxury to mass produced cars. Stewart Goulding reports The Geneva Motor Show …
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9 February
Reduce the chances of fire related injuries and deaths
With a background in innovation design engineering, and as an outsider stepping into the fire protection industry 10 years ago, …
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8 February
Electronic patch to improve chronic wound monitoring
Graphene Flagship associated member, Grapheal has developed a pioneering wearable patch for the remote monitoring of chronic wounds. The flexible …
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7 February
What are the ultra-low friction bearing grease options?
Chris Johnson explores the design options for ultra-low friction applications The F1 in Schools competition sees students from around the …
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7 February
How exoskeletons will transform manufacturing
Wearable robots, commonly known as an exoskeletons, can multiply their user’s strength and enable workers to carry out a variety …
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7 February
How robots are changing the brewing industry
Tatjana Milenovic explores the application of robotics in a brewery setting Munch’s most famous work, The Scream has four versions …
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7 February
Engineering employers hold back on hiring, despite application rates soaring
According to the latest data from the UK independent job board, CV-Library, businesses in the engineering industry were reluctant to …
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6 February
Ultra-compact toothed belt
igus has introduced a compact toothed belt axis based on its flat drylin N linear system. The drylin ZLN-40 is …
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