

TECHNOLOGY
CNC machines are a powerful workhorse when it comes to performing a diverse set of engineering and manufacturing processes. From injection molding plastic bottles to machining aerospace components there is nothing that a CNC machine cannot...
The Amazon Picking Challenge, set by global online retailer Amazon, challenged roboticists to create a robot that can pick and stow 12 products from a shelf, into a bag. The Shadow Robot Company, designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-ar...
Engineers and designers working on power transmission applications can often face a daunting task when it comes to specifying the most appropriate drive coupling for the task in hand. Detailed consideration must be given to both sides of th...
To help reduce pump downtime, a duty of care for pumps is vital. Opinion varies on which method of duty/standby pump configuration delivers the greatest benefits in terms of efficiency and cost effectiveness though. However, regardless of t...
You might be sat on an office chair right now. Or even better, you may be sat on a swivelling bar stool. Both chairs rely on small thrust bearings to endure the thrust load of the human body sat on them, while still allowing for an easy spi...
An innovative torque sensor is helping to reduce engine emissions and improve economy as part of a project to develop an intelligent lubrication system With engine efficiency under the spotlight like never before, automotive companies are e...
According to the TUC, the average rail commute in the UK takes an average of 2 hours and 11 minutes every day. Also add to the equation that last year, more than one third of trains failed to arrive at stations due to technical faults, and...
Anders Vidhav introduces a new concept that’s shaping the testing and development of the vehicles of tomorrow The development of future vehicles calls for solutions where new tests and validations can be designed and where controllable cl...
New innovations are coming online to aid the farming community. Here are 3 of the latest. Robots to improve rural productivity Dorset on England’s south coast is not known globally as a tech hub but an interesting robotics project is unde...
More than ever before, women are choosing to fulfil a career in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) related subject. Throughout schools and universities, STEM subjects are being encouraged and it’s vital we keep thi...