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August 3, 2021

Swarms of robots work better with fewer opinions

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Swarms of robots could tackle forest fires and other hazards more efficiently if decision making in the group is undertaken by a smaller number of machines, a study has found. Led by Dr Andreagiovanni Reina from Sheffield University’s Department of Computer Science, the study published in Science Robotics could improve how swarms of robots work […]

August 2, 2021

Solving the UK’s hydrogen infrastructure problem

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A lack of investment in infrastructure and innovation to support the use of hydrogen energy and hydrogen-based fuels must not become a roadblock to the net zero energy future, says Andrew Thompson, partner and cleantech sector specialist at Withers & Rogers. While prioritising wider use of clean energy, policy makers and investors will have an important role […]

August 2, 2021

Quote and order CNC machined parts in a more efficient way

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Manufacturing parts has been a time-consuming process for a long time. With the Xometry tool, you can now get a free quote online in seconds and instantly access the world’s largest manufacturing capacity. Screenshot of Xometry’s Instant Quoting Engine A game changer in custom manufacturing With demand for custom manufacturing on the rise, Xometry runs […]

August 2, 2021

Reprogrammable Eutelsat Quantum satellite launched

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The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the launch of Eutelsat Quantum, a telecommunications satellite that can be completely reprogrammed in orbit. Developed under an ESA Partnership Project with manufacturer Airbus and satellite operator Eutelsat, the flexible software-defined satellite was launched on board an Ariane 5 on 30 July from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. […]

August 2, 2021

Solving the clean heat conundrum

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A UK developed heat battery aims to provide a fresh solution to the growing need for decarbonisation in how we heat our homes. Melissa Bradshaw reports The Caldera Warmstone zero carbon boiler and heat battery stand in the garage of Caldera CEO, James Macnaghten. Image credit: Luke MacGregor Amongst the many pieces of the puzzle that […]

August 1, 2021

Drone project could lead to microwave propulsion

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Researchers have kept drone aloft using microwave-powered propulsion, an advance they want to apply to real-world applications such as space flight. Image: Adobestock In a study published in the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, researchers led by the University of Tsukuba in Japan have demonstrated wireless power transmission via microwaves for a free-flying drone and […]

August 1, 2021

Optic device offers aid to visually impaired swimmers

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A navigation aid that allows visually impaired competitive swimmers to train safely has been developed by a product design student at Loughborough University. The product, developed by final year product design student Mirthe Hofstede, removes the need for a ‘tapper’, a person such as a coach who warns a swimmer when they are close to […]

July 28, 2021

‘Most powerful’ tidal turbine generating electricity at EMEC

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The world’s most powerful tidal turbine – Orbital O2 – has commenced grid connected power generation at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney. Moving the Orbital O2 (Image: Orbital Marine Power) Orbital Marine Power’s 2MW O2 – a floating turbine anchored in the Fall of Warness – is connected via a subsea cable […]

July 28, 2021

Government invests £53m into digital manufacturing

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Supply chain productivity is to benefit from £53m being invested by government into five new digital manufacturing research centres and projects announced by investment minister Lord Grimstone. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay The funding has been awarded though the national Made Smarter programme, a collaboration between UK government and industry to support the development […]

July 28, 2021

4D Biomaterials raises £1.6m in funding round

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The UK developers of a new biomaterial used for 3D printing medical implants has completed a £1.6m funding round. Image by Nattanan Kanchanapr at Pixabay 4D Biomaterials will use the funding to develop products through partnerships with medical device companies and expand its team with the creation of five new jobs. In a statement, 4D […]

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