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November 7, 2019

Diving bell spiders inspire ‘unsinkable’ metallic structure

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Researchers have taken inspiration from diving bell spiders and rafts of fire ants to create a metallic structure that won’t sink. The advance from the University of Rochester, New York, could lead to unsinkable ships, wearable flotation devices that continue to float after being punctured, or electronic monitoring devices that can survive in long term […]

November 7, 2019

Collaborate to Innovate 2019 winners announced

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UK-led Projects ranging from the development of a ground-breaking electric motor for commercial vehicles; to a new method of propulsion for space craft; and a molecular probe for improving the outcome of cancer surgery were amongst the winners at The Engineer magazine’s 2019 Collaborate To Innovate (C2I) Awards. The winners of this year’s competition, […]

November 7, 2019

C2I 2019: Eyes in the sky help boost bridge safety

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The winner in the Information, Data & Connectivity category combines satellite technology and a bespoke sensor package to enhance structural safety for bridges and buildings. (Credit: Stuart Halliday) Collaborate to Innovate 2019Category: Information, Data & Connectivity Winner: GeoSHM (GNSS and Earth Observation for Structural Health Monitoring)Partners: University of Nottingham with the European Space Agency, UbiPOS, […]

November 7, 2019

C2I 2019: UK developed magnet-free electric motor ready for the road

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The winner of this year’s automotive category, and the winner of the C2I 2019 Grand Prix trophy, is a UK developed magnet-free electric motor that holds huge promise for the growing electric vehicle sector. Collaborate To Innovate 2019 Category: Automotive Winner: Magnet Free Traction Motors for Commercial Vehicles: HDSRMPartners: Advanced Electric Machines Limited with Tevva Motors, […]

November 7, 2019

C2I 2019: Alternative source of nuclear power represents lightbulb moment for space travel

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The winning entry in our aerospace, defence and security category shows how electricity generated from a rare element could help power missions to the distant solar system for 400 years, while also addressing a long-term concern of the UK’s nuclear industry The RTG designed by the Leicester team uses americium derived from the UK’s civil […]

November 7, 2019

Sponsor comment: Keeping the ideas pipeline flowing

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Mentoring and inspiring tomorrow’s engineers is key if we’re going to sustain and grow a culture of innovation and collaboration, writes Neil McDougall, Managing Director, Frazer-Nash Consultancy As we celebrate all the innovations entered into 2019’s Collaborate to Innovate (C2I) awards – and perhaps even start to think of the novel solutions in our development […]