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Tom Shelley reports  18/08/2008  ‘Mission Possible’ for rock-climbing vehicle Tom Shelley reports on full sized, off road unmanned autonomous vehicles  18/08/2008  Fast lessons take to the air There are big advantages to be gained from using PLM in motorsport. And now aerospace looks set to do the same, as Tom Shelley explains  18/08/2008  Sticking to sound principles Tom Shelley reports on a clever way to produce a controlled amount of suction, without requiring excessive consumption of energy  19/06/2008  Inclined wheels put on the brakes By mounting two wheels on inclined axles on the sides of a trolley, it is possible to change from free-wheeling to braking – simply by raising or lowering the handle  18/06/2008  Hydrogen boosts diesel economy Adding a small amount of hydrogen to the combustion process brings about a marked improvement in the fuel economy of diesel engines and a dramatic reduction in tail pipe emissions.  18/06/2008  Adjustable chain controls motorcycles from handlebars Philip Tucker from Sittingbourne, who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident, has devised a mechanism that replaces the clutch and brake handles on a motorcycle handlebar with a single unit.  18/06/2008  Solution to Coffee-time Challenge The solution to last month’s challenge, on digging holes at depth, comes from Aberdeen, in the form of Rotech Subsea’s ‘Mass Flow Excavators’  18/06/2008  Lightning strike framework A Nimrod aircraft has been surrounded in more than 4.5km of aluminium profile in a framework in order to conduct lightning strike tests  06/05/2008  LED headlamps win red dot The world’s first energy saving full LED headlamp has just won its developers a “red dot” award  09/04/2008  HGV’s get a rear treat Tom Shelley reports on a purely mechanical solution to steering the rear axles of heavy goods vehicles  09/04/2008  Neutral noise poses immense menace Electrical noise coming down the neutral wire can cause expensive instruments and machinery to take momentary timeouts, and long-term damage to microprocessors – severely curtailing the lives of controllers  14/03/2008  Shock result Shock-absorbing elastomers sit at the heart of a revolutionary suspension system. Lou Reade reports  14/03/2008  Displays on contact lenses Electronic displays built into contact lenses could in a few years be providing head up capabilities to both soldiers and motorists  13/03/2008  Rocketing into the aerospace race Tom Shelley reports on an intriguing and uniquely British slice of leading-edge technology  12/03/2008  Essential differential Some striking developments in one of the main types of differential used in motor sport have caught the eye of Tom Shelley  12/03/2008  Formula for success Remarkable developments are now hitting the road when it comes to regenerating energy to meet the demands of both new F1 regulations and future car technology. Tom Shelley reports  12/03/2008  Air damper promises automotive cost savings The changing needs of the car industry mean that an alternative to hydraulic mounts could soon be ready for commercialisation. Lou Reade reports  12/03/2008  Waiving the rules on platform motion A combination of control and hydraulics is removing a major problem for those who live and work in a marine environment. Tom Shelley reports  09/02/2008  F1 expertise fuels engineering breakthrough Tom Shelley reports on radical design technologies developed in Formula 1 and now being made available for mainstream engineering  09/02/2008  Armed to the teeth There’s a simple way of achieving massive speed reductions in a single package, as Tom Shelley has been finding out  09/02/2008  Active steering corners with precision Tom Shelley reports on the latest advances in all wheel steering for tractor semi-trailers and its likely consequences for vehicle design  08/02/2008  Turning up the heat An aeroplane wing that can de-ice itself in flight is one application of a new type of composite technology. Lou Reade reports  08/02/2008  Formula Won with optimal aerodynamics One of the biggest areas of endeavour in motorsport is improving aerodynamics, which is also key to success in many other industries. Tom Shelley reports  29/01/2008    Showing 1 to 25 out of 73 results	Upcoming Events       Sponsored Links     Manufacturing Trends Report. Download the latest 2008 Manufacturing Trends report published by Benchmark Research.

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