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A design Shortlist of suppliers, editiorial features in Eureka Reference library, manufacturing and engineering jobs.60http://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15235/Designing-out-bugs-could-earn-25000.aspxSums of £25,000 are being offered in a new “Design Bugs Out” challenge to find solutions to five design problems that are sources of health care assisted infections (HCAIs) in hospitalsThu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15226/Stars-shine-in-Grand-Challenge.aspxThe overall winner of the R J Mitchell Trophy in the MOD’s Grand Challenge to find a way of locating threats to troops fighting in an urban environment was Team StellarWed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15213/Plastic-returnable-packaging-rolls-up-for-return.aspxRoyal College of Art graduate Will Penfold has come up with the idea of reusable packaging made of polypropylene, which can be rolled up for easy returning.Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15212/Wind-turbines-could-extract-energy-from-braking-underground-trains.aspxMark Kilby from Bournemouth University has come up with the idea of using a ring of wind turbines round the inside of the tunnel approach to a London Underground station to extract and harness some of the energy from slowing trains.Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15208/First-hydrogen-car-race-wins-with-composite-vehicle.aspxThe first ever “Formula Zero” race for hydrogen powered cars was won in Rotterdam on August 23rd 2008 in a car built by students at the Delft University of Technology using “Turane” thermoset urethane resins from DSM Composite Resins.Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15188/Manning-the-lifeboats--for-space.aspxSome remarkable developments of aerospace devices, based on advanced flexible materials, are now hitting the heightsThu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15118/Collaboration-proves-a-high-flier.aspxA complex, multi-national development in aerospace has only been possible with the help of ITFri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15151/Autodesk-to-build-enhanced-ECAD-following-acquisition-of-ECSCAD-technology-.aspxIn a deal that’s set to expand Autodesk’s Electrical CAD, the company is acquiring Elektro-CAE-Software’s ECSCAD product line. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15147/UK-manufacturers-positively-green.aspxBritain’s manufacturers are adopting an increasingly positive approach to tackling green issues and reducing their impact on the environment according to a new industry survey.Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15116/Grasping-the-bigger-picture.aspxInventors and start-ups collaborating with large companies face many daunting challenges on how best to proceedWed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15117/Shattered-wing-plane-lands--with-no-pilot.aspxAutomatic control can now fly planes in circumstances beyond the ability of human pilots, prompting the vision of personal air carsWed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15114/Eye-on-the-road-to-better-optics.aspxEmbedding an optical system in a lens can now help people suffering from reduced visionTue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15108/Calling-retired-engineers-to-the-sun.aspxIn the course of giving a series of seminars on alternative energy in Pakistan, we found that there is quite a demand for retired engineers from Western countries to come and give help and advice both in industry and in institutions of higher educationMon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15056/High-costs-squeeze-smaller-manufacturers.aspxRecord growth in the costs faced by small and medium-sized manufacturers has resulted in firms raising the price of their goods to try and limit a significant squeeze on profit margins, a CBI survey said today (12 August). Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15045/Making-a-case-for-brushless-wheels.aspxA breakthrough brushless wheel motor could prove a suitable case – for suitcasesTue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15055/Manufacturers-prices-continue-to-rise.aspxManufacturers’ prices continued to ease up last month according to official ‘factory gate’ figures published today (12 August). Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/15044/Snappy-solution-to-drug-delivery.aspxInnovative technology is the force behind a simple-looking device for administering drugs more efficientlyMon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/14995/Bosch-Rexroth-acquires-Hgglunds-Drives-.aspxBosch Rexroth plans to acquire all shares in Hägglunds Drives, based in Mellansel, Sweden, subject to approval by the authorities. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/14991/Defence-contract-will-advance-photovoltaics.aspxA team led by Boeing Advanced Systems has been awarded a DARPA contract for the first phase of a programme to develop a power system for spacecraft that will involve the use of solar concentrators.Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/14989/Electric-drive-suits-low-floor-buses.aspxAn axle concept for low floor, hybrid buses is being developed by ZF PassauWed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/14987/Spike-soles-customised-for-victory.aspxBy customising the sole units of sprint spikes to match the characteristics of individual athletes, researchers at Loughborough University have been able to maximise the performance of elite runners, doubling the amount of energy they generate at the ankle in a sprint related task.Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/14973/UK-academic-appointed-to-European-Institute-of-Technology.aspxProfessor Julia King, the vice-chancellor of Aston University, has been appointed to the first governing board of the European Institute of Technology (EIT)Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/14970/Robotic-dragonfly-takes-to-the-air.aspxThe latest flapping wing Delfly Micro air vehicle to be developed by TU Delft only weighs 3g and measures 10 cm from wingtip to wingtip but this is to be followed by another even smaller machine, the Delfly Nano, which is to measure 5cm and weigh 1gFri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/14962/Robotic-dog-carries-loads-faithfully.aspxBoston Dynamics in the USA has developed an autonomous robotic dog for carrying loads over rough terrain.Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.eurekamagazine.co.uk/article/14852/Lighting-the-way-to-skin-cancer-cure.aspxA breakthrough in inkjet-printable lights could soon see the technology applied to the treatment of skin cancerWed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT