Researchers from the University of Rochester and University of California, Santa Barbara, have engineered a laser device smaller than a penny that they say could power everything from the LiDAR systems used in self-driving vehicles to gravitational wave detection, one of the most delicate experiments in existence to observe and understand our universe. Laser-based … [Read more...] about Tiny new laser can measure objects at ultrafast rates
New methodology for 3D braiding machine design unveiled
Researchers from Donghua University in China and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver have introduced a novel design methodology for 3D rotary braiding machines, offering a significant step forward in the production of complex geometric textile composites. Their work details a programmable design approach based on circle-cutting and combination strategies that … [Read more...] about New methodology for 3D braiding machine design unveiled
Sellafield engineers win IChemE Young Engineers awards
A team of design engineer graduates from Sellafield have won the Quality Education category at the prestigious Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Young Engineers Awards for Innovation and Sustainability. The IChemE awards celebrate groundbreaking ideas in chemical engineering and support IChemE’s vision for a more sustainable world. The winning team – Joseph Carter, … [Read more...] about Sellafield engineers win IChemE Young Engineers awards
Novel green hydrogen production pilot launched in Australia
A first in green hydrogen reactor technology has been launched at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy campus by Sparc Hydrogen, a start-up company founded to translate research conducted by Professor Greg Metha. The company is a joint venture between metals company Fortescue, Sparc Technologies and the University of Adelaide. The Sparc Hydrogen Advanced Research Pilot … [Read more...] about Novel green hydrogen production pilot launched in Australia
Foster + Partners to design national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II
Renowned international architecture firm Foster + Partners has won the competition to design the national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II. Five finalist teams were asked to create a masterplan that would honour and celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s life of service and provide the public with a space for reflection. Foster + Partners’ winning design concept celebrates Queen … [Read more...] about Foster + Partners to design national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II