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Industrial robots: From maturity to a fast-growth phase

13/07/2022

The industrial robot market has, as a result of COVID, done something highly unusual – it has moved from a mature and conservative phase into an exciting, fast-growth, almost start-up-like phase.

Flexible by design: Say farewell to the production line

12/07/2022

Every year, a number of words drop out of the dictionary. That is to say, they become obsolete. ‘Slubberdegullion’ (a slobbering or worthless fellow) and ‘groaking’ (watching someone longingly while they eat), are two that are now considered obsolete by lexicographers.

Self-driving cars: Transport revolution or threat to UK roads?

30/06/2022

A new survey from UCL has revealed that nine in 10 UK drivers want self-driving cars to be easily distinguishable from standard vehicles.

How transparency is helping design engineers overcome five key challenges

21/06/2022

They may have been developed to better manage fluids on production lines, but transparent pressure vessels are increasingly being seen as ideal testing environments for research and development. With orders from blue-chip companies, including Apple research organisations like Boston Scientific and major universities, Engineer Loris Medart from SR-TEK discusses how vessels designed for use in industry are revolutionising R&D.

Improving electrical distribution with stronger partnerships

06/06/2022

Climate change is a global threat that can’t be ignored. Governments and corporations have responded to alarming scientific reports by adopting goals to restrict global temperature rises to 1.5°C instead of 3.5°C.

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Industrial robots: From maturity to a fast-growth phase

Flexible by design: Say farewell to the production line

Self-driving cars: Transport revolution or threat to UK roads?

How transparency is helping design engineers overcome five key challenges

Improving electrical distribution with stronger partnerships