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Drones could act as speedy “bloodmobiles”

Drones could act as speedy “bloodmobiles”

A new study is using drones to reduce travel delays and prevent spoilage of donated blood en route.

International engineering ‘unconference’ launched by NMITE

International engineering ‘unconference’ launched by NMITE

Specialist technical and engineering university NMITE will host a new event to brainstorm ideas for increasing diversity in engineering.

How to build an automation alliance – with Schneider Electric

How to build an automation alliance – with Schneider Electric

Robotics and automation are reshaping manufacturing, but success depends on partnerships. Here, Quentin Wylie of Schneider Electric explores how collaboration between end users, machine builders and integrators can break barriers in UK industry, future-proof factories, and make the vision of seamless automation a reality.

Weather forecasts could enhance sustainable manufacturing

Weather forecasts could enhance sustainable manufacturing

University of Sheffield AMRC engineers have discovered a new way of using weather forecasts to reduce manufacturing’s carbon emissions – without hindering productivity.

Morrisons launches smart shelf labels across its stores

Morrisons launches smart shelf labels across its stores

Morrisons has become the first large UK supermarket to roll out electronic shelf labels across all of its stores, in a bid to digitise its operations.

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