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Rolls-Royce, Airbus & AMRC among engineering leaders taking centre stage at 2021 EDS

Rolls-Royce, Airbus & AMRC among engineering leaders taking centre stage at 2021 EDS

Industry leaders from companies including Airbus, AMRC, IBM, McLaren, Rolls-Royce and many more will share their expert advice about their role in addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges at the Engineering Design Show (Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, 19-20 October).

Candela C-8: The “iPhone moment” for electric boats

Candela C-8: The “iPhone moment” for electric boats

Absolutely silent, with superior seakeeping, fully connected, maintenance-free, 95% cheaper to drive and sporting the longest electric range of any boat in history. With Candela C-8, the Swedish electric boat maker aims to bring electric boats to high-volume production.

Driverless vehicle accident forces Paralympian to pull out of Tokyo 2020 event

Driverless vehicle accident forces Paralympian to pull out of Tokyo 2020 event

On Thursday 26 August, Japanese athlete, Aramitsu Kitazono, was hit by one of Toyota’s autonomous e-Palette pods as he walked across a pedestrian crossing in the Paralympic Village.

‘Smart’ shirt keeps tabs on the heart

‘Smart’ shirt keeps tabs on the heart

There’s no need to don uncomfortable smartwatches or chest straps to monitor your heart if your comfy shirt can do a better job.

‘Charging room’ system can power your devices without wires

‘Charging room’ system can power your devices without wires

Researchers have developed a system to deliver electricity safely over the air, potentially turning entire buildings into wireless charging zones.

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