Monday - 08 September 2008

Design Engineering

Applied technologies for design engineers

Force the pace
From polishing high-end watch parts to moving water around more efficiently, the global growth of low-power drives looks set to continue. Colin Carter reports...
Published: The Engineer - 03 September 2008

Model solutions
Next-generation CAD programs are claimed to produce technical illustrations that could enhance collaboration between engineering and technical data. Charles Clarke explains....
Published: The Engineer - 03 September 2008

Wind of change
Research collaboration develops active damping system to help combat unnecessary turbine gearbox noise. Siobhan Wagner reports ...
Published: The Engineer - 03 September 2008

NI releases LabVIEW 8.6
National Instruments has unveiled the latest version of LabVIEW, its graphical system design platform....
Published: The Engineer Online - 07 August 2008

Rockwell Automation
The use of carbon fibre materials is expected to soar in the next four years and manufacturers are looking to improve their production. Julia Pierce reports....
Published: The Engineer - 30 July 2008

Safe solutions
Areas as diverse as nuclear power stations, medical instruments and rail tracks need constant inspection to ensure they remain safe. Colin Carter looks at the variety of technology on offer...
Published: The Engineer - 30 July 2008

Tube test
Snake-like rubber devices being developed and tested in the UK could provide wave power technology with a difference within five years. Siobhan Wagner reports...
Published: The Engineer - 29 July 2008

Paint it black
Solar-reflecting pigments promise lower roof heat absorption to keep homes cooler, cut energy consumption and extend the roof’s lifetime. Siobhan Wagner reports...
Published: The Engineer - 29 July 2008

Loud and clear
Researchers claim to have reduced the size, weight and thickness of flat panel speakers without compromising performance. Siobhan Wagner reports...
Published: The Engineer - 28 July 2008

Smarter wheelchair
A new system enables those in powered wheelchairs to independently transport themselves and their wheelchair into and out of a wide range of vehicles....
Published: The Engineer Online - 16 July 2008

On the move
Cutting-edge technology is being used to refine simple components such as bearings to help manufacturers move and position essential equipment. Colin Carter reports...
Published: The Engineer - 02 July 2008

Design for winners
While debate rages about acceptable limits to sports technology, manufacturers are pushing on with ever more inventive simulation solutions. Charles Clarke reports...
Published: The Engineer - 02 July 2008

Pressure belt
Aerospace companies can now benefit from non-invasive technology that accurately measures pressure at locations along aircraft wings....
Published: The Engineer Online - 02 July 2008

Travelling light
EU research programme leads to development of modular carbon fibre tank claimed to hold more liquid hydrogen at greater pressure. Siobhan Wagner reports....
Published: The Engineer - 01 July 2008

Gentle touch
UAV landing technology based on Mars rover design uses parachute and airbag designed to better protect delicate instrumentation. Siobhan Wagner reports...
Published: The Engineer - 01 July 2008

Hot prospect
Converting residual heat from car exhaust fumes into electricity could cut fuel consumption and reduce carbon emissions. Siobhan Wagner reports....
Published: The Engineer - 01 July 2008

CAD users survey
DesignTalks has launched a comprehensive survey into UK CAD usage and its impact on daily working life. ...
Published: The Engineer Online - 27 June 2008

Projected designs
Jaguar Land Rover has opened its new Virtual Reality Centre at the Design and Engineering Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire. ...
Published: The Engineer Online - 27 June 2008

Where in the world?
A computer algorithm can analyse a single photograph and determine where in the world the image was likely to have been taken....
Published: The Engineer Online - 24 June 2008

Cool on energy
Energy-efficient control technology will shift power consumption ratings from red to green, bringing immediate cost savings plus tax breaks. Colin Carter explains...
Published: The Engineer - 05 June 2008

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