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In-depth coverage of the engineering sector

Special friends
Open innovation involves collaboration between companies with specialist skills instead of relying on internal development, says Campbell Macfarlane...
Published: The Engineer - 04 September 2008

Remote control
UK company develops a contact-free water meter register that is claimed to offer improved accuracy and economy, says Berenice Baker...
Published: The Engineer - 03 September 2008

Mobility drive
To survive the climate challenge the automotive industry needs to cover all forms of transport, says Achim Steiner...
Published: The Engineer - 02 September 2008

Joining the dots
Medical lasers that exploit the properties of quantum dots could revolutionise the treatment of everything from acne to cancer. Stuart Nathan reports...
Published: The Engineer - 01 September 2008

High-wire artist
Michel Virlogeux masterminded the construction of France’s Millau Viaduct and proved that structural engineers can collaborate with architects. Stuart Nathan reports. ...
Published: The Engineer - 01 September 2008

Clean pair of wheels
The Isle of Man TT is an unlikely showcase for clean technology, but in 2009 it will host the world’s first zero-emissions grand prix. Jon Excell reports ...
Published: The Engineer Online - 01 September 2008

China's still gold
The backlash against outsourcing to China is in full swing, but Colin Davidson argues it remains a good option....
Published: The Engineer - 21 August 2008

Manufacturing output down
A CBI survey of 603 manufacturing firms shows that manufacturers’ output expectations for the next three months are the weakest for seven years....
Published: The Engineer Online - 20 August 2008

Red-rock return
A joint ESA/NASA mission to return rock samples from Mars will push both robotic and human collaboration skills to the limit. Jon Excell reports....
Published: The Engineer - 20 August 2008

Seeing red on green taxes
Government needs to back emission-reducing technology not pile taxes with a green label on aviation, says Giovanni Bisignani...
Published: The Engineer - 19 August 2008

Power broker
From nuclear, to wind to clean coal, GE’s Magued Eldaief is plotting the path to the UK’s energy future. Stuart Nathan reports....
Published: The Engineer - 18 August 2008

Ultra-small ultrasound
A pocket-sized diagnostic probe is set to make its NHS debut. Stuart Nathan reports....
Published: The Engineer - 18 August 2008

Going for gold
Engineers are developing hi-tech solutions to help British Olympians, from archers to cyclists, win more medals in the 2012 Olympics. Berenice Baker looks at the developments...
Published: The Engineer - 18 August 2008

Blue sky thinking
The Society of British Aerospace Companies has published the ninth briefing paper examining aviation's impact on the environment and how the industry is working to reduce that impact....
Published: The Engineer Online - 12 August 2008

A silver lining
The Institution of Engineering and Technology has published a report that suggests engineering and technology businesses are continuing to expand and recruit new staff despite current economic pessimism....
Published: The Engineer Online - 06 August 2008

Tools for the job
Engineers will soon be able to develop wind turbines more cheaply, thanks to a range of versatile technologies, says Robert Lee...
Published: The Engineer - 30 July 2008

Print pioneer
Prof Sir Alec Jeffreys’ discovery of DNA fingerprinting has transformed forensic investigation and become the scientific bedrock of genetic testing. Berenice Baker reports...
Published: The Engineer - 29 July 2008

Ocean current
Wind energy generators are racing to develop turbines that exploit the potential of the strong winds far out to sea. Stuart Nathan reports...
Published: The Engineer - 29 July 2008

Product of success
UK manufacturing needs to fight its negative stereotype and talk up its achievements, says Shriti Vadera ...
Published: The Engineer - 29 July 2008

Car plant
The use of natural products in automotive assembly takes root at the British Motor Show. Stuart Nathan reports...
Published: The Engineer - 28 July 2008

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