Friday - 25 July 2008

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News

UK research aims to develop crack-arresting systems for composite structures

Simulation software trial shows that concept aircraft easily satisfies emergency evacuation criteria

3D software used to custom-build body parts damaged though injury or disease

Rapid heating technology said to efficiently aid disposal of animal by-products

Aircraft or ship-mounted device set to measure minute changes in Earth’s gravity field

A new marine engine being developed in Switzerland promises greater efficiency and fewer emissions

An acoustic system has been developed to help Olympic competitors hone their shooting skills

Researchers develop a faster method of detecting food poisoning bacteria with a portable chip

Features

The new Iron Age: As global demand stretches the world’s mines to the limit, operators plan to meet the challenge with automated mega-sites

Late bloomer: Making biofuels from algae could ease the world’s food crisis but development is stalling

Interview: Prof Robert Langer, biomaterials pioneer and winner of the latest Millennium Prize

Production Engineering

Spin doctor: UK engineers pioneer the use of eddy current probe technology to monitor the health of individual turbine blades as they turn

Great shapes: A new technique could enable manufacturers to produce microstructured polymer surfaces at lower cost and with more flexibility

Fast food image: Low-energy X-ray inspection technology said to produce fast, highly-detailed images while still on the production line

Managing Technology: Strict EU regulations on chemicals and substances means all companies will need to be aware of exactly what they are using, says Phil Woolas

Regulars

Viewpoint: Collaboration is key to the success of large-scale deployment of renewable energy, says David Clarke

Insight: Remotely-guided cameras in pill form could soon provide an alternative to uncomfortable and expensive traditional endoscopy

Careers: Four pages of the latest news, features and comment on the careers front, including Technology UK

Jobs: 16 pages of new opportunities

Publication date: 14 July 2008

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