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Swedish engineer Alfred Nobel invented dynamite, held 335 patents, built a global industrial enterprise, and founded the Nobel Prizes to reward achievements benefiting humanity. #AlfredNobel #Explosives #Dynamite #IndustrialRevolution #Engineering #Echobox=1774004217" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/in-dep…

Denis Gorman, head of powertrain development at @RMLGroup, explains how immersion cooling and advanced thermal control can unlock greater performance from lithium-ion batteries. #BatteryTech #LithiumIon #EnergyStorage #ThermalManagement #EVs #Echobox=1774004146" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/opinio…

Data from @ExpleoGroup reveals business leaders’ confidence and trust in AI are at six-month lows, indicating adoption is maturing as initial excitement meets real-world challenges. #AI #AIAdoption #AIConfidence #AITrust #AIIntegration #Echobox=1773921402" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/u…

Researchers at @ETH_en and @Empa_CH have created a strong fireproof material using sawdust mineralised with the help of watermelon seeds. #FireSafety #MaterialsScience #SustainableMaterials #EngineeredTimber #Echobox=1773920957" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/m…

ZeroUSV has achieved a world first by deploying a Slocum glider from an autonomous uncrewed surface vessel in a demonstration supporting the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion programme. #ZeroUSV #USV #Autonomy #RoyalNavy #DefenceTech #Echobox=1773921247" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/z…

ARCHER2, the UK’s national supercomputer housed at @EPCCed has delivered an eightfold return on investment to the economy, a new report reveals. #Supercomputing #HPC #UKRI #EdinburghUniversity #DataScience #ComputationalScience #Echobox=1773921124" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/a…

Researchers at Edinburgh University have developed a method to convert waste plastic into a compound used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. #Biotech #AI #Recycling #PlasticWaste #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #GreenTech #EdinburghUniversity #Echobox=1773834484" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/p…

@McIarenAuto has introduced an AI-driven engineering platform designed to integrate data, simulation and design processes across its product development lifecycle. #McLaren #AI #Engineering #AutoTech #Simulation #NVIDIA #Rescale #ML #DigitalEngineering #Echobox=1773834604" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/m…

Earlier this year The Engineer - in partnership with @BAESystemsplc - convened an expert panel to explore engineering career opportunities in defence and gather practical advice on how to transition into the sector. #DefenceJobs #STEMCareers #Echobox=1773834704" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/in-dep…

A new research project spearheaded by @RollsRoyce has secured €64m of EU funding to develop and ground test its UltraFan 30 engine. #RollsRoyce #UltraFan #SustainableAviation #CleanAviation #AeroEngineering #FutureFlight #EUFunding #HorizonEurope #Echobox=1773834193" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/r…

Antibiotic pollution in water could be alleviated with a biochar-enhanced photocatalyst developed by a research team in China. #WaterTreatment #CleanTech #Sustainability #Nanotech #Pollution #Research #EnviroTech #Science #Climate #China #Echobox=1773748711" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/b…

The UK government has announced a programme of up to £2bn aimed at advancing quantum technologies and supporting development of large-scale quantum computing systems. #Quantum #UKtech #DeepTech #RND #Innovation #AI #Computing #Tech #STEM #QuantumComputing #Echobox=1773748775" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/u…

Defence prime @Babcockplc has launched a new SME Charter to foster better engagement between the defence sector and smaller companies. #DefenceSMEs #DefenceCollaboration #defencesector #Babcock #Echobox=1773748952" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/b…

The UK government has outlined a new strategy to accelerate fusion energy development, alongside confirming a construction partner for a prototype plant at West Burton in Nottinghamshire. #Fusion #UKenergy #STEP #CleanTech #NetZero #Energy #Supercomputing #Echobox=1773748863" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/u…

From microgravity 3D printing to orbital factories, engineers are exploring how manufacturing in space could change the future of industry. #SpaceManufacturing #NewSpace #OrbitalIndustry #Aerospace #Engineering #AdvancedManufacturing #Echobox=1773661949" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/in-dep…

A new report from Sheffield-based @FourJawMA suggests UK manufacturers could increase production by as much as £129bn annually by making better use of existing factory data. #Manufacturing #DataAnalytics #IndustrialData #Engineering #Echobox=1773662061" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/f…

Inaccessible rail stations are leaving millions behind and stalling UK growth, according to the @IMechE . #RailInfrastructure #RailStations #PublicTransport #TransportEngineering #UKTransport #RailAccess #TransportPolicy #InclusiveTransport #Echobox=1773661782" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/i…

Everyday traffic could interfere with the 5G communications required for future intelligent transport systems, according to research by engineers at @UofGlasgow and @HeriotWattUni . #5G #AutonomousVehicles #SmartMobility #ConnectedCars #DigitalTwins #Echobox=1773661633" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/t…

Just Eat takeaway packaging with Xampla’s plastic-free Morro Coating will soon be available across 10 European countries. @JustEatBusiness #Xampla #sustainablepackaging #plasticfreepackaging #UKInnovation #materialsscience #Echobox=1773399891" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/news/x…

Lynne Watson, VP Human Resource at @ThalesUK , writes that AI can be a useful tool for fighting the biases that persist across science and engineering. #AI #AInSTEMcareers #STEMCareers #Echobox=1773399979" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">theengineer.co.uk/content/opinio…