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Mobile phones losing charge after a day and electric vehicles (EVs) taking hours to charge are modern problems that continue to persist despite constant innovations in battery technology. However, silicon batteries could be the solution to these issuesWhat are they?Lithium-silicon batteries are a variant of lithium-ion batteries that utilise silicon as... Read more

ModuleWorks 2025.08 focuses on utilising integrated information, and this release comes with automated features to enhance process safety, toolpath generation efficiency, and part qualitySmartRoughingSetting the correct parameters for roughing traditionally depends on the programmer's experience in balancing material removal, tool wear, and machine stability, resulting in possible conservative choices, extended... Read more

Infrastructure bottlenecks could cause Britain to miss its 2030 offshore wind target of 55 gigawatts, according to a new report by the Energy Industries Council (EIC)The UK's project pipeline totals 96.4GW (51.4% floating), but despite this, only 43GW, including 818MW of floating capacity, is possible by the deadline. Only seven... Read more

Robots have the chance to become more intelligent as physical AI developers use NVIDIA Jetson Thor modules, new robotics computers that can serve as the brains for robotic systems in research and industry Robots require rich sensor data and low-latency AI processing, and real-time robotic applications need AI compute and memory... Read more

e-con Systems, an embedded vision solutions provider, announced camera support for Renesas' latest RZ/G3E microprocessor. The two companies already have an established partnership in powering next-generation embedded vision applications such as industrial automation, smart city, automotive, and more. Following the integration with Renesas' RZ/V2N and RZ/V2H processors, e-con Systems now brings... Read more

Demands on modern industrial companies and employees are rising, and the conversation around further education is becoming increasingly important. As a result, the portfolio of user trainings offered at Rehm Academy is expandingThe various user trainings and seminars at the academy have already been well received by international customers, distributors,... Read more

Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, launched its new DX270WMH-7 wheeled material handlerThe DX270WMH-7 utilises the Develon 6-cylinder, turbocharged DL06V water-cooled diesel engine, producing an output (SAE J1995) of 141kW (189hp) at 1900rpm.Upgraded performanceIncorporating new undercarriage, arm, and boom designs, as well as elevating cab and counterweight designs, the DX270WMH-7 is... Read more

A project utilising large-scale additive manufacturing to produce shipbuilding components has finished its second phase, producing substantial evidence to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, secure supply chains and deliver significant economic benefits for the maritime sectorA topology-optimised tapping ring, the project's redesigned metal component, achieved a 10% reduction in emissions, a... Read more

Doosan Bobcat has launched eForce Lab, a dedicated battery pack research and development (R&D) centre focusing on advancing next-generation electrification technologies for construction and other compact equipmentThe new centre, which opened on August 26 2025, is located in Indeokwon, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The centre will serve as a... Read more

The University of Birmingham, UK, and Brazilian-based CBMM, have partnered on a project to ensure the future supply of Niobium, a non-critical but rare and important metal and an essential component for a carbon recycling technology that could radically reduce emissions from energy- and carbon-intensive foundation industriesCBMM, a global leader... Read more

Holcim UK has been part of a trial utilising AI-powered autonomous technology to operate an excavator. The trial, which took place at its Lee Moor sand and gravel quarry in Plymouth, saw a 23 tonne Develon crawler excavator fitted with autonomous technology from Swiss start-up Gravis Robotics. Once set-up and... Read more

On 21st May 2025, engineers and designers from across the UK are invited to Aerospace Bristol for a free, half-day seminar hosted by Altair, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the entire engineering lifecycle—from concept to production. Titled “Unlocking AI-Powered Engineering”, this event is the second in Altair’s AI-focused series... Read more

  Instro AI Solutions and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru have announced the launch of a series of Growth Through Innovation  funded Generative AI trials to explore the impact of AI-powered knowledge assistants in manufacturing.  Manufacturers are invited to apply to the trials, which offer a unique opportunity for them to be at... Read more

UK Power Networks is helping develop and test a new digital platform which could help power lines weather any storm. In collaboration with organisations from across the utility sector and beyond, UK Power Networks is developing a digital platform called CReDO+ (Climate Resilience Decision Optimiser), which aims to help safeguard... Read more

Liebherr and Reycom are collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to develop and deploy LiRISE®, the next generation of edge AI gateways with scalable security, cutting-edge AI and autonomous applications. LiRISE® is built to withstand harsh environments, pushing software-defined machines and industrial appliances to new heights. “By delivering security-rich, high-performance, and future-ready... Read more