Automotive & Transport
The Engineering Behind Formula 1
Ever watch a Formula 1 race and wonder, "How do those cars even exist?" We just did a deep dive into the engineering beneath…
Deep dive: Engineering principles
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Construction & Infrastructure
Structural Engineering Innovation Drives LeShuttle’s £450m Terminal Transformation
LeShuttle has commenced a five-year infrastructure modernisation program at its Folkestone and Calais terminals, with Kent-based Hollaway Studio leading the architectural and engineering design.…
Deep dive: Prefabrication and Modular Construction in Transport Infrastructure
Manufacturing
Precast Segmental Construction Techniques Define Britain’s New Longest Railway Bridge
Britain's railway infrastructure reached a new benchmark with the completion of the Colne Valley Viaduct, a 3.4-kilometre structure that demonstrates advances in precast segmental…
Deep dive: Advanced Precast Segmental Bridge Construction
Construction & Infrastructure
Automated Metro Engineering: Dublin MetroLink Advances with International Consortium Bid
A consortium comprising Alstom, FCC, John Laing, Meridiam and RATP Dev has formalised its intent to bid for Dublin's MetroLink project through a Memorandum…
Deep dive: Automated Metro Systems
Electronics & Communications
Soft Robotics Tentacle Targets Subsea Pipeline Inspection Market
A UK-Brazilian engineering partnership has developed a one-meter-long flexible robotic tentacle that could reduce the need for human divers and large support vessels in…
Deep dive: Soft Robotics in Subsea Applications
Aerospace, Defence & Marine
Vaeridion’s Multi-Motor Single-Propeller Design Targets Electric Aircraft Certification by 2030
Munich-based Vaeridion has secured Belgian operator ASL Group as the launch customer for its nine-seat electric Microliner, while simultaneously acquiring Lilium's former battery manufacturing…
Deep dive: The Multi-Motor Single-Propeller
Health
Origami-Inspired Soft Robotic Arms: Expanding Reach Capabilities for Wheelchair Users
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers are developing an innovative soft robotic arm that could significantly enhance independence for wheelchair users. The lightweight, flexible arm-inspired…
Deep dive: Engineering Principles in Soft Robotics