Industry news

A review of the schedule and cost for the two Hinkley Point C reactors has been finalised and released.

Round five of competition has £25mln fund available.

Team at ETH Zurich use digital fabrication to construct geodesic dome.

With an overview of phase reversion-induced nanostructured austenitic alloys, structural and spectral studies of Ce doped Sr3Y(BO3)3 nano phosphors, and a look at the mechanical behaviour, hybridisation and osteoblast activities of novel baghdadite/ PCL-graphene nanocomposite scaffold.

Rio Tinto has agreed to amend funding plans with Turquoise Hill Resources (TRQ) to acquire the approximately 49% of the issued and outstanding shares of TRQ that Rio does not currently own.

Japan is launching a 2.5D materials development project including 40 researchers from all over the country.

A survey reporting women underrepresentation in engineering and physical sciences will help to shape actions to address the issue.

A cardiac catheter switching between soft and rigid states during surgery could make treatment of cardiac arrhythmia simpler and more effective.

The EPSRC-funded project aims to develop new and disruptive engine technology.

A leading, advanced robotics research centre is set to adopt a novel, in-house solution to tackling rising energy bills.

Due in 2027, the power cable will deliver solar power from Morocco to the UK.

The UK government will follow five internationally recognised principles to recognise environmental impacts when making policy.

Representatives from industry, government and the not-for-profit sector came together to discuss the next steps for a UN resolution to end plastic pollution. Alex Brinded reports.

Alloy dry sliding wear, tribological evaluations of a spark plasma sintered Mg–Ni composite, and top compression ring power loss in engines are examined.

A US university collaboration has developed carbon fibres from petroleum pitch – a by-product of oil refining.

Hopium, the first French manufacturer of hydrogen-powered vehicles, is partnering with Bridgestone to develop premium tyres for its high-end sedan, Hopium Machina.

Examining materials challenges in hydrogen-fuelled gas turbines and the laser additive manufacturing of steels.

The European Food Standards Agency has begun preparatory work to re-evaluate the health risks from plasticisers such as phthalates, structurally similar substances, and substances used to replace phthalates in food contact materials.

A new initiative has been set up by European research initiative Graphene Flagship to integrate graphene and layered materials into semiconductor platforms.

The Shott Scale Up Accelerator is a free, six-month programme run by the UK Royal Academy of Engineering offering a support package to help high-growth engineering and technology SME leaders scale their businesses and take them to the next level.