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The Henry Royce Institute (Royce) has launched an open access platform to transform materials discovery, design and deployment.

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Researchers at the University of Nottingham, UK, have measured the stiffness of space rock for the first time.

A pilot facility in Oakland, California, uses electricity to split magnesium salts from seawater to make magnesium metal.

EngineeringUK releases workforce data showing 6.4mln employed in the sectors amid diversity deficit.

Researchers suggest the cleaner removes stains from clothes and dishes almost as well as commercial brands.

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A Bain & Company report examines how recycling polyolefins in Europe could reach cost parity with virgin plastics production.

The OECD says policies to tackle excess steel capacity are vital.

Static bending of green wood samples and compression behaviour of bamboo–timber composite columns are among the topics discussed.

Henkel and Sasol are combining forces to reduce the environmental impact of Henkel's hot-melt adhesives.

Two IOM3 Fellows joined the Royal Society last month.

Trade body TECH-FAB Europe wants to strengthen the European supply chain for glass-fibre fabrics.

Ultrasonic additive manufacturing and computer-aided design models are among the topics discussed.

The Ammanford site will provide low-carbon heat to a nearby industrial site.

A coating can reportedly slow down or speed up a golf ball by soaking up water molecules without interfering with the ball’s aerodynamics.

The cross-sector coalition calls for greater support for industrial decarbonisation in the upcoming Spending Review.

Professor Elizabeth Tanner was elected Chair by voting.

Groundbreaking begins for a phosphorus recovery plant to boost Europe's self-sufficiency.

The Secretary of State for Wales sought endorsement for three regeneration projects.

A technique to transform discarded rubber tyres into precursors for epoxy resins.

A high-performance laser (DiPOLE 100-X) developed in the UK enabled the technique, which may support fission.

The recent Airbus Summit was clear that sustainable aviation would not come from one silver bullet, but needs multiple forces to propel it forward.

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee launched an inquiry on the circular economy.

Plan are afoot to digitally optimise ironmaking and steelmaking at the Rourkela Steel Plant in the Odisha state, India.

The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) seeks to act as the global ESG and traceability assurance mechanism for the solar industry.

The Stockholm Declaration on Chemistry for the Future is launched at the Nobel Prize Museum.

Scalable, nanotechnology-based ceramic lightsails could speed up space travel.

A three-point plan from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) aims to boost industry.

The Engineering Polymer Shapes for Machining Association hopes to establish clarity across Europe.

Over 20 of the Institute's members and Fellows are part of this year's shortlist for Women in Packaging Excellence Awards.

Store-bought tape can be turned into a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) to power small devices like a biosensor.

The Transition Pathway Initiative has evaluated the route to net-zero within the oil and gas and diversified mining sectors.

The pilot-project pyrolysis technology can be integrated with existing natural gas supplies to cut carbon emissions.

Delivering 140 new jobs for north Wales.

An electrochemical process sequesters carbon dioxide to create resilient, self-healing and fire-resistant mineral-polymer materials.

BASF mining solutions is to intensify its efforts in developing the next generation of leaching aids with enhanced efficiency.

A free, online platform from the Open University, UK, is to save manufacturers time and costs in product testing.

A £15mln investment in the centre will take place over 10 years.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe has completed an industrial fuel switching trial to produce glass packaging using biofuel.

‘Roliner’ could allow amputees to change the shape, volume and stiffness of the liner that attaches a prosthetic limb’s socket to a residual leg.

Studies of soil from the Nile Delta has unearthed accelerating carbon release with rising temperatures.

Lynas Rare Earths claims to be the only commercial producer to have separated heavy rare-earth products outside China.

'Start-up' funding for researchers establishing laboratories or teams in Europe will be now up to €2mln.

NanoPE reportedly enhances thermal radiation emission from LED surfaces to reduce their operating temperature.

A patent for coated cerium oxide nanoparticles with antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.

How students can hone their entrepreneurial skills.

An academic and surgeon share their experiences in establishing a medical start-up.

Creating a conducive ecosystem for university spin-outs to thrive

Electroactive polymers tune into the body’s electromechanical dialogue

Physicists say clay can be useful in crafting sustainable quantum technology.

Over 100,000 learners to be upskilled through vocational and professional education.

Funding awarded for molecular beam epitaxy equipment at the University of Sheffield, UK.

The government reports plans 'to protect industry and consumers from excessive costs'.

A net-zero industrial park in Brazil is billed as a first for Latin America, while Egypt plans a hybrid renewable energy project.

Saudi Arabian Mining Company Ma'aden and US rare-earth producer MP Materials agree to an integrated rare-earth supply chain.

Predicted award rates are reported to differ more for older minority ethnic researchers.

A Glasgow basement facility will test the structural integrity of materials 3D printed in space.

The mass timber office building includes 2,100m3 of cross-laminated timber.

The Federation fears an implied assumption UK importers will switch to lower-carbon suppliers.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is celebrated on 15 May.

Professor David Knowles CEng CSci FIMMM, CEO of The Henry Royce Institute and Justin Kelly, CEO of Glass Futures, were named as co-chairs.

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) say some companies exaggerate recycled content for monetary or marketing gain.

Exploring Climate Cooling aims to gather critical missing data to better understand potential approaches and their impacts.

Developments in steam-methane reformers and additive manufacturing are among the topics discussed in this issue.

The polymer-silicone-rubber material is reportedly 100 times stronger under non-parallel contact.

The Young Persons' Lecture Competition UK Final was held on 8 May at the Armourers' Hall, London.

Professor Michael Fitzpatrick FREng CEng CSci FIMMM was recently elected Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales.

Company claims to be the ‘first producer of renewable ammonia in Central Europe’.

De Beers Group is to close its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand.

A soft auditory implant is designed to gently conform to brain tissue, enhancing signal precision and comfort.

The scrapping of US tariffs on British steel and aluminium, and reduction on the first 100,000 cars, is well received.

Featuring case studies of mineral deposits that highlight the geology and exploration models across various commodities and types of mineralisation.

Aluminium producer Hydro Extrusions will be closing its Luce anodising site in France and Birtley in the UK.

The Royal Academy of Engineering recently announced the Research Chairs and Senior Research Fellowships.

The Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) will run the scheme in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

The agricultural sector could turn to sewage to source domestic supplies of phosphorus to enhance food security, says new analysis. 

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides access to nuclear-derived tools and hands-on training for scientists.

These will be piloted with major companies across mining, manufacturing, energy, forestry, finance and agriculture.

This issue explores topics such as leveraging AI for metallurgical performance predictions and advancing the circular economy.

Engineers at the University of Surrey have mapped hidden weaknesses inside welded metals.

The standards provide a common framework to assess ESG and occupational health and safety performance.

Changes to the UK’s transport and energy storage sectors will need an additional 55GWh of batteries, says the Faraday Battery Challenge.

The latest mineral production statistics for 2019-23 show changes in mineral importance to the energy sector.

LOCTITE and Faction Bike Studio have embraced adhesive bonding over welding techniques for reported performance wins.

The VECTOR project invited 100 volunteers to understand the public’s raw materials knowledge at the Natural History Museum, London, UK.

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that consumers could be misled that Lavazza Eco Caps can be composted at home.

Volume 60, Issue 2 features a special editorial celebrating the history of Corrosion Engineering, alongside a collection of cutting-edge new research articles.

The consultation response focuses on the government’s plans to transition the North Sea to a world-leading clean energy hub.

The UK standard will assess the competence and commitment of individual engineers in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster in London, UK.

Research from the British Science Association explores approaches for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

IOM3 has submitted a response to the UK government's steel strategy consultation.

Submissions are invited to an inquiry addressing the risks of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

A revised Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) has been published.

Chemical analysis has been carried out of wastewater associated with mining lithium brine in Bolivian salt flats.

The clay-based materials can be customised for a range of analytical, commercial and medical applications.

Fiona Robinson is joined by Jess Middlemiss, CTO of Pure Affinity, a UK engineering company that designs and develops absorbent media to remove PFAS from water.

As a result, over 41,000m3 of illegal wood has been seized between 2023 and 2024.

Join us for the first instalment of the IOM3 Surface Technologies Group Webinar Series, where we explore the role of surface engineering in the energy sector.

This issue explores the influence of thermal processes and temperature control on the microstructure, performance, and longevity of advanced materials across energy and manufacturing applications.

It means that more British experts can bid for a share of the c.£80bln that is available through Horizon Europe overall.

It will be Cyclic Materials' first global operation for separating permanent magnets from end-of-life products.

The natural presence of iron-rich minerals in volcanic ash gives it strong radiation attenuation properties.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects AI will double electricity demand from data centres by 2030 to ~945TWh.

Copper oxide nanoparticle coatings are being developed to reduce the risk of infection following surgery.

The UK Government confirms the arrival of a raw materials shipment.

Common silicone waste has reportedly been converted into useful chlorosilanes with high efficiency and yield.

The Department of the Interior is expediting the approval of projects for energy resources.

Interdisciplinary Science Reviews seeks article submissions that explore and provide theoretical clarity and insight into core questions around interdisciplinary research, teaching, and leadership.

The parliamentary committee says more robust schemes are needed to prove the biomass is sustainably sourced.

You are invited to join us for our monthly virtual event where we will be focusing on Industry Interfaces.

The glue could coat medical implants to prevent infection and bacteria build-up. 

Ten new positions aim to bolster the nuclear, defence and energy sectors.

Ministers have also written an open letter to clean energy developers and investors inviting them to invest here in Britain.

The LME is engaging with physical market stakeholders on aluminium, copper, nickel and zinc.

A new class of recyclable polymers called polythioenones (PCTEs) are reported suitable for 3D printing.