Space: Japanese engineering firm planning on an elevator to the stars Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 22, 2014 The space elevator has been much talked about, but now Japanese engineering giant is setting out to build one by…
Aerospace: New fan blade design could mean 25% less fuel for Rolls Royce engines Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 16, 2014 The test flight is another step on the path towards entering service in 2020 The Rolls-Royce composite carbon/titanium (CTi) fan…
The Weekender: Charitable endeavours and proving a point Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 17, 2014 A team from University of Wales TSD Swansea are looking to kite surf across the Bristol Channel This weekend you’ve…
The shapes of things to come Posted by DEVELOP3D - October 22, 2014 Whilst admiring the simple yet beautiful design of her new iPhone 6, Tanya Weaver considers its materials and wonders, with…
The Advanced Propulsion Centre at the University of Warwick officially opened Posted by Tanya Weaver - November 7, 2014 The APC is a 10 year, £ 1billion programme created by government and industry to help turn low carbon propulsion…
Dassault Systèmes user event: Live Blog Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 11, 2014 Bernard Charles will be on stage later today! That’s it for us here in Vegas. Scroll to the bottom of…
Simulation at KTM Technologies Posted by DEVELOP3D - November 13, 2014 Designing with advanced lightweight composites is challenging although made easier through the use of simulation technology. Tanya Weaver talks to…
LJ Create – first timers Posted by DEVELOP3D - November 18, 2014 LJ Create used a product design consultancy for the first time in its AutoBoard enclosure project. Tanya Weaver talks to…
Is ‘reshoring’ really happening? Posted by DEVELOP3D - November 19, 2014 Product design consultancies are all too familiar with dealing with manufacturers in the Far East. However, Tanya Weaver wonders whether…
This bullet-proof safe for wristwatches is over-design nirvana Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 20, 2014 Ballistic steel outer to keep your precious things safe inside I’m sure we all woke up this morning with the…