Do fuel cells offer a credible alternative to battery electric for heavy goods vehicles? This consortium thinks so. Jon Lawson meets the new ICEBreaker. With the Hydrogen Innovation Initiative recently earmarking the hydrogen technology...
More versatile zero emission vehicles are needed to satisfy the growing demand for ‘last-mile’ deliveries. This new compact yet highly efficient quadricycle demonstrator could hold the answer. With the growth of urban clean...
Researchers have developed a new bio-inspired approach to building complex 3D microfluidic networks by utilizing plant roots and fungal hyphae as molds. The team grew plants and fungi in nanoparticles of silica, then baked out the plants...
Researchers study how Champatis roll and bounce down inclines. The authors released a heap of the seeds down an inclined plane while a camera recorded their descent to analyze their speed and the dynamics of their movement. The grains...
Researchers have introduced a technique for compressing a large language model's reams of data, which could increase privacy, save energy and lower costs. The new algorithm works by trimming redundancies and reducing the precision of an...
Humans and animals move with remarkable economy without consciously thinking about it by utilizing the natural oscillation patterns of their bodies. A new tool can now utilize this knowledge for the first time to make robots move more...
Scientists have created a new 'biocooperative' material based on blood, which has shown to successfully repair bones, paving the way for personalised regenerative blood products that could be used as effective therapies to treat injury...
Metamaterials are artificial materials that do not occur in nature. Their components function like atoms in conventional materials but have special optical, electrical and magnetic properties. Interaction between the components is...
R. Todd Swinderman explains why dabbling in dribble chutes can pay dividends. As belt conveyor cargo travels over the idlers on the carry run, the weight of the cargo and the undulating surface causes dust and fines to adhere to the belt...
Robots that can sense touch and perceive temperature differences? An unexpected material might just make this a reality. Researchers are developing soft and intelligent sensor materials based on ceramic particles.
Exploring the advantages and infrastructure requirements of all-electric operation of mobile crushing and screening plants. Mobile crushing and screening plants that are operated with electricity instead of diesel fuel are regarded as...
Alexander Ruiz details how sophisticated coatings solutions can improve a variety of materials handling applications in the lithium mining sector. As the global demand for lithium continues to surge, driven by the rise of electric...
Phil Hinton presents recent advances in real-time gas monitoring for refuge chambers. In the complex and often dangerous world of underground mining, ensuring the safety of personnel is paramount. One crucial aspect of this safety...
Steve Levien describes how a new 5G radio solution delivers improved safety and communication in the mining industry. Private mobile radio (PMR) networks have been an integral part of mining operations for years. As the industry...
Researchers have developed PanoRadar, a new tool to give robots superhuman vision by transforming simple radio waves into detailed, 3D views of the environment.
Dave Maust, an expert in emergency refuge chambers, tells Louise Davis how his firm’s solutions are keeping miners safe across the globe. According to Dave Maust, General Manager of Chambers at Strata Worldwide , the development...
By refurbishing large mining equipment such as feeders, screens and exciters, one company is reducing costs – along with metal waste and harmful emissions, too. Screens, feeders and exciters are used in the harshest of mining...
Researchers have succeeded in developing a microbial strain that efficiently produces pseudoaromatic polyester monomer to replace polyethylene terephthalate (PET) using systems metabolic engineering.
A robot, trained for the first time by watching videos of seasoned surgeons, executed the same surgical procedures as skillfully as the human doctors, say researchers.
Engineers have found a way to make stronger and crack-resistant concrete with scrap carpet fibers, rolling out the red carpet for sustainability in the construction sector.
Introducing a new digital tool designed to further maximise uptime of gearless mill drives in mineral processing. Engineering giant ABB has developed a new tool within its Ability Predictive Maintenance for Grinding (PMG) platform,...
Now that the American election results are in, the world faces another four years of a Donald Trump presidency. What does this mean for American engineering and manufacturing? Oil and gas Perhaps the most conclusive industry to benefit...
Bruno Castro reveals how digitalisation is delivering big benefits in mining operations. Digitalisation is a term most often associated with smart factories, and conjures up images of clean, sterile manufacturing spaces populated only by...
Researchers have created a new material that will be pivotal in making the next generation of high-power electronics faster, transparent and more efficient.
Zach Savit reveals how small-scale autonomous robotic systems fill operational and safety gaps in mining operations following primary fleet automation. As the adoption of automated mining haul trucks and drills continues across the...
Digitally connecting challenging sites such as tailings dams has long been an issue for those who manage them. Tech innovator Kevin Quillien explains to Louise Davis how a robust communications network can get these sites better...
Mechanical engineers have developed a system of artificial cilia capable of monitoring mucus conditions in human airways to better detect infection, airway obstruction, or the severity of diseases like Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Chronic...
Scientists have created a robot that can learn tasks like cleaning a washbasin just by watching humans. A special sponge with sensors is used to show the robot how to clean. Using an advanced machine learning system, the robot learns how...
Markus Nowack explores the technical evolution of precision drilling from mining to geothermal energy. Earth is a hot planet – about 99% of its mass exudes temperatures higher than 1,000ºC. This offers vast potential for the...
Andy Sayers introduces drill rods designed with the modern miner in mind. Today’s drilling environment involves challenges that previous generations rarely – if ever – faced. From deeper, harder-to-access deposits to...
Researchers have developed AI-driven mobile robots that can carry out chemical synthesis research with extraordinary efficiency. Researchers show how mobile robots that use AI logic to make decisions were able to perform exploratory...
Thin, flexible device could help people with visual impairments 'feel' surroundings. Device comprises a hexagonal array of 19 actuators encapsulated in soft silicone. Device only uses energy when actuators change position, operating for...
Energy conference ADIPEC’s inaugural finance & investment conference stressed the necessity of accessibility and availability of capital to aid energy transition to sustainable resources. The conference acted as a platform for...
An Australian project showcases how two experts are working together to develop a drill rig that pushes the boundaries of autonomous mining. We’ve entered Nick Howlett’s sandpit. That’s what it feels like, anyway....
Murray Clifford asks if engine upgrades are a smart path to greater efficiency? As mining companies worldwide formulate strategies to transition to more sustainable operations without impacting cost of production, can engine upgrades...
Researchers have developed an AI-powered system that mimics the human sense of smell to detect and track toxic gases in real time. Using advanced artificial neural networks combined with a network of sensors, the system quickly...
Two tech giants join forces to develop a new autonomous haulage solution. Building on the ongoing cooperative efforts between Liebherr and Fortescue , the two companies will further combine their areas of expertise to develop and...
An expert in advanced software solutions explains to Louise Davis how mining companies can deploy digital tools to modernise – and greatly improve – their operations. Like many engineering sectors, mining operations generate...
The unique properties of baseball's famed 'magic' mud, which MLB equipment managers applied to every ball in the World Series, have never been scientifically quantified -- until now. Researchers now reveal what makes the magic mud so...
Nanoscale 3D transistors made from ultrathin semiconductor materials can operate more efficiently than silicon-based devices, leveraging quantum mechanical properties to potentially enable ultra-low-power AI applications.
Advanced Engineering - held at the NEC in Birmingham between 30-31 October - had multiple panels across a range of subjects for expert key speakers to share their insights and best practice across the engineering sector. Many...
Despite ongoing efforts to curb CO2 emissions with electric and hybrid vehicles, other forms of transportation remain significant contributors of greenhouse gases. To address this issue, old technologies are being revamped to make them...
Microplastics have been steadily increasing in freshwater environments for decades and are directly tied to rising global plastic production since the 1950s, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team. The findings provide...
Today, a research team has proposed a new reinforcement learning framework with autonomous drones to find sperm whales and predict where they will surface.
A video game in which participants herded virtual cattle has furthered our understanding of how humans make decisions on movement and navigation, and it could help us not only interact more effectively with artificial intelligence, but...
Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures high-resolution images of muscle...
Imagine a sweater that powers electronics to monitor your health or charge your mobile phone while running. This development faces challenges because of the lack of materials that both conduct electricity stably and are well suited for...