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The article discusses the methods used by the engineering academics Danielle George, Radu Sporea, and Jack A. Cohen on teaching technical topics for the promotion of the profession. Topics discussed include the expertise of professor George in low-noise receivers, the high-end research embraced by the students of Sporea, and the wireless device developed by Cohen.

The article discusses importance of emissions tests in automobile industry. Topics discussed include criticism faced by the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) on its failure to present usage of a car in Europe, recommendation of Transport & Environment Group to implement European Commission testing systems to measure fuel economy and carbon dioxide emissions of automobiles, and levels of pollutants to be determined by the Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures (WLTP).

The article offers informatio on the first production facility set up by Aerospace firm Airbus in the U.S. It discusses that the Mobile production factory has enabled Airbus to increase production of its A320 single-aisle aircraft, and to keep closer contact with the U.S. aircraft industry.It states that according to Charles Champion, Airbus' executive vice-president, the Mobile plant in the U.S. would help Airbus to remain close to its customers.

The article discusses the effort made by the firm Tokamak Energy for developing nuclear fusion by combining spherical tokamaks an d high-temperature superconductors (HTS). Topics discussed include development and demonstration of small tokamak devices by the firm which produces plasma pulses, views of David Kingham, chief executive of Tokamak Energy on the issue and production of 16MW controlled fusion power by the JET tokamak at Culham Laboratory in Great Britain. INSET: 'Fusion will gain back its excitement': parallel research at MIT.

The article discusses the deal between Transport for London (TfL) and transportation firm Bombardier for supplying electric train carriages to the new Crossrail link project in London, England. Topics discussed include the views of Joe Bednall, commercial director at Bombardier, on the production of trains; features of the trains include in-cab signalling/communication and regenerative braking; and construction of a maintenance depot at Old Oak Common in northwest London.

The article offers information on the ecoDemonstrator, a flying test series used by airline company to evaluate natural laminar flow and bring new ideas to commercial program. It presents views of Mike Sinnett, vice-president of product development at Boeing, who states that number of new technology have made transition from ecoDemonstrator to commercial airplane. Some of the new technology emerged from ecoDemonstrator include green fuels, better cabin interiors and improved designs of wings.

The article reports that several big companies in Great Britain have expressed interest in the shale gas industry. The companies aim to take advantage of the Great Britain government's desire to see a reduction in dependence on imported energy supplies. Ineos has decided to invest 750 million pounds in the industry over the next few years.

The article focuses on government of Great Britain's continuation of developing a successor to the country's Trident -armed fleet of Vanguard-class submarines with reference to Great Britain's general elections in 2015. Topics discussed include views of Malcolm Chalmers, director of research and defence policy at the Royal United Services Institute, the importance of nuclear weapons in the era of asymmetric warfare, and nuclear weapons not relevant for the terrorist group Islamic State.

The article offers information on the marine energy industry in Great Britain with reference to new products developed for the industry. Topics discussed include financial crisis of wave energy converter manufacturing firm Pelamis after developing a device to create electricity from the motion of ocean surface waves, views of Neil Davidson, public affairs manager at wave energy firm Aquamarine Power, and the need of attracting more investments to the industry.

The article focuses on the design and assembly of supersonic car, a Bloodhound project sponsored by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Topics discussed include statement of Paul Czorny of steel supplier Smiths High Performance, on the project's appeal in British engineering, 3CL, an industrial refrigeration and air-conditioning design and manufacturing firm which was invited during the open day at Bloodhound's education centre in Bristol, England, and benefits of the project.

The article reports on the development of the Jaguar XE automobile from automaker Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. (JLR) and includes information on its competitiveness and potential to uplift the company as a technology leader in the lucrative premium mid-size car segment. Topics include the design of the automobile according to XE vehicle programme director Nick Miller, its aluminum architecture, engine and connectivity, and the use of the clean sheet of paper approach in its development process.

The article offers information on the Porton Down, the headquarters of Great Britain's organization Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located outside Salisbury, England which was originally set up to provide a proper scientific basis for the British use of chemical warfare. It mentions the research carried out at Porton Down in advanced materials, unmanned systems, and air defense technology. It presents the views of Jonathan Lyle, chief executive of DSTL, on Porton Down.

The article reports on the professional life of David McMurtry, founder of an engineering company Renishaw. Topics include working as an assistant chief engine designer at the automobile manufacturer Rolls-Royce, his passion towards aircraft modelling and his partnership with John Deer, a colleague at Rolls-Royce for establishment of Renishaw. It also discusses that the products of Renishaw are being used for several applications such as gauging, Raman spectroscopy and neurosurgery.

The article explores the benefits of flatpack reactors to improve safer and faster building for larger engineering designs in Great Britain. It mentions that the British Labour government has contributed to the nuclear renaissance for creating gigawatt-scale reactors for electricity generation. It also notes on the government review for the small modular reactors (SMRs) on technological capability in constructions industries.

The article reports that the Centre for Blast Injury Studies at Imperial College London has brought together engineers and military and civilian clinicians along with scientists to understand the mechanism of injuries caused by improvised explosive devices (lEDs) in Afghanistan and to investigate treatment and mitigate strategies. Topics include blast biomechanics, injuries of occupants of armoured vehicles and Anti-vehicle Underbelly Blast Injury Simulator developed by the centre. INSET: The devastating effetcs of bomb blasts.

The article focuses on the electrification investment initiative of the British railroad industry. Statements from Network Rail's infrastructure projects division managing director Simon Kirby, Railway Industry Association (RIA) director general Jeremy Candfield, and Balfour Beatty head of operations Steven Bell are presented.

The article focuses on the importance of virtual railway for maintaining the railroads in Great Britain. Topics discussed include the use of building information modelling (BIM) in a European transport infrastructure project, the use of the BIM by Crossrail Ltd. for the creation of data related to London in England's urban environment and the benefits of using the virtual railway including greater visibility into design and construction processes.

The article presents information on professional career of chairman Judith Hackitt at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) a public body in Great Britain. It mentions that Hackitt exploded the misconceptions and myths which surrounded her organization and was well-informed and tenacious individual. It states that Hackitt has served several senior roles and headed several industries in manufacturing and engineering sector.

The article presents information on the Bombardier Zefiro V300, a high speed train developed by engineers at transportation company Bombardier Inc. Great Britain bogies division and also reflects on 250km/h ICx regional trains. It mentions that the Zefiro will travel with a load of up to 32000kg and at a speed of 360km/h. It informs that 250km/h ICx regional trains will be manufactured for German railway operator Deutsche Bahn AG by German engineering and electronics company Siemens AG.

The article discusses the success of Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC (JLR). It mentions that this performance of the company is attributed to its production of great cars by its engineers as claimed by group engineering director Bob Joyce. It notes that the JLR becomes an engineering-driven company since 2008. It also emphasizes that the business thrives under the ownership of India-based Tata Motors Ltd. INSETS: Jaguar Land Rover engine plant takes shape;Providing the skills for an expanding empire.

In this article, the author highlights the career of entrepreneur Lord Paul Drayson. He discusses regarding the role of engineering background in building mark as a successful businessman and politician. He further mentions his industrial career in food industry before pursuing completing education in Doctor of philosophy degree.

The article focuses on several aspects related to motorsport sector. It states that motorsport sector is investing high on its research and development and this sector can offer services to other industries. Article also focuses on success of motorsport sector over past few years, its role in defense sector and development of a supercar C-X75 as a joint venture of Jaguar Cars Ltd. and Williams Grand Prix Engineering Ltd.

The article offers information on the success of Jaguar Land Rover PLC (JLR) in Great Britain. The company is confident about its business expansion because of the commendable performace of its automobiles like Range Rover Evoque, Discovery 4, and Freelander 2. Bob Joyce, the group engineering director at JLR, gives credit to engineers for company's achievements.

The article focuses on the need of investment by the government in process of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Great Britain. It is stated that the process can help the country to overcome the environmental problems but due to its expensiveness it has not been supported by the government. It further discusses the new and less expensive techniques for capturing, transporting and storing of carbon so that it is easy for the government to support the process. INSETS: Scaling up at Ferrybridge;Choice of systems for power stations.

The article reports on efforts to keep the British Vulcan Cold War bomber plane in operation. The Vulcan to the Sky Trust is spearheading efforts to restore the XH558 plane. The Trust's chief executive officer (CEO) Robert Pleming states that lack of cash is hindering the project and if funding problems are not solved, the Vulcan may end up getting grounded. Pleming adds that 2012 is a crucial time for the plane because of plans to use the aircraft to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

The article profiles Sir John Parker, one of England's most respective executives having been chairman companies like Anglo American and National Grid. His career began with Harland and Wolff shipyard where he was employed part-time while completing his studies in naval architecture and mechanical engineering. It cites his belief on the British government's appreciation on the role of engineering in wealth creation and his worries on the lack of technical talent from the academic base.

The article focuses on Dame Ann Dowling, engineering department/professor head at the University of Cambridge, and her plans for collaboration with the engineering industry. It states that her elevation to the position of engineering department head at the university is another chapter in her career in which she is recognized as one of the most respected people in the fields of vibration, acoustics, and combustion. She says that they are searching for ways of getting involved with the industry.

The article explores the prospects of underground coal gasification (UCG) in manufacturing synthetic gas for the production of electricity. According to Kenneth Fergusson, a trustee of the UCG Association, UCG will be significant in energy provisions since it reduces the environmental impact compared to traditional mining techniques. It outlines the Controlled Retracting Injection Point (Crip) technique of UGC which provides more control of the gasification process.

The article profiles several export companies that have made significant contributions in the economy in Great Britain. WFEL Ltd. was established in 1915 and it is one of the world's providers of tactical bridges used by military to help advance forces. Faun Trackway is a maker of aluminum military track systems for the defense industries. Severn Glocon control valves for hostile environments in oil and gas sector.

The article discusses the difference in offshore and onshore wind turbines in Great Britain. Mechanical engineering professor Seamus Garvey of the University of Nottingham in England explains the two substantial advantages of offshore wind turbine compared with onshore locations. It also stresses the importance for engineers to carefully study turbine designs to ensure effective offshore wind. An overview of the different benefits of offshore wind mills is provided.

The article reports on the preparation of Great Britain for the London, England 2012 Olympic Games. It mentions that Britain as the world leader in sports engineering has used it for the Olympics. It notes that the combination of technical endeavour and sporting prowess can bring British to more medals. Steve Haake, director of the Centre for Sports Engineering Research at Sheffield Hallam University, says that British athletes are advantage due to engineering skills in the country.

The article focuses on the construction of the engineering project Crossrail in London, England. It notes that central section delivery director Ailie MacAdam is responsible of overseeing the most difficult part of the construction project. MacAdam explains that the project will deliver a step-change to London's transport system and bring an additional 10% rail capacity.

The article focuses on the vulnerabilities of global navigation satellite system (GNSS) in Great Britain. It states that a British report stresses the concerns on the society's increasing reliance on GNSS system like global positioning system (GPS) for gaining position, navigation and timing data. According to professor Martyn Thomas, chairman of the royal academy's GNSS working group, states that the various applications that depends on satellite signals require sufficient back-up.

The article profiles Tom Williams, executive vice-president of programmes at Airbus UK Ltd. It states that he supervises to ensure the company's profitability on civil and military programmes including the A400M transport turboprop and A380 superjumbo. Moreover, it notes that his first job was an apprentice at Rolls-Royce Aero Engines.

The article reports on the preparations under way at Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd.'s Sunderland, England-based plant for the production of Nissan Leaf electric vehicles in volume in 2011. It states that a total of more than 420 million pounds is allocated by the company for the manufacture of the vehicles. It indicates that a new plant will be also constructed wherein 60,000 lithium-ion battery packs per year will be made.

The article focuses on the emerging renewable energy source of geothermal energy which is gaining popularity all over the world due to its high output. As mentioned, the Earth's temperature is above 100 degree celsius and geothermal technology with the help of technological innovations might fulfill the need of energy. The technique used to extract geothermal energy is also discussed which requires a lot of funding and appreciation from governments across the world. INSET: How Cornwall pioneered hot rocks research.

The article discusses aspects of health and safety in offshore oil and gas industry. Topics include the pressure on offshore oil and gas companies to cut jobs, importance of good maintenance in ensuring high standard safety and operational performance, and role of technological advancements in achieving a healthy and safe working environment.

The article focuses on nature-inspired innovative products and production methods that were created by a group of biologists and engineers who are part of the Bionic Learning Network led by industrial automation company Festo in Stuttgart, Germany. Topics cited include the FlexShpe Gripper which was designed based on the chameleon's tongue, a method of integrated movement based on the delicate anatomy of an ant and the eMotion Butterflies that have coordinated flight behavior.

The article examines the impact of regulations and the increase in fuel prices on the attitudes of British towards energy efficiency. The Energy Saving Trust claims that British households could save an estimated £6 billion annually on their bills by adopting energy-saving measures. Several energy-saving methods include replacing an old boiler with a gas condensing boiler. Chief executive officer of the Energy Saving Trust, Philip Sellwood explains that energy-saving measures can help offset energy suppliers. INSETS: Efficiency savings;Robot does the wiring.

Reports on Sports Science Engineering and Technology Network (Sports SET Network), an organization that helps in collaborative research and technology transfer. Total projects handled by the organization; Providing grants to companies to fund sports equipment research and development; Comments of David Curtis, technical manager of the Sports SET Network, on functions of the organization.

The article presents technological advances relevant to the aircraft system which promise to avoid damage from lightning, wings with capability to repair itself and lighter seating system to improve fuel efficiency. It mentions that electrically conductive carbon-fibre-reinforced epoxy composite material is capable of withholding the lightning. It highlights that by adding tiny, hollow "microspheres" to carbon composite material, wing damages can be automatically sorted out.

The article discusses the advance features of the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) carriers, for which the Great Britain Royal Navy is taking ownership in 2017 which include development of the Highly Mechanised Weapons Handling System (HMWHS) and design and intergration of the Babcock launcher. It also mentions that defense manufacturing contractor BAE Systems has obtained a contract to build the Type 26 Global Combat Ship for the British Navy. INSET: The next step in automation: BAE prepares to build adaptable....

The article discusses the bad effect of oil price falling on the North Sea oil and gas companies like Royal Dutch Shell and mentions the need to introduce a new technology to industry to revive it. Topics discussed include dismissal of employees in oil and gas industry due to oil price falling; decrease in profit in the industry; and the views of Jeremy Carey, managing director at Cambridgeshire, England-based product and technology developer, on the need to innovations in the industry.

The article offers information on the FloWave Ocean Energy Research Facility at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, which produce ocean conditions to test models of wave and tidal energy devices. Topics discussed include views of Stuart Brown, chief executive of FloWave, on producing lapping waves and raging undercurrents in the facility, producing a map in terms of parameters like speed and turbulence, flow rates, wave conditions, and use of Ethernet Powerlink.

The article offers information and discusses operations at offshore wind farm London Array. Topics discussed include employees and technicians at Array who are responsible for maintenance and operations of the wind farm, use of turbine condition monitoring system for monitoring vibration, temperature and oil-level sensors of structures installed, and use of lasers in optical fibers to find out whether the cables are under water or not.

The article reveals how stockpiled plutonium from nuclear programmes could be turned into mixed oxide (MOX) fuel to produce low-carbon electricity. Topics discussed include turning the stockpile into MOX pellets at a dedicated fabrication facility at Sellafield in Cumbria, England by Canadian firm Candu, features of the EC6 nuclear reactor and the views of Michael Soulard, EC6 project director for Candu, on the same. INSET: The nuclear timebomb.