Renewables such as solar and wind will have a greater role in electricity generation, but their intermittent nature means they cannot be relied upon 24/7; effective storage techniques must be found to ensure we reap the full benefits.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
25 Jun 2021
One promising energy storage technology is redox flow batteries, a type of electrochemical energy storage device that can be used like a fuel cell or a rechargeable battery. They have great potential for energy storage thanks to their flexible system design and ease of scaling up.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
25 Jun 2021
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles – the flying cars and mobility devices that were once the realm of science fiction – could be a reality in the near future thanks to the latest breakthroughs in battery design.
By Ben Pilkington
25 Jun 2021
The demand for printed, flexible electronics in the industry over the decade will rise to $13 billion, according to a 2021 report from IDTechEx. The use of thin electronics on flexible substrates will be driven by the need to reduce weight, a primary concern for the production of electric vehicles.
By Brett Smith
22 Jun 2021
Norwegian company Kongsberg Ferrotech is making use of recent 3D printing developments to optimize subsea pipeline repairs with its new, award-winning Nautilus.
New Li-ion battery technology from California-based Enevate delivers charging times as much as 10 times faster than typical Li-ion batteries.
Sakuu Corporation (previously known as Keracel Inc.) has recently revealed a milestone in additive manufacturing – an electric vehicle battery 3D printer that the company has designed and developed entirely in-house.
Here, some of the traditional non-destructive testing methods for steel structures still being deployed effectively are covered while the advantages of using more recently developed, advanced focusing techniques are highlighted.
By John McAleese
16 Jun 2021
Mechanical engineering is dependent on multiple small components acting together in a system. How these many small parts behave in relation to each other is integral to the functionality of the whole system.
By Terry Ventre
14 Jun 2021
Researchers at KU Leuven University are looking beyond replacement of teeth and towards regeneration and regrowth of damaged teeth, using 3D printing to restore the tooth’s root.
By Terry Ventre
9 Jun 2021