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25 Oct 2023. In a recent article published in Nature Chander Velu, Professor of Innovation and Economics at the IfM, explores the potential impact of quantum computing on growth and productivity.

Test flights for the project took place at the Sywell Aerodrome, near Northampton. ... These tests consisted of a series of ‘hops’ along the runway, followed by longer evaluation flights at a height of over 1,500 feet.

quantum computing and quantum communications can best be translated into increased productivity and economic growth. ... focus on new technologies like quantum is essential to enhance productivity and contribute to economic growth.

Assessing bridge strength. Dr Campbell Middleton has just secured funding for a project to investigate the effectiveness and economic benefits of a new technique for assessing the load carrying capacity of

Russ MacMillan won The GKN Award for the Best Mechanical Engineering Student, judged by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, for 'Analysis and Automation of a DEFRA Blood Test Programme'.

The contractor’s options were to excavate and dispose of the existing piles or load-test them to verify their integrity and capacity, and then re-use them as part of

This third zero-gravity campaign will test an advanced device at higher technology readiness level, as a further step towards space applications. ... In June, the Graphene Flagship will test graphene in a sounding rocket campaign, which will be held in

society and to economic growth.

After interviewing key personnel, carrying out observations, and applying industrial engineering tools, we created a production planning tool that used a series of algorithms to automatically create the most optimal test ... This has also led to the

In early tests, buckling at four tins was a fair score but later the numbers rose into the "teens". ... It took me back, some sixty years, when one demonstrator, a young and very modest Lord Caldecote, had assisted me in performing an indicator test.

The way that graphics cards are built makes them very good at the repetitive computational tasks many scientists use to test theories, models and predictions. ... Rich says "Fractals like the one shown have long been used as a test bed for new computer

Teams could build and test their bridge at the Department or build their bridge at home and bring it to the Department for testing.

InterAct is a £4.4 million, Made Smarter Innovation-funded, Economic and Social Research Council-led network that aims to bring together economic and social scientists, UK manufacturers and digital technology

Further, Alex took initiative in creating a London Power Tunnels ‘tracker’ that provided weekly updates on inspection test plans and gave indications about the quality of input.

Thus, the engine noise coming from combustion sources can become an important differentiator for gas turbine manufacturers with potential economic implications.

The bridge dynamics are modelled with a test rig holding several people and the motion reproduced on a small scale.

An earthquake shaker to build, test and crash their structures. A display about how microchips are made, including silicon crystals and microchip wafers. ... A wind tunnel to test 3D printed shapes for their aerodynamic properties.

He explains a little about the project:. "We have been undertaking some aerodynamic tests with XCO2, a sustainable engineering firm with connections to the University.

Their designs - which varied from bi-planes to jumbo jets - were put to the test in one of the lecture theatres where the most elegant gliders flew a distance of 25

25 Oct 2023. In a recent article published in Nature Chander Velu, Professor of Innovation and Economics at the IfM, explores the potential impact of quantum computing on growth and productivity.

The IfM was established in 1998 with the aim of linking education, research and practice and engineering, management and economics with a strong industrial orientation.

Twenty-three boys from Year 8, accompanied by technology teachers David Gant and John Southworth, visited the Department to test out their ideas for making a passenger aircraft fly more quietly. ... Michael Franklin, 13, added,. “We won’t get the

time to build and test a prototype.

In the second, they were able to test it and delighted to find it fit for the job.

In tests, the car has  exceeded 70 miles per hour with a predicted top speed of 87 miles per hour. ... Once released, the vehicle enters a new period of testing. Safety plans have to be submitted, driver turnaround times perfected, and the car undergoes

Today (14th July), Formula 1 is announcing the Formula 1 Engineering Scholarships, for ten students from underrepresented groups including ethnic minorities, women, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

Whether we look at energy, climate change, ageing population, economic re-growth or a myriad of other big issues, we see engineers and new engineered solutions playing a pivotal role.

roads. 19 Jan 2024. The University of Cambridge and Imperial College London are to launch a new joint venture to deliver admissions tests for science, engineering and mathematics-based degree courses.

roads. 19 Jan 2024. The University of Cambridge and Imperial College London are to launch a new joint venture to deliver admissions tests for science, engineering and mathematics-based degree courses.

19 Sep 2017. The Cambridge Graphene Centre has begun a programme to test the viability of graphene for space applications.

26 Apr 2023. Owlstone Medical, co-founded by alumnus Billy Boyle, has experienced trial success for its liver disease breath test, following a study involving patients from Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Occhipinti, Director of Research in Graphene and Related Technologies, discusses potential applications of graphene in point-of-care tests.

Dr Andrew Flewitt uses collaboration with industrial partners as a “value test” to direct his work and as a stimulus for new questions.

report. 12 May 2021. Bamboo cricket bats are stronger, offer a better ‘sweet spot’ and deliver more energy to the ball than those made from traditional willow, tests showed.

A major challenge lies in the process of determining technical feasibility without demonstrating preliminary function and early test data. ... He believes that this stage offers the biggest potential to test concept viability, establish whether the

In the UK, the government has placed manufacturing at the heart of plans for economic recovery.

Cooking is one of these tasks: earlier tests with their robot ‘chef’ have produced a passable omelette using feedback from human tasters. ... To imitate the change in texture caused by chewing, the team then put the egg mixture in a blender and had

Occhipinti, Director of Research in Graphene and Related Technologies, discusses potential applications of graphene in point-of-care tests.

Occhipinti, Director of Research in Graphene and Related Technologies, discusses potential applications of graphene in point-of-care tests.

21 Dec 2020. Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, are properly fitted.

21 Dec 2020. Researchers have developed a way to use a simple home aroma diffuser to test whether N95 and other types of sealing masks, are properly fitted.

26 Apr 2023. Owlstone Medical, co-founded by alumnus Billy Boyle, has experienced trial success for its liver disease breath test, following a study involving patients from Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

26 Apr 2023. Owlstone Medical, co-founded by alumnus Billy Boyle, has experienced trial success for its liver disease breath test, following a study involving patients from Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

The hope is that, in the future, it will revolutionize industries and stimulate economic growth.

ICDs are implanted when tests indicate that a problem with abnormal rhythms may occur. ... Unfortunately the current tests do not allow reliable predictions of future heart condition.

Technology we take for granted, including: Concorde ‘droop’ nose design, the microchips developed by ARM that now power 90% of the world’s mobile phones, and the pregnancy test.

When complete they could test their turbine and record the maximum output voltage.

This will be the focus of the Cambridge project. The researchers plan to test the use of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags to provide visibility of different assets used in airport

01 Dec 2022. The Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) is part of a joint effort to test graphene on the Moon.

01 Dec 2022. The Cambridge Graphene Centre (CGC) is part of a joint effort to test graphene on the Moon.