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September 2021

27 Sep 2021

Amphibious Unmanned Military Vehicles To The Rescue

Armed forces from around the world have been using unmanned military vehicles and systems for quite some time. Fact is, you can trace most of them back to the First World War, but with the incredible advancements in technology, the part they play on future battlefields will only get bigger.

Of all the impressive unmanned military vehicles, few are as versatile as the new Rex MK II, the brainchild of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). This new addition forms part of IAI’s family of unmanned ground systems and will provide support for ground forces while minimising the loss of life.

23 Sep 2021

The journey to Mars is a long one, but what if we can cut it by half or explore our galaxy further than ever? The only way to achieve that is nuclear thermal spaceflight which is much closer than many might realise. With advances in technology and more funding for aerospace R&D, we are getting closer to faster space travel. 

15 Sep 2021

With all the hype around greener vehicles, net-zero targets and improving the Nation’s defensive capabilities, the Royal Navy is certainly doing its part. They’ve recently released some fascinating autonomous fleet concepts which are set to launch during the next 50 years. The Royal Navy’s future autonomous fleet will include green aircraft carriers, underwater command centres and robotic warships. 

8 Sep 2021

The Subcon Show is back and better than ever after taking some time off due to the pandemic. This is the UK’s premier subcontract manufacturing supply show and, as always, it will take place at the NEC Birmingham over three days from 14th to 16th September. If you’re a manufacturing professional of any kind looking for new suppliers and finding the right partners, you don’t want to miss out.

2 Sep 2021

Metal fabrication is the process of cutting steel, aluminium or other materials into shapes to produce certain products. The metal fabrication process usually starts with a design that has been drawn up or otherwise conceived by a designer or an engineer. This design is then translated into blueprints by the contractor or engineer and then used to make the desired product. In this article, we look at some of the materials used during the fabrication process and how it all works.

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