Amsterdam is now home to the world’s first-ever 3d printed bridge constructed by four robots in just six months. The additive manufacturing project was a collaborative effort between MX3D, a Dutch start-up focusing on 3D metal printing, researchers at Imperial College London and The Alan Turing Institute.
Aside from strikingly good looks, what comes to mind first when you think of a hypercar or Formula One? If you answered sleek, aerodynamic styling you’d be right and that usually involves a big rear wing. However, Peugeot’s latest hybrid hypercar doesn’t have a rear wing which many consider a massive achievement.
The British Army is home to some of the world’s most advanced technologies and now, new armoured vehicles are next on the list. This is a historic event for the UK Defence industry as it’s the first time in several years that any new armoured vehicles will be manufactured in the UK.
Are you considering relocating your business, or thinking about maximising on those high ceilings? Mezzanine floors from PRV Engineering Ltd could be the easiest and most affordable solution whether you want additional storage or bring some innovative design touches to your premises.
By using intermediate or mezzanine floors, you can quickly, cheaply and easily increase the square meterage of floor space at your premises. Find out more about the different applications of mezzanine floors and how it’s done at PRV Engineering.
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace across all sectors and that includes construction. We’ve known for some time that a 3D printed building will make headlines once again and now, PERI GmbH is in the process of building Germany’s first 3D printed residential structure in Beckum, North Rhine-Westphalia. It’s only a short five weeks away from completion and it’s said to be a showstopper.
The idea behind a hyperloop network is not a new concept as many companies are working on the technology. This includes Virgin, Elon Musk, vacuum tube pioneers Leybold and engineering company AECOM. But now there’s another project on the cards with Hyperloop Italia and Zaha Hadid Architects.
The world of high-speed rail has seen significant advancements over the years and now it’s promising even more. Based on discussions from seven years ago, we could see a high-speed rail line spanning 8,077 miles (13,000 km) from China to America.
For many years, PRV Engineering has been a supplier of precision engineering and custom fabrication services to several sectors, including the UK rail industry, defence, aerospace, oil and gas, construction and automotive. We’ve worked with numerous rail companies, such as Transport for London and the Underground Rail Network, to provide specialist services. Here, we share a brief history of how PRV started and why so many customers trust us to deliver the product they need.
Using hydrogen as a fuel poses many challenges due to its high flammability, diffusivity and very low density as a gas. Storing it is another issue along with the difficulty in processing it as some methods are not sustainable. However, all that could be a thing of the past with a new small 22-lb hydrogen engine that could effectively replace the internal combustion engine.
We are in for an exciting time in aviation as the world’s first unmanned helicopter has taken flight. Introducing the K-MAX TITAN from Kaman Air Vehicles, a division of Kaman Aerospace Corporation. They’ve successfully launched a maiden flight of the world’s first heavy-lift unmanned helicopter for the commercial market. Keep reading as you’ll want to watch the fascinating video from Kaman.
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