Articles by Michael Cruickshank

A Colt 1911, one of the company's most iconic guns. Image courtesy of Flickr - sadaton.

Gunmaker Colt files for bankruptcy

ESA's Philae lander was the first ever probe to land on a comet. Image courtesy of ESA.

Philae comet lander comes back to life after 200-day hibernation

An Asus graphics card being produced by 100 percent automated systems. Image courtesy of Asus

Asus begins fully automated chip production

The Ocean Cleanup's floating structures use currents to clean the world's oceans. Image courtesy of The Ocean Cleanup.

Young Dutchman to test ambitious ocean cleanup project

New manufacturing technologies are being developed at NNMI institutes. Image courtesy of DMDII.

Giant US manufacturing plan progresses with bipartisan support

A car fitted with Takata airbags, subject to a huge product recall. Image courtesy of Takata Corp.

Recall insurance a growing consideration for manufacturers

An Airbus A400M transport aircraft. Image courtesy of Airbus.

Airbus A400M crash due to software glitch

The GE90 engine, which will contain 3D printed parts. Image courtesy of GE Aviation.

New study shows benefits of 3D printed aircraft

Intel's HQ in Santa Clara. Image courtesy of Intel.

Intel buys semiconductor chip maker Altera for $16.7bn

An Ascent Aerospace assembly line. Image courtesy of AIP Aerospace.

Ascent Aerospace to build Airbus A330neo assembly lines

Fabric woven with the Project Jacquard conductive yarn. Image courtesy of Google.

Google debuts new electronic smart fabrics