Materials

J.R. DeShazo, left, and Gaurav Sant show off a sample of the new building material made from CO2 that they hope will one day replace concrete - image courtesy of UCLA.

UCLA researchers hope to turn captured CO2 into sustainable concrete

The all-electric version of the iconic double decker London red bus crosses Westminster bridge as a part of the vehicle's lauch event - image courtesy of BYD

Electric double decker buses to hit the streets of London next month

Guy and his Gravity Racer at the summit of Mont Ventoux.

Guy Martin: speed freak

Penso have created a composite door for rail use which can see a 30% reduction on weight.

Composite materials: greater than the sum of its parts

UK automotive - Paul Walker of Autins and Sajid Javid in the factory.

Secretary of State sees innovation at work at automotive firm

An image of laser cutting in action - image courtesy of GF Laser

Laser cutting? Can you cut it? Probably.

New graphene development centre opens in County Durham

Gian Paolo on the main stage at SOLIDWORKS World 2016 in Dallas, Texas.

SOLIDWORKS World 2016: Taking it all in

First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, visited TWI Technology Centre in Port Talbot this week to announce EU funding in support of a new research institute for advanced engineering.

World-class engineering facility to be built in Port Talbot

Just 43% of respondents said they are planning to invest in new equipment.

Rugby manufacturer shortlisted at Semta Skills awards

Three tips for construction companies in search of suppliers