News
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Car exports exceed imports for the first time since 1976
Demand from abroad helps to fuel investment at UK vehicle plants
16 May 2012 @ 3:21 pm
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Engineers call on government to develop nationwide industrial policy
Lack of coherent policy is hindering chance to rebalance the economy, says EngineeringUK
11 May 2012 @ 4:59 pm
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Jaguar Land Rover to create 300 jobs
Car giant plans to increase spending with suppliers and open a new logistics facility
11 May 2012 @ 4:27 pm
Editor's pick
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First Women Awards 2012 shortlist announced
This year's pioneering nominees range from engineers to entrepreneurs
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Interview: Dr Bernd Bohr
PE talks to the member of the board of management and chairman of the automotive group at Bosch
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Engineers invited to show off their creativity
The Museum of Science and Industry wants engineers to exhibit at the Mini Maker Faire in Manchester
Features
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Lightning speed
Parts for F-35 jets will be built faster and with great accuracy thanks to advanced manufacturing methods and lessons from the car industry
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Green-sky research
What makes an environmentally friendly aeroengine? Engineers at Rolls-Royce think they have the answer, as PE explains
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Deep-sea adventurers
James Cameron’s underwater exploit has put submersibles in the spotlight. PE reports on a range of exciting projects
Your Letters
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Flettner rotors
Manchester University found a few years ago that a rotor could give eight times more power than a normal windmill
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Going it alone
In 1929 Griffith reported that Whittle's proposal had insufficient merit to warrant further investigation
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Era of cheap oil is over
We need to start thinking about the future of global supplies of natural gas, which contribute another third of energy supplies
Tech
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Six-legged repairs robot scoops innovation award
Developers of miniature machine tool win prize from Rolls-Royce Submarines
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Decomposing robots could become reality
Project will see biodegradable robots deployed in the environment
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Technology to cut costs finds favour in automotive sector
US-developed software works with CAD systems to identify cost savings
Topics
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Medical
Move from Porton Down ‘risks losing skills’
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Energy
Oil and gas special: Offshore industry goes green
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Design
Dyson to double size of UK engineering team
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Manufacturing
Global ambitions
