September 2012
The voice of the engineering profession
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Editor’s comment
Call for an integrated transport strategy
Commentary
The knowledge to bridge the skills gap
Analysis
The future for industrial automation
Westminster focus
Counting the cost of abolishing quangos
8 Questions survey
Our panel of engineers considers space exploration
Soundbites
Olympic venue builders deserve medals
Cover story
Just how safe are medical implants?
Classic values
How the Morgan car plant invests in new technology to stay ahead of the pack
Silver medallists
The UK looks set to miss out on gold in the energy stakes, says an expert
The printer’s ready
Additive layer manufacturing is all set to make the big time
Gadgets on the go
Believe it or not, paint-on batteries could one day provide the power for your favourite mobile devices
Starved of oxygen
Cuts to subsidies could limit the growth of plants that produce power by using anaerobic digestion
Energy from waste
Instead of throwing our rubbish in holes in the ground we could use it to heat homes and businesses
Service with a smile
Manufacturers are making big money from repair and maintenance contracts
All heart
Ways to combat cardiovascular disease
Runway rumpus
Row over Heathrow expansion reignites
Letters
Your news and views
Archive
We take a closer look at the chilly history of refrigeration
IMechE agenda
- Bath University team have designed a racing submarine
- Find out how to make energy crisis work for you
Careers
It's often said that engineers don't make good businessmen. National Instruments' Dr James Truchard proves this is nonsense
Review
PE goes into battle at the Tank Museum
