Innovate UK

Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is developing a pressurized water reactor-based nuclear small modular reactor (SMR). Compared to other SMR projects, the approach is relatively conservative and the power output is large. IDTechEx attended CEO Tom Samson's presentation at the 2022 World Nuclear Symposium.

Williams Advanced Engineering Debuts Hypercar

Williams Advanced Engineering debuts its latest electric vehicle innovation: an ultra-high performance electric vehicle platform designed to accelerate the ambitions of hypercar manufacturers, from start-ups to OEMs.

Eco Wave Power Commences Test Runs of its Newest EWP-EDF Project

Eco Wave Power Global has officially commenced test runs of its newly installed wave energy pilot project at the Port of Jaffa in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Photocentric

Photocentric are a British manufacturer of photopolymer stamps, vat photopolymerization printers, and photopolymer resins for 3D printing. IDTechEx spoke with Rayner Sheridan, Head of Marketing at Photocentric, on their 3D printing activities.

Final Prototype Triumph TE-1 Project Testing Results Revealed

The unique collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG, University of Warwick, funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles through Innovate UK, was set up to create ground-breaking developments in specialist electric motorcycle engineering and innovative integrated technology design.

Victrex Additive Manufacturing

Victrex are a UK-based supplier of PAEK family polymers. IDTechEx spoke with Robert McKay, Head of New Business Development — Additive Manufacturing for Victrex, on their 3D printing activities.

CO2 Emission Reductions in Maritime Sector with Ceres Fuel Cell Tech

A consortium involving GE Power Conversion, MSC Cruise Management UK and Lloyd's Register has confirmed the feasibility of using a 10MW fuel cell power installation on a large vessel to replace diesel-fuelled generators. Run on natural gas, it is predicted to deliver a ~47% reduction in CO2 emissions and eliminate

Project to Digitise Reusable Packaging

The project code-named TRACE (Technology-enabled Reusable Assets for a Circular Economy) will use PragmatIC's ultra-low-cost NFC technology to give reusable containers unique digital identities so that the packages can be efficiently and effectively returned and reused.

Equipmake: Electric Motors and Power Electronics

Equipmake is a UK-based manufacturer of electric motors and power electronics. IDTechEx interviews Equipmake at FPC 2022 to learn more about their offerings and future plans.

Project Triumph TE-1 Prototype Revealed

Project Triumph TE-1 has been revealed in completed prototype form. The unique collaboration between Triumph Motorcycles, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles through Innovate UK, was set up to create ground-breaking developments in specialist electric motorcycle engineering and innovative integrated technology design.

Small Robot Company

Small Robot Company is a British start-up specialising in plant monitoring, planting, and weed management.

Spirit of Innovation Claims to be World's Fastest All-Electric Vehicle

Rolls Royce believes their all-electric 'Spirit of Innovation' aircraft is the world's fastest all-electric aircraft, setting three new world records. During its record-breaking runs, the aircraft clocked up a maximum speed of 623 km/h (387.4 mph) which Rolls Royce believse makes the 'Spirit of Innovation' the world's fastest all-electric vehicle.

Ocean Infinity to Deliver a Zero-Emissions Marine Propulsion System

Ocean Infinity, the marine robotics company is pleased to announce it is a winner of The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition, enabling the Company and its partners to build a Marine Propulsion Test facility, with an integrated Ammonia Marine Propulsion System. The test facility will demonstrate clean-fuelled technology eventually capable of powering Ocean Infinity's Armada fleet, using an innovative ammonia based fuel cell system.

World First Hydrogen Powered Ambulance Prototype Displayed

Visitors to COP26 in Glasgow are viewing the world's first hydrogen fuelled ambulance, created by ULEMCo, the UK hydrogen fuel pioneer, and their partners. Interest is strong in the working prototype vehicle, which incorporates a hydrogen fuel cell in the powertrain, can be refuelled quickly and is capable of up to a 300-mile range.

'Virus -Killing Air Filtration System Uses Carbon Nanotubes

A new carbon-based air filtration nanomaterial capable of capturing and destroying various viruses, including animal coronavirus, a close relative of SARS-CoV-2 - the virus that causes COVID-19 - has been developed by scientists and engineers.

Facemask Could Help Reduce Mental Distress

eScent has completed its first concept project to develop a re-usable, enhanced FFP3 facemask which offers "personalised protection assurance" via a patented self-administered scent delivery system to help reduce mental distress.

Brill Power Revolutionises Battery Performance

Brill Power has launched the first in a new class of 'intelligent' battery management systems that are set to revolutionise the performance of stationary energy storage systems to power the future of homes and businesses globally.

Royal Mail Trial Drone Deliveries to North Ronaldsay Island in Orkney

This week, Royal Mail has started a trial of scheduled, autonomous flights for two weeks between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay to better connect remote island communities. SATE

Rolls-Royce's All Electric Spirit of Innovation Takes to the Skies

Rolls-Royce have announced the completion of the first flight of theirr all-electric 'Spirit of Innovation' aircraft. The plane took to the skies propelled by its powerful 400kW electric powertrain with the most power-dense battery pack ever assembled for an aircraft. This is another step towards the plane's world-record attempt and another milestone on the aviation industry's journey towards decarbonisation.

Manufacturing Technology Centre (UK)

The MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) is established to prove innovative manufacturing processes and technologies in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions. The MTC houses some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world, creating a high quality environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale. This provides a unique opportunity for manufacturers to develop new and innovative processes and technologies.