Street works carried out in England between 2022 and 2023 cost the economy some £4 billion in journey disruption. Infrastructure work is essential, but it is necessary to minimise its impact on drivers and residents. Could robotics be the solution? Maintenance work carried out by gas, water and telecoms companies is necessary…

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In February 2024, global temperatures surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first time on record. With climate scientists warning our window to act is “rapidly shrinking”, pressure is mounting on governments world-wide to find new cutting-edge solutions to mitigate climate change. Could environmental monitoring satellites b…

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The Daytona 200 is arguably the USA’s biggest motorcycle race, with 2024’s event attracting 127 riders and eight million digital viewers, according to MotoAmerica. Placing highly in the race is no mean feat and requires precise, advanced bike design, where the importance of reliable throttle control cannot be overlooked. Emp…

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DC motor supplier EMS has expanded its offering with the new FAULHABER BX4 integrated motion controller (IMC) series. Combining the high torque and speed of FAULHABER’s brushless BX4 servo motor range with the positioning control of its V3.0 Motion Controllers, the new BX4 IMC series promises to be the most compact integrated…

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In 2023, 8 million sick days were taken across the UK for back pain. Medical experts have attributed this to changing working patterns, an ageing workforce, NHS backlogs and ineffective traditional treatments. Could motorised exoskeletons be the answer to reducing occupational back pain? Here, Dave Walsha, sales manager at drive…

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