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How soon could carbon capture technology solve industry CO₂ shortages?

It may seem surprising that CO₂ also keeps certain essential industries functioning. How can there be a shortage of something we’re desperately trying to emit less of? Couldn’t we just pull it down from the atmosphere and pump it into factories?

| Published by The Conversation
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Novel machining lands substantial weight reduction

The AMRC has overcome one of its biggest challenges to date - machining an aircraft bogie beam and axle assembly that aims to be 20 per cent lighter to improve the efficiency of landing gears and support the vision for cleaner aviation.
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Charging ahead: how to make sure the electric vehicle transition is sustainable and just

The problem with the mass adoption of electric vehicles lies in how to sustainably and cheaply supply cars with power.

| Published by The Conversation
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DACS paves the way for automation in construction

A groundbreaking robotic paving slab cutting process harnessing innovative digital technologies such as AI and automation is being developed for the construction industry to improve productivity and safety while reducing waste and disruption.
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University of Sheffield takes central role in new digital manufacturing research centres, with the aim of boosting UK manufacturing productivity

The University of Sheffield is to play a key role in the UK’s new Manufacturing Made Smarter research centres announced today (27 July 2021).