Miniaturising the brain of a drone – tiny computer chips for ‘smart’ minidronesJuly 27, 2017
Engineers have created a tiny drone chip that is capable of full navigational control, while also capturing high-resolution aerial footage – and at a fraction of the power consumption of current drones
How superbuildings are advancing the facilities management workplaceJuly 26, 2017
Pat Gaughan looks at three ‘superbuildings’ – California's Apple Park, Perth's Woodside HQ and Amsterdam's Edge – to examine how facilities management is changing the workplace and how it shapes people and organisations
Bringing home the bacon – using IT to enhance security, reliability and performanceJuly 26, 2017
George O'Dowd outlines how Novi designed a complete new IT infrastructure for O’Brien Fine Foods, tackling potential security threats posed by Internet of Things devices by implementing network segmentation
Adapting the FlexiArch bridge system for widening a bridge in BristolJuly 26, 2017
Adrian Long, Danny McPolin and Abhey Gupta outline how the FlexiArch system was used to replace Teewell Hill arch bridge, accommodating the existing bridge's complex geometry while also facilitating footpaths and improved traffic flow
Bearing the harsh environment – lubrication selection for low-temperature operationsJuly 21, 2017
When a bearing is required to operate under demanding conditions, the selection of lubricant becomes even more important. Chris Johnson explains the lubrication requirements for bearings operating in low temperatures
How Dublin Airport achieved LEED Platinum award for former Aer Lingus HQJuly 21, 2017
Lorcan Tyrrell outlines the design features of the building at ONE Dublin Airport Central, which facilitate water savings, energy efficiency, optimal materials selection and internal environment quality
Why chemical engineers — not just economists — are key to a circular futureJuly 20, 2017
Amidst the growing interest in the ‘circular economy’ as a way to improve resource efficiency, Prof Roland Clift argues that we need a better understanding of the term - and chemical engineers might hold the answer
Free courses for professional development in tech-driven enterprises at NUI GalwayJuly 18, 2017
As funding increases for training in high-tech sectors through the Springboard+ scheme, NUI Galway has free places on year-long, part-time courses covering such topics as medical-device sciences, automation and control, and tech innovation
Groundforce is put to the test during construction of Limerick’s Glucksman LibraryJuly 18, 2017
Poor ground conditions, shallow rock profile and a confined site called for an imaginative excavation support solution during construction of the new extension at University of Limerick's Glucksman Library
The FlexiArch bridge system – from concept to applicationJuly 18, 2017
In the first of a two-part series, Prof Adrian Long, Sree Nanukuttan and Abhey Gupta outline the concept of the FlexiArch bridge, the arch system that has all the attributes of an unreinforced masonry arch, along with other benefits
Renewable gas in Ireland – potential benefits and challengesJuly 18, 2017
A new SEAI study shows that renewable gas could provide the equivalent of 28% of Ireland’s current gas supply by 2050 and identifies the key challenges that must be addressed to realise this potential, writes Matthew Clancy
Should Ireland go Dutch for flood-protection policies and measures?July 18, 2017
Half of the Netherlands’ primary flood-protection structures need reinforcement to meet new safety standards. The Dutch Flood Protection Programme's Richard Jorissen and Erik Kraaij outline the technical details of the reinforcement projects
