Defence contracts worth £350 million to be announced
The UK government will announce this week which companies will be asked to design the next-generation of hi-tech submarines, including advanced missile and propulsion systems
Technology
Canon looks to fully-automate camera production
One of the world's largest manufacturers of imaging and optical products, Canon, has announced that it is moving towards replacing every worker on its digital camera assembly lines with robots
Global manufacturer AAF embraces digital age
AAF International, in partnership with AYO Media, has developed a bespoke sales management system in an effort to make the company more efficient, profitable and responsive to client needs
Google's driverless car receives DMV licence
The US state of Nevada's Department of Motor Vehicles has become the first to grant a self-driven vehicle licence, opening the doors for the highways of tomorrow
Samsung announce Galaxy S3 to launch 29 May
A huge crowd packed into London's Earl's Court Exhibition Centre last night to finally witness the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S3, a smartphone already being dubbed the 'Apple Killer'
Kindle smartphone considered by online giant Amazon
Following the incredible success of its range of Kindle eReaders and last year's Kindle Fire tablet, is Amazon considering entering the highly lucrative smartphone market?
New material could transform electronics industry
A research team from the Center for Graphene Science at the University of Exeter have created GraphExeter, "the most lightweight, flexible, transparent material ever for conducting electricity"
Samsung's record profits end Nokia's reign at the top
Samsung Electronics has beaten strong competition, principally Apple and Nokia, to become the world's largest manufacturer of mobile phones
New machine reinforces production of glass composites
A recent investment in a state-of-the-art production machine by FORMAX, a leading global manufacturer of composite materials, has already started paying off
Chip shortage affects smartphone and tablet production
High demand for Snapdragon processors, predominantly used in smartphones and tablets, has led to a shortage, creating a ripple effect being felt by manufacturers around the globe
