Additive manufacturing – or ‘3D printing’ as it is popularly known – has been used to manufacture prototypes for almost 30 years. In the past couple of years, however, awareness of the process has grown as it has increasingly been used to produce final parts and products. As the novelty dies, we may see the […]
On May 28, a 408ft spire was fitted to the top of One World Trade Centre (1WTC) in New York. While the developers will tell you it raises the building to a height of 1,776ft (in reference to the year the US declared itself independent from Great Britain), that’s yet to be decided. As plans […]
Though it revealed a net loss of $90m for Q4 2012 ñ approximately $0.79 per share ñ electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla maintained its predictions of a first quarterly profit in its Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2012 shareholder letter. Investor confidence has taken a significant dive, but Tesla saw revenues of $306m through Q4 (a […]
Jaguar Land Rover is to begin building vehicles in China after a £1bn joint venture was approved by Beijing. The British carmaker will partner with Chinese firm Chery Automobile to build a manufacturing plant near Shanghai, due to open in 2015. A research and development centre and an engine production facility are also to be […]
Nintendo has come first out of the gate in the eighth generation of video game consoles. Its new Wii U gaming system features a unique touchscreen controller intended to entice gamers with ‘asymmetrical gameplay’, where the player’s experience changes depending on whether they are using the new controller or the old Wii remote. The touchscreen […]
A revolutionary power plant made by GE is set to pave the way towards responsible and efficient energy generation
Qatar Solar Technologies may be in its infancy, as it prepares to launch its first Polysilicon plant. But despite its tender age, the company is already setting new green standards in the gulf region and beyond
A Swedish conference has shown that successful development of renewable energy and clean tech needs a greater and more united level of cooperation
Qatar is helping to lead the way in the Middle East for new environmentally friendly energy schemes
Over the past year, EDP Energias do Brasil has enjoyed considerable success. The New Economy spoke with António Pita de Abreu, CEO, about Brazil’s energy potential
