Fitting into the Space Sector How can a precision engineering consultancy like CNR fit into the space sector? While space is often associated with launch vehicles and satellites, space sector engineering depends on robust mechanical design, accurate alignment and reliable testing. As the UK space sector continues to grow, there is increasing demand for engineering […]
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A look to Future Energy Engineering Future Energy Engineering reflects how rapidly the energy landscape is changing. As the industry moves toward low- and zero-emission systems, engineering plays a critical role. In particular, robust design, analysis and testing will determine which technologies succeed beyond the research phase. Looking ahead to 2026, this challenge is only
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Behind bespoke test rig design Behind the Rigs explores the engineering thinking behind bespoke test rigs and specialist machinery. In many cases, off-the-shelf equipment cannot meet modern R&D demands. As engineering challenges grow more complex, custom solutions play a more important role. In 2025, this trend became especially clear across energy, aerospace and advanced materials
2025 Engineering Year Review Our Engineering Year Review reflects how 2025 reshaped the engineering, energy and aerospace sectors. It was a year of faster innovation, growing pressure to decarbonise, and a renewed focus on testing and validation. Across industry, engineers played a critical role in turning ambitious targets into practical, buildable systems. From low-carbon energy
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Winter Rain Shift Winter Rain Shift captures new evidence that changes in European winter rainfall are happening far sooner than expected — a shift that has immediate implications for infrastructure, flood risk, and climate adaptation engineering for low-carbon energy systems. In light of the findings from Newcastle University, this article reviews the technical background, why
UK’s £13m ENLIGHT Programme Nuclear Graphite Innovation is central to the UK’s strategy for developing advanced modular reactors and strengthening long-term energy security. Graphite is a critical material in nuclear engineering, valued for its ability to moderate neutrons and withstand extreme operating conditions. A new £13 million programme, ENLIGHT, will accelerate research into next-generation graphite
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Composite Wing Innovation in UK Aerospace In June 2025, GKN Aerospace launched the £12 million ASPIRE programme, a major step forward in Composite Wing Innovation. The initiative will deliver three full-scale wingtip variants and a composite flap design, focusing on sustainability and manufacturability (GKN Aerospace). Over three years, the programme will bring together manufacturers, SMEs,
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Marking a Decade of Support This year marks a decade of support for the Ministry of Defence’s helicopter ground support equipment. Since 2014, our team has calibrated and maintained the ATLAS TRDS laser alignment system, ensuring its accuracy and reliability. Used to align helicopter tail rotor drive shafts, the system remains a vital part of
What Is Laser Shaft Alignment? Laser shaft alignment is the precise process of measuring and correcting the position of rotating shafts so that they operate on a common axis. Using a laser head and receiver, engineers can identify both angular and offset misalignment between couplings or shafts. Data captured by the system is processed through
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Composite Materials in Modern Engineering Composite materials — especially carbon fibre reinforced polymers — have become central to modern engineering. Their unique combination of light weight, exceptional strength, and resistance to corrosion makes them invaluable in sectors where performance and efficiency are critical. To guarantee quality and reliability, engineers now rely on Composite Sample Testing,
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