The global construction industry is facing a huge upward challenge to keep up with the demands of rising population in the world. According to a study by ASCE in USA, which is one of the most progressive countries in the world, is facing a deficit of $3.6 trillion to construct new infrastructure and repair existing…
Earthquake is the shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from the underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity. To negate the effect of these earthquakes, structures resistant to such shakings and vibrations should be built using several techniques. Many techniques have been in use. “Base isolation” is a…
World health organization reported, around 50 million people have dementia, with nearly 60% living in low- and middle-income countries worldwide. Every year, there are nearly 10 million new cases. Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other dementias are age-dependent, so far incurable disorders that are becoming increasingly prevalent as life expectancy grows. Although it is clear…
Dr. Mian Ashfaq Ali and his team from SMME NUST has designed and developed vacuum forming machine which was funded by HEC Technology Development Funds (TDF). The aim of the project was local development of technologies that is still being imported and has good demand. The benefit of local development is that it can be…
Modern day aircraft are equipped with various types of antennas that are vital not just for flight safety but also for navigation. For example, a typical Boeing 787 is equipped with 21 different types of antennas on its body which all operate in different bands. Similarly, a typical F-16 fighter aircraft is also equipped with…
From ideation to getting off the ground, the startups have a lot to offer towards sustainable economies. The startups work as a value-added novelty to the industry. To highlight innovative and solution-oriented startups, NCRA, through its startup challenge, encourages research students and entrepreneurs developing solutions for industry and society using Robotics and Automation as a…
