The UK Metamaterials Network is accelerating research to find innovative metamaterials for a variety of applications in the defence industry. But what are these exciting new materials capable of? This article from Withers & Rogers explores. Metamaterials are nanoscale structures that don’t exist in the natural world. They are typically made ...
A new patent analysis conducted by Withers & Rogers has revealed that innovation activity in the defence industry is outperforming that of other industry sectors and most is focused on non-traditional technologies. The analysis considered European patents relevant to the defence sector, published between 2020 and 2024 inclusive, compared to a ...
X-ray backscatter imaging is increasingly used in combat zones to identify the presence of explosives and weapons. However, advanced systems enabled by artificial intelligence and robotics are now opening the door to more sophisticated applications. Chris Froud In the past, UAVs or drones with sensors and detectors on board have been used ...
Writing for Defence Online, Mark Sugden, senior associate, and David Stanier, associate, in the Advanced Engineering group at European intellectual property firm, Withers & Rogers examine how innovative coatings can enhance the performance of naval vessels. Materials science is focused on helping shipbuilders to find new ways to improve naval performance ...