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  • UK's Inclusion Week and Global Communities

    This week, during the UK's Inclusion Week, we had the privilege of hearing from our trustee, Katy Deacon. She shared her personal story and explained how, following her diagnosis, she used her engineering knowledge to adapt her home. This experience has inspired her to promote a more inclusive approach to engineering in her work and now at the IET. Her talk about :Why we need inclusive engineering, reminded me of the concept of "humanitarian engineering." While I fully agree with both of these ideas, I believe that in an ideal world there shouldn't be a separation. Engineering should be inherently inclusive and humanitarian, and its purpose should be to solve the relevant problems that arise. This vision is central to what we aim to achieve with our global IET communities: to be hubs with…

  • Gridlock or Green Light? EVs, Renewables, and the Energy Infrastructure Challenge

    As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly mainstream, a new challenge emerges, not under the bonnet, but in the wires and substations that power our world. The integration of EVs with renewable energy sources and the national grid is a complex, evolving puzzle. In a recent interview, engineers John Samuel and Pete James unpacked the technical and systemic hurdles we face, and the innovative solutions that are already taking shape. The Intermittency Problem Renewable energy is clean, abundant, and essential to a sustainable future. But it’s also unpredictable. “The problem of intermittency with wind and solar is well known,” said John Samuel. “What a battery can do is smooth out the supply, depending on its duration.” He offered a vivid example: “In California, everyone comes home…

  • What’s Next for the IET Manufacturing Technical Network? A Look Ahead at Upcoming Activities

    The IET Manufacturing Technical Network (TN) continues to build momentum with a packed calendar of events and initiatives designed to explore the future of manufacturing, foster collaboration, and support engineers at every stage of their careers. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a student, or someone looking to broaden your horizons, the TN offers a dynamic space to engage with emerging technologies, industry challenges, and fellow engineers. Here’s what’s coming up—and why you should get involved. Quarter 4 2025 The future of Lean Manufacturing and beyond , 16th September While lean principles have been around for decades, the TN is taking a fresh look at what lean means in 2025. Manufacturing and Space , 7th October Building on the success of the 2024 event, the TN will revisit…

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  • August on EngX: Fresh Ideas and Forward Thinking

    August brought a fresh wave of ideas, reflections, and hands-on inspiration across the EngX community. From thought-provoking blog posts to engaging forum discussions, here’s a look at what sparked conversation this month. Inspiring Future Engineers: IET Auckland’s ‘Project X’ Workshop On 12 August, the IET Auckland Network hosted its second annual ‘Project X’ electronics workshop at Waikowhai Intermediate School. This hands-on event aimed to ignite curiosity and creativity in young minds through engineering. Students explored circuits, built devices, and got a taste of real-world problem-solving. Read the full post Are You an Engineer If You Can’t Fix a Washing Machine? Richard Bodin reflects on a question his mother once asked him, sparking a philosophical journey through what it…

  • From Robots to Railways: July’s Most Talked-About Posts

    July was a vibrant month on EngX, with members sharing insights, experiences, and stories that spanned continents, disciplines, and generations. Whether you're catching up or revisiting your favourites, here’s a roundup of some standout blog posts and discussions from the past month. Behind the Scenes at Singapore’s MRT Circle Line Alison Siu shared a fascinating account of a technical visit to the SMRT Kim Chuan Depot in Singapore. Engineers got a close-up look at the Circle Line’s operations, including real-time train monitoring and the SMRT Overwatch System. It was a brilliant example of how infrastructure and innovation come together to keep cities moving. Read the full post Disability Pride Month: Daniel’s Story Daniel Robinson opened up about his journey into engineering as a…

  • From Stephenson to Cybersecurity: June’s Highlights on IET EngX

    As summer rolled in, June brought a rich mix of innovation, inspiration, and engineering excellence across the IET EngX community. From celebrating pioneers to exploring cutting-edge construction and wireless technologies, here are some of the standout moments from the past month: Featured Community Insights From Bees to Base Stations: CAWE 2025 On 11 June , the University of Liverpool hosted the 13th Colloquium on Antennas and Wireless Electromagnetics (CAWE’25) . Organised by the IET’s Antennas and Propagation Technical Network, the event brought together over 45 experts to explore the latest in antenna design and wireless systems. Highlights included a keynote by Professor Yi Huang on liquid and dispersive antennas , showcasing the future of adaptable wireless tech. Read the event…

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  • Prime Minister launches UK’s new Industrial Strategy at HORIBA MIRA

    Earlier this year HORIBA MIRA was proud to host Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, and Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds for the launch of the UK’s new Industrial Strategy (Monday 23 June 2025). The announcement provided a national spotlight on the people, capabilities, and ground-breaking work being driven from the heart of the Midlands and took place at HORIBA MIRA’s Kinematics & Compliance facility. Bringing together media, government, and members of the community, the event marked not just a proud moment for HORIBA MIRA, but a celebration of the shared purpose, collaboration, and capability that runs throughout HORIBA globally. A significant milestone for British industry, the Industrial Strategy sets out a long-term…

  • Path-finding a way to be more nature-positive in the water sector

    The shift toward Nature-based Solutions (NbS) marks a fundamental change in how we manage one of our most precious resources: water. As a cornerstone of all life, water must be managed holistically, and NbS enables this by supporting integrated water cycle management at a catchment scale. These solutions bring together what are currently fragmented efforts to address flooding, drought, and water quality, delivering multiple environmental, social, and economic benefits through a unified, nature-positive approach. While the move to NbS has been a long time coming, its significance is now undeniable. Investment has increased from £2.2bn at Draft Determination to £3.3bn at Final Determination for AMP8; a clear signal of the sector’s direction. And this is only the beginning; AMP9 promises…

  • Viper Innovations: Proud Winners of the Autonomous Dynamic Cable Inspection Competition

    Viper Innovations has been selected as the winner of an Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s Floating Offshore Wind Centre of Excellence challenge, delivered in partnership with Flotation Energy and Simply Blue Group, to identify autonomous floating offshore wind turbine dynamic cable inspection solutions. The challenge was delivered through the Innovate UK Innovation Exchange (iX) programme. The purpose of the competition was to identify innovative solutions for monitoring defects inside dynamic cables on floating offshore wind farms. Viper Innovations’ entry builds upon their record of providing electrical monitoring and asset integrity solutions for a broad range of applications and industries. Daniel Denning, Viper Innovations Engineering Manager, said: “Our journey through this…

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