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  • Meet the IET Technical Network Community Committee (TNCC) for the 2024/25 session

    Meet the IET Technical Network Community Committee (TNCC) for the 2024/25 session

    Well, we have just finalised the TNCC for the 2024/25 session and just had our first big online meeting, so I wanted to introduce you to our committee. For those not in the know, what exactly is the Technical Network Community Committee (TNCC), where do we fit, what are we doing and who are we? What is the TNCC? The TNCC comprises IET volunteers who support the Technical Network (TNs) across the globe. The aim is to facilitate communication between communities and share best practice. TNCC Terms of Reference The (TNCC) is part of the IET Governance ( https://www.theiet.org/about/governance/boards-and-committees/communities-resourcing-committee-crc/technical-networks-communities-committee/ and our committee members are all IET volunteers. Where does the TNCC sit in the IET framework…

  • Engineering solutions for a sustainable future: insights into net zero

    Engineering solutions for a sustainable future: insights into net zero

    Did you know that global energy demand is expected to increase by 50% by 2050? With rising concerns about climate change, the need for innovative solutions to achieve net zero emissions has never been greater. Enter the upcoming Powering Net Zero Week conference... The engineering community is at the forefront of developing solutions that can lead us to a net zero future. This conference serves as a platform for critical discussions, with both industry and academia, on the engineering innovations that will shape our energy landscape. Renewable power generation and future power systems Transitioning to renewable energy is a cornerstone of any strategy aimed at achieving net zero emissions. Recent advancements, like perovskite solar cells, promise to revolutionise the solar energy landscape…

  • Reimagining Londons Public Services with Data, Technology and innovation (Central London Network September Evening Lecture).

    Reimagining Londons Public Services with Data, Technology and innovation (Central London Network September Evening Lecture).

    A leader is someone who is fed up with the status quo and has the energy to do something about it. This was the quote that Eddie Copeland, of the London Office of Technology and Innovation told a packed-out Kelvin Lecture Theatre was his inspiration, as he delivered the September IET Central London Network lecture. LOTI is London’s local government’s innovation team, established to help borough councils and the GLA use innovation, data and technology to be high-performing organisations, improve services and tackle London’s biggest challenges together. Eddie heads the LOTI central support team and he explained that, despite having a figurehead Mayor, public services in London are fragmented, governed by 33 different councils with differing party allegiances and priorities. This, coupled…

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  • Celebrating STEM: Highlights from Our IET Education Takeover Week

    Celebrating STEM: Highlights from Our IET Education Takeover Week

    Hello EngX Community, As we wrap up our exciting week-long IET Education takeover, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and engaged with us. It’s been a fantastic journey showcasing the incredible work we, along with our education volunteers do to promote STEM engagement to children and young people. To recap, Alexandra Knight CEO and founder of STEAMAZING shared her Guide to Inspiring Young Minds: How to Give an Engaging STEM Talk to School Children , and we asked those of you that do go into schools and give talks to inspire the next generation to share your insights and experiences in our discussion . We also heard from Fairfield Control Systems and how, through volunteering in STEM education with the IET, they work to encourage the engineers of the future…

  • Introducing Harriet Evans – our Special Guest Editor for STEM Education Week takeover

    Introducing Harriet Evans – our Special Guest Editor for STEM Education Week takeover

    I’m Harriet Evans, the Education Volunteer Manager at The IET. I collaborate with an amazing group of Education Volunteers from across the UK. They generously dedicate their free time to engage children and young people in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities, deliver career talks, and provide mentorship. Our goal is to inspire these young minds to pursue careers in engineering. I’m thrilled to be hosting this focus on STEM education in the EngX community. This week is dedicated to exploring the exciting world of STEM resources, volunteering and activities that aim to highlight the importance of engineering to young people. Why STEM Education Matters STEM education is more than just a collection of subjects; it’s a way of thinking and problem-solving that…

  • Broadcasting in the Digital Age: an overview of our topic focus on Broadcasting and Media technologies.

    Broadcasting in the Digital Age: an overview of our topic focus on Broadcasting and Media technologies.

    In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the broadcasting and media industry is experiencing a seismic shift driven by rapid technological advancements. From streaming platforms and OTT (over-the-top) services to AI-powered production tools and immersive media experiences, technology is revolutionizing the way content is created, distributed, and consumed. Lets take a look at some of the highlights from our topic focus on Broadcasting and the Media Industry: Insights from the Community In our Community Insights blog, we looked into the career journey of Philip Clayson BEng(Hons) MBA CEng FIET in From Engineering to Executive: an Engineer's Journey to the C-Suite . Phil shared interesting insights into his vast experience in the telecoms and broadcasting industry. We also learned more…

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Latest Partner News

  • HiiROC partners with Siemens to boost clean hydrogen production

    HiiROC partners with Siemens to boost clean hydrogen production

    Clean hydrogen producer HiiROC, has partnered with technology company Siemens on its hydrogen production technology, helping customers to decarbonise their operations and support their Net Zero ambitions. Under the agreement, HiiROC will leverage Siemens’ control technology and factory and automation expertise to ensure the safe, efficient automation of hydrogen production and support in scaling. HiiROC’s proprietary Thermal Plasma Electrolysis (TPE) technology is designed to meet rising demand for low-cost, scalable solutions for clean hydrogen production at the point of use, which helps to significantly reduce costs by removing the need for specialised storage and transportation. The TPE process disassembles gaseous hydrocarbons into hydrogen and solid carbon without creating carbon…

  • Atmos announces the launch of Atmos Pit Sentry, a new technology that innovates pit valve integrity testing

    Atmos announces the launch of Atmos Pit Sentry, a new technology that innovates pit valve integrity testing

    Supporting commercial and military airports operating fuel hydrant systems Airports across the world operate hydrant systems to speed up the refuelling process and maximize uptime for the aircraft fleet. Atmos has developed a new technology to support commercial and military airports operating fuel hydrant systems. Figure 1: The current process for pit valve integrity checks is labor intensive The challenge Failure of an aviation fuel hydrant pit valve can have significant operational and safety implications for both commercial and military airports, potentially impacting aircraft refuelling and incurring substantial financial costs. It’s recommended in A4A’s specifications and the industry standards set by the Joint Inspection Group (JIG) and the Energy Institute (EI) that hydrant…

  • Fundamentals partners with EcoJoule Energy to optimise power grids across Europe

    Fundamentals partners with EcoJoule Energy to optimise power grids across Europe

    Combined technology portfolio offers a one-stop shop for managing voltages and power flows as more low carbon technologies are connected Fundamentals , the experts in intelligent grid voltage control, has partnered with EcoJoule Energy , a provider of innovative, next generation power management solutions for the electricity grid. To enhance the reliance of a low carbon grid, the partnership extends the range of tools that Fundamentals already offers for High Voltage (HV) networks to Low Voltage (LV) networks by introducing two key devices: battery energy storage systems to help manage power flows by charging at times of high solar energy and discharging at times of high consumer energy demand, and static compensator devices to regulate voltages and reduce phase imbalances caused by increasing…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • Google’s online search monopoly could end if US court forces it to sell Chrome

    Google’s online search monopoly could end if US court forces it to sell Chrome

    The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has proposed a number of measures to end Google’s monopoly on web searching, including the forced sale of Chrome. Google currently handles more than 90% of online queries. Its web browser Chrome also dominates personal computers, tablets and smartphones. In many cases, it’s the default browser on these devices, with Google having entered exclusive deals with device manufacturers including Apple. In a landmark case in August 2024, the US district court found Google liable for maintaining monopolies in US general search services and US general search text advertising. Amit Mehta, the judge presiding over the case, branded the tech giant a “monopolist”. He accused Google of illegally crushing its competition in online search. To ‘remedy’ the situation…

  • British Steel opens £10m stocking facility for 'railways of the future'

    British Steel opens £10m stocking facility for 'railways of the future'

    British Steel has opened a £10m stocking facility with capacity to hold 25,000 tonnes of finished rail. The new rail hub is based at British Steel’s headquarters in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, where the vast majority of rail laid in the UK is made. The investment forms part of British Steel’s strategy to support Network Rail in its delivery of track maintenance, renewal and enhancement activities. This dedicated storage facility will ensure that there is enough rail stock as and when Network Rail requires it. From this location, rails can be safely handled, stored and available for loading. Craig Harvey, British Steel’s commercial director, rail, said: “We are committed to building the railways of the future, and this investment supports the government’s ambition to improve rail…

  • India successfully tests first long-range hypersonic missile

    India successfully tests first long-range hypersonic missile

    India has conducted a flight trial of a long-range hypersonic missile, capable of carrying various payloads over distances exceeding 930 miles. The successful test of the missile was conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha’s eastern coast. The hypersonic missile was developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the laboratories of the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and industry partners. India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh took to X to post about the achievement: According to a statement posted on the DRDO’s website, the missile was monitored by various range systems across multiple domains, with data from down-range ship stations confirming successful terminal manoeuvres and…

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