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  • Fibre Optics: Light Speed Travel in the Tiniest of Tunnels

    Fibre Optics: Light Speed Travel in the Tiniest of Tunnels

    On This Day in (Engineering) History April 22, 1977 - Optical fibre used to carry live telephone traffic for the first time A warm, sunny spring day in Long Beach, California. Someone is phoning the doctor, the insurance company or a relative from their apartment. Twenty-four hours ago, nothing would have been special about this call. Yesterday, the phone company funnelled calls through a copper coaxial cable. Today is different. Today, April 22, 1977 a fibre-optic telephone system has gone live, and it is not an experiment. At its core Fibre-optics involves the marriage of technologies to create a new, third technology. In simple terms, the idea is to put a beam of light down a tiny glass tube and send it over a distance. The light doesn't leak from the tube because of what is called…

  • AI Breakthroughs: How Technology is Shaping the Future

    AI Breakthroughs: How Technology is Shaping the Future

    Discover the Future of AI at Our Upcoming Event! Imagine a world where machines can understand and respond to human emotions, where healthcare is personalised to each individual, and where businesses operate with unprecedented efficiency. This is not a distant dream but a rapidly approaching reality, thanks to the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). On 21 May 2025, from 14:00 to 15:00 BST , we invite you to embark on a journey into the future at our online event, Popular Enterprise AI Apps & Domain-Specific AI Apps . Hosted by the IET Artificial Intelligence Network , this event will feature the esteemed Dr Madan Mohan Tito Ayyalasomayajula , a Senior Technology Architect at Infosys. With over two decades of experience in AI, machine learning, and digital transformation…

  • Navigating AI: Opportunities and Challenges in Modern Business

    Navigating AI: Opportunities and Challenges in Modern Business

    Welcome to our first blog post covering the fascinating world of AI in business, inspired by the insightful discussion from the IET AI Technical Network 's podcast. In this episode, industry leaders Kirsten McCormick, Phil Clayson, and Andrew Williams share their perspectives on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on business operations, the benefits and challenges it presents, and the future of AI in various sectors. AI is transforming the way businesses operate, offering new opportunities and posing unique challenges. Kirsten McCormick, the IETs’ AI technical network chair and AI lead at General Dynamics Mission Systems, kicks off the podcast by highlighting the importance of discussing AI's role in business. She is joined by Phil, a CTO in the tech industry, and Andrew, the innovation…

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  • Wrapping up our Celebration of Engineers!

    Wrapping up our Celebration of Engineers!

    Throughout this week, we’ve had the privilege of sharing the inspiring stories of IET Award winners, showcasing their groundbreaking projects, and highlighting the profound impact of their work. Their dedication, creativity, and perseverance serve as a testament to the transformative power of engineering. Let’s look back on the highlights of this celebratory week: Insights from the Community Finalists and winners of the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards shared their stories in our Community Insights blog. We heard from Finalists Salma Al Arefi and Erin Lowe in This engineer wants to educate future engineers and Engineering high hopes for the future and learnt more about Mary George Memorial Prize winner Alexia Williams in Engines airplanes and engineering drive this apprentice…

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    Lisa Miles
  • Celebrating a Year of Growth and Engagement in the EngX Community

    Celebrating a Year of Growth and Engagement in the EngX Community

    As we wrap up another incredible year, it’s time to reflect on the remarkable growth and achievements within the EngX community. This year has been nothing short of extraordinary, and we have some impressive numbers to share that highlight our collective efforts and engagement. Welcoming New Members This year, we welcomed 3,735 new members to the EngX community. Each new member brings unique perspectives, skills, and enthusiasm, enriching our collective experience. It’s heartening to see our community grow and thrive with such vibrant participation. Content Creation on the Rise Our community’s creativity and knowledge-sharing have reached new heights, with 10,306 new pieces of content created this year. From insightful blog articles to engaging discussions and innovative projects, the…

    Lisa Miles
    Lisa Miles
  • Celebrating Engineers: The innovators shaping our future

    Celebrating Engineers: The innovators shaping our future

    In a world driven by innovation and technological advancements, engineers stand at the forefront, shaping the future with their groundbreaking work. This week on EngX we’re celebrating the remarkable engineers who have been nominated for and presented with IET Awards. These awards recognise the dedication, creativity, and impact of individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering. From pioneering sustainable energy solutions to developing cutting-edge technologies, these award-winning engineers exemplify the spirit of innovation and excellence. Join us as we delve into their inspiring stories, explore their groundbreaking projects, and celebrate their invaluable contributions to society. Throughout the week, we will highlight their achievements, share their…

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  • Apprentice's 5,000-mile trip to become a training master

    Apprentice's 5,000-mile trip to become a training master

    An apprentice at the University of Sunderland took a trip of a lifetime to become a training master. Steve Simm, who studies on the Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) Apprenticeship at the University, travelled over 5,500 miles to Japan to be certified as an Overseas Monozukuri Education Master Trainer for Unipres. Receiving this accreditation means that Steve will be able to deliver in-house Japanese-style training in the UK, enhancing the teaching he already delivers through a range of level 2 apprenticeships at the Unipres Training Academy. Steve said: “This trip to Japan was fantastic. Over the four-day training course, I’ve been able to enrich my own professional development which now enables me to incorporate Japanese-style teaching into the training academy here in the UK. “While…

  • Positive impact of apprentices celebrated at awards ceremony

    Positive impact of apprentices celebrated at awards ceremony

    The achievements of University of Sunderland apprentices have been celebrated at a special awards ceremony to mark the end of National Apprenticeship Week. The University’s annual awards recognise the efforts and contributions that its current and graduate apprentices make in the region and amplifying the organisations that create these opportunities. The apprentices taking home prizes this year are: Steph Capewell, founder and CEO of Sunderland-based baby bank charity Love, Amelia – Community Impact Award ( Senior Leader Apprenticeship ) Yan Cunningham, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust – Impact and Research Award ( Advanced Clinical Practitioner ) Hannah Woodward, Bright Futures NE – Apprentice of the Year ( Community and Youth Work ) Scott Simpson, Kasai UK …

  • BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK collaborate to advance autonomous maritime navigation with SEAS testing

    BMT and ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK collaborate to advance autonomous maritime navigation with SEAS testing

    Advancing maritime autonomy safety: BMT’s SEAS testing paves the way for uncrewed vessel operations BMT has successfully partnered with ATLAS ELEKTRONIK UK (AEUK) to advance autonomous maritime navigation by utilising BMT’s proprietary Synthetic Environment Assurance Service (SEAS) testbed. This collaboration rigorously assessed AEUK’s cutting-edge autonomous navigation system, ARCIMS, delivering critical insights into its decision-making capabilities and compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs). ARCIMS, a leading-edge maritime platform designed for modularity and adaptability, offers advanced capabilities for autonomous mine warfare and unmanned vessel operations. Leveraging its proprietary SEAS testbed, BMT evaluated the ARCIMS system’s ability…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • CATL unveils ultra-fast EV battery with 2.5km range boost per second of charge

    CATL unveils ultra-fast EV battery with 2.5km range boost per second of charge

    Chinese manufacturer CATL has unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) battery that can charge in record time, adding an estimated 2.5km of range per second of charging. Its second-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery can charge from 5% to 80% in just 15 minutes, which is 100% faster than the industry’s highest current charging level, the firm said. Nevertheless, to achieve those speeds, vehicles will need to be hooked up to 1MW fast chargers, which are currently a rarity. Tesla Superchargers, for example, only offer maximum charging rates of up to 250kW. CATL supplies batteries for a wide range of car brands including Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen and Ford, and is the world’s largest supplier with an estimated 38% of the global market. Gao Huan, the firm’s chief technology officer, said…

  • British Steel halts mass redundancies following government intervention

    British Steel halts mass redundancies following government intervention

    British Steel has halted plans to make up to 2,700 Scunthorpe workers redundant after the UK government took control of the plant earlier this month. Previous owners Jingye Group had submitted a consultation in March to drastically slim down its workforce, following reports that it was losing around £700,000 a day, making production economically unfeasible. There were concerns that the firm had been running down its existing raw material supplies and had not ordered enough to keep the two blast furnaces operating. While restarting the blast furnaces would have been technically possible in the event of a shutdown, it would be extremely expensive and risk damaging key systems at the plant. But after taking control, the government was able to secure emergency supplies, including a ship containing…

  • Microplastics evade wastewater treatment, raising health and environmental concerns

    Microplastics evade wastewater treatment, raising health and environmental concerns

    Harmful microplastics are slipping through wastewater treatment plants, posing potential risks to health and the environment, researchers have said. A team from the University of Texas at Arlington found that while most wastewater treatment facilities were able to “significantly reduce” microplastics loads, complete removal remains unattainable with current technologies. Large amounts of plastic can be found circulating in all of Earth’s oceans. Rather than biodegrade, they simply break down into tinier and tinier pieces, producing microplastics, which measure less than 5mm long depending on the definition. According to US environmental advocacy group Ocean Conservancy, 11 million metric tons of plastics enter our oceans every year. This is in addition to the estimated 200 million metric…

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