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  • Call for Abstracts: Appropriate Healthcare Technologies for Low‑Resource Settings (AHT 2026)

    Does the same technology meet healthcare needs regardless of context or economic environment? Be part of the conversation If you are developing, implementing or evaluating healthcare technologies for low‑resource settings — or learning through experience what does not work — we strongly encourage you to submit an abstract and contribute to this important global discussion. Together, we can help shape healthcare technologies that are not only innovative, but truly appropriate for the contexts where they are most needed. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) invites abstract submissions for Appropriate Healthcare Technologies for Low‑Resource Settings (AHT 2026) — a virtual event focused on the design, innovation and engineering of healthcare technologies that genuinely…

  • Payloads of the Past: Yuri Gagarin

    A first step into the unknown On 12 April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space, completing one orbit of the Earth aboard Vostok 1 in 108 minutes. The flight was brief, but its significance was enormous. It marked the moment humanity moved from imagining spaceflight to proving that a person could survive it, control it and return safely. Vostok 1 was more than a symbolic moment. It was a complex mission that brought together launch capability, spacecraft design, life support, communications, tracking and recovery under intense political and technical pressure. Gagarin’s mission was a milestone in the Space Race, but it was also a milestone for engineering discipline and mission assurance. Why it mattered then Gagarin’s flight arguably changed how the world…

    Aaron Russell
    Aaron Russell

  • Coventry and Warwickshire Local Network Webinar on Implementing industrial Robotics

    Thank you to the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Network for inviting me to talk about the Guide to Implementing industrial robotics. The guide was developed in collaboration with the Manufacturing technology Centre, Irish Manufacturing research and Automate-UK. We leafed through the pages of the guide talking through the different types of industrial robots and their potential applications & some obvious benefits. We discussed the barriers to implementing an industrial robotics system, which can be considered when developing the costs & schedule, resources or risks for a business case. Some of the other factors to consider in the business case can be what is the cost of current processes, their inefficiencies and cost of quality. This can be used to describe the problem to be solved. It…

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  • From Space Stories to Smart Systems: April on EngX

    April on EngX brought together a thoughtful mix of emerging technologies, industry insight and personal journeys. From a closer look at how 5G networks are evolving behind the scenes to fresh perspectives on the continuing influence of broadcast media, the blogs this month highlighted both the pace of change and the importance of understanding the fundamentals. Alongside these, inspiring career stories and reflections on the history of space exploration added a more human dimension, while discussions across the forums explored automation, energy systems and real‑world engineering trade‑offs. Here’s a look at some of the content that stood out this month: Blogs worth a read Massive MIMO: the brains behind 5G networks This detailed post from Soubhagya Ranjan Mohapatra explores how Massive…

    Lisa Miles
    Lisa Miles

  • March Highlights on EngX: AI Insights, Inclusive Voices and Engineering Impact

    March was a month packed with fresh technical thinking, practical guidance, and human‑centred stories across the EngX community. From deep dives into industrial AI to personal reflections from engineers shaping their workplaces, here’s your roundup of what captured attention and sparked conversation this month. AI in Manufacturing: Why So Many Initiatives Stall One of the most thought‑provoking reads this month came from Dr Paul Johnson , whose article AI in Manufacturing: Why Most Initiatives Fail & How to Deliver Real Engineering Value explores why organisations continue to struggle with turning AI investment into meaningful operational outcomes. Johnson illustrates this through a real‑world predictive maintenance example where an AI model successfully identified early warning signs…

  • February Highlights on EngX: AI shifts, cyber reality checks, and conversations that got us thinking

    February on EngX brought another lively mix of thought‑provoking blogs, practical engineering discussions and broader reflections on how technology is shaping the world we work in. From unravelling sustainability terminology to exploring the foundations of AI, assessing the UK's cyber readiness and reflecting on the potential of hydro sites for pumped‑storage energy, the community continued to share knowledge and support one another. Here’s a round‑up of what caught the eye this month. Blogs worth a read ClimateTech, CleanTech, DeepTech… what’s the difference? Dr. Mohammad Harris tackled an issue that resonates across engineering and sustainability circles, the confusing overlap between terms like climate tech, clean tech and deep tech. Speaking from industry experience, he explained…

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  • Josie Harries discusses how Domino is working to increase support for women in the workplace

    Encouraging women to choose careers in STEM subjects has been top of the agenda for many years – but what fresh ideas can you introduce within the workplace to attract and support female employees? At Domino, we are committed to improving the gender ratio in leadership roles within a business to 40% by 2030. This target, endorsed from Board level down, now stands at 25%, from a starting figure of 18%. Support networks Recently we re-launched our Women@Domino global network to promote inclusion within the business and facilitate the sharing of ideas and experiences, as well as networking, mentoring, events and training. Gender was also one of three key areas in our new Inclusion & Diversity strategy. The network is not limited to female employees; male colleagues are encouraged to participate…

  • Road to Engineering event introduces children to the world of engineering

    BAE System's Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK), Barrow-in-Furness successfully hosted the 6th Road to Engineering event which took place over three action-packed days. Over 200 children from the Furness area participated in the event which aims to inspire future careers in Engineering. This year's theme was 'Adapt and Change' following the British Science week theme. Supporting the event were the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, Barrow District of Associate Engineers and the Royal Institute of Naval Architects who contributed valuable insight, merchandise and STEM packs for schools. Stephen Rowe, Project Director of Engineering Transformation said, "It was a privilege to attend the Road to Engineering event and…

  • H&MV Engineering appointed as principal designer and contractor for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

    H&MV Engineering has been appointed as principal designer and contractor for the delivery of the 400 kV grid connection and electrical infrastructure for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – the largest of its kind in the UK and among the largest in Europe. This landmark project, led by Fidra Energy and backed by major investment from EIG and the UK Government’s National Wealth Fund (NWF), has now reached financial close with construction commencing immediately. Located on the site of the former Thorpe Marsh coal-fired power station in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, the 1,400MW / 3,100MWh facility will be capable of exporting over 2 million MWh annually, supplying clean energy to approximately 785,000 homes. Once operational in mid-2027, it will be three times larger than…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • AI bots account for more than half of all web traffic, with 40% classified as malicious

    AI-driven automation now outpaces human activity on the internet, with 40% found to be malicious, according to a report by Thales. Global tech firm Thales has published its 2026 bad bot report: bad bots in the agentic age, which highlights the extent to which internet traffic is now generated by AI-driven bots. These bots fall into two categories: ‘good bots’ responsible for legitimate or useful automated tasks and ‘bad bots’ responsible for malicious, abusive or deceptive tasks. In 2025, automated bots made up more than 53% of all web traffic. Of that, 40% was generated by bad bots, up from 37% the year before. Human traffic, accounting for 47% of traffic, now represents a shrinking share of overall activity. According to Thales, the figures reflect not only the surge in AI-driven bot…

  • Lithium-ion battery fires occur every five hours across the UK

    UK fire brigades are tackling a lithium-ion battery fire every five hours, according to new research. Figures from global business insurer QBE reveal that the UK’s fire brigades were called to 1,760 fires linked to lithium-ion batteries in 2025, equivalent to 4.8 fires a day. This is a 147% rise in the amount of lithium-ion fires over the past three years. By comparison, in 2022, the amount of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries were 713, equivalent to two fires a day. Lithium-ion batteries feature in many rechargeable devices, from smartphones and laptops to power tools, solar panels and electric vehicles, with a typical household containing between 15 to 25 of these devices. They pose a fire risk due to what is known as thermal runaway, a chemical reaction that causes the temperature…

  • Britain’s worst performing rail operators are all privately-owned, official data shows

    The UK’s worst train operators have been revealed, with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railway topping the table for most cancellations in 2026, according to official data. Local Insider used the industry-standard ‘period cancellation score’ based on statistics released by the Office of Rail and Road covering the first three months of this year. It found that 6.8% of all CrossCountry services were either fully or partially cancelled during that time period – the highest proportion of any of the 23 operators analysed. Avanti West Coast follows close behind with a 6.4% cancellation rate, then East Midlands with 4.8% and Govia Thameslink on 4.4%. The other end of the table outlines the best performing operators, with Hull Trains ranking as the most reliable with a cancellation…

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