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  • MOS-AK Workshop: A Glimpse into Tomorrow’s Microelectronics

    On 11 July 2025, the London Metropolitan University hosted the MOS-AK workshop, supported by the IET RF & Microwave Technical Network and sponsored by IHP Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics. This event brought together experts and enthusiasts in the field of electron device modelling to explore future directions and innovations. Workshop Highlights The specific workshop goal was to classify the most important directions for the future development of the electron device models, not limiting the discussion to compact models, but including physical, analytical and numerical models, to clearly identify areas that need further research and possible contact points between the different modeling domains. The workshop was designed for device process engineers (CMOS, SOI,…

  • Daniel's journey to disability pride

    Neurodiversity Member Network member shares his story for Disability Pride Month. July is Disability Pride Month, a time to highlight and celebrate the varied identities and rich history of disabled people, as well as challenge the stigma that sometimes surrounds the topic and prevents people from speaking up and getting support. To mark the occasion, Daniel Robinson, a valued member of our Neurodiversity Member Network, has kindly offered to share an insight into his journey to into engineering as a disabled engineer, finding his crowd, and achieving disability pride. Over to you, Daniel! My journey I have always struggled with fitting in, I think mainly because I found communication and interaction with people and the environment hard. I would say I wasn’t very sociable, my mum…

  • From Hype to Utility: The Rise of Task-Specific Robots in 2025

    Redefining Robotics Through Specialisation The robotics sector is undergoing a quiet revolution. After years of fascination with humanoid robots and general-purpose systems, the industry is now embracing a more grounded, function-first approach. In 2025, the rise of task-specific robots is changing how robotics is designed, financed, and deployed—offering a powerful alternative to complexity without sacrificing innovation. Rather than attempting to mimic the full range of human actions, task-specific robots focus on doing one thing— but doing it exceptionally well . Whether it is transporting goods across factory floors, delivering supplies in hospitals, or inspecting infrastructure in hard-to-reach environments, these machines are reshaping the landscape of automation. Technology That…

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  • 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…

  • May Sparks - Engineering Ideas, Insights & Innovation from the EngX Community

    As May wraps up, let’s take a look at some of the most thought-provoking blog posts and discussions that sparked ideas and debate across the IET EngX community. Featured Community Insights Engineering History Meets Modern Curiosity A standout blog post this month from our Archives team revisited The Electric Telegraph Popularised by Dionysius Lardner, a fascinating 1855 publication that helped demystify telegraphy for the Victorian public. Read the full post Celebrating Engineering Milestones May also marked the anniversary of the Rigi Bahnen, Europe’s first rack railway. This post celebrates the innovation of Niklaus Riggenbach and the enduring legacy of mountain rail engineering. Explore the Rigi Bahnen story Beyond the Badge: Ethical AI and the Risks of Hype Hear from Andy…

  • Reconnect and share: IET EngX is back online!

    I’m happy to announce that EngX is now back online and ready for you to dive back in! Over the past couple of weeks, colleagues have been hard at work on essential updates and improvements to our systems at the IET. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Back to Posting! Now that we're back online, you can again start sharing your questions , projects, and insights with the EngX community. Whether you're looking to seek advice, collaborate on a new project or simply catch up with fellow engineers, our online community is here to support you. Freshen up your profile. When you log back in, take a moment to update your profile information and refresh your profile image. A fresh profile helps others recognise you and understand your expertise. Here's how to do it…

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Latest Partner News

  • Silver Fox and Fluke LinkWare Live: Transforming Cable Labelling

    Silver Fox has partnered with Fluke Networks to integrate its Advanced Labelling Software with Fluke LinkWare Live , bringing a faster, smarter way to manage cable labelling. This powerful integration allows engineers to import test data directly from LinkWare Live, eliminating manual entry and ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance . For network professionals, accuracy is critical. This solution streamlines workflows by automatically matching test results with printed labels , reducing errors and improving documentation. Whether you’re working in data centres, telecoms, or electrical installations, this integration saves time and enhances project efficiency . By bridging cable testing and labelling, Silver Fox and Fluke Networks offer a seamless solution that simplifies large-scale…

  • 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

    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 …

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • Work gets under way in UK waters on 140km UK-German subsea energy link

    Construction of the 1.4GW NeuConnect UK-Germany power link has entered its next phase with a cable-laying vessel entering UK waters to put down 140km of subsea cabling. The €2.8bn NeuConnect project is a direct power interconnector between the UK and Germany. It consists of 725km of land and subsea cables that will connect the energy grids of the two countries for the first time. The 1.4GW cable system will run between the Isle of Grain in Kent and Wilhelmshaven in northern Germany. It will help boost energy security while also promoting the efficient use and integration of renewable energy sources in both Germany and the UK. In 2022, Prysmian, a global cable solutions provider, was awarded a €1.2bn contract for the turnkey design, manufacturing, installation, testing and commissioning…

  • OneWeb to provide secure broadband for British embassies and disaster response teams

    The UK government’s overseas operations are to make use of OneWeb’s satellite broadband network to enable access to secure, reliable communications across the world. International diplomatic missions such as British embassies and high commissions will be able to route their internet traffic through the service to mitigate issues such as unreliable local broadband. FCDO Services, the Foreign Office’s trading fund, said that crisis response teams in areas hit by natural disasters could also use the service. OneWeb’s original aim was to provide satellite internet worldwide, but by 2020 it was on the brink of bankruptcy, having launched just 74 of its planned 648 satellites. The UK government rescued the business by buying a major stake, alongside Indian telecommunications firm Bharti Global…

  • ‘World’s first’ molten salt nuclear reactor to enter commercial operation by 2035

    The world’s first fast neutron nuclear reactor is a step closer to reality following a €23m funding round. French start-up Stellaria has announced it has raised a further €23m to build a new kind of nuclear reactor called Stellarium in Grenoble, France. This brings the company’s total funding to €33m, including €10m through the France 2030 program. Founded in 2023 as a spin-off from the French nuclear research commission CEA and energy management company Schneider Electric, Stellaria has been raising investment to build the Stellarium fast neutron molten salt reactor. This fourth-generation reactor will be capable of operating in a closed fuel cycle using molten salt technology and nuclear isogeneration. It has a target capacity of 110MWe (110 megawatts of usable electric power) …

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