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  • A knighthood from the King

    A knighthood from the King

    We're nearly half way through January but we are incredibly pleased to have started the year with the news that Sir Warren East CBE, our IET President since October 2024, received a knighthood in the King’s New Year Honours list for services to the economy and net zero. Having worked on his President’s Address, we can safely say that Sir Warren is not one to brag about his accolades – he noted to our comms team that his titles are really not needed in an informal context. Seeing our members and staff as real allies in supporting industry to drive towards net zero, Warren didn’t want it included on President’s Address marketing, a humility that makes his New Year’s Honour all the more worthy. Many of you will know that Sir Warren is an inspiring engineer and leader with a career that spans…

  • Putting the Red Star in Orbit

    Putting the Red Star in Orbit

    On This Day in (Engineering) History January 14, 1966 - Soviet aircraft and rocket designer Sergei Korolev dies. He put the first artificial satellite in Earth orbit, put the first animal, and then the first human into space. He began his career as an aircraft designer and fell foul of Stalin's purges in the 1930s. When he took on leadership of the USSR's rocket and space programs, his identity was a state secret, becoming known only after his death. Sergei Korolev's life was relatively short but full of drama and achievement. Concept Sergei Korolev (pronounced, 'korol-yoff) was born in Zhitomir , a part of the Russian Empire, now Zhytomyr in modern Ukraine in 1906 on January 12, 1907 [in the Old Style Julian calendar used in Russia at the time - December 30 1906]. His father, Pavel…

  • Space Economy - Tomorrow's World Today? (IET Central London Network Xmas Evening Lecture)

    Space Economy - Tomorrow's World Today? (IET Central London Network Xmas Evening Lecture)

    If you had a spare couple of £Billion to spend on space, what would you spend it on? At the IET Central London Network Evening Lectures we always end with a Q&A session with our guest speaker, and this was a question posed to Julie Holt-Jones, Co-Founder/Executive Director of Space4Sight , at the end end of the her lecture on the "Space Economy - Tomorrow's World Today?" Our Christmas Lectures are usually well attended, and this was no exception. Julie entertained a packed Kelvin Lecture Theatre with a short history of Space, from Sputnik and Yuri Gagarin through an anecdote about the Swiss flag being planted on the moon by the Apollo 11 mission to the present day and the International Space Station . The Space economy is forecast to reach $1.8 Trillion by 2035 with growth at an average…

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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…

    Lisa Miles
    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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  • iconsys Scales Up to Meet Energy Transition Demands Amid Net Zero Push

    iconsys Scales Up to Meet Energy Transition Demands Amid Net Zero Push

    iconsys, a leading system integrator with expertise in control, automation and power conversion solutions, is ramping up its operations to meet the growing demand for energy transition solutions. With the UK Government committing nearly £22bn to carbon capture and storage projects and an urgent drive to achieve Net Zero by 2050, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformative market. Recognising the increasing complexity and scale of decarbonisation projects, iconsys has bolstered its expertise by appointing Professor Joe Howe as their Energy Transition Specialist. This move reflects a broader strategy to address the shifting needs of industrial and manufacturing sectors, providing the critical technology and integration services required to support businesses on…

  • The Fundamentals and EcoJoule partnership - a world first in end-to-end grid voltage control

    The Fundamentals and EcoJoule partnership - a world first in end-to-end grid voltage control

    The newly announced partnership between UK-based Fundamentals and Australia-based EcoJoule Energy has created the world’s first combination of products and expertise, capable of delivering intelligent voltage control across entire HV, MV and LV distribution networks. While remaining independent companies, their combined portfolios now cover everything from maintaining and upgrading legacy tapchangers at the HV end of the grid, modernising automatic voltage control (AVC) schemes in primary and secondary substations incorporating the market-leading AVC relay, to ground-breaking new solutions for making local LV networks more efficient and reliable, including voltage regulation, phase balancing, and energy storage. Driving low carbon energy integration Fundamentals CEO Dr Jon Hiscock explained…

  • L3Harris Promotes STEM Skills Across the UK

    L3Harris Promotes STEM Skills Across the UK

    It’s been a busy year for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) outreach for L3Harris Technologies. Big advocates for STEM-related skillsets, given the critical role these play in delivering innovative technologies for their customers, L3Harris proactively promotes the importance of these subjects within the local community, be that at schools, colleges, universities or regional events. This year has been of particular significance for STEM outreach in the UK: L3Harris UK Early Careers Network L3Harris held its first networking event for early career professionals this summer in the UK. Held at the ADS Group building in London, members of the Early Career Professionals (ECP) Employee Resource Group came together to connect and learn more about the full range of L3Harris capabilities…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • Ground-penetrating radar reveals 15th-century secret passageways under Milan's Sforza Castle

    Ground-penetrating radar reveals 15th-century secret passageways under Milan's Sforza Castle

    Numerous secret passages have been discovered under Milan’s Sforza Castle, some of which were immortalised in drawings by Leonardo da Vinci. Built in the 15th century, Sforza Castle has been extensively renovated and rebuilt over the centuries, earning it the title of one of the largest citadels in Europe. Today it houses several of the city’s museums and art collections. Suspicions about secret passageways date as far back as the 1490s when it was thought that the Duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza – or il Moro – had a tunnel built to reach the nearby Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie, where his wife Beatrice d’Este was buried following her death in childbirth. Leonardo da Vinci, who was employed by the duke to decorate some of the castle’s rooms, had created drawings of this passageway…

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    E+T Magazine
  • Trump’s day one executive orders target the Paris Agreement, EVs and AI

    Trump’s day one executive orders target the Paris Agreement, EVs and AI

    President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement just hours after taking office. The historic Agreement was originally signed in 2015 under the Obama administration and saw 189 countries make promises to reduce their carbon emissions in order to stave off the worst impacts of climate change. Withdrawing from the Agreement a second time via an executive order, Trump described the Agreement as a “rip-off”. “The United States will not sabotage our own industries while China pollutes with impunity,” he added. The withdrawal places the US alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries in the world that are not signed up. The Paris Agreement has become an ideological sticking point for both the Republican and Democrat parties. The Democrats…

  • Sweden to construct test reactor on its path to building ‘Europe’s first advanced SMR’

    Sweden to construct test reactor on its path to building ‘Europe’s first advanced SMR’

    Uniper SE, a German energy supply company, and Blykalla AB, a Swedish producer of advanced small modular reactor (SMR) technology, have signed a deal to start work on building a test reactor near the coastal town of Oskarshamn, Sweden. Founded in 2013 as a spin-out of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Blykalla is developing and building SMR technology. Its SMR prototype SEALER-E features an electric lead-cooled reactor together with a combination of proven technology and proprietary materials. The hope is that once built, this SMR will support Sweden’s efforts to produce clean and reliable baseload energy for a fossil fuel-free future. In October 2024, Blykalla announced it had signed a deal with global engineering company ABB on the development of its SMR technology. This…

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