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  • The UK Sale Of Petrol And Diesel Cars To Be Banned In 2030. Really?

    This week the UK Government has set a new target as it continues to drive it's Green Strategy.  In so doing it has stated that the sale of all new Petrol and Diesel Cars will cease in 2030.  This is said to pave the way for an electric vehicle revolution as part of a 10 point, £12 Billion plan to improve our environment.  Is this plan realistic? I am not so sure and offer some food for thought.Firstly, electric cars are generally more expensive than similar conventional petrol/diesel cars which is mainly due to the cost of the battery.  This increased cost will disproportionally affect the poorer members of society forcing them to retain older polluting vehicles for longer thus potentially negating the desire to reduce atmospheric pollution.  In addition, leading economists have indicated that…

    Louis Redding
    Louis Redding

  • Thames Tideway - Reconnecting Londoners (IET Central London Network)

    "To prevent pollution of the River Thames and increase its community relationship with Londoners" is a strong driver for the success of Tideway explained Roger Bailey, Chief Technical Officer of Tideway, at the IET Central London Network evening lecture webinar, hosted by David Tabor IET Central London Chair. In 1858 the Thames had high levels of pollution to which parliament decided to introduce a sewer pumping network, this became known as the Bazalgette System after its creator. In 1860 London had 2 million people, in 1920 had 4 million, in 2019 had 8.8 million and by 2160 its population is expecting to have 16 million. Currently, during high rain flow, flat valves allow water to overflow into the river where 40 million raw cubic meter of sewage contaminates the river creating ecological…

    Rimesh Patel
    Rimesh Patel

  • #PurpleLightUp

    #PurpleLightUp is a global movement that celebrates and draws attention to the economic contribution of the 386 million disabled employees around the world. 3 December is #PurpleLightUp    day

    David Blake
    David Blake

  • Need video content for

    8 November Kieran French gave us an excellent insight into the Celtic Electricity interconnector between Ireland and France. He was very informative about the type of cables, the conversion stations technology and the upcoming submarine cable laying operations, when the project gets into motion in the near future Kieran French28 May Kevin O'Connor Chairperson NSAI TC3 presented an update on the Standards for Higher Voltages in Ireland SR: 61936 . Aidan Langley Speaker at our opening 2020 event in the RCPI Dublin on 16 January Subject:  Incremental Change - Spreading International Best Practice in the Railway Industry

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • View On Demand Content From The IET Ireland Local Network Events

    Keep up to date with what is happening and view footage from our events. You can view footage from many of our past events on our YouTube channel. We also have footage from our most recent events below. 13 April 2021, The Celtic Interconnector – Linking the electricity grids of Ireland and France, Speakers Kieran French and Yann Delanne 23 March 2021, Ammonia in future propulsion and the alternatives, speaker Mike Mason 23 February 2021,History of Radio Aids to Navigation, Speaker Seamus Doyle 23rd September - Flexibility the key to renewable integration  (you have to register your details to view the content for this webinar) 23rd June- operation of the combined cycle gas turbine generating station in Whitegate Co. Cork, Speaker Rory Griffin 21 May - Data Centre Update, Speaker Garry Connolly…

    Lynsay Callaghan
    Lynsay Callaghan

  • Remote Sensing Of The Saturnian System - A Tale Of Two Moons

    You may have noticed that whereas there is usually at least two weeks between talks, the final event of this year is a little early. That means there are no programmed lectures between December 8th and January 12th. However, with the kind permission of Dr Graeme Awcock, who is an Honorary Fellow of the School of Environment and Technology at the University of Brighton, we have three recorded lectures for you to view over the holiday period. Some of you may recall Graeme’s talks to us in past years on imaging technology and remote sensing. He has recently developed three, one hour talks under the heading ‘Remote Sensing of the Saturnian System - A Tale of Two Moons’ and made them available to IET Sussex members between Christmas and the New Year. Due to copyright reasons, each talk will only…

    David James
    David James

  • Essential First Steps To Gathering, Coordinating And Organising Manufacturers’ Product Data

    Take these six steps to structure your product data and get ahead of the game. In this article we set out the first steps a product manufacturer should take on their journey to structure product data. This is a simple process focused on understanding how your company works with information and data* about your products. This process is usually called a data strategy. It will include a methodology for defining product data consistently across the business, a strategy to roll out appropriate capability across the business, and systems to provide consistent product data, enabling it to be shared externally with your customers and partners. These steps should be taken before embarking on any investigation of the standards or technology. In order to comply with the UK and European processes emerging…

  • Call 5: The Future Of Construction Is Not 3D BIM Objects

    Watch the video of the call about the fifth article in our series on manufacturers' product data, recorded on 6 November 2020This video is a recording of a call to discuss the fifth article in the series about 3D BIM objects. You can read the article and subscribe to further updates here:  The Future of Construction is not 3D BIM Objects Join the conversation on the blog, on the calls (registration link in each blog post) or via LinkedIn and Twitter using the hashtag #ManufacturersPLG.

    ManufacturersPLG Team
    ManufacturersPLG Team

  • Mailings And Events

    Please sign up as a member of the IET Cambridge site to receive mailings. If you wish to attend an Event, please use the registration link on the Event page to ensure you receive a Zoom link. David

    David Blake
    David Blake

  • Energy Storage and why it's critical to NetZero (IET Shropshire Network)

    'Energy as required not as available' is the approach towards UK's NetZero energy-storage requirements explained Bridgit Hartland-Johnson Integrated Systems Innovation Manager of Offshore Wind UK at the IET Shropshire webinar moderated by Simon Hart. Explaining how energy-technology is already in place and now a key enabler for any regional 2020 energy strategy the technology infrastructure is proving itself, we are finally able to experience moments of what a carbon neutral UK might look like with less reliance on coal (finally). The generation of energy from offshore wind technology is now cheaper compared to onshore wind generation efforts when considering a new-build effort - this is really good news for the UK. In just 10 years, the wind and solar technology has demonstrated a contribution…

    Rimesh Patel
    Rimesh Patel

  • Midlands Power Group - Electric Vehicle Technologies And Applications

    On Thursday 29 th October 2020, the IET Midlands Power Group were pleased to host the latest in their technical talks, this time on the subject of Electric Vehicle Technologies and Applications.  The talk, given by Professor Wen Cao of Aston University, supported by Doctor Bing Ji of Leicester University, was delivered via webinar to an audience of 200 attendees. Prof Wen Cao, who is Chair Professor of Electrical Power Engineering at Aston and a member of the MPG Committee, delivered a comprehensive presentation covering the state of EV technology today by looking at the rationale for continued development of EV solutions, the options available regarding the selection of electric motor/drive train design, the continuing development of power electronics technology in motor control systems and…

    David Swanson
    David Swanson

  • V&I Technical Network On Social Media

    The Vision & Imaging Technical Network is now on social media.The Vision & Imaging Technical Network is now on social media. You may follow our latest news and updates on Facebook , Twitter and LinkedIn .

    Stefania Cristina
    Stefania Cristina

  • The Future Of Construction Is Not 3D BIM Objects

    This article looks at 3D BIM objects and what went wrongBack in our second article we briefly touched on how the BIM object development exercise became a ‘very expensive failure’ for many manufacturers. We thought we’d look in more detail into why geometry is not the holy grail of BIM, why information management is so much more than geometry, and why we will be recommending to readers of the Plain Language Guide for manufacturers that they don’t think about 3D BIM objects but think about owning and controlling their data.   A misplaced devotion to 3D A BIM object is a 3D digital representation of a construction product, material or system, with associated data attached. If you’ve attended any BIM events over the last five years or so, you’ll often have heard the lament that “BIM is not 3D”…

    ManufacturersPLG Team
    ManufacturersPLG Team

  • Engineering In Africa – Connecting Brilliant Minds & Inspiring The Future Engineering Generations  (IET Webinar)

    Africa has many many natural wonders and now with Industry 4.0, it is positioning itself to become the continent of choice in every sense. With the median age of young Africans to be 19.7 years, the continent has its heart set on creating a professional Africa, one that is open to the world through collaboration explained Eng. Martin Manuhwa, President, Federation of African Organisations (FAEO) at the 'IET Engineering in Africa – Connecting Brilliant Minds & Inspiring The Future Engineering Generations webinar hosted by Yewande Akinola MBE, Innovation Lead at Laing O’Rourke. Michael Kamau Chairperson, FAEO Steering Technical Committee for Young Engineers, explained that national forums, social mobility and commercial engineering is set to play a key role in Africa's development. He mentioned…

    Rimesh Patel
    Rimesh Patel

  • Digital Transformation: Unlocking Engineering Excellence (ICE Hong Kong Association G&S And IET Hong Kong Young Members Section Webinar)

    Digital Transformation for built environments is ready to enhance sustainability designs explained Mr. Jacky Chan who is the Associate Director and the Advanced Digital Engineering (ADE) Leader at Arup. Mr. Chan explained how artificial intelligence (A.I) and machine learning (M.L) is an enabler for efficiency and optimisation. Operational technology building mechanisms like fire alarms, water, building materials all traditionally had to be manually monitored, however in the new smart buildings being introduced, with the use of sensors or IoT devices, green sustainability and civic life will likely benefit. He described the use of 'building intelligence' will give optimisation levels of 30% and this is without the use of other sustainable mechanism like solar panel, wind or e-generators. With…

    Rimesh Patel
    Rimesh Patel

  • Call 4: Manufacturers Should Host Their Own Product Data

    Watch the video of the call about the fourth article in our series on manufacturers' product data, recorded on 23rd October 2020This video is a recording of a call to discuss the fourth article in the series discussing who should own, control and host product data. You can read the article and subscribe to further updates here:  Manufacturers Should Host Their Own Product Data Join the conversation on the blog, on the calls (registration link in each blog post) or via LinkedIn and Twitter using the hashtag #ManufacturersPLG.

    ManufacturersPLG Team
    ManufacturersPLG Team

  • IET Young Woman Engineer Of The Year 2020 Finalists Announced.

    Six young female engineers have been announced as this year’s YWE finalists Our 2020 finalists are: Shrouk El-Attar , an Electronics Engineer at Elvie. She engineers smart tech that improves the lives of cis women and trans men, whilst breaking down barriers and smashing taboos. Shrouk previously worked with surgeons operating on the eye, on IoT Tech at Intel and at Fujitsu in Kawasaki and did her master’s research in Electron Spin Resonance (ESR). Shrouk has been a STEM Ambassador since 2011, teaching children about engineering solutions and most recently headed up a project, teaching maths to children of refugees.   Denize Ivy Pilarta , an Apprentice Non-Destructive Examination Engineering Technician at BAE Systems Submarines. She is responsible for ensuring the structural integrity of submarines…

    EngX Editorial
    EngX Editorial

  • IBC Accelerator Showcase (IET Central London Network)

    Wed 14th October 2020. Usually, we'd bring together our colleagues from The Royal Television Society (RTS) and our local IET audience at our Savoy Place venue in the London for the annual review of news and exciting developments from the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) held in Amsterdam. Sadly this, and the IBC event itself, were not possible this year owing to Covid-19 health precautions. Undeterred, we opted for an on-line webinar to showcase the amazing projects that had progressed under the IBC Accelerator programme. After a warm welcome from Amanda Weaver (Director Professional Publishing and Learning, IET), the webinar was driven along by Mark Smith (Mark Smith Marketing) and Muki Kulhan (Chief Innovation Officer, Muki-International), the IBC Accelerator Innovation Leads.…

    David Tabor
    David Tabor

  • Engineered by dyslexics

    https://youtu.be/ajpW1NiFImo If you miss the presentation,  it's now available new tube https://youtu.be/ajpW1NiFImo If you miss the presentation it's now available on YouTube

    Brian Reynolds
    Brian Reynolds

  • The Big Virtual Welcome Event 2020: IET Young Professionals Coventry And Warwickshire

    On the 14 th October 2020, the IET Young Professionals Coventry and Warwickshire Network hosted their annual Welcome Event. However, this year’s event looked a little different... Click to read all about the ways that the Committee adapted this event to the new Virtual frontier for the first time. On the 14 th October 2020, we hosted our annual Welcome Event. However, this year’s event looked a little different as we hosted it virtually via Zoom. Whilst we do miss the in-person version of our Welcome Event, we were very excited at the challenge of adapting this event to the new Virtual frontier for the first time. Our annual Welcome Event was created introduce Students and Young Professionals alike to the IET, as well as providing the opportunity to network in a fun environment with games.…

    Vanessa Jane Stanley
    Vanessa Jane Stanley

  • The Senster

    I really enjoyed hosting Alex Zivanovic from Middlesex University last week. His passion on the works of Edward Inow~ er, never can pronounce his name, but it in no way detracts from the incredible animal-like kinetic art he has produced. Alex, like Edward, is enthusiastic about his work and the works of this artist, and his expertise in lecturing is evident in his friendly approach. My favourite part of the event was when we had a discussion about cybernetics, both in our respective lounges, and discussed the questions from the Q&A panel box. Watch it again here: Now available on  https://youtu.be/MVGEXSPaO_c

    Samuel Wane
    Samuel Wane

  • Manufacturers Should Host Their Own Product Data

    In this fourth article we move on from talking about what structured data is to look at who owns it and who should control it. So far in this series of articles we have described what construction product data is , how it needs to be connected to standards , and how product comparison is a key example of how structuring your data is essential . Now we move on to the data itself – who owns it? Who should control it? Don’t forget to sign up to the zoom call in a week’s time (link at the foot of this post). Product Data is an Asset In 2006, Clive Humby , the mathematician who made a fortune helping Tesco develop its new Clubcard, said “ Data is the New Oil ”. Humby was talking about how data needs to be refined to be valuable, but the phrase has been used by many since, including by Brittany Kaiser…

    ManufacturersPLG Team
    ManufacturersPLG Team

  • Rhodri Edwards Wins IET Student Excellence Award For Qinetiq

    Every year, the local Dorset and South Wiltshire network sponsor a Student Excellence Prize at Qinetiq to recognise and celebrate individuals who stand out from their peers and have made noteworthy achievements during the course of their apprenticeship. The p rize consists of £250 + IET membership I am delighted to announce this years IET Student Excellence Prize for Qinetiq was presented to Rhodri Edwards during the virtual Early Careers Completion Celebration

    Anna Gilbert
    Anna Gilbert

  • Call 3: Comparing Construction Products: Dispelling the Myths

    Watch the video of the call about the third article in our series on manufacturers' product data, recorded on 9th October 2020This video is a recording of a call to discuss the third article in the series discussing Comparing Construction Products. You can read the article and subscribe to further updates here:  Comparing Construction Products: Dispelling the Myths Join the conversation on the blog, on the calls (registration link in each blog post) or via LinkedIn and Twitter using the hashtag #Manufacturers PLG.

    ManufacturersPLG Team
    ManufacturersPLG Team

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