IET Sri Lanka Network: 20th Annual Technical Conference

The IET Sri Lanka Network eminently held its twentieth Annual Conference at Hotel Galadari on 12 th October, 2013. The conference focused on both theory and applications and provided a forum for the presentation of papers, and to foster interaction between persons from industry and the universities by covering topics related to Electrical, Electronic, Communications, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and Manufacturing. Here we are pleased to announce the 1 st and 2 nd Place winners for the best papers of 20 th IET Annual Technical Conference among the number of presenters for submission of their valuable effort. Congratulations! For them 1 st Place: Paper: Augmentative and Alternative Communication learning platform and therapeutic device Authors: A P Dissanayaka, K G S S Gnanathilaka…

Road User Charging In The UK, Europe And The United States

We had a successful event at the BCS in London on the 28 January. For those of you who were unable to make the event you can watch the presentations online . You can also download the powerpoint versions of the presentations from the files area . Did you attend the event? If you have any reviews we'd love to hear them!

IET release free knowledge pack for all members

Everybody loves free stuff, right? The IET are granting all their members a free knowledge pack every year which enables you to download journals, conference articles and eBook chapters at no cost. The pack will incorporate a collection of five credits which will allow five free downloads from over 400 eBooks, over 1,300 conference publications and over 70,000 journal articles. Don’t just limit yourself to the five downloads however, by purchasing an extra pack for only £30 you will be entitled to another 25 downloads working out at just over £1 per transaction! For non-members we have a set price at £75 which will grant access to 10 downloads. To download an article simply logon to the IET’s digital library using your login details http://digital-library.theiet.org/ Browse the vast collection…

IET release free knowledge pack for all members

Everybody loves free stuff, right? The IET are granting all their members a free knowledge pack every year which enables you to download journals, conference articles and eBook chapters at no cost. The pack will incorporate a collection of five credits which will allow five free downloads from over 400 eBooks, over 1,300 conference publications and over 70,000 journal articles. Don’t just limit yourself to the five downloads however, by purchasing an extra pack for only £30 you will be entitled to another 25 downloads working out at just over £1 per transaction! For non-members we have a set price at £75 which will grant access to 10 downloads. To download an article simply logon to the IET’s digital library using your login details http://digital-library.theiet.org/ Browse the vast collection…

IET release free knowledge pack for all members

Everybody loves free stuff, right? The IET are granting all their members a free knowledge pack every year which enables you to download journals, conference articles and eBook chapters at no cost. The pack will incorporate a collection of five credits which will allow five free downloads from over 400 eBooks, over 1,300 conference publications and over 70,000 journal articles. Don’t just limit yourself to the five downloads however, by purchasing an extra pack for only £30 you will be entitled to another 25 downloads working out at just over £1 per transaction! For non-members we have a set price at £75 which will grant access to 10 downloads. To download an article simply logon to the IET’s digital library using your login details http://digital-library.theiet.org/ Browse the vast collection…

IET release free knowledge pack for all members

Everybody loves free stuff, right? The IET are granting all their members a free knowledge pack every year which enables you to download journals, conference articles and eBook chapters at no cost. The pack will incorporate a collection of five credits which will allow five free downloads from over 400 eBooks, over 1,300 conference publications and over 70,000 journal articles. Don’t just limit yourself to the five downloads however, by purchasing an extra pack for only £30 you will be entitled to another 25 downloads working out at just over £1 per transaction! For non-members we have a set price at £75 which will grant access to 10 downloads. To download an article simply logon to the IET’s digital library using your login details http://digital-library.theiet.org/ Browse the vast collection…

IET release free knowledge pack for all members

Everybody loves free stuff, right? The IET are granting all their members a free knowledge pack every year which enables you to download journals, conference articles and eBook chapters at no cost. The pack will incorporate a collection of five credits which will allow five free downloads from over 400 eBooks, over 1,300 conference publications and over 70,000 journal articles. Don’t just limit yourself to the five downloads however, by purchasing an extra pack for only £30 you will be entitled to another 25 downloads working out at just over £1 per transaction! For non-members we have a set price at £75 which will grant access to 10 downloads. To download an article simply logon to the IET’s digital library using your login details http://digital-library.theiet.org/ Browse the vast collection…

IET release free knowledge pack for all members

Everybody loves free stuff, right? The IET are granting all their members a free knowledge pack every year which enables you to download journals, conference articles and eBook chapters at no cost. The pack will incorporate a collection of five credits which will allow five free downloads from over 400 eBooks, over 1,300 conference publications and over 70,000 journal articles. Don’t just limit yourself to the five downloads however, by purchasing an extra pack for only £30 you will be entitled to another 25 downloads working out at just over £1 per transaction! For non-members we have a set price at £75 which will grant access to 10 downloads. To download an article simply logon to the IET’s digital library using your login details http://digital-library.theiet.org/ Browse the vast collection…

IET release free knowledge pack for all members

Everybody loves free stuff, right? The IET are granting all their members a free knowledge pack every year which enables you to download journals, conference articles and eBook chapters at no cost. The pack will incorporate a collection of five credits which will allow five free downloads from over 400 eBooks, over 1,300 conference publications and over 70,000 journal articles. Don’t just limit yourself to the five downloads however, by purchasing an extra pack for only £30 you will be entitled to another 25 downloads working out at just over £1 per transaction! For non-members we have a set price at £75 which will grant access to 10 downloads. To download an article simply logon to the IET’s digital library using your login details http://digital-library.theiet.org/ Browse the vast collection…

IET release free knowledge pack for all members

Everybody loves free stuff, right? The IET are granting all their members a free knowledge pack every year which enables you to download journals, conference articles and eBook chapters at no cost. The pack will incorporate a collection of five credits which will allow five free downloads from over 400 eBooks, over 1,300 conference publications and over 70,000 journal articles. Don’t just limit yourself to the five downloads however, by purchasing an extra pack for only £30 you will be entitled to another 25 downloads working out at just over £1 per transaction! For non-members we have a set price at £75 which will grant access to 10 downloads. To download an article simply logon to the IET’s digital library using your login details http://digital-library.theiet.org/ Browse the vast collection…

IET release free knowledge pack for all members

Everybody loves free stuff, right? The IET are granting all their members a free knowledge pack every year which enables you to download journals, conference articles and eBook chapters at no cost. The pack will incorporate a collection of five credits which will allow five free downloads from over 400 eBooks, over 1,300 conference publications and over 70,000 journal articles. Don’t just limit yourself to the five downloads however, by purchasing an extra pack for only £30 you will be entitled to another 25 downloads working out at just over £1 per transaction! For non-members we have a set price at £75 which will grant access to 10 downloads. To download an article simply logon to the IET’s digital library using your login details http://digital-library.theiet.org/ Browse the vast collection…

IET release free knowledge pack for all members

Everybody loves free stuff, right? The IET are granting all their members a free knowledge pack every year which enables you to download journals, conference articles and eBook chapters at no cost. The pack will incorporate a collection of five credits which will allow five free downloads from over 400 eBooks, over 1,300 conference publications and over 70,000 journal articles. Don’t just limit yourself to the five downloads however, by purchasing an extra pack for only £30 you will be entitled to another 25 downloads working out at just over £1 per transaction! For non-members we have a set price at £75 which will grant access to 10 downloads. To download an article simply logon to the IET’s digital library using your login details http://digital-library.theiet.org/ Browse the vast collection…

Industrial robot to play ping pong against German champion

German ping pong champion to play against industrial robot next month http://t.co/rgY7AtVrNz - this will be an interesting match! — BBC Click (@BBCClick) February 18, 2014

What Is It Like To Have Dyslexia

I recently came across this excellent short video by Coventry University about what it is like to have dyslexia. it's a very good visual representation - certainly made me think.

Stop Climbing, start swimming - the hidden advantages of dyslexia

Overview of Manufacturing and Materials Group

Photo From The Developing Your Satellites Career Event @ Surrey Space Centre

@SteveBenveniste @IETCommunities Prof. Craig Underwood talking on UK's first nanosat SNAP. pic.twitter.com/o1mAl0I5oW — Surrey Space Centre (@SpaceAtSurrey) February 15, 2014

IET Australia Chairman Presents 2013 IET Student Prize In New South Wales

Graham Lee (IET Australia Forum Chairman) was in attendance at the University of Sydney Electrical and Information Engineering School's annual Scholarship and Prizegiving Presentation on 17 May 2013 to celebrate the achievements of its outstanding students. The 2013 IET Student Prize for New South Wales was awarded to Laurence Rouesnel for outstanding achievements as an engineering student at the University of Sydney. More information is available on the University of Sydney website.

Role Modelling

Anne-Marie Imafidon argues that we need to think differently about role models. She believes we need to stop looking at them as superhuman and instead embrace their mistakes as well as their successes, their personal foibles as well as their strengths. Once we do that, we can understand that everyone has something to contribute, we can all be members of what she calls the 'role model club'. For further informationa and to hear...

Strathspey Steam Railway use crane for new bridge

BBC News - Strathspey Steam Railway use crane for new bridge http://t.co/5K3ScP11ZP — Lynsay Callaghan (@IETLCallaghan) February 14, 2014

Engineering 3D printed jewellery

Interview - Lynne MacLachlan, Engineering 3D printed jewellery - E & T Magazine http://t.co/36MeisGAWT — Joanne Longton (@IETJoanneLongt) February 14, 2014

Funding for emerging imaging technologies

The Technology Strategy Board is investing up to £1.25m in feasibility studies to bring emerging imaging technologies closer to commercial use. This competition will support projects that could enable richer, more wide-ranging information to be gained from imaging, creating new applications and value propositions, with the potential to disrupt existing markets. Projects must be collaborative and business-led, and the competition is open to all UK-based companies and research organisations. The TSB funds feasibility studies in pre-industrial research, in which a business partner will attract up to 65% public funding of their project costs (75% for SMEs). The projects could last up to 12 months, with total costs of up to £150k per project. Key dates: Competition opens : 3 February 2014 Registration…

BMW i3 Review

Just came across this review on the BMW i3 in Greater Manchester Business News. Pete James, Chairman of the ARTS Network is currently awaiting delivery of his i3 so we hope to have a review and some images from him posted up on the community area. My eye was also attracted to the article below the i3 on the forthcoming sale of a Talbot Lago T26 Cabriolet. Wish I had enough pennies in my piggy bank to bid for that car.

Wind Power becomes main source of energy in Spain

Spain breezes into record books as wind power becomes main source of energy http://t.co/tfcCgDOuPa http://t.co/GEihw2npRT — Javier de Pablo (@JavidePablo) February 13, 2014