• BMT Introduces ‘The Deep Blue Project’ at Offshore Wind Australia Conference 2024

    Advancing the future of autonomous maritime data collection through strategic collaboration in Maritime Monitoring and Digital Innovation BMT, a global leader in environmental sciences, maritime engineering, and asset management, proudly unveils The Deep Blue Project, a pioneering initiative advancing autonomous technologies for real-time, high-quality maritime data collection. As an event sponsor of the Offshore Wind Australia Conference 2024, BMT celebrates a significant milestone in collaboration with Ocius, showcasing how The Deep Blue Project is reshaping environmental monitoring and maritime management. This milestone builds on the "satellites of the sea" initiative introduced earlier this year, highlighting the transformative potential of autonomous systems to support commercial…

  • HiiROC partners with Siemens to boost clean hydrogen production

    Clean hydrogen producer HiiROC, has partnered with technology company Siemens on its hydrogen production technology, helping customers to decarbonise their operations and support their Net Zero ambitions. Under the agreement, HiiROC will leverage Siemens’ control technology and factory and automation expertise to ensure the safe, efficient automation of hydrogen production and support in scaling. HiiROC’s proprietary Thermal Plasma Electrolysis (TPE) technology is designed to meet rising demand for low-cost, scalable solutions for clean hydrogen production at the point of use, which helps to significantly reduce costs by removing the need for specialised storage and transportation. The TPE process disassembles gaseous hydrocarbons into hydrogen and solid carbon without creating carbon…

  • Atmos announces the launch of Atmos Pit Sentry, a new technology that innovates pit valve integrity testing

    Supporting commercial and military airports operating fuel hydrant systems Airports across the world operate hydrant systems to speed up the refuelling process and maximize uptime for the aircraft fleet. Atmos has developed a new technology to support commercial and military airports operating fuel hydrant systems. Figure 1: The current process for pit valve integrity checks is labor intensive The challenge Failure of an aviation fuel hydrant pit valve can have significant operational and safety implications for both commercial and military airports, potentially impacting aircraft refuelling and incurring substantial financial costs. It’s recommended in A4A’s specifications and the industry standards set by the Joint Inspection Group (JIG) and the Energy Institute (EI) that hydrant…

  • Fundamentals partners with EcoJoule Energy to optimise power grids across Europe

    Combined technology portfolio offers a one-stop shop for managing voltages and power flows as more low carbon technologies are connected Fundamentals , the experts in intelligent grid voltage control, has partnered with EcoJoule Energy , a provider of innovative, next generation power management solutions for the electricity grid. To enhance the reliance of a low carbon grid, the partnership extends the range of tools that Fundamentals already offers for High Voltage (HV) networks to Low Voltage (LV) networks by introducing two key devices: battery energy storage systems to help manage power flows by charging at times of high solar energy and discharging at times of high consumer energy demand, and static compensator devices to regulate voltages and reduce phase imbalances caused by increasing…

  • ITI Group’s £15m framework extension with SSEN Distribution creates new jobs

    ITI Group has secured a two-year extension to a programme delivering operational technology panels to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution, enabling them to progress a nationwide roll-out of efficiency upgrades to their substation network, and in doing so has created a number of new jobs. The contract, worth £15million to the Sheffield-based systems integrator, involves a significant upscale in production to the programme, which commenced in 2022 with an initial test and development project to prove the concept. Earlier this year, ITI delivered a large batch of panels of an advanced design following consultation and collaboration with the client to fine tune the solution. Now, with the client impressed by the quality and quantity of delivery, they have made ITI Group…

  • Fleet Solid Support Ships Programme successfully completes its Preliminary Design Review

    Navantia UK and BMT Achieve the First Key Milestone on the FSS Programme after collaboration in the Functional Design The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) Ships programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary has successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR), which marks the first major milestone in the programme. The PDR has been completed in working sessions between the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Navantia UK as prime contractor of the programme and BMT, who has led the functional design phase. This milestone has confirmed the robustness and maturity of the design, marking the progression of the programme. The FSS now enters a new phase, focused on detailed design and heading towards the start of construction in 2025, according to the schedule. The completion of the PDR has been possible…

  • Firstco present their Vertiport insights at the World Smart City Expo in Korea.

    South Korea is at the forefront of the global smart cities and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) revolution, setting new benchmarks for innovation and sustainability. With a strong focus on integrating cutting-edge technologies, the country is transforming urban landscapes into intelligent, interconnected ecosystems. As one of the UK’s leading innovators in Vertiport Management Systems, Firstco were invited to speak at this year’s World Smart City Expo (WSCE) in Seoul, Korea. WSCE is a leading forum where industry innovators, city planners, and technology experts gather to explore the potential of smart technologies to shape our future cities. Our involvement in the “K-Smart City Vertiport Forum” highlights our commitment to developing cutting-edge solutions in both the urban and AAM space, ensuring…

  • ITI Group consult on Net Zero SCADA for UK transition to hydrogen power

    ITI Group are partnering with National Gas Transmission on a project which will support the National Transmission System (NTS) to transition to hydrogen gas, CO 2 or gas blends, and help achieve a Net Zero future for the UK. The GB’s pipeline network and related infrastructure is currently set up for the distribution of methane (natural gas). National Gas Transmission (NGT) is investing in understanding the requirements and modifications needed to enable their network to transport net zero molecules through a programme called HyNTS. A new project, named SCADA Solutions for Hydrogen Networks , has been initiated to determine the optimum monitoring and control solution for the shift. Alistair Carvell, Hydrogen Innovation Engineer at National Gas said: “Our goal is to ensure that we are ready…

  • BMT and Strategic Marine Unveil Sustainable StratCat35 CTV at WindEnergy Hamburg

    Working in partnership with Strategic Marine, BMT is proud to introduce its latest addition to the offshore wind industry: the StratCat35 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV). This cutting-edge vessel, making its debut at WindEnergy Hamburg , is designed to meet a wider range of operator requirements while placing sustainability at the forefront of the offshore wind sector. As part of Strategic Marine’s range of CTV vessels, the StratCat35 delivers significant advancements in both design and functionality. At 35 metres in length, this vessel offers an expansive deck area, significantly improving storage capacity and enhancing operational versatility by allowing more working space. The proven BMT Z-Bow hull form provides superior seakeeping in harsh offshore conditions, while also improving vessel speed…

  • Siemens and CPI expand transformative research partnership

    Technology company Siemens and one of the UK’s leading innovation centres, CPI have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing to enhancing collaborative research into advanced manufacturing processes. The new contract will follow on from an initial collaboration agreement that was signed in 2020, under which Siemens has provided advanced hardware and software to underpin the development of CPI’s leading Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre. The enhanced partnership will allow CPI to leverage Siemens’ expertise and technology across the full range of its research portfolio, ranging from battery materials innovation and photonics to printed electronics. The MoU was signed by both parties at Siemens Transform 2024 event at Manchester Central. The event saw industry…

  • iconsys backs Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust’s ‘Gift a Day’ initiative

    A Telford-based manufacturer that is passionate about developing the engineers of the future has become the first company to back a new fundraising drive by The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. iconsys, a leading UK power, control and automation solutions provider and system integrator, is backing the ‘Gift a Day’ initiative to sponsor a week of running costs at Enginuity museum for the first week of this year’s school holidays. The agreement is part of the company’s commitment to growing its own talent and getting more young people interested in a career in industry and will be followed by the possibility of holding a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) event later in 2024. It has even sent three of its technical partners to the museum to help curators repair and maintain…

  • Fundamentals Ltd: GCSE to Apprenticeships

    Fundamentals board member Geoff Baker explains why choosing an apprenticeship is a great way to start a career in engineering or technology – just as he did at the start of his own journey. A Past President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, his qualifications and memberships include an MSc, CEng, FIMechE, FIET and FRSA. How apprentices can get a head start in green energy careers Thinking about what to do after GCSEs? Want a career with plenty of interesting jobs, opportunities for personal development, security and excellent rewards, in an industry committed to making the world cleaner and greener? Then it’s time to check out apprenticeships in the electricity sector. Why electricity? Because it’s the key to a worldwide transition from fossil fuels to a sustainable future,…

  • BMT and Greenline Marine Unveil Cutting-Edge Electric Ferry Design at CFA 2024

    Navigating the Future of Electric Ferries: Advancing Efficiency and Sustainability in Maritime Transport BMT, a global leader in maritime design and engineering, in collaboration with Greenline Marine Inc., is set to unveil an all-electric ferry design at the Canadian Ferry Association (CFA) 2024 Conference and Trade Show. The 32-metre ‘Greenline 150 Passenger Electric Ferry,’ which will be revealed at BMT's booth on Day 1 of the conference, represents a significant advancement in ferry design, combining state-of-the-art technology with a strong emphasis on efficiency and environmental sustainability. As the maritime industry faces increasing pressure to enhance operational efficiency while minimising environmental impact, BMT and Greenline Marine Inc. have partnered to introduce an innovative…

  • Specialist machine builder to advance customer automation with Siemens partnership

    ALPHR Technology, a manufacturer of specialist machines, has partnered with Siemens to accelerate the integration of automated & test technologies in customers' manufacturing operations. ALPHR supplies machinery for automation & testing to leading manufacturers across the automotive, medical, HVAC, aerospace, electronics, industrial and transportation sectors. The company's machines are used by several OEMs like Jaguar Land Rover, Stellantis, Rolls Royce & others to automate & test their products. The partnership sees ALPHR adopt Siemens technology across its specialist machinery and advanced robotics systems, which will help streamline and standardise digital operating systems for customers, making them simpler and quicker to implement. Facilitated by manufacturing technology distributor…

  • SULSTEMIC brings STEM to life at HMS Sultan

    HMS Sultan celebrated the exciting world of Royal Navy Engineering and STEM as young people from local schools visited HMS Sultan for ‘SULSTEMIC.’ Around two hundred year 7 pupils aged 11-12 enjoyed an action-packed day of interactive displays and activities showcasing how engineering contributes to technology. In addition, the children learned how Royal Navy engineers and technicians keep Royal Navy aircraft, ships and submarines driving forwards on operations. RN Air Engineers introduced the young people to principles of fault diagnosis in helicopters as well as the basics of how to conduct a flight service and maintain Survival Equipment. RN Marine Engineers enabled the y oung people to get ‘hands on’ building circuit boards, experimenting with generators, fitting flanges and fixing…

  • Digital indoor mapping leader joins Siemens Xcelerator

    UK leader in indoor mapping technology Pointr, has joined Siemens Xcelerator - a digital platform designed to support the digitalisation of industry and infrastructure in the UK and overseas. Pointr provides innovative digital indoor mapping services which enable intuitive location experiences across shopping centres, hospitals and campuses to connect people with buildings, at scale. The business has its AI-driven mapping software implemented in over 5,000 buildings, including Harrods in London, which integrated Pointr’s mapping technology into its Mobile Store Guide. Pointr’s mapping and wayfinding solution enables visitors to navigate buildings using smartphones or tablets. With location analytics, building operators better understand how visitors interact with the space and use the…

  • Green technologies raise voltage challenges for DNOs

    The new era of intermittent generation and fast-changing customer demand is raising fresh challenges across the grid, says Dr Jon Hiscock, CEO of voltage experts Fundamentals. The connection of wind and solar generators to the grid, plus the rise of heat pumps of electrical vehicles, are increasingly affecting network voltages. The results include bad experiences for consumers, and growing concern among operators about maintaining compliance. For example, one of our DNO clients called us recently to tackle the problem of a customer who could not charge their electric car. The voltage they supplied was too high, tripping out the EV charger safety circuits. Our motorist’s problem was that they live in a housing development with a lot of rooftop solar panels, causing voltage surges in their…

  • The Future of Engineering: Opportunities in the Data Centre Industry

    By Erin Roche, Talent Acquisition Specialist at IET Enterprise Partner VIRTUS Data Centres The data centre industry stands at the forefront of technological advancement, representing one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors in the world. These critical infrastructures are the backbone of the internet, supporting everything from cloud computing and streaming services to essential research and artificial intelligence (AI). For mechanical and electrical engineers, the data centre industry offers a wealth of opportunities and a promising career path. A Crucial Growth Sector Data centres are crucial for keeping online services and technology running smoothly. In recent years, there has been a huge surge in demand for data processing and storage, driving significant growth in the…

  • Leonardo work with veterans to build biodiversity

    By Leonardo IET members were amongst the employees from the Bristol and Yeovil sites of aerospace engineering company Leonardo, who worked alongside veterans recently to plant 4,000 saplings in the Usk Valley in Wales, creating hedgerows to build biodiversity. The role of trees in absorbing CO2 is well-known, with the UK Government setting a target to plant 30,000 hectares of UK woodland by March 2025. Like trees, hedgerows capture CO2 from the air and store it in their biomass and in the soils beneath, providing habitats, corridors and food for wildlife. However, in the last 75 years there has been a 50% decrease in UK hedgerows, leading to Natural England setting a 335,000 km hedgerow expansion target, and the Committee on Climate Change aiming for a 40% increase by 2050. Leonardo…

  • Visionary visualisation: Sweco joins global ExPEDite partnership to build digital twin design into renewable energy planning

    By Jason Wheelhouse Earlier this year, an exciting kick-off summit took place in Latvia to launch an innovative ‘digital x sustainability’ project, as 19 partners from 11 countries met to develop plans and visions for a potentially transformative reset in the way district-wide energy estates can be planned and designed. Here, Sweco Digital Delivery Manager Dinos Ipiotis reflects on the aims and opportunities of ExPEDite as it looks to make ‘digital’ the default setting in society-scale net zero strategy. Dinos explains: “Our ultimate collective challenge in the ExPEDite partnership is to enable the planned creation and management of, as the name suggests, PEDs – Positive Energy Districts. These are, in short, urban or extra-urban areas capable of generating, using and distributing energy…

  • Capula generating green energy following solar PV installation

    By Capula Industrial automation and control systems integrator for critical infrastructure and energy, IET Enterprise Partner Capula has recently completed a solar photovoltaics (PV) installation at its offices in Stone, Staffordshire With a continued commitment to reducing carbon emissions, Capula has invested in a system that will supply green energy to its facilities and has already generated over 20 MWh of electricity in just 3 months. Commenting on the installation, Steve Tellwright, Capula’s People & Quality Director, said, “We continue to support our clients in the energy sector as they deliver projects that are providing greener energy to the UK. “As the energy landscape changes, as well as supporting our customers, we also must look at how we meet our energy needs as part of…

  • SuperTAPP SG saves £20k+ per distributed energy connection

    By Fundamentals Adding transducers to integrate distributed energy resource (DER) connections with a Distribution Network Operator’s (DNO) management system typically costs upwards of £20,000. Fundamentals’ SuperTAPP SG voltage control relay has extensive transducer functionality built-in and therefore offers significant savings whilst future-proofing for future DER connections Fundamentals CEO Dr Jon Hiscock explained: “Many operators are not aware that DER connectivity is a key feature of our SuperTAPP SG solution, which is already being deployed to implement advanced voltage control functionality required for new DER connections. The activation of DER connectivity as part of the SuperTAPP SG solution would obviate the need for separate transducers and significantly reduce the cost of…

  • Collaboration and commitment to project success in the heart of Derby

    By HVSS In 2019 IET Enterprise Partner HVSS were approached to tender for a significant job on a sprawling 50-acre industrial and logistics warehouse park located in the heart of Derby, developed by St Modwen in partnership with Network Rail. The scope of the project involved providing 7.2MVA of electricity, Medium Pressure (MP) gas and water with the project feasibility being hinged on an offsite route spanning 2.8km, demanding ethical, cost-effective solutions. During this scheme, HVSS had full involvement with Derby City Council and National Grid to complete the initial substation connection which was situated over a laborious and demanding 3km route from the site location and within the busy city centre. A further five substation installations have taken place totalling six new substations…

  • ITI Group advances the upgrade of SSEN Distribution infrastructure

    By ITI Group ITI Group has commenced work on an advanced design of operational technology panels in the latest stage of SSEN Distribution’s nationwide substation upgrades. SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) Distribution’s vision is to upgrade the communications infrastructure to approximately 1,500 substations across the UK, with the aim of improving efficiency, in order to achieve output targets at lower operational cost. The end goal is to meet OFGEM pricing targets, while maintaining the safe and secure transmission of operational data back from geographically dispersed sub-stations and other electrical infrastructure within the SSEN Distribution portfolio. ITI Group started work in early 2022 on an initial test and development project, building panels for Dundee and…

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