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  • Making Photons Count with Lean Manufacturing

    Introduction What manufacturing strategies can help improve yield and consistency in the production of advanced photonic devices? One approach is the application of lean manufacturing principles to the critical photocathode deposition stage at ET Enterprises, a designer and manufacturer of photomultipliers - highly sensitive detectors capable of measuring extremely low levels of light. These devices are used in medical imaging, radiation detection, scientific research and industrial measurements. Because the signals involved are so small, even minor variations during the manufacturing process can significantly impact performance. To meet demanding customer requirements and improve manufacturing yield, we applied Lean manufacturing principles to one of the most critical stages…

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  • ASA asap? Digital radio is not about entertainment, but a critical part of a nation's information infrastructure

    With the theme “Shaping Media Revolution & Production Beyond Boundaries”, BroadcastAsia 2026 reaffirmed its place as a significant fixture in the Asian broadcast and media calendar. Held from May 20 to 22 at the Singapore EXPO — where the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society, a not-for-profit professional membership organisation of broadcast engineers, was once again a supporting organisation — the event marked 36 years since BroadcastAsia made its debut on 29 May 1990 at the World Trade Centre Singapore. Over four decades, it has been a privilege to monitor the evolution of the broadcasting industry, both regionally and globally. With an estimated 20,000 attendees from over 110 countries, BroadcastAsia 2026 cemented Singapore’s role as one of the region’s key hubs for broadcast and media…

  • Navigating the hidden costs of disability

    Engineering thrives on different perspectives and ways of thinking. Yet disabled people are still underrepresented in the profession. According to Engineering UK , 14% of people working in engineering and technology identify as disabled, compared with 19% across other sectors. For many people, the biggest barrier isn’t their condition itself. It’s the extra costs and logistics that come with it. This is sometimes called the ‘disability tax’ – the extra financial burden that disabled people can face simply to access the same opportunities as everyone else. The disability tax The disability tax can take many forms. It might mean buying specialist equipment, adapting your home, paying for care, arranging accessible transport, or funding assessments needed to access support. For some people…

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  • Curiosity, AI and the Future of Engineering - July's Highlights on EngX

    July on EngX was packed with thought‑provoking ideas, career reflections and practical engineering conversations. From exploring the decision‑making challenges behind artificial intelligence to rethinking how we design workplaces and infrastructure, the community shared a wide range of perspectives on how engineering continues to evolve. Alongside these future‑focused topics, personal career stories and lively forum discussions reminded us that some of the most valuable insights come from sharing experiences with one another. Here's a look at some of the content that stood out this month. Blogs worth a read Dead on Arrival: Why fresh produce needs a digital brain, not just a GPS This fascinating blog explored how digital twins, IoT sensors and predictive AI could help tackle one of…

  • June Highlights on EngX: Digital twins, decarbonisation and community conversations

    June on EngX brought together a fascinating mix of future-focused thinking, practical engineering challenges and inspiring community stories. From exploring how digital twins are transforming decision-making across industries to tackling the realities of decarbonising energy-intensive sectors, members continued to share insight, experience and expertise. Alongside these technical discussions, stories celebrating engineering talent, STEM education and inclusion helped showcase the people driving our profession forward. Here’s a look at some of the content that stood out this month. Blogs worth a read Digital twins in motion: why a multi-disciplinary debate matters now Digital twins have rapidly evolved from an emerging concept into a practical engineering tool, and this blog explored…

  • AI, Engineering Skills and Real‑World Challenges: May's highlights on EngX

    As we wrap up May, it has been another thoughtful and wide‑ranging month across the IET EngX community. From deep dives into engineering history and emerging technology challenges to open conversations around skills, wellbeing, and global impact, members have continued to share insight, experience and practical knowledge. Here are some of our top highlights from across EngX in May. Top Discussions This Month The forums have been as active as ever, with conversations spanning cutting‑edge technology, career development, and practical engineering challenges. A number of threads explored AI and digital transformation, including discussions such as Beyond hype: uncovering the critical research axes and future trajectories of AI‑driven digital transformation and Zero Trust was not built…

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Latest Partner News

  • Josie Harries discusses how Domino is working to increase support for women in the workplace

    Encouraging women to choose careers in STEM subjects has been top of the agenda for many years – but what fresh ideas can you introduce within the workplace to attract and support female employees? At Domino, we are committed to improving the gender ratio in leadership roles within a business to 40% by 2030. This target, endorsed from Board level down, now stands at 25%, from a starting figure of 18%. Support networks Recently we re-launched our Women@Domino global network to promote inclusion within the business and facilitate the sharing of ideas and experiences, as well as networking, mentoring, events and training. Gender was also one of three key areas in our new Inclusion & Diversity strategy. The network is not limited to female employees; male colleagues are encouraged to participate…

  • Road to Engineering event introduces children to the world of engineering

    BAE System's Submarines Academy for Skills and Knowledge (SASK), Barrow-in-Furness successfully hosted the 6th Road to Engineering event which took place over three action-packed days. Over 200 children from the Furness area participated in the event which aims to inspire future careers in Engineering. This year's theme was 'Adapt and Change' following the British Science week theme. Supporting the event were the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, Barrow District of Associate Engineers and the Royal Institute of Naval Architects who contributed valuable insight, merchandise and STEM packs for schools. Stephen Rowe, Project Director of Engineering Transformation said, "It was a privilege to attend the Road to Engineering event and…

  • H&MV Engineering appointed as principal designer and contractor for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

    H&MV Engineering has been appointed as principal designer and contractor for the delivery of the 400 kV grid connection and electrical infrastructure for the Thorpe Marsh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – the largest of its kind in the UK and among the largest in Europe. This landmark project, led by Fidra Energy and backed by major investment from EIG and the UK Government’s National Wealth Fund (NWF), has now reached financial close with construction commencing immediately. Located on the site of the former Thorpe Marsh coal-fired power station in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, the 1,400MW / 3,100MWh facility will be capable of exporting over 2 million MWh annually, supplying clean energy to approximately 785,000 homes. Once operational in mid-2027, it will be three times larger than…

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Latest articles from E+T Magazine

  • Heat pump turns low-temperature waste heat into cooling

    A noiseless and vibration-free heat pump system that uses industrial waste heat as low as 40°C to generate cooling has been developed by Korean researchers. While conventional air conditioning systems use vast amounts of electricity, a research team at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed a heat pump system that is powered using waste heat that would usually dissipate into the atmosphere. If located near a factory or a data centre, the warm exhaust streams - around 40°C - generated by these facilities could power the chemical adsorption heat pump system to provide cooling to nearby public buildings such as hospitals and schools or, indeed, to provide cooling to the data centre itself. According to the team, whereas conventional adsorption cooling systems…

  • SpaceX rocket stage crashes into the Moon, leaving new crater

    The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has unintentionally crashed into the Moon and is expected to leave a new crater on its surface. Observations made by researchers at the Very Large Telescope in Chile confirmed that the impact occurred, and a plume was detected via its chemical fingerprint. Falcon 9 rockets use a two-stage design – the first stage, known as the booster is capable of returning back to Earth and landing vertically for reuse. But the second stage normally accelerates the payload to its target orbit after which it is discarded, eventually returning to Earth and often burning up during re-entry. This particular Falcon 9 upper stage, however, was discarded in a location where it was unable to re-enter the atmosphere. It is believed to be part of a rocket launch from…

  • Drone delivers defibrillator directly to remote cardiac arrest emergency in Sweden

    A defibrillator-carrying drone has been used as part of life-saving cardiac arrest response in Sweden, potentially saving a man’s life. The automated external defibrillator (AED) was delivered to the location from a recently opened drone base in Borås, located in the country’s Västra Götaland Region (VGR). Its dispatch forms part of VGR’s emergency drone programme, under which drones are automatically dispatched alongside ambulances to suspected cardiac arrests. On 19 July, the drone flew autonomously from the Borås base to the scene in less than three minutes, where the AED was lowered via a winch from an altitude of approximately 30 metres. While one bystander was delivering CPR to the patient, a man in his 60s, someone else removed the AED from the winch and followed real-time instructions…

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