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  • What does accreditation mean to you?

    Many of us are looking to develop ourselves in our careers as well as personal aspirations. Learning & development is at the heart of everything we do to progress, invite new opportunities and grow as individuals. It keeps us current and enables us to deliver a positive impact on business goals whilst fulfilling the desire to expand our skills and knowledge. Training is key to continued professional development and is delivered any many ways - from experiential learning from peers and coaches to attending training courses that focus on specific skills & knowledge gaps. Having spent much of my career in L&D - designing and delivering training, and managing wider learning portfolios, I’ve seen first-hand the impact the right learning can have. But there’s one question that comes up time…

  • From BIM to CNC: Ensuring Digital Fabrication Through ISO 19650 Information Management

    Building Information Modelling (BIM) has transformed how buildings are designed, coordinated, and documented. Digital models now enable multidisciplinary teams to collaborate within shared information environments, improving coordination and reducing errors throughout design and construction. However, a critical question remains within digital construction: Can BIM models reliably support fabrication and CNC-based manufacturing? In many projects, BIM models are primarily used for coordination, clash detection, and documentation. Yet, when projects move toward industrialised construction or digital fabrication, models must do more than represent geometry; they must contain structured, validated, and fabrication-ready information . Without clear information governance, the transition…

    Shahin Khalilian in CEng
  • From 5G to 6G: The Race to Build the AI-Native Network

    The Quiet Uplink Crisis For years, mobile networks were built around a simple asymmetry: users download far more than they upload. A smartphone streaming video pulls megabytes from the network while sending only a trickle of acknowledgment packets back. Downlink was the engineering priority; uplink was an afterthought. AI is rewriting that assumption with urgency. As on-device intelligence moves from novelty to necessity — real-time scene recognition, generative image editing, cloud-assisted video synthesis — it is the uplink that buckles first. Industry lab measurements make the scale of the problem concrete. Advanced 5G: The Bridge We Are Already Building The good news is that operators do not need to wait for 6G to address the uplink gap. Advanced 5G — encompassing 3GPP Releases…

    Soubhagya Ranjan Mohapatra

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  • February Highlights on EngX: AI shifts, cyber reality checks, and conversations that got us thinking

    February on EngX brought another lively mix of thought‑provoking blogs, practical engineering discussions and broader reflections on how technology is shaping the world we work in. From unravelling sustainability terminology to exploring the foundations of AI, assessing the UK's cyber readiness and reflecting on the potential of hydro sites for pumped‑storage energy, the community continued to share knowledge and support one another. Here’s a round‑up of what caught the eye this month. Blogs worth a read ClimateTech, CleanTech, DeepTech… what’s the difference? Dr. Mohammad Harris tackled an issue that resonates across engineering and sustainability circles, the confusing overlap between terms like climate tech, clean tech and deep tech. Speaking from industry experience, he explained…

  • Innovation, Safety and Systems Thinking: January highlights on EngX

    The start of a new year always brings fresh conversations, new ideas, and thoughtful reflection, and January on IET EngX was no exception. From forward looking technical insights and policy discussions to lively forum debates and career focused questions, our community has been busy sharing knowledge and supporting one another. Here’s a roundup of some of the blogs and discussions that caught our attention during January 2026 and sparked great engagement across the platform. Blogs worth a read From racing cars to electric dreams: the origins of EV innovation One of the standout career‑focused blogs this month explored the career of Sir John Samuel from his early roots of electric vehicle innovation and tracing his journey from motorsport engineering to pioneering EV development. Personal…

  • December Highlights on EngX: Celebrations, reflections and a look to the future

    December on EngX had that familiar end‑of‑year feeling, a blend of celebration, reflection, and excitement for what’s ahead. It was a month filled with stories of global impact, technical achievement, and inspiring people across our engineering community. Celebrating Global Communities and a year of impact One of the most uplifting posts this month came from Mariana Vazquez in Celebrating Our Global Communities: A Year of Impact and Innovation . It offered a wonderful look at just how far the IET’s volunteer‑driven activities reached in 2025. She shared that the IET’s Local and Technical Networks delivered over 900 events globally , welcoming more than 51,000 participants , with activity across 25+ countries . Technical Networks also expanded their reach, with webinars accessed in 101…

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  • 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…

  • In-flight Broadband Connectivity and Experimentation for Beyond 5G Networks “AeroNet”

    This work is supported by the HORIZON-MSCA-2024-SE-01-01, Project ID 101236523 and Innovate UK. Total amount is €1.8 million for five Universities and 3 Industries in EU and UK. Raed A Abd-Alhameed, Viktor Doychinov, Vuong Mai, Ifiok Otung University of Bradford, (UoB), Organisation in United Kingdom London South Bank University (LSB), Organisation in United Kingdom Technische Universität Dresden (TDN) - Organisation in Germany University of Athens (UoA) - Organisation in Greece University of Trento (UDT) - Organisation in Italy Fogus Innovations and Services PC (FGS) - Organisation in Greece Sigint Solutions Ltd (SGT) - Organisation in Cyprus JIO Platforms (JIO) - Organisation in Estonia Fogus Innovations and Service P.C. (FGS), Athens, Greece Sigint Solutions Ltd (SGT), Nicosia, Cyprus…

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  • Fourth Scotland–England subsea link reaches £3bn contract milestone

    Eastern Green Link 4 (EGL4) has secured £3bn in major contracts for its 640km electricity transmission link between Scotland and England. The contracts cover the high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) converter stations and the subsea and underground electricity cables. Siemens Energy will deliver the converter stations in Fife and Norfolk, while Italian subsea cable manufacturer Prysmian will provide the cable system, including 530km of subsea cable and over 116km of underground cable. EGL4, a joint venture between SP Energy Networks and National Grid Electricity Transmission, will transmit up to 2GW of electricity. The converter station in Fife will change alternating current into direct current, the most efficient way for high-voltage electricity to travel across large distances. Once converted…

  • Private 'underwater hypercar' completes sea trials ahead of first delivery

    Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx has revealed it will deliver the “world’s fastest submersible” for private use to its first client following successful sea trials. The 6.5-metre-long Super Sub can carry three passengers on a journey of up to 10 nautical miles (around 18.5 km), reaching depths of 300 metres. Powered by a 62kWh battery, it offers up to eight hours of exploration time underwater. According to U-Boat Worx, testing in the waters near the Caribbean island of Curaçao revealed what its engineers intended: “A private submersible that behaves less like a traditional underwater craft and more like a performance vehicle designed for three-dimensional freedom.” Super Sub’s propulsion system features four proprietary thrusters that deliver a total of 100kW of horizontal…

  • Thawing permafrost risks unleashing billions of tonnes of locked-away carbon

    Climate change could be exacerbated by thawing permafrost that releases large amounts of greenhouse gases once it has defrosted. Permafrost is soil that has been frozen for extensive periods and is found over large areas of the Arctic. Historically, it has acted as a vital barrier against climate change, as it contains roughly 1,700 billion tonnes of carbon, around three times the amount currently in the atmosphere. But rising temperatures has led to thawing, which could lead to the release of large amounts of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, creating a self‑reinforcing process. Professor Paul Glover from the University of Leeds, who led the research, said: “It is now widely recognised that climate change is leading to significant thawing of permafrost, with a 42%…