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  • The Threat of Artificial Intelligence to the UK Manufacturing Sector: An Empirical and Policy-Oriented Assessment

    Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses an intrinsic threat to the UK manufacturing sector. The UK and particularly, the manufacturing sector, needs to understand AI's impact on productivity, employment, skills, and international competitiveness. This needs to happen in an empirical framework to govern the actionable, descriptive measure of employability demanded by AI adoption in manufacturing. The most relevant, applicable literature on the theme is thus surveyed to construct an empirical and policy-oriented assessment. The key questions to explore are: How will AI affect the UK manufacturing sector in the future? Will productivity be enhanced leading to international competitiveness? Will there be a net displacement or creation of jobs? What skills will be required in the future…

  • Distinguished scientist, famous inventor and suffragist: mourning Hertha Ayrton in 1923

    Graeme Gooday, University of Leeds Her many friends, scattered in various places on their summer holiday, were shocked to read in their newspapers, one morning, that she had passed away on August 26, 1923, at the age of sixty-nine, leaving uncompleted much that she meant to do, but having accomplished very much more than most of us are content even to begin.’ Evelyn Sharp, Hertha Ayrton: A Memoir , 1926. p.299. [i] On Sunday August 26 1923, there was sad and shocking news from a village in Sussex: the celebrated Hertha Ayrton was no more. [ii] Two days after her death, Britain’s pre-eminent newspaper, the Times , recognised her in unprecedented terms as ‘a distinguished woman scientist’. To substantiate this the editorial noted that Mrs Ayrton (as she was conventionally known) had…

  • Digital Twins: From Concept to Critical Infrastructure

    The term "digital twin" has been around for some time, but its role in engineering and industry has changed significantly over the last few years. What was once considered an emerging technology is increasingly becoming a practical tool for solving real operational challenges across sectors as diverse as manufacturing, energy, transport, healthcare, and smart cities. As organisations continue to balance efficiency, sustainability, resilience, and cost pressures, digital twins are helping bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds. By creating dynamic virtual representations of physical assets, processes, or entire systems, engineers can gain a deeper understanding of performance, predict future outcomes, and make better-informed decisions before implementing changes in the real…

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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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  • 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

  • London Underground 5G now rivals coverage above ground

    5G availability and signal strength on parts of London’s Underground are now comparable to those above ground, according to UK market analysis firm Ookla. While many other major capital cities around the world have introduced mobile coverage into their underground transport networks, London’s Tube has for many years been known as a mobile not-spot, much to the frustration of commuters. In 2021, Transport for London (TfL) committed to having full 4G or 5G coverage across the Tube’s 121 subterranean stations and tunnel system by the end of 2024. This deadline has been pushed to the end of this year, with more than 60% of the Tube’s network currently having coverage. To evaluate the signal quality in these areas, Ookla analysed over 50 million background signal scans collected across the…

  • Heathrow runway plans incompatible with UK climate targets, study finds

    There is no “credible scenario” where an expansion to Heathrow Airport can go ahead without making it extremely difficult for the UK to meet its legally binding climate targets, researchers have said. Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave the initial go-ahead on the controversial third runway at Britain’s largest airport soon after Labour entered office in the summer of 2024. But last year, MPs on the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee warned that the project, alongside other airport expansions, were inconsistent with the UK’s climate change goals and put the delivery of net zero carbon goals in “serious jeopardy”. Now, new modelling by a team at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at The University of Manchester has concluded that the two technologies relied upon to enable passenger…

  • Nasa awards Blue Origin $700m contract for Mars communications network

    Nasa has awarded Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin with a $700m contract to develop the Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN). The mission is intended to provide better communication for Mars landers, rovers and other spacecraft on the surface of the planet. The firm’s Mars Telecommunications Orbiter (MTO) will be designed to function essentially as an “Interplanetary Internet” router, relaying data between Mars rovers and Earth at much higher data rates than currently possible. Built on high-performance Software-Defined Radios (SDRs) and advanced RF technology, the system will manage continuous, high-speed transmissions back to Earth while utilising deployable UHF relay satellites to communicate with surface rovers. MTO is built upon Blue Ring, Blue Origin’s spacecraft which is designed to tow…

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