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CW launches discovering automotive start-ups competition
CW is launching a Discovering Automotive Start-Ups Competition, in collaboration with Magna International. Ten innovative start-ups or research institutions will be selected from the entrants to present their disruptive technologies and business plans to senior executives from Magna at the CW Future of Wireless International Conference on 21st June 2016. The event conference takes place in the middle of London Technology Week at the IET Savoy, Lo...
Only 18% of Brits have even heard of a ‘smart city’
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has released a new research report, Smart Cities – Time to involve the people, which reveals that only 18% of the British public has heard of a ‘smart city’. The report also reveals low interest in the technologies typically associated with smart cities. For example, only 8% saw a value in being able to order driverless or electric transport from their smart phone.
Tower block fire highlights fire risk of plastic consumer units
The safety risks associated with plastic consumer units have been highlighted by a fire in a ninth floor flat in Southampton. No one was injured but the flat was extensively damaged.
Engineering at threat unless more students choose Maths & Physics
A significant knowledge gap on the vital significance of Maths and Physics skills risks damaging the UK’s future, according to a new report published by A. T. Kearney in partnership with the Your Life campaign. Alison Carr, Director of Policy, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), said: “We need to have more young people studying all of the engineering gateway subjects to ensure that they are not shutting the door on an...
Sharing technical knowledge
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), have joined forces to address the current lack of widespread exploitation of horizontal innovation in the business technology community.
Future of Wireless Conference to focus on the boardroom
Now in its 8th year, the 2016 Future of Wireless International Conference will turn its attention to the boardroom and explore how industry leaders are planning to transform and build new business models to harness a world with ubiquitous wireless. With headline speakers from the likes of Deutsche Telekom, McLaren and Magna International, the conference will focus on how wireless technology is pushing the boundaries across a number of industry se...
Who (should) run the world? GIRLS!
Recognising their ground-breaking work in engineering, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has presented its prestigious Young Woman Engineer of the Year awards to three brilliant young women. All will play an ambassadorial role for the engineering and technology professions in the forthcoming months, promoting engineering careers to girls and young people.
Compliance to BS EN 61439-3 required from 2016
One of the most vital additions to the updated IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2008 (introduced in January 2015 by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)) is regulation 421.1.201 which will come into effect on 1st January 2016.
UK to shine a spotlight on robotic innovation during UK Robotics Week
The nation’s schools, colleges and universities are being invited to celebrate innovation in the UK’s robotics industry with the announcement of the first UK Robotics Week (25th June – 1st July 2016). The focus of this week-long series of events and activities, to be held annually during the last week of June, is to shine a spotlight on the UK’s technology leadership in robotics and autonomous systems and to engage the nat...
New range of clips for compliance
Partex has launched a new range of galvanised steel mini-trunking cable retaining clips, stainless steel cable tie mounts, and spacer-bar saddles, following the amendment in July 2015 of BS7671 – the IET Wiring Regulations – which require cabling to be supported by fire-resistant fasteners and fixings.