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Tipping the scales of inequality in engineering
Head of Engineering Change at XP Power, Sarah Mlundira, had always been academically inclined. Her passion for science and engineering was a prevalent force as she was growing up. However, at a time when she should have been applying to universities, Sarah was plagued by doubts on what she should study, and her place in a male dominated industry.
Skylark Lasers appoints new CEO to guide its expansion
The company's world-leading laser products are manufactured at its Edinburgh HQ by a skilled workforce of 30 people. The ambition is to drive this to over 50 during the next 18 months. The lasers have multiple applications across manufacturing and research with around 95% produced for export.
Major new gallery ‘Engineers’ opens at Science Museum
The Science Museum opens a significant new gallery dedicated to world-changing engineering innovations and the diverse and fascinating range of people behind them.
UK Space Agency funding to boost technology development
A new funding injection from the UK Space Agency will boost UK-based space technologies, focusing on innovations such as harnessing solar power for reusable spacecraft and new propulsion systems.
Electronic Specifier takes INWEDs 'Make Safety Seen' to the women in engineering
It is Friday 23rd June, it is International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), and this year’s theme is all about #makesafetyseen.
Another victory for the PoliMOVE car from Politecnico di Milano
On 18 June, for the fourth time in a row, the PoliMOVE team from Politecnico di Milano won the latest edition of the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC), the autonomous car race which this time was held at home, at Autodromo di Monza in the context of MiMo, Milano Monza Open-Air Motor Show.
Innovative nuclear site monitoring and inspection technologies
On 14 June 2023, the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) held the Remote Monitoring of Sensitive Sites demonstration event at the Harwell Satellite Applications Catapult.
IBM quantum computer set to top classical supercomputing
IBM has announced a new breakthrough, published on the cover of the scientific journal Nature, demonstrating for the first time that quantum computers can produce accurate results at a scale of 100+ qubits reaching beyond leading classical approaches.
Celebrate women in engineering at the INWED webinar
This year WES be celebrating the amazing work that women engineers around the world are doing to #MakeSafetySeen.
Inclusive EV design: next-gen electric wheelchair accessible vehicle
Motability Operations, the commercial organisation that delivers the life-changing Motability Scheme to disabled people across the UK, reveals eVITA, a next-generation electric wheelchair accessible vehicle (eWAV) concept.