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UK car production up 13% as semiconductor shortage eases
26 April 2023
UK car production rose 13.1% in February, new figures have shown, thanks in part to an easing of part shortages that have plagued the global industry since early 2021.
UK’s first ‘Train to Zero’ carbon capture rail link
25 April 2023
The UK’s first ‘Rail to Zero’ carbon capture rail corridor is on its way now that two British businesses have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of the project.
The future’s looking green for Scotland’s manufacturers as the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre commissions new equipment
23 April 2023
Scotland’s innovation centre for lighter weight and more sustainable materials and products has commissioned three new major pieces of equipment that will help manufacturers explore greener ways to make and recycle their products.
Fusion scientists make 'heat barrier' breakthrough
22 April 2023
EUROfusion researchers working at the Joint European Torus (JET) have developed a method to keep contaminant tungsten from inhibiting plasma performance.
Green hydrogen production pilot for North Sea
21 April 2023
Centrica is teaming up with Lhyfe to deliver what’s claimed to be the UK’s first offshore green hydrogen production site.
The Engineer releases 2023 Salary Survey
18 April 2023
The Engineer has recently published it's 2023 Salary Survey
Powering the Future
16 April 2023
A brand new Skills for the Future Lab, which will inspire the future workforce to excel in emerging technologies, officially opened in Arbroath last month, with local students exploring wind power through virtual reality.
EngineeringUK releases new report on engineering in higher education
14 April 2023
Charity EngineeringUK have today released an extensive new research report – ‘Engineering in higher education’ – which explores the number, characteristics and outcomes of engineering and technology students in higher education (HE) in the UK.
Major milestone achieved at Scotland’s new flagship manufacturing R&D facility
09 April 2023
Just over two years since construction began, the University of Strathclyde operated National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has taken ownership of its new flagship facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire.
AFBE-UK advisory board appointments
08 April 2023
Diversity and inclusion organisation AFBE-UK has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of two new advisory board members.
Infrastructure overhaul to bring gigabit internet to all EU countries by 2030
06 April 2023
The EU has announced a new consultation to bring gigabit internet connectivity to all citizens and businesses across its member states by 2030.
UK electric vehicle production soars by 50 per cent
30 March 2023
The number of electric vehicles (EVs) produced in the UK rose by almost 50 per cent compared with a year ago according to new figures
