http://www.engineeringtalk.com/indexes/categorybrowsene.html Engineering Industry Developments and Awards latest news on Engineeringtalk en-gb Copyright (C)2008 Pro-Talk Ltd. All rights reserved. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT http://www.pro-talk.com/images/protalklogo90.gif http://www.pro-talk.com/ 90 79 Initiative will see 17 industrial partners join forces in one of the most significant aviation research and technology programmes launched in the UK for many decades. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Technology Strategy Board http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/tyn/tyn100.html The Automation Partnership, Johnson Matthey, Owlstone and Touch Bionics are the four finalists for the 2008 Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Royal Academy of Engineering http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rmy/rmy161.html Engineering needs to dispel its image of hard hats and overalls if it is to attract more people into the profession, according to the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Wed, 07 May 2008 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee206.html Dr Gao and Professor Ju will both spend six months working at each other's universities, investigating onboard guidance, navigation and control systems for a lunar rover. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 UT Royal Academy of Engineering http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rmy/rmy160.html Researchers at the University of Southampton have established that copper surfaces can inactivate the virulent hospital superbug Clostridium difficile. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT Copper Development Association http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/cda/cda153.html Charter is a commitment by organisations to actively support the increasing participation of women in SET at all levels and promote best practice in gender equality and diversity. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT UK Resource Centre for Women in SET http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ukr/ukr130.html The IICI has been founded on the concept that industrial interoperability standards allow manufacturers to build lean IT systems through common definitions of data and processes. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT ISA http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/isb/isb152.html Electrical Industry Charter aims to combat the trade in counterfeits and the proliferation of products failing to comply with the appropriate standards. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:00:00 UT BEAMA http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/bed/bed103.html Competition aims to promote and develop an interest in powder metallurgy among young scientists at European academic establishments. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT European Powder Metallurgy Association http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/epm/epm148.html The 2008 Kelvin Lecture presentation will give an overview of the logical link between Astrium's space activities and space tourism and present the corresponding craft. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee203.html Research shows that the media has a vital role to play in attracting women to working in the science and engineering sectors. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT UK Resource Centre for Women in SET http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ukr/ukr129.html The ISA100 Wireless Compliance Institute establishes specifications and processes for the testing and certification of wireless products and systems for the ISA100 family of wireless standards. Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT ISA http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/isb/isb149.html A recent report claims industry requires many more engineers and that funding per university engineering student needs to increase by 50 to 80%. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:00:00 UT Royal Academy of Engineering http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rmy/rmy159.html Richard Sibbick has become the youngest mechanical engineer to become a Fellow, the highest level of professional recognition from the IMechE. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Institution of Mechanical Engineers http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ime/ime151.html This year's IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award has gone to an electrical engineering programme co-ordinator with power company E.ON. Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee202.html Rolls-Royce received an award for its "contribution to technological and commercial excellence in engineering in Britain and around the world". Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT Royal Academy of Engineering http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rmy/rmy158.html The updated technical report provides an assessment of currently available cyber security tools, mitigation countermeasures and technologies. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:00:00 UT ISA http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/isb/isb147.html The UKRC report, written by Dr Val Singh from Cranfield, gives explicit guidance on transforming boardroom culture, outlining advice for developing female talent within SET. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT UK Resource Centre for Women in SET http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ukr/ukr128.html I and E Systems replaced traditional paper-based design documentation with a model which represented the system parts and connections. Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee201.html The Young Persons' Award for Innovation in Acoustical Engineering celebrates the contribution of young acoustical engineers across a range of British industry sectors. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:00:00 UT Institute of Acoustics http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ins/ins132.html The IET awards winners will be announced on 13th November at London's Marriot Hotel, Grosvenor Square Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee198.html Three leading organisations dedicated to control network technology have formed a Wireless Co-operation Team to collaborate on wireless technology in the manufacturing and process industries. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Hart Communication Foundation http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hrt/hrt134.html The IET will help academic institutions web stream important research seminars, conferences and lectures via IET.tv. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee197.html Senior level job seekers can register their CV, look for vacancies on the jobs board or find a potential job-share partner via a national job-share register. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT UK Resource Centre for Women in SET http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ukr/ukr127.html WirelessHart technology addresses the needs of the process industry for simple, reliable and secure wireless communication in the real world industrial plant environment. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Hart Communication Foundation http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hrt/hrt133.html The nature of work in IT is changing, particularly with the growth of offshoring and outsourcing, changing the skills needed by many companies. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:00:00 UT Royal Academy of Engineering http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rmy/rmy156.html There are numerous electronic security technologies and cyber intrusion countermeasures potentially available to the IACS environment. Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:00:00 UT ISA http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/isb/isb145.html The winner of the IET Young Woman Engineering Apprentice of the Year Award will have to demonstrate her ability to act as an enthusiastic role model. Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee196.html The Institution of Engineering and Technology has warned that staff shortages experienced by engineering and technology companies in the UK may threaten growth and even UK competitiveness. Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee194.html The IET is Young Professionals' Career Achievement Award is presented annually to the young professional judged to have made the most significant progress in their career. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee193.html Presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the latest enhancements to the Hart Field Communications Protocol. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Hart Communication Foundation http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hrt/hrt132.html The final deadline for entries in the Institution of Engineering and Technology's Innovation in Engineering Awards is July 13th. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee192.html The winner of the IET Measurement Prize 2007 will receive a cash prise of GBP 1000 as well as a certificate of recognition and a medal. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Institution of Engineering and Technology http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/iee/iee191.html The Diversity and Inclusion award recognises Dupont's work encouraging female participation and progression in the science, engineering and technology (SET) sector. Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT UK Resource Centre for Women in SET http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/ukr/ukr126.html Nominations remain open for the 2007 Hart Plant of the Year Award. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Hart Communication Foundation http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/hrt/hrt131.html The Reach area of the EPMA website provides a compact, yet concise synopsis of the Reach legislation Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT European Powder Metallurgy Association http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/epm/epm147.html ISA's new workforce development programme focuses on every stage of a person's career. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT ISA http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/isb/isb143.html Royal Academy of Engineering President Lord Browne of Madingley presented four silver medals at the Academy Awards Dinner in London on Tuesday 5th June. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 08:00:00 UT Royal Academy of Engineering http://www.engineeringtalk.com/news/rmy/rmy155.html