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Specification updates ease configuration

ODVA's specification updates bring a range of enhancements to the specifications aimed at delivering increased ease of configuration for users.

News from ODVA, May 15, 2007

Standard for engineering students updated

A guide to the to BS 8888:2006 technical product specification standard for engineering students, has just been revised.

News from British Standards Institution (BSI), May 11, 2007

Bus receives soft master implementation support

Sercos III is set to become only bus on the market that offers both hardware and software-based master implementations

News from Sercos North America, May 10, 2007

Food packaging suits composting

Sirane's Resolve packaging can be fully composted within 60 days.

News from Polymer Cluster, May 4, 2007

Universities agree direct entry scheme

A new programme will allow students to study at Tianjin University for three years before they join the third (final) year of the a programme at the University of Kent.

News from University of Kent, May 3, 2007

Artificial snot improves electronics noses

Researchers at The University of Warwick and Leicester University have coated odour sensing "electronic noses" with a mix of polymers that mimics the action of the mucus in the natural nose.

News from University of Warwick, May 1, 2007

University offers healthcare technology degree

Coventry University's MSc in Intelligent Health Technology will be the only one of its kind in the UK to focus on state of the art healthcare products

News from Coventry University, May 1, 2007

Foundation links students and professionals

A grant from the Alcoa Foundation is enabling MentorNet to reach out to organisations and staff working with minority students and professionals in engineering and science.

News from MentorNet, Apr 27, 2007

Project encourages school racing team

A donation of GBP 1000 from MEIRG has helped Joseph Whitaker School in Rainworth, Nottinghamshire to compete in Formula Schools competition.

News from MEIRG, Apr 26, 2007

California summit deals with technical education

A day-long summit has brought business, labour and education leaders together in California to discuss the future of the state's workforce.

News from Bishop-Wisecarver Corp, Apr 19, 2007

Wireless specifications sent for review

WirelessHart specifications support the entire range of Hart-enabled measurement, control and automation systems products.

News from Hart Communication Foundation, Apr 19, 2007

Agreement increases Ethernet/IP support

Schneider Electric will significantly increase its level of support for ODVA by becoming one of its principal members.

News from ODVA, Apr 11, 2007

Agreement harmonises fieldbus training

Fieldbus training centres establish a licence agreement for sharing fieldbus training resources.

News from Fieldbus Center, Apr 10, 2007

Electric vehicle builders are set new targets

Greenpower Formula 24 starts on 29th April 2007 at Goodwood motor racing circuit with new shorter races.

News from Greenpower, Apr 9, 2007

Hazardous waste project extends deadline

The EU-Life funded Hazred project has extended its recruitment deadline until the end of April to allow additional manufacturers the chance to take part.

News from HAZRED, Apr 6, 2007

Electric car brings engineering to primary schools

Greenpower is set develop relevant methods to introduce engineering into primary schools using the Goblin electric kit car.

News from Greenpower, Apr 6, 2007

Northern engineers pursue excellence

New body aims to help organisations to improve their performance in all areas of their operation.

News from North of England Excellence, Apr 5, 2007

Schools throw down electric vehicle gauntlet

Secondary schools throughout the UK have challenged the top motorsport engineering companies to see if they can beat them at what they do best - electric car racing.

News from Greenpower, Apr 5, 2007

Standards to focus on control system security

The SP99 standards development committee is working on standards and guidelines for the electronic security of industrial automation and control systems.

News from ISA, Apr 3, 2007

Service offers four free days of consultancy

UK Industry and Regions Minister Margaret Hodge announced a massive leap forward for the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) while on a visit to Sheffield last week.

News from Manufacturing Advisory Service - West Midlands, Apr 2, 2007

Plastics company welcomes IPDC appointment

Shuyan Ji joins a team of engineers employed by the School of Engineering and the Built Environment (SEBE) who are helping Midlands companies succeed with their product designs and innovations.

News from Polymer Cluster, Mar 29, 2007

Packaging groups work on harmonising standards

The PackML group and the Weihenstephan standards working committee have agreed to collaborate on harmonising their standards.

News from OMAC, Mar 29, 2007

Engineering body sponsors rail award

The SOE (Society of Operations Engineers) is sponsoring the Rail Engineer of the Year award at the first ever Railstaff Awards.

News from Society of Operations Engineers, Mar 28, 2007

Group evaluates CNC/ERP integration

OMAC's HMI Working Group exists to promote best practices and technology applications that provide connectivity to the enterprise through open architecture.

News from OMAC, Mar 26, 2007

Research covers wants of budding engineers

A survey has been conducted to find out if significant numbers of engineering students are being lured away into the city for lucrative financial careers.

News from CRAC: The Career Development Organisation, Mar 23, 2007

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