Moving forward
As Industrial Plant & Equipment’s 21st birthday approaches, we are pleased to reveal our dynamic new-look website.
Too few female engineers
In the 21 years since IP&E was launched many new products have been developed and technology has evolved to meet the demands of the 21st century. However, what has changed very little is the number of women choosing a career in engineering….
A glimpse of the future
A recent press event, in addition to enabling me to learn more about KNX technology and the KNX UK Association, gave me the opportunity to visit The Crystal, which is a Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens….
Driving home the training message
I had the pleasure recently of attending the final of the RTITB (Road Transport Industry Training Board) Operator of the Year competition at RTITB’s premises in Telford. On walking into the venue my first thought was that it was like something from a television game show – gargantuan geese, golden eggs and treasure ‘cheques’.
Programming out counterfeit goods
Neil Oliver, technical marketing manager, Accutronics, supports moves to stamp out counterfeit products:
Food for thought
When it comes to productivity, food and drink is one of the few UK sectors that has a positive story to tell. IPE takes a look at some of the developments that will help maintain this advantage and ensure the industry remains competitive
Engineering employers urge apprenticeship body to retain qualifications
As the Department for Education (DfE) is poised to transfer responsibility for apprenticeships to the new Institute for Apprenticeships on 6 April, engineering employers are urging the body to keep recognised qualifications a core feature of apprenticeship standards.
Research and development – industry’s road to success
Manufacturing flexibility has never been as important for industry as it is today. In a world of interconnected devices and smart factories, the ability of a manufacturer to innovate and adapt to its customers’ requirements is vital. For many manufacturers, the road to innovation starts with research and development (R&D). Andrew Keith, engineering director of Cressall Resistors, discusses the role of R&D in the manufacturing industry
The robots are coming
In 1994, American scientist Marvin Lee Minsky, released a whitepaper which famously asked the question, ‘Will robots inherit the earth?’ While it may still be some time before we replace ourselves with androids, automation is having a significant impact on the way we work. Here, Jonathan Wilkins, marketing director of obsolete industrial parts supplier, EU Automation, predicts the impact of robotics on the job market.
The problem with engineering apprenticeships
One of the most pressing problems for the UK industrial sector in recent years has been the skills shortage, an issue that will once again be at the centre of the public’s consciousness in light of the UK Government’s recently-introduced apprenticeship levy. Here, Andy Owen, managing director of electric tug specialist, MasterMover, explores why the engineering skills problem is persisting — and what businesses can do about it.
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