Making fuel out of a world of plastic


29 October, 2019
Turning waste into a source of power is a big opportunity in the modern age. With the amount of plastic that is produced every day, building a cyclical ecosystem that can reuse plastic quickly is one way to reduce waste. Emerging technologies invented by collections of scientists and engineers are...Read More

Making fast food even faster with industrial automation


29 October, 2019
Globally, the fast-food industry generates revenue of more than US$570 billion, an amount higher than the economic value of many countries. With no signs of slowing down, fast food is an unbeatable global leader amongst industry, and they are now looking to automation to make their food even faster. McDonald’s,...Read More

Resin-infused aircraft wing wins top engineering award


22 October, 2019
The Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award is the UK’s most prestigious honor for engineering innovation, recognizing “teams that demonstrate outstanding innovation, societal benefit and commercial success”. In 2019, the award went to the Bombardier team in Ireland that have developed and are now manufacturing the world’s first resin-infused wing...Read More

How automation is changing the mechanical engineering industry


22 October, 2019
Digital technologies are surpassing the more traditional methods of running engineering companies. As industrial automation begins to infiltrate engineering sectors, companies are drastically changing the way they operate to keep up. On the 26th of September 2019, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) opened a new automotive creation and development center in...Read More

Could this finally be a replacement for lithium-ion batteries?


22 October, 2019
In this modern age, we are constantly surrounded by batteries. From TV remotes to hand-held radios, you probably use batteries more than you realize. The lithium-ion battery industry is worth $23 billion alone and is expected to grow to nearly $100 billion by 2025. Battery technologies have been evolving since...Read More

Structural engineers are reconnecting with nature


22 October, 2019
It’s a question more commonly asked of architects rather than engineers, how can nature inspire the design of structures? However, designing with or around the environment is becoming a common trend amidst the structural engineering industry. A newly constructed walkway in Denmark has nature as its main focus, and it...Read More

Engineering a positive future


22 October, 2019
Engineers are the all-encompassing link to most of the world’s observable built environment. They are the backbone of functioning systems all across the globe. They keep the lights on, the water flowing, the robots in sync, the planes in the sky, and much more. So, should you pursue a career...Read More

The Changing Landscape of Education: Lifelong Learning and Micro-Credentials


16 October, 2019
Technological advancements are changing the landscape of the engineering industry by creating gaps in practical knowledge. As a result, engineers need to educate themselves continuously to keep up with these innovations. This is especially crucial for those working in multidisciplinary engineering companies. Micro-credentials are the key to helping graduates stay...Read More

Engineers and scientists come together to battle climate change


16 October, 2019
Climate change remains one of the biggest problems our world has ever faced, and there are no signs that it will drastically improve any time soon. So engineers and scientists are coming together to investigate a controversial technique to prevent an environmental catastrophe. Geoengineering may seem like something from a...Read More

Engineers look for solutions to overheating solar panels


16 October, 2019
As conserving finite resources becomes an increasing priority, scientists have been consistently successful in discovering alternate renewable energies. One of these alternatives is solar energy.  Solar panels absorb powerful rays from the sun and convert them into power resources, which are used in both residential and commercial areas. However, solar...Read More