Equality Challenge Unit survey reveals STEMM academics' experiences of gender equality
Research published by the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) finds that women employed in academia in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) report significant disadvantages across their working life – including barriers to training, caring responsibilities, and greater administrative duties.
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Predictive maintenance to be worth $4.9bn by 2021
The important role connected technologies play in safeguarding manufacturing resilience has been highlighted with the global predictive maintenance market set to grow exponentially over the next five years.
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New manufacturing methods land engineer materials prize
A pioneer in engineering new materials for use in healthcare is to receive the £2,000 Royal Academy of Engineering Armourers and Brasiers Prize for his achievements that have improved the quality of life of patients in many ways.
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Digital disruption doesn’t faze UK manufacturers
The UK manufacturing sector is confident it can thrive in a digital world, albeit with dramatic change and innovation, according to new research by Fujitsu
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World’s first ship tunnel to be built through Norwegian peninsula
The Norwegian Coastal Administration have confirmed plans to build a ship tunnel through The Stad peninsula in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. The tunnel – the first of its kind – would allow ships to avoid danger and delay in these waters, which are frequently battered with harsh weather.
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Smart City manufacturer shifts production from Asia to the UK
Telensa, a leading global provider of connected street lighting and Smart City applications, has announced that it is relocating its manufacturing to the Sony UK Technology Centre in Pencoed, Wales, following a strategic review of its facilities. The Pencoed facility, which has built a reputation for contract electronics manufacturing through its track record for quality and innovation, is set to produce Telensa’s Smart City products following the company’s decision to move its production from Malaysia.
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