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Professor Seamus Garvey, University of Nottingham ..read more
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Change is afoot in the energy system. The UK’s ‘Clean Power 2030’ target is just five years away, with increasing momentum behind the ambitious plans – but a monumental set of challenges lies ahead ..read more
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We are saddened to learn of the death of Past President Professor Rod Smith FREng FIMechE on 26 December 2024. Rod died in an accident while walking with his family in the Lake District, on his 77th birthday ..read more
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Small modular reactors (SMRs) are an exciting vision of the future, promising clean, locally generated electricity wherever it is needed, using technology that is mostly built off-site ..read more
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Ahead of our Engineering a Hydrogen Economy conference, we caught up with seven of the event's speakers as they discuss their roles and involvement with regards to the conference topics, industry challenges and why it is important for engineers to attend ..read more
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The boundaries between human and machine are blurring. Once, there were clear responsibilities for the operation of complex industrial and transport systems. Now, with AI-enhanced technologies being deployed at breakneck speed, it is not always obvious who – or what – is responsible for the safety of operators and members of the public ..read more
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From stretchable screens to tiny robot cats that blow on your hot drinks to cool them down, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has a reputation for showcasing some of the more frivolous gadgets that may or may not end up on the market ..read more
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Torque overload is often unpredictable, and if not accounted for in machinery design, can result in significant damage to the equipment, leading to prolonged and costly downtime ..read more
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The ocean is a vast untapped source of power. The movement of the tides and waves could offer regular, reliable and predictable renewable energy ..read more
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Seawater electrolysis, repurposing of offshore oil and gas assets for hydrogen production and storage, and decarbonised steel production will all be explored as part of 10 new hydrogen-focused projects ..read more