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‘Very clever’ fluid circuits could solve soft robot challenges
A new type of fluid-based circuit that controls robotic movement without electronics could help solve key challenges in soft robot development, an expert has said.
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World's largest plane could transform wind farm deployment
Transporting wind-turbine blades by road is no easy task. Stretching for 50m or more, they make driving round even the slightest of bends in a narrow rural road a complex logistical challenge.
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Government targets ‘new era for clean energy’ with £22bn for carbon capture – but other solutions also needed
The government announced a “new era for the clean energy industry” today (4 October) with £21.7bn for two carbon capture sites in North West and North East England.
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Competition: Inspiring Future Engineers Quest
Improving the world through engineering to promote a “global, inclusive and digitally enabled engineering community”. Are you ready to shape the future? Join our Inspiring Engineers of Tomorrow ...
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AI and People in Rail: Maximising the Benefits and Managing the Risks...Roundtable interview with six of our seminar speakers
Ahead of our AI and People in Rail seminar, we caught up with six of the event's speakers as they discuss their roles and involvement with regards to the seminar topics, industry challenges and why it ...
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Robotic surgery, climate resilience and battery recycling: here’s how engineering can solve the UK’s most pressing challenges
Engineers play a vital role in modern healthcare, developing technology and systems that prevent and treat disease. With more government support and targeted funding, they could tackle the UK’s system ...
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Niftylift crowned winners of the Apprentice Automation Challenge 2024
The team of apprentice engineers secured their win following impressive presentations and product demonstration at the Challenge’s ten year anniversary finals Eleven teams of apprentices took part in ...
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Skills England body puts industry need at heart of training
Addressing the skills gap. The government’s announcement of the creation of Skills England marks a significant step towards integrating training with the country’s labour mark ...
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3 key messages from Sustainability in Engineering 2024
Sustainability is the defining challenge of our times – and engineering can make a more significant impact than perhaps any other industry. With so many trends, technologies and techniques to keep ...
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Railway and UAS Challenge 2025: Registration now open!
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers warmly invites you and your classmates to register for the next exciting season of our student engineering competitions. Well-established and respected ...
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Free Education Outreach Training Workshops
Free to attend: learn how to become a STEM Ambassador and contribute to your career! The IMechE warmly invites you to one of our two upcoming workshops to learn how to become a STEM Ambassador and ...