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Unsung heroes: Why the UK needs engineers

Unsung heroes: Why the UK needs engineers

Happy New Year! Traditionally, January is the time of year when people come up with resolutions, reflecting on what they can do better, ways they can improve their lives, and promising that, this year – no, really, this year – they’re finally going to start going to the gym…But I think it’s also important to take a step back and appreciate what we have already achieved.

What does the Autumn Budget mean for the manufacturing industry?

What does the Autumn Budget mean for the manufacturing industry?

On 17 November, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the Autumn Budget, outlining the Government’s plans to tackle the energy crisis, boost innovation, and ensure business survival. As another year ends, let’s take a look at how this will affect the manufacturing industry.

10 years of uninterrupted mobile measurement data from Mars

10 years of uninterrupted mobile measurement data from Mars

NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) ‘Curiosity’ rover first landed on the planet Mars in August 2012. Since that time, the rover has collected a continuous set of environmental measurements that have surprised and delighted the mission’s scientists.

Analyse, prioritise, digitalise: Top manual processes to be automated for a fast ROI

Analyse, prioritise, digitalise: Top manual processes to be automated for a fast ROI

The benefits of automating manual processes have long been known to manufacturers – cost reduction, quality improvement and increased safety are just some of the most obvious. But what processes should manufacturers prioritise in their journey to Industry 4.0?

Engineering a legacy: A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Engineering a legacy: A tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

For this month’s issue of DPA, we take a step back to celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II, and her life-long support of engineering.

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