Editors Blog

No skills? No problem

No skills? No problem

In a world where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the demand for digital proficiency will only continue to grow. As such, the engineering community is becoming increasingly – and uncomfortably – aware that such skills are no longer just desirable, but essential for the long-term prosperity of the industry.

The journey of an engineering apprentice: An insider’s perspective

The journey of an engineering apprentice: An insider’s perspective

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (5-9 February), Lucy Gale, a Digital Energy Degree Apprentice at Schneider Electric, offers a personal glimpse into the dynamic world of apprenticeships and the enriching opportunities they present.

Control Techniques revisited

Control Techniques revisited

It was during the 1990s that I first heard about inverter drives and, as a young, impressionable media rep, learnt how this piece of kit would change automation and conserve huge amounts of energy.

The three pillars of automation: What lies ahead in 2024

The three pillars of automation: What lies ahead in 2024

Welcome to 2024! Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Are you planning on dusting off those running shoes or finally getting around to reading Tolstoy’s War and Peace? Or perhaps you’ve opted to dispense with resolutions all together, as you defiantly tuck into a leftover mince pie.

Upskilling for green jobs a pathway to net zero success

Upskilling for green jobs a pathway to net zero success

While the UK's net zero targets might be ambitious, they unlock equally ambitious opportunities for businesses and for upskilling those in traditional engineering and manufacturing jobs, believes John Reid, Vice President of Global Client Services at Cielo.

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