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New IET President to champion technicians and enhance the status of UK engineers

New IET President to champion technicians and enhance the status of UK engineers

The new President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) will use his year-long term of office to champion engineering technicians by enhancing and supporting the professionalism and competency of the industry throughout the UK and internationally.

Global manufacturing industry output to hit $41.9 T in 2021, up from $39.3 T

Global manufacturing industry output to hit $41.9 T in 2021, up from $39.3 T

Interact Analysis has released the latest update of the global Manufacturing Industry Output Tracker (MIO). The research shows that recovery in 2021 will be muted, following a far smaller contraction in 2020 than had initially been predicted.

New sensor uses photonics to spot killer fruit & veg

New sensor uses photonics to spot killer fruit & veg

A recent study shows pesticides in fruit and vegetables kill 11,000 people every year and unintentionally poison 385 million worldwide.

Make UK & Next Gen Makers launch Engineering Apprenticeships Employer Kitemark

Make UK & Next Gen Makers launch Engineering Apprenticeships Employer Kitemark

Make UK has partnered with Next Gen Makers to develop an Engineering Apprenticeships Employer Kitemark, which will recognise companies who achieve a best practice benchmark, and thus endorse them as an exemplary employer of apprentices.

Lost your keys? New robot can find all your misplaced possessions

Lost your keys? New robot can find all your misplaced possessions

This robotic arm fuses data from a camera and antenna to locate and retrieve items, even if they are buried under a pile.

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