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The Engineer - ERIKS Launches UK’s Biggest Ever Research Project into Engineering Stores
theengineer.co.uk > content > product...Speaking about the project Paul Lynch, Chief Commercial Officer said, “It doesn’t matter what role you have, if your job involves using, working... ...ERIKS has launched the UK’s biggest ever research project into the subject of engineering stores. ... ...Commenting on the launch of the project Paul Lynch said, “With the challenges affecting the global supply chain we believe there's an opportunity... ...At ERIKS we help industry work better....

The Engineer - ERIKS Launches UK’s Biggest Ever Research Project into Engineering Stores
theengineer.co.uk > content > product...Speaking about the project Paul Lynch, Chief Commercial Officer said, “It doesn’t matter what role you have, if your job involves using, working... ...ERIKS has launched the UK’s biggest ever research project into the subject of engineering stores. ... ...Commenting on the launch of the project Paul Lynch said, “With the challenges affecting the global supply chain we believe there's an opportunity... ...At ERIKS we help industry work better. What a load of nonsense!...

The Engineer - Tetraflex robot changes shape for numerous tasks
theengineer.co.uk > content > news...A Bristol University team at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory has built a tetrahedron shaped robot that changes shape to negotiate challenging terrain... ...The team’s findings are detailed in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters.... ...In a statement, lead author Peter Wharton from Bristol’s School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology said: “The robot is composed of soft struts... ...According to Bristol University, their design uses soft struts which can change length freely and independently....

The Engineer - Guest blog: Taking technologies to market in the UK automotive industry
theengineer.co.uk > content > opinion...years into its lifecycle, and billions have been raised globally by new energy start-ups to deliver new battery products to market.... ...But let us not forget, that the most valuable automotive company on the planet is a relative newcomer, Bugatti is now owned by a company just 14... ...In 2011, Eric Ries published “the Lean Start-up” to tackle these issues, and since then an entire management philosophy has developed around how... ...A particular area of focus for us here at APC is supporting Start-ups and Spinouts through our Technology Developer Accelerator Programme (TDAP)...

The Engineer - London tour buses set for Equipmake EV retrofit
theengineer.co.uk > content > news...“We are delighted to be partnering with Big Bus Tours as it continues to make its fleet more sustainable,” said Ian Foley, Equipmake CEO.... ...UK electrification specialist Equipmake has signed a contract with London’s Big Bus Tours to convert a 10-strong fleet of open-top tour buses from... ...“Our partnership with Equipmake will significantly support us as we transition our fleet to zero emissions,” said Gerry Price, executive vice president... ...at Big Bus Tours....

The Engineer - New rapid at-home test device for infectious diseases
theengineer.co.uk > content > news...Researchers at the University of Surrey have developed a new electronic diagnostic kit that could be used at home to test for infectious diseases... ...According to the Surrey team, the electrochemical test is compact and work is already underway to shrink it to memory-stick size.... ...’s Dr Khushboo Borah Slater, co-author on the study. ... ...McFadden, Professor of Molecular Genetics at the University of Surrey....

The Engineer - Comment: The curse of arbitrary deadlines
theengineer.co.uk > content > opinion...A one-size-fits-all approach is not the right strategy for net zero targets, argues Jenny Curtis, Managing Director of Vattenfall Heat UK.... ...While discussion about the policies around heat could mostly be summed up as ‘heat pumps vs gas boilers’, the response from most commentators has... ...Jenny Curtis is Managing Director of Vattenfall Heat UK Can any engineer explain why the acronym, "ESG", does not seem to appear in any of the three... ...The Westminster government should hopefully be following suit, via the Energy Bill currently making its way through Parliament....

The Engineer - Sponsored post: Decarbonising the UK energy grid is in the engineers' hands - what’s there to look upon?...
theengineer.co.uk > content > news...However, the UK’s road to the “green zero” finishing line isn’t as smooth as imagined.... ...Multiple UK companies have since committed to achieving net-zero carbon on their projects by 2030.... ...The plan, presented by Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cadent, and British Gas, aimed to offer residents the choice of hydrogen or electric alternatives... ...It's being outrun by other industry behemoths like the USA, Japan, Canada, the Netherlands, and France leaving the UK hanging on eighth....

The Engineer - Poll: Should the Birmingham to Manchester leg of HS2 be scrapped?
theengineer.co.uk > content > news...Minister Rishi Sunak is now said to be considering axing the link between Birmingham and Manchester. ... ...According to various reports, Sunak is thought to be considering investing money saved by cancelling the Birmingham Manchester link in a series of... ...Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has even warned the government that the Greater Manchester authority could sue if the northern leg of the scheme is... ...including increased investment in Northern Powerhouse Rail, as well new bus and tram services....

The Engineer - Bias against race, age, and gender still preventing return to STEM industries
theengineer.co.uk > content > news...Natalie Desty, founder and director of STEM Returners, said that while progress should be celebrated, there was still a lot of work to be done, especially... ...Can any engineer explain why the acronym, "ESG", does not seem to appear in any of the three, new, IEA documents published?...