While we may like to think of the modern world as being wireless, cabling remains an important element in almost all electrical systems. It is therefore essential that engineers know how to test cables effectively to ensure they are fit for purpose. Here, Matt Collins, business development manager at Ide Systems, explains what engineers should look for when testing electrical cabling. It was in the early days of the 20th century when renowned inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla ...

Some of the biggest supermarkets in the UK have removed dozens of frozen items from their shelves due to a recent deadly outbreak of listeria, costing the market thousands in recalls. But it’s not just bacteria that poses a risk. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of food grade bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains the importance of food safe lubricants in food processing equipment. Product recalls cost food and drink manufacturers $10m in direct costs On average, product ...

According to the State of Engineering Survey by Engineering UK, the industry requires 265,000 new skilled entrants annually in order to meet demand by 2024. Martyn Williams, managing director at industrial software provider COPA-DATA UK, examines Britain’s engineering skills shortage and explains how automated engineering can redefine the role of the manufacturing engineer and ultimately bridge the skills gap. Britain’s engineering industry is experiencing a unique challenge. While the ...

The global engineering technologies company Renishaw – co-founded by Ireland's greatest living inventor and engineer Sir David McMurtry (see Engineers Journal interview from July 2015) – is hosting a number of activities this year to promote engineering as a positive career choice for women. They include an activity day for young women and their parents, readings of the new ‘Little Miss Inventor’ book at local primary schools and a special cinema evening for the movie ‘Hidden ...

A research team from the UK could help bring sight back to thousands who have cornea-related issues. Scientists from Newcastle University say they've created the world's first 3D-printed human cornea. They combine unique printing techniques, cornea stem cells and a new bio ink to create corneas in a mere 10 minutes. 'Chasing the ideal bio-ink to make this process feasible' "Many teams across the world have been chasing the ideal bio-ink to make this process feasible," explained ...

Introduction [caption id="attachment_43190" align="alignright" width="300"] Fig 1: Crossrail route and connections[/caption] Crossrail is delivering a new east-west railway across London, to be named the Elizabeth line when it is opened. It will provide a high-frequency, high capacity service linking 40 stations over 118km, from Reading and Heathrow in the west to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. It increases central London’s rail capacity by 10 per cent and creates new ...