Snap-in miniature circular connectors 21st May 2019

An initiative, that will enable the transfer of technologies and capabilities within the Silverstone Technology Cluster to other sectors, has launched. The announcement, made by Axillium, at the Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) Annual Showcase Conference, outlines plans to build new collaborations between high-performance engineering companies. 

The specialist provider, Develop Training Ltd (DTL), is celebrating after electricians on its courses achieved a 94% pass rate against the latest national wiring standard. Candidates from across the UK from some of the country’s biggest names in utilities and construction have been training with DTL to meet the new 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2018).

The Click-Torque series of torque wrenches from screwdriving tool manufacturer Wera are in stock at Conrad Electronic. The new tool series comprises 16 different wrenches for torques from 2.5 to 1,000Nm. The torque wrenches are available as reversible ratchets with hexagonal and square drive, or with a square receptacle for 9 x 12mm and 14 x 18mm insertion tools.

A fifteen year mission to bring engineering into primary classrooms has taken its most ambitious step yet as Primary Engineer officially launches - The Institution of Primary Engineers and The Institution of Secondary Engineers today. Both Institutions have been built for the digital age and are set to change the way skills are taught and nurtured in schools.

Twelve young people recently enjoyed a day at Leicester’s National Space Centre, celebrating their achievements as part of educational outreach project Inspiration Rover. The project, which was led by mature student Henry Bennett from the University of Derby with support from fellow undergraduates, academics and alumni, saw the young people involved help develop a scale model of the Mars Science Laboratory Rover using a design from NASA Jet Propulsion Labs.

Having a global reputation for taking on complex and challenging thermal engineering problems that few others are able or willing to handle, GRE has expanded its workspace by 33% on the back of a growing order book. 

Good specialists are the backbone of any company. Employers therefore have to come up with novel ideas to make sure they do not lose these important assets. But how can employers raise their appeal in the age of digital transformation? How should companies recruit junior staff and how can they retain their existing employees? EMO Hannover 2019 provides answers to these questions.

DEM Sports recently revealed an updated Concertina Cricket Net and Multi-Sport Foldaway Net System, engineered by Gratnells Engineering. These unique fold away, space saving systems have been designed to promote cricket at grassroots level, primarily for use in schools without fields or where space is at a premium.