Marking 20 years of the Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) registration, Mary Creagh CBE MP has expressed her gratitude for the invaluable contributions made by chartered environmentalists. The Society for the Environment (SocEnv) was launched in 2002 to champion competence in environmental practices across sectors. Its first objective was to create a chartered designation to … [Read more...] about Minister marks 20 years of chartered environmentalist registration
New export guarantee champions UK engineering and design services
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has introduced a new guarantee product to help British firms secure international contracts to provide engineering, design and technical services. The Early Project Services Guarantee (EPSG) is now available to overseas buyers who choose to use British services firms to scope and design their projects in the … [Read more...] about New export guarantee champions UK engineering and design services
Reinventing the wheel: EKRUZER launches hubless drivetrain
EKRUZER, maker of the world’s first gaming-enabled e-scooter, has announced a world-first hubless drivetrain package. According to the company, the development marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the wheel, offering enhanced aesthetics, performance and rider experience, compared to traditional spoked versions. TAV Systems, which is carrying out design and … [Read more...] about Reinventing the wheel: EKRUZER launches hubless drivetrain
New design centre to open in Cambridge Science Park
Filtronic, a designer and manufacturer of products and sub-systems for the aerospace, defence, telecoms infrastructure and space markets, has announced that it is establishing a new engineering design centre in Cambridge Science Park. According to the company, the new location will position it in one of the UK’s most dynamic technology clusters, reinforcing its commitment to … [Read more...] about New design centre to open in Cambridge Science Park
Hackathon explores use of digital processing and robotics for house construction
Five university student teams have competed in an interdisciplinary Hackathon whose purpose was to evaluate the role of digital processing and robotics for the future construction of homes. The hackathon, coordinated by the Materials and Design Exchange (MaDE), took place at the recent Advanced Engineering Show in Birmingham. With an acute shortage of housing in the UK, and … [Read more...] about Hackathon explores use of digital processing and robotics for house construction