http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/technology-strategy-board-secures-budget-of-440m/1016307.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/technology-strategy-board-secures-budget-of-440m/1016307.article The Technology Strategy Board has secured a budget of £440m to support businesses and drive growth across the UK. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:16 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/grant-scheme-targets-smes-in-west-midlands/1016063.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/grant-scheme-targets-smes-in-west-midlands/1016063.article A new funding scheme for West Midlands SMEs is aiming to award 200 grants over the next two years in a bid to help manufacturing businesses boost their competitiveness. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:15 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/manufacturing-output-to-rise-sharply/1015851.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/manufacturing-output-to-rise-sharply/1015851.article Manufacturers expect output to accelerate sharply in the next three months, according to the CBI’s latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:58 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/engineers-and-manufacturers-disappointed-in-budget/1015831.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/engineers-and-manufacturers-disappointed-in-budget/1015831.article Engineers have expressed disappointment at limitations to measures announced by the chancellor in today’s budget speech. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:40 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/fund-looks-to-turn-scientific-advances-into-useable-products/1015452.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/fund-looks-to-turn-scientific-advances-into-useable-products/1015452.article A Cambridge University academic has been awarded £1.2m to help innovators turn their scientific advances and technological developments into product ideas suitable for manufacture, distribution and use. Wed, 6 Feb 2013 11:45 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/uk-faces-36800-shortfall-in-qualified-engineers-by-2050/1015304.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/uk-faces-36800-shortfall-in-qualified-engineers-by-2050/1015304.article Britain faces a shortfall of 66,800 construction workers and 36,800 qualified engineers by 2050 due to skills shortages, an ageing workforce and restrictive migration policy, according to Randstad CPE. Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/gcs-report-suggests-likelihood-of-a-post-recession-reshuffle/1015060.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/gcs-report-suggests-likelihood-of-a-post-recession-reshuffle/1015060.article A ‘post-recession reshuffle’ could see large numbers of permanent workers leaving their jobs to go into contracting, according to a new report. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:48 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/osbornes-autumn-statement-pleases-academia-and-industry/1014858.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/osbornes-autumn-statement-pleases-academia-and-industry/1014858.article Academics and industry figures have broadly welcomed chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement, which included £600m for the UK’s scientific research infrastructure. Thu, 6 Dec 2012 16:17 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/chancellor-george-osborne-delivers-autumn-statement/1014852.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/chancellor-george-osborne-delivers-autumn-statement/1014852.article Plans to extend High Speed 2 (HS2) to the north west and West Yorkshire will be set out by the transport secretary in 2013. Wed, 5 Dec 2012 15:30 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/engineeringuk-report-highlights-need-to-double-recruit-numbers/1014827.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/engineeringuk-report-highlights-need-to-double-recruit-numbers/1014827.article EngineeringUK has published a report that highlights the need to double the number of annual recruits required to fill engineering positions to 2020. Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:38 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/uk-manufacturers-see-highest-level-of-turnover-in-q3-2012/1014592.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/uk-manufacturers-see-highest-level-of-turnover-in-q3-2012/1014592.article Manufacturing businesses in the UK experienced the highest level of turnover during the third quarter of 2012, according to an economic study by Bibby Financial Services. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:12 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/uk-firms-must-begin-trading-with-asia-to-thrive-in-future/1014473.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/uk-firms-must-begin-trading-with-asia-to-thrive-in-future/1014473.article Lord Digby Jones has urged UK manufacturers to begin trading with Asia and other emerging markets in order to thrive in the future. Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:51 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/report-eyes-greater-stability-and-growth-in-the-uk-economy/1014437.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/report-eyes-greater-stability-and-growth-in-the-uk-economy/1014437.article Recommendations aimed at injecting stability into the UK economy, including a rethink on how best to bridge skills gaps across industries, have been put forward in a new report. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:30 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/news/iet-launches-scheme-to-help-recently-qualified-engineers/1014286.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/news/iet-launches-scheme-to-help-recently-qualified-engineers/1014286.article The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has launched a new scheme designed to help engineers during the early stages of their careers. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:04 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/news/open-access-to-ip-will-boost-economy-says-iet-president/1014145.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/news/open-access-to-ip-will-boost-economy-says-iet-president/1014145.article Britain’s SMEs should have open access to intellectual property created through publicly funded university research, according to the new president of the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Thu, 4 Oct 2012 17:18 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/report-reveals-scale-of-uks-engineering-skills-shortage/1014081.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/report-reveals-scale-of-uks-engineering-skills-shortage/1014081.article A new report has laid out the scale of the UK’s engineering skills shortage and called for government industrial strategy to focus on training. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 12:37 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/engineers-change-jobs-often-to-fast-track-career-progress/1014038.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/engineers-change-jobs-often-to-fast-track-career-progress/1014038.article A survey has found that engineering and science employees change jobs more frequently than employees in other professions in order to progress their careers. Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:52 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/government-funded-bank-set-to-benefit-manufacturing-smes/1014009.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/government-funded-bank-set-to-benefit-manufacturing-smes/1014009.article Business secretary Vince Cable today announced the first steps in a government-funded bank to help SMEs. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:19 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/semta-set-to-offer-funding-to-support-graduate-recruitment/1014004.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/semta-set-to-offer-funding-to-support-graduate-recruitment/1014004.article Around 200 graduates are expected to be recruited in the advanced manufacturing and engineering sector after funds to support their employment and training were announced today. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:17 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/unmanned-underwater-vehicle-mimics-the-actions-of-tuna-fish/1013965.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/unmanned-underwater-vehicle-mimics-the-actions-of-tuna-fish/1013965.article Engineers in Boston are working on the development of an unmanned underwater vehicle based on the tuna fish — one of the fastest and most manoeuvrable creatures on the planet. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:25 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/nexans-cable-could-reduce-copper-theft-from-railways/1013948.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/nexans-cable-could-reduce-copper-theft-from-railways/1013948.article Engineers in Europe have developed theft-proof copper cables that could help save the rail industry tens of millions of pounds a year Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:42 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/textured-steel-surface-allows-liquids-to-boil-without-bubbling/1013923.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/textured-steel-surface-allows-liquids-to-boil-without-bubbling/1013923.article Researchers in Australia have found that a specially engineered steel surface allows liquids to boil without bubbling — a development that could lead to safer industrial processes. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:05 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/nmr-tool-allows-analysis-of-nanometre-sized-samples/1013892.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/nmr-tool-allows-analysis-of-nanometre-sized-samples/1013892.article Sheffield University researchers have developed a nuclear magnetic resonance tool that allows nanometre-sized samples to be analysed non-destructively and at unprecedented levels of detail. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:40 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/fluid-like-behaviour-of-sliding-metals-could-aid-durability/1013859.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/fluid-like-behaviour-of-sliding-metals-could-aid-durability/1013859.article Researchers in the US have observed fluid-like behaviour in sliding metals, a discovery that could improve the durability of metal parts. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:20 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/business-secretary-outlines-vision-for-british-industry/1013845.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/business-secretary-outlines-vision-for-british-industry/1013845.article Business secretary Vince Cable today outlined his vision for British industry, including plans for a business bank to help companies invest in capital and drive their expansion. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:18 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/mps-call-for-government-leadership-on-industrial-growth/1013827.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/mps-call-for-government-leadership-on-industrial-growth/1013827.article MPs have called on the government to develop a cross-departmental industrial policy that will spur long-term manufacturing growth. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 00:01 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/report-reveals-positive-trend-for-corporate-rd-investment/1013619.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/report-reveals-positive-trend-for-corporate-rd-investment/1013619.article Investments into research and development are expected to grow at an average of four per cent between 2012 and 2014, according to a survey of top EU businesses. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:37 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/engineering-will-be-the-main-beneficiary-of-the-qe-prize/1013551.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/news/engineering-will-be-the-main-beneficiary-of-the-qe-prize/1013551.article The UK will benefit no matter which country emerges as the winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, claims Buro Happold’s Paul Westbury. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:26 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/survey-reveals-sales-growth-among-manufacturing-smes/1013538.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/survey-reveals-sales-growth-among-manufacturing-smes/1013538.article England’s manufacturing SMEs have reported increased sales and anticipate future growth, according to the latest Manufacturing Advisory Service National Barometer. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:23 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/pmi-reveals-acceleration-of-downturn-in-manufacturing/1013376.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/pmi-reveals-acceleration-of-downturn-in-manufacturing/1013376.article The latest figures from the Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index show that the downturn in Britain’s manufacturing sector gathered pace at the start of the third quarter. Wed, 1 Aug 2012 16:57 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/uk-manufacturing-confidence-holds-firm-according-to-report/1013320.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/uk-manufacturing-confidence-holds-firm-according-to-report/1013320.article Confidence among UK manufacturing businesses has held up over the last six months despite concerns over the eurozone crisis and slow UK growth. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:53 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/survey-reveals-steady-growth-in-uk-manufacturing-sector/1013285.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/survey-reveals-steady-growth-in-uk-manufacturing-sector/1013285.article The UK manufacturing sector is showing resilience in the face of challenging economic conditions, with orders and output growth steady, the CBI said today. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:39 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/new-entity-could-help-british-companies-access-markets/1013037.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/new-entity-could-help-british-companies-access-markets/1013037.article An entity aimed at helping British companies expand globally and access new markets has been formed by British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association and UK Trade and Investment. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:31 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/rail-and-marine/news/londons-first-cable-car/1013039.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/rail-and-marine/news/londons-first-cable-car/1013039.article Emirates has built a new cable car that climbs up to 90m above the River Thames in east London. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:09 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/free-guide-helps-start-ups-to-get-their-products-to-market/1013027.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/free-guide-helps-start-ups-to-get-their-products-to-market/1013027.article Cambridge Consultants is offering a free guide to help start-ups get their products to market. Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:42 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/fraunhofer-creates-applied-photonics-research-hub-in-uk/1012770.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/electronics/news/fraunhofer-creates-applied-photonics-research-hub-in-uk/1012770.article Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, Europe’s largest applied research organisation, is to establish its first UK centre at Strathclyde University. Wed, 30 May 2012 00:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/news/uk-government-approves-new-university-technical-colleges/1012777.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/news/uk-government-approves-new-university-technical-colleges/1012777.article The government has approved 15 University Technical Colleges to open across the country over the next two years, bringing the total number of UTCs to 34. Tue, 29 May 2012 17:09 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/news/inspirational-journey-for-female-engineers-at-atkins/1012730.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/news/inspirational-journey-for-female-engineers-at-atkins/1012730.article Atkins has joined An Inspirational Journey, an initiative aimed at increasing the number of women working at the senior corporate level in Britain’s boardrooms. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:15 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/polls-suggest-that-uk-policies-arent-helping-manufacturers/1012706.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/polls-suggest-that-uk-policies-arent-helping-manufacturers/1012706.article A poll of industry and the public suggests that government policies aren’t helping manufacturers. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:35 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/may-cbi-survey-reveals-weaker-order-books-for-manufacturers/1012709.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/may-cbi-survey-reveals-weaker-order-books-for-manufacturers/1012709.article UK manufacturers reported weaker order books in May and the pace of expected output growth over the next three months has slowed, according to the CBI. Wed, 23 May 2012 11:28 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/survey-says-manufacturing-smes-are-looking-at-growth/1012687.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/survey-says-manufacturing-smes-are-looking-at-growth/1012687.article Around 60 per cent of manufacturing SMEs expect further growth between now and the end of the year, according to survey conducted by the Manufacturing Advisory Service. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:48 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/researchers-look-at-graphene-for-rust-proof-coating/1012675.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/design-engineering/news/researchers-look-at-graphene-for-rust-proof-coating/1012675.article Researchers in the US are investigating the use of a graphene-based composite as a rust-proof coating. Mon, 21 May 2012 13:06 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/survey-points-to-complexities-of-current-patent-box-rules/1012597.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/survey-points-to-complexities-of-current-patent-box-rules/1012597.article Patent Box rules are too complex and their implementation could mislead some businesses to expect more than they actually get, according to a survey from Withers & Rogers. Mon, 14 May 2012 16:04 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/manufacturers-not-expecting-imminent-economic-recovery/1012492.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/manufacturers-not-expecting-imminent-economic-recovery/1012492.article Around 68 per cent of the UK’s manufacturing businesses expect it to be two years or more before a full economic recovery, according to a new survey. Wed, 2 May 2012 17:19 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/more-than-half-of-graduates-feel-unprepared-for-work/1012488.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/skills-and-careers/more-than-half-of-graduates-feel-unprepared-for-work/1012488.article Only 43 per cent of engineering graduates believe their university course provides them with the skills they need for work. Wed, 2 May 2012 16:02 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/uk-manufacturing-sector-is-bouncing-back-says-cbi/1012427.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/uk-manufacturing-sector-is-bouncing-back-says-cbi/1012427.article The UK manufacturing sector is showing signs of bouncing back from the fragile conditions seen at the end of 2011 and start of 2012, and sentiment has improved for the first time in a year. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:56 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/cern-and-uk-stfc-launch-business-incubation-centre/1012412.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/cern-and-uk-stfc-launch-business-incubation-centre/1012412.article CERN and the UK’s Science and Technology Facilities Council have launched a new Business Incubation Centre. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:10 GMT http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/march-rounds-off-positive-start-to-2012-for-uk-manufacturing/1012245.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/business-briefs/march-rounds-off-positive-start-to-2012-for-uk-manufacturing/1012245.article March rounded off a positive start to 2012 for UK manufacturing, with output and new orders expanding throughout the opening quarter. Tue, 3 Apr 2012 11:29 GMT