New research by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has revealed that young people have taken inspiration from healthcare professionals and engineers during the COVID-19 pandemic, causing them to consider engineering and science for future careers.

The UK Government has given the green light for trade exhibitions to go ahead from October this year. One of the first events to be held will be the biennial co-located events; Drives & Controls, Smart Industry Expo, Fluid Power & Systems, Plant & Asset Management, and Air-Tech Exhibitions.

DPA speaks to Pete Malpas, Managing Director, Northern Europe (UK, Ireland & Scandinavia) at RS Components to learn more about how the company has dealt with the challenges posed by COVID-19, its contribution to the Ventilator Challenge and what he believes will be the impact of the pandemic on industry in the long-term.

Drivers of ŠKODA’s all-electric Citigoe iV and Superb iV plug-in hybrid can now use Amazon Alexa to start or stop charging remotely and check on the remaining range of their cars.

A new laser system to detect minute traces of toxic substances in wastewater is currently in development by a consortium of European scientists.

Formula Student, which is run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and is now in its 22nd year, challenges students to use their creativity and technical skills to design, build and race single-seater cars in a series of events.

The first-ever launch into space from British soil is one step closer as Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces a public consultation on the regulations for the UK’s spaceflight programme.

StoreDot brings ultra-fast charging (UFC) to the drone market for the first time, reducing charging times from a minimum of one hour to just five minutes.