Peter Shakespeare

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AM materiel

While still in its infancy, the use of 3D printing technology by the UK’s armed forces is rapidly gaining momentum, reports Peter Shakespeare

Armed Forces
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Flown the coop

One of the very few maintenance roles licenced in the UK relates to aircraft maintenance. Which is unfortunate, as Brexit has imposed additional cost and administrative burdens, finds Peter...

Maintenance Management Systems
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Steady on

Britain’s strategic reserve of military vehicles is now safe to use, thanks to a £20m asbestos decontamination operation, thought to be the biggest ever undertaken in the UK

Armed Forces
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Should military aircraft technicians be licenced to a common European standard?

Defence cuts are nothing new. The UK’s armed forces’ role changes as frequently as the Guard. But now the UK government has announced it doesn’t want its military aircraft technicians licenced to a...

Engineering Competence/Skills
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Military to civil

The 2018 Engineering UK report stated a shortfall of between 83,000 and 110,000 engineers across all engineering disciplines in the UK. Are technically trained service leavers part of the solution?

Education
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Wet & healthy

Who knew the humble tap could kill? OE takes a look at water safety in healthcare and how it should be managed

Boilers
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ProMOTEed

Changes have been made to the MOT, which have impacted on plant operators more than any other sector

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