William Dalrymple

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T Levels - the new broom

The first engineering repair standard in the new T Level course suite took its first learners in September. Will Dalrymple reviews the course and approach

Apprenticeships
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Engineer first class

Ex-REME engineer Eddie McLellan IEng has won the ‘engineering excellence’ category of the 2022 Scottish Ex-Forces in Business Awards. Here, he recounts his career within, and without, the Armed Forces

Armed Forces
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The rail detective: profile of former RAIB chief inspector Simon French

Simon French OBE, chief inspector of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, retired on 31 March 2022 after nearly 18 years at RAIB and 40 years in rail (to be replaced by Andrew Hall, formerly deputy...

Accident Investigation
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Digital together: project profiles

Two projects supported by the UK Digital Catapult both involve reconfiguring a slow manual measurement process, recording the results digitally, and inserting that information into other digital...

Data Acquisition
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I&C project profile: Lisi Aerospace

A Rugby aerospace fastenings manufacturer is half-way through reengineering its high-volume production. So innovative is the work that the company has obtained part government funding. So keen is it...

Machine Controls
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Leading the way in digital transformation

The UK’s first Schneider Electric smart factory, in Flint, Wales, provides a model for revolutionising ageing infrastructure to deliver operational effectiveness and sustainability, reports Will...

Data Acquisition
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Vehicle scissor lift safety warning

The Saturnus EV 40, 45 & 50 vehicle scissor lift, manufactured 2014-2018, has been recalled, as it does not comply with the Supply of Machinery Regulations 2008.

Lifting Equipment
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Northern grit

BES’s engineer surveyor of the year for 2021, Stuart Pattinson, reflects on a career spent inspecting industrial equipment. Profile by Will Dalrymple

Insurance Services
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Profile: coming in to land

Kelly Cole started her engineering career as an apprentice technician at GE Aviation, eventually progressing to a field service director. Earlier this year, she took a role as general manager of...

Maintenance Management Systems
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Safety leaders

The Sir Moir Lockhead safety award recognises leaders in operational safety around the world. Originally set up in 2018, this third year of the scheme highlights safety leaders working in the UK and...

Health and Safety
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Stromag brakes ready for Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant

Two new nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point C, Somerset, are currently under construction by EDF Energy. Stromag has supported the project by delivering specialised brakes for multiple cranes at the...

Cranes
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SICK launches Monitoring Box, said to be a window to better machine performance

SICK has launched The Monitoring Box, a simple system that enables plug-and-play condition monitoring and preventative maintenance of sensors, machines, processes and plants.

Predictive Maintenance