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Wednesday 30 September
Emergence AI to Deploy Neuroformal AI With Fabless Chipmakers
Emergence AI plans to deploy neuroformal AI with fabless semiconductor companies to improve production yields and investigate fabrication, testing and packaging defects, supporting chip engineering and quality teams.
Welcome to the vibe-CAD era
Backflip has expanded its AI-based CAD platform to accept mesh models, photographs, video and technical drawings, giving mechanical designers additional ways to generate CAD geometry from reference material.
Toyota Goes All-In on Humanoid Robots
Toyota is making a substantial commitment to humanoid robotics on an ambitious schedule, a development relevant to robotics engineers and manufacturing automation suppliers.
US slashes vehicle fuel efficiency target by 31%
The US has lowered its 2031 vehicle fuel economy goal by 31%, changing requirements facing automotive engineers and raising concerns about increased fuel spending for motorists.
TSMC’s 3-nm Ramp Looks Different in Historical Context
An analysis finds TSMC’s 3-nanometre technology is approaching its largest revenue share but expanded more slowly than 7-nanometre, providing context for semiconductor teams assessing the forthcoming 2-nanometre transition.
Putting the boot into Electronics
Sievi exhibited footwear at Microelectronics UK 2026, prompting Electronics Weekly to explore its relevance to semiconductor industry attendees.
Roadchef puts EV charging on the menu
Roadchef plans to introduce high-power bp pulse vehicle chargers at over 30 motorway locations starting in 2027, expanding infrastructure for electric vehicle drivers and charging network operators.
Government to remove limits on water company share ownership
The government plans legislation allowing larger public shareholdings in England’s major water utilities, potentially changing ownership arrangements for operators and infrastructure investors.
Over half of data centres don’t use water cooling
Carrier is urging clearer disclosure about data centre cooling after reporting that a majority of facilities operate without water cooling, informing infrastructure planners and public understanding of resource use.
Advanced Strategies for Heat Exchanger Manufacturing in EVs & Thermal Management Systems
A technical session examines Praziflux brazing methods for producing heat exchangers, targeting manufacturing engineers working on electric vehicle cooling and other temperature control applications.
GB Grid: Industry reaction to PM’s energy plan
Reports indicate Andy Burnham plans a Great British Grid organisation with up to £4bn from Great British Energy’s allocated funding, drawing interest from electricity infrastructure developers and contractors.
Space Scotland joins SCO network for new Auld Alliance
Space Scotland has joined the CNES-led Space for Climate Observatory, connecting Scotland’s space sector with an international network focused on climate applications.
Siemens simulation supports Bluegame BGF45 yacht design
Bluegame used Siemens Simcenter simulations to assess water flow, structural response and fuel consumption for its 45-foot BGF45 foiling catamaran, demonstrating a design workflow relevant to marine engineers.
Trimble announces winners of inaugural 2026 Momentum Awards
Trimble named four transport organisations as its first Momentum Awards recipients, highlighting AI deployment, cloud transitions, software uptake and aid logistics for transport technology and systems teams.
Manufacturing Intelligence: Turning EDA Data into Trusted Action
An article examines combining electronic design tools, semiconductor process simulation and measurement data to help chip manufacturing engineers translate production findings into better-informed decisions.
Energy bills set to increase by £276 amid Burnham’s GB Grid plans
A report forecasts a £276 energy bill rise amid Burnham’s GB Grid proposals and identifies Middle Eastern conflicts as contributing to UK gas supply disruption, affecting consumers and energy planners.
North Sea oil production costs fall by 9%
North Sea oil extraction costs averaged £17.81 per barrel in 2025, down 9% despite little change in output, providing operating cost context for petroleum engineers and producers.
South West Water fined £7.87M over ‘reckless’ pollution failures
South West Water received a £7.87m penalty for pollution offences in Devon and Cornwall, with judicial criticism of management and risk handling relevant to wastewater operators and engineers.
University develops filter that removes 90% of microplastics from water
University researchers have developed a water filter that captures 90% of microplastics, potentially reducing treatment costs for domestic users and industrial water system operators.
TSMC looking to build six fabs in Texas
TSMC is reportedly evaluating six semiconductor factories in Texas, potentially exceeding its planned $265bn Arizona investment, with implications for chip supply chains and fabrication equipment providers.
Delta and NVIDIA collaborate on autonomous driving systems
Delta is partnering with NVIDIA to develop Level 4 automated driving systems using NVIDIA’s Hyperion and Halos technologies, combining capabilities relevant to automotive engineers building highly autonomous vehicles.
Free household renewables could slash energy bills
A forecast suggests providing homes with renewable energy systems at no charge could reduce annual bills by £681, with implications for households and residential energy installation programmes.
Top-side cooling mount thick film power resistor comes in D²PAK package
Vishay’s D2TO35S automotive power resistor uses a surface-mount D²PAK enclosure and dissipates heat through its upper surface, giving vehicle electronics designers another thermal-management option.
DigiCert adds AI agent identity to NVIDIA safety platform
DigiCert is integrating AI agent identity controls into NVIDIA’s safety platform, providing signed credentials, permission rules and authority revocation for engineers responsible for securing autonomous software agents.
HCLSoftware plans to acquire Robotiq.ai
HCLSoftware intends to buy Robotiq.ai to extend HCL UnO Agentic with robotic process automation, enabling enterprise software teams to execute AI-directed tasks through systems that lack suitable APIs.
Salute supports 20 GW of AI infrastructure capacity
Salute reports supporting 20 GW of AI infrastructure and has joined NVIDIA’s partner network after gaining direct-to-chip cooling experience, a development relevant to data centre engineering and operations teams.
NCE Podcast | Why geopolitical uncertainty is driving innovation in construction and engineering
A new Engineers Collective podcast examines how geopolitical instability influences innovation, offering construction and engineering professionals perspectives on adapting their practices.
‘Cutting-edge’ lithium extraction plant gets the green light in Cornwall
The UK government approved a lithium extraction facility in Cornwall expected to create over 100 jobs, advancing opportunities for process engineers and the battery materials industry.
CHIIPS #39 – CHIIPs with Andrea Barrett of RS Group
Electronics Weekly’s latest CHIIPS podcast features RS Group sustainability chief Andrea Barrett, bringing an electronics supplier’s sustainability leadership to its engineering audience.
Coal mine methane linked to 26,400 deaths
Ember estimates coal mining methane emissions could contribute to 26,400 early deaths, including roughly 12,600 that might be prevented, highlighting emissions management priorities for mine operators and environmental engineers.
AI Drives Larger, Denser Packaging, Raising New Challenges for Equipment Makers
Speakers at A*STAR’s Innovate Together 2026 examined how AI-driven growth in chip package size and density challenges equipment suppliers, covering bonding techniques, optical connections and manufacturing control.
Trane adds 250 MW cooling designs for AI factories
Trane has introduced cooling designs for 250 MW AI facilities, combining water-free cooling, modular equipment and a NVIDIA-qualified LiquidStack coolant distribution unit for data centre infrastructure engineers.
Scottish offshore wind farm creates 100 jobs
Montrose Port will support operation and servicing of Scotland’s Berwick Bank B offshore wind project, with 100 jobs announced, creating opportunities for maintenance engineers and the local workforce.
Siemens and Voltus integrate building energy management services
Siemens and Voltus are combining cloud energy services to help operators of complex US commercial buildings control demand peaks and participate in virtual power plants.
Welsh government calls for £1bn rail funding to be brought forward
Welsh ministers want £1bn of the UK government’s £14bn railway investment pledge released sooner to advance projects, affecting rail planners, contractors and passengers across Wales.
Could memory be softening?
Semiconductor analysts expect further memory price increases while equity analysts question market confidence, presenting contrasting signals for component buyers and electronics manufacturers.
Versatile EdgeCortix chiplet for physical AI
Japan’s EdgeCortix introduced RAIDEN chiplets for physical AI applications, with configurations ranging from one to four dies, offering hardware developers a scalable processing architecture.
Raspberry Pi-based underwater camera
An underwater camera project using Raspberry Pi features three young Unboxed STEM Club members and their adult mentors, providing a practical electronics example for learners and educators.
Tuesday 29 September
Astera Labs’ Leo Controller Update Targets Memory Constraints
Astera Labs is combining its Leo controllers and Scorpio switches to expand memory access for AI processors, addressing capacity constraints faced by accelerator and data centre designers.
Shropshire station step-free upgrade approved with two lifts and new footbridge
Wellington station has secured approval for an accessibility scheme adding two lifts and a footbridge, with construction expected later this year, benefiting passengers and creating work for rail contractors.
M Group targets 42% emissions cut and 100% electric company cars by 2030
M Group’s inaugural sustainability plan targets a 42% cut in direct and purchased-energy emissions and an entirely electric company-car fleet by FY2030, guiding its infrastructure operations and fleet procurement.
AI Data Centers Make Power, Cooling Critical to Scaling
Growing AI workloads are making electricity supply, heat removal and chip capabilities central to data centre expansion, increasing infrastructure demands for facility and hardware engineers.
Contractors sign £15.3M York minor civils framework
York council selected five civil engineering firms for a framework worth £15.36m before VAT, establishing a procurement route for smaller works and opportunities for the appointed contractors.
EU Cyber Resilience Act: Three Misconceptions That Put Embedded Products at Risk
An analysis highlights how embedded equipment manufacturers may underestimate the EU Cyber Resilience Act’s reach, affecting decisions about network access, secondhand sales and ongoing cybersecurity maintenance.
TRU works progress during Huddersfield rail closure
Transpennine Route Upgrade crews have advanced construction around Huddersfield during a 16-day rail shutdown, with continuing activity affecting project teams and passengers.
Fan package with record efficiency of 85% could deliver two-year ROIs
ABB and Novenco have introduced an axial fan package that they say achieves up to 85% efficiency in typical air handling installations, offering building ventilation engineers potential energy savings.
IBM Details Quantum, AI Developments in India
IBM’s Rahul Rao outlined India’s contributions to expanding quantum computing, teaching Qiskit and developing AI acceleration hardware at SEMICON India 2026, highlighting developments relevant to computing engineers and educators.
Monday 28 September
Why U.S.-Europe Cooperation Matters for Quantum Leadership
An analysis argues that pooling American and European investment and expertise could strengthen quantum technology development, with implications for researchers, hardware engineers and companies competing internationally.
The Chemical Engineer Podcast: ep 01
The Chemical Engineer launched its podcast with DyeRecycle co-founder Aida Rafat discussing textile waste and material reuse, addressing challenges relevant to recycling engineers and textile producers.
IChemE Matters - September/October 1023
IChemE’s latest institutional update covers president Ollie Folayan’s early tenure and policy head Mitchell Clark’s discussion of chemical regulation challenges, informing members and chemical industry professionals.
Young engineers take centre stage
IChemE’s 2026 young engineer awards recognised innovation and sustainability projects across chemical, biochemical and process disciplines, highlighting emerging practitioners for employers and the wider profession.
Making change happen
New IChemE president Ollie Folayan outlined his aim to raise recognition of chemical engineers’ contributions to technological progress and energy transition, setting a priority for the professional institution.
From ambition to action
Hydrogen Energy Association chair Emma Guthrie assesses the hydrogen sector ahead of a 2026 industry conference, outlining the situation facing engineers and project developers.
Embed volunteering into your career
An article explores how volunteering can help chemical engineers build professional skills beyond those gained through academic study and technical training.
Friday 25 September
US overtakes Japan to be second-largest user of industrial robots
IFR figures show US industrial robot installations rose 12% to 38,400 in 2025, surpassing Japan and placing the country second worldwide, highlighting growing demand for automation suppliers and manufacturing engineers.
Siemens unveils a new generation of connected Sinamics G drives
Siemens is introducing a new Sinamics G generation focused on connected motion control, aiming to help machinery designers manage increasingly complex equipment and accommodate future requirements.
‘Stand up for what is right,’ Dame Judith Hackitt urges engineers
Judith Hackitt called on engineers to prioritise ethical decisions and safety in their work, including taking precautions beyond those required by law.
Quebec LNG proposals criticised as developers seek investment
Developers pursuing a Quebec LNG facility and pipeline face objections from environmental campaigners and an Indigenous leader as they approach prospective financiers and buyers.
UK water regulator approves £3.4bn funding package for PFAS and data centre infrastructure
Ofwat has given preliminary backing to £3.4 billion of water company projects addressing PFAS and infrastructure for data centres, affecting utilities and industrial water users.
Wednesday 23 September
Humberside engineers ‘distressed’ as Ineos suspends UK acetyl production over high gas prices
Ineos has halted output at two Humberside acetic acid facilities and plans to idle another because of gas costs, affecting chemical engineers and operations despite a £30 million upgrade last year.
You can now ask your machines about their health
A Finnish startup has developed a conversational condition monitoring system that lets maintenance engineers query rotating equipment performance and receive diagnostic assessments and suggested maintenance actions.
A third of manufacturers see cyber threats as an obstacle to growth
A Rockwell Automation survey across 17 countries found more than a third of industrial organisations consider cybersecurity a major constraint on expansion, underscoring its importance for manufacturing leaders and automation teams.
Tuesday 22 September
Spanish energy firm breaks ground on ‘Europe’s largest’ green hydrogen plant
Moeve has started building its Onuba green hydrogen project in Huelva, Spain, advancing a development described as Europe's largest planned facility of its kind for the hydrogen industry.
Preventing the Defeat of Interlocking Devices
An article examines how machinery safety interlocks are bypassed and the resulting worker exposure to hazards, addressing a concern for equipment designers, maintenance teams and plant safety managers.
Next-gen US humanoid designed for safety will be sold in the UK and EU
Agility Robotics has unveiled Digit 5, a humanoid intended to operate near workers without conventional protective barriers, with planned UK and EU availability extending options for automation integrators.
Procurement Contracts as a Safety Tool
An article examines purchasing contracts as a means of addressing machinery safety, encouraging equipment buyers and integrators to scrutinise safety requirements beyond assumptions associated with CE or UKCA labels.
Friday 18 September
IChemE opens nominations for refreshed medals and prizes programme
IChemE has opened nominations for its 2027 awards, revising the categories to recognise achievements among a wider range of chemical engineering professionals.
Renewable fuel used for first time in classic car race through Swiss alps
Participants in Switzerland's Bernina Gran Turismo used renewable synthetic petrol for the event's first such outing, demonstrating an application relevant to automotive and fuel engineers.
Wednesday 16 September
Heathrow expansion ‘not compatible’ with UK climate targets, government warned
An official advisory panel warned that Heathrow expansion conflicts with UK climate goals unless aviation funds additional sustainable fuels and greenhouse gas removal, affecting airport planners and aviation engineers.
A new future for non-invasive temperature measurement [sponsored]
A sponsored article claims advances in external temperature sensors can match intrusive instruments' precision and speed while avoiding process shutdowns, offering an option for process and instrumentation engineers.
Tuesday 15 September
UR unveils next-gen cobot platform for automation and physical AI
Universal Robots has announced its seventh-generation cobot platform, updating control hardware, operator interfaces and tooling connections to support AI applications and simplify demanding installations for automation engineers.
UK nuclear jobs at record high as figures show over 100,000 in sector
UK civilian nuclear employment has surpassed 100,000 for the first time, marking a workforce milestone relevant to engineers, employers and training providers.
Monday 14 September
US coal ‘biggest contributor by far’ to rise in global emissions
A report attributes the largest share of last year's global carbon dioxide emissions increase to greater US coal use, informing energy engineers and decarbonisation planners.
Rival groups merge to form a unified Single Pair Ethernet Association
Two competing Single-Pair Ethernet organisations have agreed to unite in an association representing over 130 companies, bringing previously divided industry representation together for industrial networking suppliers and engineers.
Friday 11 September
ExxonMobil fined after ‘woeful’ maintenance of Scottish ethylene plant led to multiple leaks
ExxonMobil was fined £267,000 after maintenance failings caused several hydrocarbon releases at its Mossmorran ethylene facility, highlighting equipment upkeep responsibilities for plant operators and engineers.
UK ministers in talks to raise water bills for industry
The Environment Agency says ministers are discussing higher water charges for commercial and industrial customers to address shortages, with implications for manufacturers and utility managers.
Thursday 10 September
Europe’s biggest carbon capture facility launched at Dutch ammonia plant
A Dutch ammonia plant has begun capturing emissions through a newly inaugurated installation described as Europe's largest commercial carbon capture facility, marking a development for chemical and decarbonisation engineers.
Natural gas production begins in Australia’s Beetaloo Basin
Gas extraction has started in Australia's Beetaloo Basin after decades of preparation, bringing a major Northern Territory onshore resource into production for operators and energy engineers.
Tuesday 8 September
AI identifies 800 plant proteins to replace synthetic emulsifiers
University of Leeds researchers used AI to identify almost 800 plant proteins as potential alternatives to synthetic emulsifiers, offering candidates for food and pharmaceutical formulation teams.
Friday 4 September
Kenyan President orders Tata Chemicals out of the country
Kenyan President William Ruto ordered Tata Chemicals to leave the country, arguing its decades of activity had brought insufficient benefits, with implications for the manufacturer's local operations and workforce.
Canada plugs ‘major source’ of methane emissions from oil and gas field leak
UNEP reports that a substantial methane leak at an Alberta oil and gas field has been sealed, addressing an emissions source relevant to energy operators and environmental engineers.
MIT spinout to expand pathogen-fighting microbe solution for crops
MIT spinout Robigo has raised over $250,000 to expand testing of microbes intended to protect crops against pathogens, supporting development relevant to agricultural biotechnology teams.
Thursday 3 September
BP appoints new chair in continued restructure
BP has named former Balfour Beatty leader Ian Tyler as chair following Albert Manifold's dismissal in May, continuing leadership changes relevant to the energy company's workforce and investors.
Wednesday 2 September
Lotus plant inspires development of ice and water repellent coatings
Researchers have developed a lotus-inspired coating that repels water and ice, targeting applications for engineers working on aircraft, wind turbines and electricity lines.
Tuesday 1 September
New Whitepaper: The Fascinating World of Powder Dispersion [Sponsored]
A sponsored whitepaper examines how powder dispersion techniques suit different operating requirements, helping process engineers assess methods for their applications.