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- Adjusting to the new normal in UK manufacturing (01/11/2020)
  
  The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has changed all our lives. The next big challenge the manufacturing sector faces is getting employees back to work – safely – and kick-starting production.
- New online & in-classroom STEM activities for This is Engineering Day 2020 (21/10/2020)
  
  In the run-up to the second This is Engineering Day on Wednesday 4th November, themed #BeTheDifference, new online & in-classroom STEM activities for students are now available from lead organiser, The Royal Academy of Engineering, including a downloadable Entertainment activity pack, as well as teaching support resources.
- Volkswagen adopts NXP battery management solutions for its MEB EV platform (20/10/2020)
  
  Volkswagen’s newly launched ID series, powered by its MEB platform, is pushing the boundaries of EV travel – with precision battery management helping improve range, longevity & safety. NXP battery management systems (BMS) are flexible & easy to design-in across low- or high-voltage batteries, delivering high accuracy, optimal robustness & functional safety. 16 of the top 20 car makers have designed in NXP BMS solutions.
- CO2 traffic lights rely on Sensirion’s sensor technology for classroom air quality measurement (15/10/2020)
  
  IoT system integrator, ISIS IC GmbH has chosen environmental sensors expert, Sensirion’s SCD30 CO2 sensor for its CO2 signal lights for classrooms, thus enabling reliable & accurate air quality measurements in schools – helping combat COVID-19. The SCD30 is an ideal solution for determining air quality and for applications in the heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) sector.
- Young women engineers reach national final & get set to inspire more girls to join the sector (13/10/2020)
  
  To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day, six young female engineers have been announced as finalists for the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) Young Woman Engineer (YWE) of the Year Awards 2020.
- Deep learning machine vision tools brings simplicity to complex AI inspection (12/10/2020)
  
  Sensor intelligence expert, SICK has launched a suite of AI deep learning apps & services to simplify machine vision quality inspection for challenging electronic components – especially those that have previously defied automation & remained distinguishable only by human inspection.
- The Big Bang goes digital for 2021 (09/10/2020)
  
  For this 2020/21 academic year, the Big Bang programme will be delivered digitally, ensuring schools & young people can take part in its popular, inspirational STEM activities while removing the uncertainty around face-to-face events, including The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair.
- IET announces 16 Honorary Fellows to mark 150th year (08/10/2020)
  
  Marking its 150th year, sixteen world-leading engineers & technologists have been awarded Honorary Fellowships from the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) for their outstanding contributions to engineering & technology.
- EPDT October 2020 issue (inc. Power & Automotive features) now available online (03/10/2020)
  
  This month’s issue, now available in print or digital editions, contains features on Power technologies & Automotive applications, as well as EPDT's electronica preview, plus editorial on smart manufacturing in a post-pandemic world & the IET's

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