The 28th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) will take place from 30 September to 4 October 2013 at the Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris, France. The five-day conference is organised ...
To dispel the confusion and concern caused by recent changes to requirements for portable appliance testing (PAT testing), portable test equipment expert Megger is launching a nationwide series of free-to-attend seminars. Called ...
Jim Wallace of Seaward looks at the implications of the new IET Code of Practice for maintaining the safety of electrical equipment in the workplace. The new fourth edition of the IET Code of Practice for In Service Inspection and Testing ...
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Seaward’s latest multi-purpose portable appliance tester is specially equipped to carry out the ‘point to point’ testing of fixed appliances, as recommended by the 4th edition of the IET Code of Practice. Specially ...
Everyone who purchases one of the company’s innovative and versatile MFT1700 series multifunction installation testers between 25th December 2012 and 1st March 2013 is eligible for entry into the Megger “I want one” draw, ...
Engineering students who get three grade ‘A’s at A Level (or equivalent) can now apply for a scholarship of £1,000 per year. The Diamond Jubilee Scholarships will be awarded by the Institution of Engineering and ...
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From the 1st of September until 31st December 2012,Fluke UK is offering a free Fluke T5 two-pole tester to purchasers of a Fluke 1653B/1654B Multifunction Installation Tester or a Fluke 6500 PAT Tester. A Fluke T5-1000 can be claimed ...
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It would be easy to see the new code of practice as bad news for those who provide PAT testing services,but it isn't necessarily so,says Simon Wood of Megger. A new edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and ...
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Raspberry Pi Foundation co-founder Eben Upton has called on students and engineers to take responsibility for creating more open technology. Eben Upton painted the picture of a world where technology is accessible for all and highlighted ...
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IBM is set to provide free programmes, training courses and resources for IT professionals and educators in a bid to narrow the skills gap. With the mission of preparing students for real-world business challenges, IBM will be offering ...
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Ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV LED) maker Sensor Electronic Technology Inc (SETi) of Columbia, SC, USA has been honored with the Tibbetts Award for the role it has played in R&D for the US Government under the Small Business ...
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Following on from previous successful courses, Avitas is hosting another seminar on temporary power systems for events in November in London and again in December in Blackburn. The one-day course focuses on how - and why - the IET Wiring ...
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Marks & Spencer is continuing its hunt for IT graduates as it plans to recruit a new software engineering team in London throughout 2013. As part of its existing Graduate Scheme and Business Placement Programme, half of the 50 strong team ...
More than 120 students were awarded £200,000 in scholarships and awards this week, as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) rewarded hard-working UK students that choose to study computer science and engineering ...
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Bright students wanting a future in engineering will from today see a new funding of pound 1m towards scholarships, courtesy of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Focusing on students applying for IET-accredited courses ...
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