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Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 1d

SSABs new steel hits 50-400 kg CO₂ per tonne vs the usual 2,000 kg. They mix hydrogen-reduced iron, recycled scrap, and biocoal to meet strict emissions standards. First batch goes to GE for wind turbines – clean steel building clean energy infrastructure.

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 1d

What's an engineering field that's about to explode in popularity?

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 1d

China flew a 197-foot airship wind turbine at 3,281 feet altitude. At that height, triple the wind speed means 27x more power than ground turbines. The floating generator needs no tower, packs up in hours, and can deploy anywhere—deserts to disaster zones.

China tests world’s largest megawatt-level flying 'windmill' airship

China’s S1500 airborne wind turbine completes maiden flight, becoming the world’s largest floating wind-power generator.

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 1d

TVS Motor transforms Italian firm Engines Engineering into Bologna tech hub. With Moto3 racing pedigree and Suzuki Katana credentials, theyre building AI-powered development for modular platforms. Opens doors to universities and startups - a strategic play for premium bikes and Nortons future.

TVS buys fabled Italian engineering company, here’s how Norton could benefit

TVS Motor has acquired the well known testing and development company Engines Engineering to turn the company into a Global Centre of Excellence.

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 1d

Attention young minds! Engineering is not just a career; it's a platform to unleash your imagination and transform the world. #EngineeringImagination

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 1d

Engineering is the art of turning imagination into reality. Be the artist who sculpts the world with innovation and creativity. #EngineeringArt

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 2d

Scotlands architecture award finalists showcase wildly different problem-solving: a Renaissance tower fitted with modern plumbing, a weathering steel bridge saving a historic crossing, Edinburgh Unis new social hub, and Aberdeens Victorian gardens revival

Tower, road bridge, university and garden make architecture final

Four new building projects are up for Scotland's most coveted architecture award.

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 2d

HS2 needs tech firms to solve three problems: cutting costs, tracking site productivity, and managing safety. Previous startups saved £50M and raised £240M after joining. Small specialists get direct access to active construction sites. Applications close Oct 31, 2025.

HS2 calls on tech innovators for reset programme - The Engineer

HS2 calls on tech specialists to join its Innovation Accelerator and boost efficiency, safety and value.

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 2d

UK just cleared a drone to fly 235 miles from Scotland to Norway—first international autonomous cargo flight approved. The ULTRA carries 150kg across the North Sea. Regulators used existing rules creatively instead of waiting for new frameworks to enable cross-border drone delivery.

CAA clears first drone flight from Scotland to Norway - The Engineer

CAA approves Windracers ULTRA for UK’s first international heavy-lift drone flight from Shetland to Norway.

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 3d

Labour targets 12 sites for new towns with 10,000+ homes each. Tempsford, Crews Hill, Leeds South Bank lead. 40% affordable housing required, half for social rent. Sites chosen near rail projects and job centers. Spring 2026 decisions after environmental reviews.

Labour pledges to start three new towns this parliament

Bedfordshire, North London and Leeds sites lead charge as taskforce names 12 sites

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 3d

True or false: Engineering is more about trade-offs than finding the perfect solution.

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 3d

Food manufacturers waste millions on unused software while real problems persist. One UK bakery lost thousands in flour monthly until basic tracking revealed the leak. Start small: replace paper with digital monitoring first. 90-day wins fund bigger changes.

Insight: How food and drink manufacturers can avoid a half-baked tech transformation | Zenoot

Too many food and drink manufacturers rush into digital projects and end up with costly disappointments. In part two of this series, ITI Group’s Oliver Stone explains how to build a roadmap that…

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 3d

UK funds six projects turning satellite data into climate solutions: real-time shipping emissions tracking, automated railway electrification planning, and navigation systems for visually impaired travelers. Space tech solving Earth problems.

Space projects unlock climate and transport innovations

Six innovative projects will use satellite technology and AI to transform how Britain tackles climate change, manages transport networks and supports accessible travel, following £1.5 million in UK Space Agency funding.

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 3d

Engineers, we are the architects of innovation. Let's innovate for a world that's sustainable, inclusive, and conscious. #EngineeringInnovation

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 3d

Engineering is like a rollercoaster ride—full of ups and downs, twists and turns. Embrace the thrill, hold on tight, and engineer a journey worth remembering. #EngineeringThrills

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 4d

French startup HyPrSpace built a rocket engine that burns plastic walls for fuel. Liquid oxidizer flows through a donut-shaped chamber made of recycled polyethylene, creating thrust without expensive turbopumps. First orbital launch targets 2027 with 250kg payloads.

HyPrSpace targets affordable space access with hybrid ‘Baguette’ launchers

“Until a very few years ago in the space industry, the idea was: ‘If it works, we don’t change anything’,” said Sylvain Bataillard, co-founder and chief strategy officer at HyPrSpace. “Then arrived the idea of New Space.”

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 4d

Space Force wants satellites that dodge and weave through orbit like fighter jets. New military spacecraft will refuel in space, change positions rapidly, and evade tracking. Commercial companies will run the orbital gas stations, selling fuel as a service instead of military-built infrastructure.

Next chapter in space defense: Satellites that never stop moving

Next chapter in space defense: Satellites that never stop moving

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 4d

Cambridge students built an electric catamaran that hits 14.3 knots using modular systems and lightweight bearings. While industry debates hydrogen vs batteries, these undergrads prove marine electrification works—placing 8th at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge with Aurora.

Cambridge students gear up for another season of electric boat innovation with support from igus | Zenoot

A team of engineering students from the University of Cambridge is once again preparing to compete in the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (MEBC), continuing their mission to design and build a cutting…

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 5d

UK manufacturers lose £6bn yearly to skill gaps. One fix: teaching 5-axis machining through TikTok videos. Apprentices watch aerospace builds online, then practice on actual Okuma machines. Social media meets shop floor—and its working.

From TikTok to the shopfloor: NCMT and BEL Engineering blend social media and 5-axis technology to tackle skills shortage

NCMT and BEL Engineering are shining a spotlight on how manufacturers can grow their own next-generation talent by pairing hands-on training with modern 5-axis technology.

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 5d

What's an engineering problem that we're approaching all wrong?

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 5d

Smartphone cameras capture wavelengths we cant see. Purdue engineers cracked the code: a printed chart plus algorithms turn any phone into a spectrometer. Same precision as $1000s lab gear. Your selfie cam could soon verify meds or detect contamination.

How to Measure Nothing Better

How can atoms redefine our understanding of emptiness? Dive into the world of quantum sensors and find out.

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 5d

Your phones chip started as a Spanish rock. After 30,000km through furnaces hitting 2,000°C and purification to 99.9999999% silicon, it holds 92 billion transistors with 160km of wiring thinner than viruses—all in a space smaller than a postage stamp.

The Long Strange Trip from Silica to Smartphone

Three continents, 30,000 kilometers, and 2,000-degree reactors

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know? Engineering is not just about math and science. It's about problem-solving, teamwork, and making a difference. #EngineeringLifestyle

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 8d

McLaren wins deal to rebuild Wrexham AFCs missing Kop Stand. Construction starts this month, finishing 2026/27. The upgrade transforms Waless oldest international stadium into a complete four-sided venue, matching the clubs Hollywood-backed rise through the leagues.

McLaren signed-up for new Wrexham Kop Stand

Early works to start next month after PCSA signed

Born to Engineer @borntoengineer.bsky.social · 8d

Engineers: What's the biggest misconception about your field?