Top 5 Engineering Reads that will Increase your Value as an Engineer There are few things better than sitting down with a good book to pass the time. If this book happens to improve your skills as an engineer as well as being an interesting read, then it’s even better. This article is split into two main categories of books; those that cover soft skills, and those that look at design & development. These are topics that can have a direct and measurable impact on your career. The listed books can act as a force multiplier.

As with any highly technical field, it is extremely important to stay up to date with all advances in your specific area of expertise. The conferences listed below are made up of 5 main categories, namely, materials science, finite element analysis, additive manufacturing, traditional manufacturing, and robotics. This is by no means a complete list; however, it aims to be relevant to most, if not all branches of mechanical engineering.

As additive manufacturing begins to take off at an exponential rate it is often difficult to stay current with the constantly evolving technologies and applications. The best method to learn is to have some face to face time with the experts. The highest density of experts will always be at tradeshows.

As an engineer it is often necessary to turn the theoretical musings of scientists into practical real-world applications. Listed below are some of the more exciting developments that are set to drastically change the engineering landscape.

As the end of 2017 approaches we tend to reflect on our achievements of the past year and have our own internal performance review. A lucky few people are completely content with how the year played out. The rest of us are left with a feeling that we could have done more, learnt more and  pushed just a bit harder. So, with this general feeling comes the annual tradition of making a new year’s resolution. As engineers we are not immune to this.

Any technology that is always on, user-controlled, accessible and portable that is attached to the user’s physical space can be broadly considered as wearable technology. Its concept has been around since the advent of the “Calculator Watch” in the 1970s. Today, this definition would apply to a device which is akin to a computer in terms of interaction and capabilities.

NewEngineer.com are proud to announce their partnership with the Congress for Exchange of Strategies, Innovations, and Solutions (CESIS), for their event in Munich, Germany on February 20 – 21, 2018. CESIS is the international Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) flagship event.

Current or future engineers; are you in your final years of college and wondering what’s next? Have you wondered how or if your career will change over the course of the next 30 years? These seem to be very good questions considering what engineering jobs were 30 years ago compared to what they are now.

Are you in your final years of university and wondering what’s next? For a large majority, this means entering the so-called 'real world' and searching for a job. Some others might decide to take an extra Master's or PhD course to further their academic achievements, but if you’re in the majority, you will be looking for your first position as a professional in the engineering sector. To help you nail your first engineering interview, this article can provide you with some great tips before the big day.

Engineering conferences are opportunities for engineers to get together with other engineers or related professionals. New devices, technology or techniques will be presented and demonstrated. There’s likely to be discussions on challenges and how they have been overcome. Keynote speakers may present the results of brand new research or the content of academic papers. Whether you’re a student, trainee or seasoned engineer there are plenty of good reasons to get yourself along to a conference. Let’s take a look at the top 5.

Although artificial intelligence (AI) was born in the 1950’s, only recently has it gained serious traction. There have been many movies over the years depicting robots that can make decisions for themselves from Star Wars through to The Terminator. At the time, they seemed so futuristic. Now, AI is becoming a reality and the movies of yesteryear suddenly don’t seem so far-fetched.

Pressure is mounting globally as climate change takes hold of our planet. The environment around us is evolving, which is driving the need for countries, governments, corporations and individuals to get more involved in the renewables and green energy sector.