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UK car production rises compared to same time
last year
Over 136,000 vehicles were produced in the UK in July 2017, almost 8% higher than the same time last year. Production is often increased in the summer months ahead of new model releases in the fall. This increase in July is a stark change to the first six months where production had been in decline in comparison to the same period in 2016.
WOMEN & YOUTH IN ENGINEERING - 06
We give an update on the current state of women & youth in the engineering industry. We also explore avenues available to make it easier to enter the industry and to generate interest in engineering roles.
Production begins on the new London Black Cabs and they're going green! The new hybrid taxis will be on the road soon.
WILL F1 LEAVE SILVERSTONE? - 12
The owners of Silverstone have opted out of hosting the British Grand Prix past 2019. Could a new contract be on the horizon, will a new track host the GP, or will F1 leave Britain behind all together?
F-35: NEXT GENERATION STEALTH - 20
What is the F-35? How is it affecting the job market in the UK and when will it join the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy?
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The growing nature of cyber threats has pushed Seimens to tackle the threats against its automation equipment. Entering into a partnership with the International Society of Automation (ISA), Siemens will be exploring what measures can be put in place to protect automation systems based on the IEC 62443 standard. Many automation systems are now connected digitally and without proper security measures, the systems can be breached by cyber attack by tech savvy indivdiuals.
Seimens taking steps to protect automation
systems from cyber threats