Engineering stories

Wesfarmers is deepening its AI and cloud pact with Microsoft to roll out Copilot tools, agents and data platforms across its retail brands.

Trane Technologies will acquire liquid cooling specialist LiquidStack to bolster data centre thermal management for AI and high-density computing.

Trane Technologies will acquire AI-focused data centre cooling specialist LiquidStack, expanding its liquid and rack-level thermal management range.

Tech roles keep topping UK pay charts as AI skills drive a 9% rise in median salaries to GBP £48,595, outpacing wider wage growth.

NG Bailey will recruit over 70 apprentices across the UK, offering roles in engineering, building services, facilities and IT.

Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.

Access names Jon Jorgensen co-CEO with Chris Bayne to split tech and commercial roles as it targets AI-fuelled growth off GBP £1.2 billion sales.

Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.

Zapier survey finds 92% of staff feel AI boosts productivity, yet workers spend hours each week fixing low-quality ‘AI workslop’ outputs.

The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.

German test and measurement firm Rohde & Schwarz has opened its first dedicated New Zealand office, establishing a base in central Auckland.

ISACA named global authority for US defence CMMC credentials, reshaping cyber standards for more than 200,000 suppliers worldwide.

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

PMC has launched a 35,000 sq ft Innovation & Delivery Centre in Vadodara, India, doubling its workforce to boost global retail digital transformation projects.

Subzero Engineering has opened a new manufacturing and R&D hub in Ho Chi Minh City to boost data centre solutions and growth across the APAC region.

Mercedes F1 team uses AR tech from TeamViewer to speed up test rig assembly, improving precision and accelerating parts development for racing success.

GHD teams up with Harvard and Microsoft to accelerate AI adoption in business, pioneering innovation in engineering and infrastructure sectors globally.

Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.

Prophet has appointed Bec Geyer as Head of Talent and People to lead recruitment and development amid rapid growth in its decision science and tech teams.