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Have you thought about joining a European-based company ❓ "In Europe, the companies also focus on the personal aspects of the job, and that the person doing the job is in a good spot from all aspect of their compensation." That is one of the reasons why Katryna chose Poclain when she was looking for a job in mechanical engineering 🔧. Read more about her portrait here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eZrXw6pf

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As Engineers Week comes to a close we would like to spotlight one of our Principal Process Engineers, Ron Barr. Check out his journey written by team member, Azra Baab in our latest West blog post! https://bit.ly/436sCgp

How do we make battery development more economical? 💰 On Wednesday I am presenting at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers event in Birmingham, UK. I’ll cover topics such as: What are the biggest issues we have seen facing battery development 🔋 What are digital models and how do they fit into the battery value chain ⛓️ How can development costs be reduced alongside getting to market quicker ⏱️ Say hello to Christian Pilling and I!

Facilities Management in the 1990s: A Decade of Transformation Facilities Management underwent significant changes in the 1990s. Do you remember these key regulatory changes, environmental initiatives, and technological advancements? Regulatory Changes: • American Disabilities Act (ADA): Signed into law in 1990, this required facilities to be accessible to people with disabilities, leading to widespread renovations including ramps, wider doors, and braille signage. • Phase-Out of CFCs: In 1994, the ban on chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) to protect the ozone layer necessitated a shift to alternative refrigerants. Environmental Initiatives: • EPA's GreenLights Initiative: Launched in 1991, this promoted energy-efficient lighting. • Energy Star Buildings Program: Started in 1995, it aimed to improve the efficiency of mechanical and electrical systems. • U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): Formed in 1993, it introduced the LEED rating system, defining standards for environmentally friendly building practices and emphasizing cost-saving benefits. Technological Advancements: • Personal Computers and the Internet: The rise of these technologies transformed facility management. Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software improved data sharing and efficiency. • Internet Resources: Facilitated industry news, product information, networking, and online resources for facility managers. • Y2K Preparation: The decade ended with facility managers ensuring building automation systems were compliant to avoid disruptions. Security Concerns: • Increased Security Measures: Following the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, facility security became critical, leading to heightened awareness and preparedness for potential terrorist threats. Overall, the 1990s were marked by a focus on accessibility, sustainability, technology integration, and enhanced security measures, setting the stage for future developments in facility management. #FacilitiesManagement #1990s

What should I focus on as a young Engineer? During todays Engineers Australia Young Engineer Mentor session, I shared my five key principles: 1 - Increase your T: Develop deep expertise in your field (the vertical leg of the T) while maintaining broad skills (the top of the T). This concept that I first saw in the Valve corporation Handbook states that "people who are both generalists (highly skilled at a broad set of valuable things—the top of the T) and also experts (among the best in their field within a narrow discipline—the vertical leg of the T)." 2 - Company Benefits: Look beyond remuneration. Seek out training, team experience, and travel opportunities that your company offers. 3 - Travel: Gain international experience to broaden your cultural understanding and enhance your engineering skills. 4 - Stretch Yourself: Embrace challenges that push you out of your comfort zone, like public speaking or new projects. 5 - Have a Plan: Set career goals with two-year plans in your 20s, five-year plans in your 30s, and ten-year plans in your 40s. I encourage engineers to support the EA mentoring program, as many young engineers are eager for guidance. What are your recommendations? #Engineering #CareerGrowth #YoungEngineers #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment #Travel #PublicSpeaking #CareerPlanning #EngineersAustralia #Innovation #TShapedSkills

#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackEngineers #History Elijah McCoy invented an automatic lubricator for oiling the steam engines of locomotives and ships, patenting it in 1872 as "Improvement in Lubricators for Steam-Engines" Lubricators were a boon for railroads, as they enabled trains to run faster and more profitably with less need to stop for lubrication and maintenance. By 1899, the Michigan Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistics reported that the McCoy lubricator was in use on almost all North American railroads. After the turn of the century, McCoy was recognized as having produced more patents than any other Black inventor up to that time. He continued to invent until late in life, obtaining as many as 57 patents; most related to lubrication. Interesting note: "The Real McCoy" This popular expression, typically meaning the real thing, has been attributed to Elijah McCoy's oil-drip cup invention. One theory is that railroad engineers looking to avoid inferior copies would request it by name, and inquire if a locomotive was fitted with "the real McCoy system". This theory is mentioned in Elijah McCoy's biography at the National Inventors Hall of Fame. #IEforLIFE #uarkineg #EngineeringExcellence

Fatigue analysis and the importance of simulation early in the design stage? I stumbled upon this interview in which SIMULIA Champion Robert Keqi Luo told us all about it. 🔽 As Principal CAE Engineer of Trelleborg AVS, he went over that suspensions, which are made from rubber components, will experience a dynamic effect that causes fatigue cracks. When cracked, the whole component of the suspension will fail and if the train is running it could cause derailment and danger to passengers. Simulation can help mitigate this problem by testing various damage criteria and improving product safety. Robert also shared some of his favorite aspects about being a SIMULIA Champion. For his full interview, head here: http://go.3ds.com/9zs

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