April 2024 – The Engineering Digest
This month, we’re bringing you the latest news from emerging Defence technologies to the history of the Jolly Roger flag and invaluable projects.
First up is how and why Gen Z is becoming ‘the toolbelt generation’… 🔧🛠️
Welders are in high demand, Gen Z is answering the call
Skilled welders are retiring, and new welding expertise is in high demand.
With AI threatening the previous safe-bet office jobs, manual work is making a comeback, and Gen Z is leading the charge.
Young people are increasingly turning away from university and opting for lucrative welding, plumbing and electrical careers.
➡️ More on this from Fox News Media.
Hythe Engineering and the Power Improvement Project
We’re playing a pivotal role in the Royal Navy’s ambitious Power Improvement Project (PIP)- an initiative enhancing the operational capabilities of the Navy’s warships. 🚢⚓
Learn about Hythe’s contributions, the project milestones, and the wide-ranging impacts on Royal Navy performance and readiness on the Hythe blog.
Top 5 Defence Technologies to Watch in 2024
Rapid technological advancements are transforming the defence sector. Here are five pioneering defence technologies to keep an eye on:
- Hypersonic weapons
- Artificial intelligence & autonomous systems
- Directed energy weapons
- Cyber capabilities
- Space-based systems
From increasing battlefield awareness to bolstering defence capabilities, these cutting-edge innovations could redefine military operations in the years ahead.
➡️ Read BAE Systems in-depth analysis on the potential impacts.
Discover the value of engineering apprenticeships
All of our first-year apprentices have completed their first year at college and come back to Hythe full-time. They’re working side-by-side with our 2019 cohort of apprentices, gaining valuable mentoring and experience.
Learn more about why our youngest team members chose the apprenticeship route, in an interview with our first-years.
The Little-Known History of Jolly Roger 🏴☠️
The black flag with skull and crossbones is a staple of pirate legend. But the origins of this ominous “Jolly Roger” symbol are shrouded in mystery…
A brand-new exhibition in the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Museum aims to shed some light on the history of the Jolly Roger flag!
That’s all for now! 👋
If you have suggestions for topics you’d like us to cover or insights to share, we’re always eager to hear from our readers.
And of course, if you’re looking for engineering advice, we’ve got you covered.
Until next time,
Lydia and the Hythe Engineering Team.