March 2026

ECITB MJI23 – Powered Torque Gun Bolted Connections

Battery-operated torque guns can achieve anywhere from around 15 ft‑lbs (20 Nm) for light-duty models up to an industry-leading 11,000 ft‑lbs (15,000 Nm) for heavy-duty industrial tools. This wide range means they now rival or even surpass hydraulic/pneumatic torque systems in many applications. Our ECITB‑approved MJI23 Powered Torque Gun Training Course is designed for every […]

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New for 2026!!

Everyone enrolling onto our Mechanical Joint Integrity Apprentice Training Programme* will now receive two of the most respected engineering reference books in the industry: ✅ The Roebuck ZEUS Precision Data Charts & Tables✅ The IMechE Engineers’ Data Book by Clifford Matthews These sit in addition to our comprehensive course handouts and our hugely popular pocket-sized

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Two Lanes. One Destination; A Future in Engineering.

There isn’t just one way into an engineering career. Young people today have genuine choice in how they begin their journey: UniversityA route rich in theory, research, and deep technical understanding. It’s where future innovators, designers, and leaders often build the academic foundations that shape their careers. ApprenticeshipsA hands‑on, immersive route where learning happens on

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The future isn’t “AI vs trades”. It’s “AI + trades”.

There’s a lot of discussion right now about AI reshaping the UK workforce. Some roles will change dramatically, and others may disappear altogether. But one group consistently stands out as highly resilient in every credible analysis: Skilled trades. Mechanical fitters, welders, builders, electricians, plasterers, plumbers — these professions rely on something AI still can’t replicate:✅

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DiscoverChemEngLive

This week our Technical Director Dr Gavin Smith and I visited Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe Bay Campus to take part in #DiscoveChemEngLIVE. #DiscoverChemEngLIVE is a unique event for school students (12 to 18-year-old) to discover chemical and process engineering and learn about the wide range of learning pathways and career opportunities available across Wales

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