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Improving drone safety when satellite navigation falls short
42 Technology (42T), part of British Engines, has helped Omnisense tackle one of the biggest challenges in drone operations — how to land safely when satellite signals can’t be trusted. The Problem Drones rely heavily on satellite navigation, but in the real world those signals are not always reliable. They can be blocked, reflected or […]
From Shop Floor to Managing Director: Paul Smith’s 50-Year Journey
After an incredible 50 years with the British Engines Group, Paul Smith, Managing Director of Tyne Pressure Testing, is preparing to step into retirement. His career has spanned decades of change, growth and innovation, both within the business and across the wider industry. From his early days as a Turner, to becoming Managing Director of […]
British Engines Colleagues Champion Women in Engineering
In support of International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), British Engines recently took part in a panel event hosted by Newcastle University’s School of Engineering, bringing together voices from industry and academia to share experiences, insights and ideas.
42 Technology joins British Engines Group to accelerate growth and expand innovation capabilities
42 Technology, the Cambridge-based product development and manufacturing innovation consultancy, has been acquired by British Engines Group, an independent engineering group founded in 1922 and today with 1,600 people worldwide. 42T is now one of nine businesses within the group.
British Engines opens Applications for 2026 Apprenticeship Programme
British Engines has officially opened applications for its 2026 apprenticeship programme, offering young people across the North East the opportunity to begin a rewarding career in engineering with one of the region’s largest and longest-established apprentice employers.
British Engines Welcomes 29 New Apprentices Across the North East
British Engines Group has welcomed 29 new apprentices across its North East businesses to help build sector skills, drive business growth and nurture the next generation of engineering talent across the region.
Recognising Dedication and Success at the Beyond Awards
An evening of celebration, recognition and inspiration at this year’s Beyond Awards - discover the highlights.
How Jamie, Joseph and Eliot are Shaping the Future of Michell Bearings
In 2024, Michell Bearings welcomed three Graduate Engineers, Jamie, Joseph, and Eliot, as part of the British Engines Graduate Scheme. Since joining In April 2024, Joseph and Eliot have rotated through multiple departments. Joseph has worked in Design, Production Engineering, Quality Management, and Customer Support and is now in Repair & Service, while Eliot is […]
Meet Jake, Technical Support Apprentice at Tyne Pressure Testing
Jake joined Tyne Pressure Testing in November 2022 as a Technical Support Apprentice working in both the office and testing facility. As Jake goes into his final year of completing a Level 3 Advanced Machining Engineering Diploma as well as a HNC qualification, we caught up with him to find out more about his engineering apprenticeship.
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