Innovative engineering: Award‐winning ideas

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

This year's IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology) Innovation in Engineering Awards recognised excellence in engineering innovation across a range of industry sectors and engineering disciplines. Among the winning innovations were a specially developed greenhouse that uses sunlight and seawater to grow crops in arid areas, a microwave based system for detecting breast cancer tumors and an early vital signs detector for use in intensive care unit.

Originality/value

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Citation

(2007), "Innovative engineering: Award‐winning ideas", Strategic Direction, Vol. 23 No. 2, pp. 31-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580540710724492