b'20 Partner News Summer 2021EnterpriseThe Engineering Stories PodcastPresented by Silver Fox and the IETSilver Fox manufacture and supply cable,ambassador. He studied Electronic & wire, and pipe labelling for various sectorsElectrical Engineering at the University of around the world, including: Rail, Data,Bath and has experience in both Electrical Power, Construction, Renewable Energy, Oiland Data Engineering, previously working for & Gas, and more. The company has been inNissan as an Electrical Harness Engineering operation since 1977, proudly manufacturingIntern, and Experian as a Data Engineer. all products here in the UK and shipping them globally, either directly or via theirWhy does he want to do the podcast?ever-growing network of distributors.I think a lot of people think engineering is just maths, there are obviously partsAlex Michaelson MIETWith Silver Foxs strong ties to UKthat are very maths intensive, but that manufacturing, the company is particularlyshouldnt put those who dont like maths interested in ensuring that engineering isoff engineering as a whole, says Alex. The viewed as a potential career path for anyindustry is huge, and engineering occurs and all young people.in all industries to some extent. I want to speak to engineers, experienced and new, With that in mind, Silver Fox are proudand ask them what drew them to the field. to partner with the IET and produce an ongoing podcast series called EngineeringConnor Meringolo Stories. The goal of the podcast is simple, toConor is a final year student at theConnor Meringoloinform and inspire young people about theUniversity of Kent studying Electronic engineering industry.and Communications Engineering.Hecases, getting some interesting stories completed a Year in Industry at Airbus as aalong the way. I think it would be good The podcast will be interviews withRobotics Systems Intern and is now goingto get some of those stories recorded to engineers from a wide spread of sectors,back there after graduation as a Roboticsshare!at varying stages of their careers and evenSystems Graduate. into retirement. It is a chance for them toIf you would like to be interviewed tell their story about what they love (andWhy does he want to do the podcast? for the podcast and tell your hate.) about the industry, give advice toI dont think there is enough informationengineering story, please contact aspiring young professionals, and hopefully,given to students like myself and evenconorbennett@theiet.orgincrease interest in the industry.younger about the engineering sub-sectors and how widespread the industry is, saysTo find out more information about Meet the hosts Connor. Engineering is cool and can makeSilver Fox and their labelling solution. Alex Michaelson MIET for some cool stories. In its simplest form,Please visit silverfox.co.uk, call onAlex is the Head of Research andengineering is the process of seeing a+44 (0) 1707 37 37 27 or emailDevelopment at Silver Fox and a STEMproblem and finding a solution, and in manysales@silverfox.co.uk'