The presence of women in engineering
Engineering careers continue to stand out for having a high percentage of male enrolled and a very small presence of women. Only 15% of graduates are women. Why this low presence of women?
The situation of the aeronautical and space sector in Spain
The aeronautical and space sector continues to grow in Spain, both in turnover and job creation, and maintains high investment figures in R&D&I. In this article we analyze more in depth the characteristics of this sector and the more than positive data of the TEDAE (the Spanish Association of Technological Companies of Defense, Aeronautics and Space).
The Scrum methodology at Acebron Group
Acebron Group, Industry 4.0 and Scrum methodology go together.The Scrum methodology is especially suitable for adapting companies to the changes of Industry 4.0,or fourth industrial revolution. Because this new concept of industry moves in a scenario with changing needs, constant adjustments, innovations, a marked competitiveness, and where flexibility and productivity are fundamental to meet very tight delivery times. The Scrum methodology allows to adapt the work process to this new environment.
Does putting back the clocks benefit industry?
Every year, on the last weekend of October, the clocks are put back one hour, and we lose one hour of light in the afternoons through to the last weekend of March, when they go forward again. Whenever the time is artificially changed, there is renewed controversy about the benefits of doing so.Daylight Saving Time was unified throughout the European Union in 1980, on the premise that it would save energy: If daylight hours coincide with the hours of the typical working day, energy consumption will be lower.
