October 2025 engineering newsletter

Here is your monthly dose of my Canadian engineering news created for licensed and aspiring engineers, geoscientists and technicians in Canada.

Engineers Making Headlines

Haider Kazim is recognized for his innovative work in inventing a more accessible and pain-free glucose monitor. This development promises to significantly improve diabetes care by simplifying glucose monitoring in a less invasive and more user-friendly manner. Kazim's efforts have attracted attention for their potential to transform health outcomes and accessibility for people with diabetes in Canada and beyond.
Dr. Mary Wells, Dean of Waterloo Engineering, was appointed to a prestigious 26-member national task force to help shape Canada’s updated strategy on artificial intelligence (AI). Announced by the Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, this task force brings together top leaders from technology, business, and academia. Dr. Wells is also a prominent advocate for closing gender gaps in engineering education and promoting inclusivity for both women and young men in higher education. Her leadership roles highlight her influence on both the future of Canadian AI policy and engineering education equity.

Crowdfunding Engineering/Technology Campaigns

Shiver Dock is a Node.js-based website creation engine designed to generate single-page user bio sites that can interlink in a Shiver webring. The platform aims to build an interconnected community of personal web pages that are simple yet interconnected, allowing users to create their online presence easily. It also includes a Community Bazaar feature for sharing and interaction within the web ring. This campaign seeks to bring a fresh approach to web community building with a technical and creative spin.
Multi Shelf V2 - 3D Printing STL Files offers a collection of 101 STL files for 3D printing multi-purpose shelves suitable for home, workshop, or office use. The design allows users to print and assemble their own shelving units tailored to their spatial and organizational needs. It highlights the utility of 3D printing for practical home and workspace solutions, promoting customization and creative space management. The project provides an accessible way for makers and 3D printing enthusiasts to enhance their environment with functional, customizable storage.

Lötrauchabsaugung NoSmoA1 is a smoke extraction device designed to capture harmful fumes generated during soldering. It focuses on providing a healthier and more comfortable soldering environment by ventilating and removing toxic smoke efficiently. The device aims to be compact, user-friendly, and effective for hobbyists and professionals alike, ensuring safe usage of soldering tools. This campaign addresses occupational health concerns in electronics and craft workspaces with a practical engineering solution.

What technology or gadget are you currently enjoying and would recommend to other aspiring and licensed engineers? Let us know in the comments below.

Association News

Here are the news links to every Canadian Association. If there is anything beyond the standard stuff (elections, new appointments, upcoming events), I'll try to list them below.

Engineer's Canada - Campaign is raising awareness of engineering fraud

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At Goldman Sachs, AI is reshaping engineering roles by helping engineers manage machines and enhance productivity. The integration of AI tools in companies like Netflix aims to automate repetitive tasks, improve employee efficiency, and boost overall team productivity. This shift highlights the importance of blending technical expertise with managerial skills to lead teams effectively in the AI era. Read more here.

TED Talks

In this TED talk, Kanika Chawla explores the remarkable solar energy revolution happening in India, highlighting how the country is transforming its energy landscape. She discusses the role of finance, renewable energy, and innovative policies that fuel this transformation, demonstrating how India is overcoming challenges in its path to sustainable energy. The talk sheds light on the importance of global efforts toward climate change and energy solutions.
In this TED talk, Mfikeyi Makayi presents cutting-edge science and technology for locating critical metals essential for clean energy and modern electronics. The talk explains how advancements in technology and research are enabling more sustainable and efficient mining practices. This science plays a crucial role in supporting the shift to renewable energy and technological innovation worldwide.

Quote To Ponder

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Rose Igdon-Vallinas

October 7, 2025 at 9:49 am

Thank you for reading our October Newsletter. Here are our questions for this month:

Q1. What is the most useful skill you have learned on the job, and how has it helped you in your work?
Q2. Is there a new technology you are excited to try soon? What interests you about it?

Andrei Gavrilov

October 9, 2025 at 1:21 pm

Neat article!

Asher Dhillon

October 9, 2025 at 2:25 pm

The most useful skill I learned well on the job, is developing unique solutions given ambiguous requirements.
A new technology that I want to try out in the future is metal 3-D printing, since it allows for the development of complex geometry, not possible through traditional manufacturing means.

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October 9, 2025 at 5:53 pm

Q1; I use critical thinking and multitasking techniques every day in my work, which has improved my productivity

Andrew Simpson

October 9, 2025 at 7:24 pm

The most useful skill I’ve learned on the job is developing strong people skills: the ability to connect with others, understand their needs, and build trust quickly.

Manju Baarkavi Sivam

October 10, 2025 at 10:56 am

1: Holistic troubleshooting. A single problem in a mechatronic system can have a mechanical, electrical, or software cause. The most vital skill is being able to diagnose across all those disciplines to find the actual root of the failure.
2. Generative Design with metal 3D printing. It lets us create parts that are AI-optimized for maximum strength and minimum weight. I’m interested in building more efficient machines with components that were simply impossible to manufacture before.

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