Institution of Engineering and Technology
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is a multidisciplinary professional engineering institution. The IET was formed in 2006 from two separate institutions: the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE), dating back to 1871,[1] and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE) dating back to 1884. Its worldwide membership is currently in excess of 158,000 in 153 countries.[2] The IET's main offices are in Savoy Place in London, England, and at Michael Faraday House in Stevenage, England.
Founded | 1871[1] |
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Type | Professional Organisation |
Focus | Science, engineering and technology |
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Origins | Institution of Electrical Engineers and Institution of Incorporated Engineers |
Area served | UK and worldwide |
Method | Industry standards, conferences, publications |
Members | 155,000 in 148 countries.[2] |
Key people | Professor Bob Cryan (President 2022 - )
Ed Almond (Chief Executive and Secretary) |
Website | www |
In the United Kingdom, the IET has the authority to establish professional registration for the titles of Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer, Engineering Technician, and ICT Technician, as a licensed member institution of the Engineering Council.[3]
The IET is registered as a charity in England, Wales and Scotland.