Industry Tap

The son and nephew of engineers, since retired, he grew up immersed in a family business that did piece work for Rolls-Royce, Bentley, British Aerospace and others.

Young engineer joins the ranks of great Britons

Sam Etherington, who is still seeking about £150,000 to develop his wave-power invention, beat off stiff competition from Sir James Dyson and the Apple designer Sir Jonathan Ive.

Semta Investee

Semta’s Engineering Hall of Fame is designed to ensure that great British engineers of the 21st Century are recognised to be just as important and influential as their illustrious predecessors.

Semta Nomination

British engineers whose work demonstrated outstanding innovation and has had a positive impact on society.

Young entrepreneur Sam Etherington shortlisted for engineering Hall of Fame

The Telegraph

The Men Of The Next 25 Years

GQ Magazine

Pummelled kite surfer dreams up new way to harvest wave energy

NBC News

European Marine Energy Center

A wave energy generator, modelled on wave data provided by EMEC

UK James Dyson Award winner harnesses wave power

Wired Magazine