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Inspec: A scientific and technical database

Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next research project or compiling a comprehensive literature review of your chosen field, your journey starts with Inspec, the definitive engineering and physics research database.

What is Inspec?

Celebrating 50 years of Inspec

IET Inspec is one of the most definitive databases for subject-specific and interdisciplinary research in the fields of engineering, physics and computer science. It contains over 20 million records of research literature, and for 50 years it’s been an essential discovery tool to numerous prestigious institutions around the world. 

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Inspec content & coverage

Explore the subjects classifications and journals covered by the Inspec database.
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Why choose Inspec?

Find out what makes Inspec the definitive research database for the world's top universities. 
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Inspec Analytics

A dynamic research intelligence tool for engineering professionals, librarians, faculty and researchers to explore the connected networks of scientific research, and identify global trends and patterns.

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Introducing Inspec Analytics Plus

Uncover deeper insights into the impact of global research. Inspec Analytics Plus adds valuable new data sets and functionality to Inspec Analytics, providing integrated citation metrics and enhanced collaboration analysis across thousands of organisations and scientific concepts.
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How to use Inspec

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Integrate the Inspec database to connect to your own databases and systems.
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Inspec Archive

Explore over 800k historic records from 1898-1968 electronically.
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Support every stage of the research workflow with Inspec and Inspec Analytics to maximise the impact of your team’s research. Explore subscription options to purchase Inspec for your organisation.
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