It’s no secret that the UK governing bodies are dedicating a lot of time to the ‘engineering crisis’ at present, as otherwise the proposed retirement cliff in the next few years could easily see our country with a dearth of technical skill sets. Engineers are vital to society, and you only have to look at… Continue Reading …

In previous instalments of this series, we have looked at two very well known tunnelling projects – the Channel Tunnel and the London Underground. This time we turn our sights towards one that is less well known but no less impressive. The Standedge Canal Tunnel holds three records: it is the longest canal tunnel in… Continue Reading …

2014 has nearly come to an end, so it’s about time that we took a look at some of the engineering highlights of the year. There is a huge pool to choose from, so narrowing it down was no mean feat, but hopefully you’ll find these landmarks just as impressive as we do. Paper Diagnostic… Continue Reading …

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor; an electrical and mechanical engineer and futurist, he is best known for his work on the alternating current system of electricity – and resulting rivalry with Thomas Edison. Born in 1856, Tesla wanted to become an engineer from an early age. His father, however, wanted him to join the… Continue Reading …

Earlier this year, we looked at the role of engineers during the First World War; however this was not the only conflict to have prompted innovation and engineering excellence. Today, we take a look at the role of engineers in the Second World War. Directly involving more than 30 countries and over a hundred million… Continue Reading …

As 2014 draws to a close we can reflect on what a very successful year it has been here at Airedale Springs. Following on from our awards success in 2013, Airedale Springs became the runner up in the inaugural Regional Manufacturing Excellence Awards in February 2014 and the following month we received 3 awards in the… Continue Reading …

It’s been a while since we last looked at one of the standout engineering firms in the UK, and that’s a shame, as there are certainly plenty of options to choose from. One name that’s frequently in the news is BAE Systems, and, whilst they may not command the same level of public awareness as… Continue Reading …

We’ve looked at some fairly impressive feats of UK engineering here on our blog, and it’s only when you do this that you realise just how many different projects are worthy of acclaim. We’ve missed out some genuinely huge feats so far, and so today we’re going to plug one of those notable gaps. The… Continue Reading …

In the second part in our continuing series on accidental miracles we take a look at some more great inventions that owe their discovery to chance, and whose serendipitous invention has had a significant impact on our lives. Dynamite Whilst trying to find a means of stabilising and transporting the explosive liquid nitro-glycerine, Swedish chemist… Continue Reading …

Thomas Edison is by far one of the most famous and influential inventors of all time, with many of his great works making a dramatic impact to life around the world. Here we take a look at the life and works of this inspiring individual, and his contributions both to the engineering field and also… Continue Reading …