Young Engineer’s Curiosity
You may recall an incident back in September this year, of a 14 year old schoolboy named Ahmed Mohamed being arrested after he brought a homemade digital clock to school. Teachers mistook his homemade device for a bomb and had him arrested before the day had ended.
A Spotlight on the Royal Academy of Engineers’ Launchpad Competition
At only 23 years old, the achievements of James Robert, this year’s winner of the Royal Academy of Engineers’ Launchpad Competition, are more than just a little bit impressive. He is just one of a group of 16-25 year olds who presented their designs and inventions in front of the academy for the competition, demonstrating… Continue Reading …
A Reception at 11 Downing Street
Airedale Springs chairman Tim Parkinson (left) with Keighley MP Kris Hopkins (Centre left) and Marrose Abrasives Managing Director Tony Day (right) at the Northern Powerhouse reception at No. 11 Downing Street. BUSINESS LEADERS from the Keighley district attended a top-level Government reception focused on the creation of a Northern Powerhouse earlier in the month. Tony Day… Continue Reading …
Keighley Business Awards – A Post Celebration Event!
The Keighley Business Awards Steering group held a Post Celebration Event at Airedale Enterprise Services new offices in Keighley on Friday 18th September. Airedale Springs is one of the Keighley Business Award sponsors as well as a previous winner. This was a great opportunity for delegates to network with other award sponsors and winners. Tim… Continue Reading …
Ancient Engineering – The Mesopotamians’ Spirit of Innovation
We’ve already taken a look at the incredible advances in engineering made by old civilisations such as the Romans – who put much of their advanced knowledge into the creation of devastating weapons but also focused on inventions and developments such as aqueducts and an improved sewage system which greatly improved the quality of life… Continue Reading …
The Evolution of Computer Aided Design
Engineers use innovative and life changing CAD programming every single day. What many of us don’t consider, however, is how CAD programming has evolved over the decades. How exactly, has this life changing piece of technology developed from a single thought to the hard working designing program we know today?