There are so many individuals who have made a difference throughout the years, and the evolution of engineering has shown this repeatedly. There have been numerous creations and discoveries that has shaped many industries, such as the finding of x-rays and the discovery of medicines.

The engineering industry has long been creating and building successful projects for the world to see, and this can be seen throughout other industries such as within the automotive and aerospace sectors. We could go on listing the incredible achievements engineers have brought to the modern world, but it would just be too long! At… Continue Reading …

Wednesday 4th October marks the beginning of World Space Week, a week-long event which celebrates space exploration in 86 different countries and with more than 2,700 activities and events. This year, the theme is ‘exploring new worlds in space’, so we thought we would take a look at this topic ourselves in preparation for the… Continue Reading …

Materials are incredibly important when it comes to choosing the right springs. Some applications will need specific qualities such as corrosion-resistance or conductivity so it is crucial to take this into consideration before making a decision. You need a spring that will be capable of fulfilling the job it’s meant for, and this means you… Continue Reading …

Springs are a crucial part of many different industries, including the aerospace industry. They form the backbone of many parts and components and allow aircraft, drones, satellites, solar panels, aircraft controls, valves, throttles, and more, to function the way they do. Without springs, the industry wouldn’t be the same.

Compression springs are one of the first springs that come to mind when talking about the manufacturing industry, and they are certainly the most popular. Springs are everywhere and used in much more than you may think. Ball point pens are one of the first objects that come to mind when thinking of a compression… Continue Reading …

Why Automation is Important for the Future of Manufacturing The manufacturing industry is a powerful one. It contributes £6.7 trillion to the global economy and employs 2.7 million people in the UK alone. A world without manufacturing would not be the same, and an industry without automated processes would be a far cry from the… Continue Reading …

Engineering is an important industry within electricals, aerospace, health technologies and nuclear technologies. Businesses are urging for more engineers to help improve the world as we see it, by building a better and brighter future. Here at Airedale Springs, we understand the importance of apprenticeships. As a leading spring manufacturer in the UK with an… Continue Reading …

Springs can be found in more everyday objects than you may think, from clocks and clothespins to vehicles and toys. With the incredible variety of objects out there, it stands to reason that an equally incredible number of springs would be designed and created to allow them to work.

At Airedale Springs, we specialise in working alongside our clients to design and produce the perfect spring or wire form for their project. This means that we often create bespoke designs, sometimes after many hours of designing and refining to ensure that the piece created meets all the requirements of the project our client is… Continue Reading …