Engineering in Space
Astronauts undergo extremely rigorous two-year training before going on missions to space. They learn to perform every single job and task, in case of any eventuality happening or disaster striking. Although every mission is very well prepared, problems can occur that threaten the life of the astronauts in space. Their extensive training comes to the… Continue Reading …
Steps for Going Green with your Business
Incorporating environmentally friendly practices into the workplace is now considered vital for a number of reasons. Not only does it look good to your shareholders, your clients and your bottom line, it also has a positive impact on the UK manufacturing industry as a whole. So if you’ve found yourself attracted to the benefits of… Continue Reading …
Why Buy From a Family Business
Family run businesses have many benefits and here at Airedale Springs we know that a successful company goes far beyond just making a financial profit; our employees are the life blood behind the success of our business as spring manufacturers. Many businesses nowadays are big, corporate businesses where their employees are described as the organisations… Continue Reading …
Board Changes at Airedale Springs
Airedale Springs is proud to announce key changes to further strengthen its Board of Directors. Sue Brook, who joined the Company in 2011 as Business Development Manager to project manage the move into the new factory, has been promoted to Commercial Director and Sean Parkinson, who has been a Director of the Company for over… Continue Reading …
Dedicated to Engineering
What makes a great engineer? It goes beyond having analytical and problem solving skills, or technical knowledge. It’s not only about what you know, but also about the passion that drives you to be better every day. Some engineers go above and beyond being team players and thinking logically; they fight and never give up… Continue Reading …
Female Engineers Publish Better But Receive Less Citations
As spring manufacturers, we work with a variety of male-dominated disciplines including engineering, mathematics, economics, and robotics. These scientific fields are greatly developed by the publication of papers by researchers and scientists, mostly in collaboration with each other in order to contribute to further their fields.
Engineering Show at Victoria & Albert Museum
The Victoria & Albert Museum in London is having a first-of-its-kind event, an engineering season that intends to draw attention to the vital role of engineering to our society. At Airedale Springs we know just how important engineering is to the world, so we’re always interested whenever this industry is showcased in such a prominent… Continue Reading …
The Future of Printing? Nanoscale 3D Printing
Over the last few years you would have had to have had your head buried in the sand or lived in a cave to avoid the news about 3D printing. Despite originally being invented in 1984 it’s in the last 5 years that 3D printing has really taken off for the following reasons: Developments in… Continue Reading …
Visualising the Design Process
At Airedale Springs, we don’t just supply springs and wire forms – we can assist our customers with the design as well. Depending on your needs and requirements, our team will be able to give advice on design, appropriate materials, test methods and create bespoke product which has been made specifically for you. So, how… Continue Reading …
Young Engineer Nominations Now Open
We have often written in previous posts about the importance of encouraging young people to choose engineering as a career; it’s a vital industry, but the UK could face a significant skills shortage if young people aren’t entering it. One way to encourage people to choose engineering as a career is to offer rewards for… Continue Reading …