Advancements in Robotics
Robotics is a subject that has always fascinated people and we’re no exception. We manufacture prison and torsion springs, and a wide range of wire forms, as well as other components that are important, if not crucial, to the development of engineering and robotics. Progress in the robotics field has been happening at a staggering… Continue Reading …
Brompton Bicycles: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers
Here at Airedale Springs, we’ve been fortunate enough to manufacture springs and wireforms for a range of exciting pieces of tech since 1945. But one of the most interesting in recent times has been the Brompton Bicycle. Brompton’s history can be traced back to 1975, when the inventor and founder, Andrew Ritchie, created prototypes of… Continue Reading …
Call: More action needed to secure future generation of engineers
Tim Parkinson, Chairman Airedale Springs Local manufacturing boss Tim Parkinson is backing a new West Yorkshire school which focuses on the sector – and has called for more to be done to encourage young people into engineering. Mr Parkinson, chairman of family-run Airedale Springs in Haworth, has urged youngsters to consider careers in manufacturing and… Continue Reading …
Are Edible Water Bottles the Future?
Airedale Springs purpose built factory is probably one of the most environmentally friendly spring plants in the UK. Through continued efforts we have been able to reduce our landfill waste by over 90% since 2009 and we are always interested in ideas that encourage people to reduce waste. The amount of waste the world accumulates… Continue Reading …
Robotics Week – How Can Schools Get Involved?
At Airedale Springs, we are incredibly invested in the future of engineering, so when we’re not creating flat springs or torsion springs, we’re getting involved with the local college and schools, and working with our apprentices. We know how important it is to cultivate an interest in engineering at a young age which is why… Continue Reading …
Have Video Games Inspired Engineering? Can Games Inspire the Future?
Video games are an increasingly mainstream pastime; the old stereotypes of gamers are becoming a thing of the past, as a generation who grew up with the likes of Mario and Sonic are now adults and parents. However, many are now starting to see that video games may offer more than an evening’s entertainment –… Continue Reading …
Multi-Million-Pound Engineering Centre
Here at Airedale Springs, as spring design specialists, we love to keep a sharp eye on the engineering industry and the amazing advancements and expansions taking place. Recently the industry has undergone a massive expansion, creating many employment opportunities for young people. As specialists in our industry, we know how important it is to develop… Continue Reading …
Airedale Springs Employees take part in this year’s Movember…
For 30 days throughout November Airedale Springs Employees; David Rooke, Richard Thomas, James Gibson and Declan Wilson ditched their daily shaves to support the Movember Foundation – raising an impressive £250 for the cause. The Movember Foundation is a global charity committed to men living happier, healthier, longer lives and since 2003 has raised £402… Continue Reading …
Engineer Profile: Naomi Climer, Institution of Engineering and Technology President
On the 1st of October this year, Naomi Climer was shot into the spotlight when she became the first female president of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), and she came with a plan to show that ideas of engineering as a male profession are more myth than reality.
The Evolution of the LED Lamp
Airedale Springs work closely with a wide and diverse range of customers providing them with spring and wire form design solutions for an equally wide range of products, particularly tension springs and wire forms. One industry we take great pride in working with is the LED lighting industry. In the past we’ve created ingenious torsion spring designs… Continue Reading …