The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Bradford visit The Spring Works to celebrate our extended range
Airedale Springs were pleased to welcome The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Mike Gibbons and the Lady Mayoress, Mrs Elizabeth M Sharp on the 19th March. The Mayor and Mayoress were given a brief introduction to the Company and its history prior to a tour of our production facilities. The Mayor and Mayoress were keen to learn… Continue Reading …
The Guinness Book of World Records: Engineering Feats
The Guinness Book of World Records is a reference book that is published every year, listing world records that have been achieved. These have either been completed by humans, or are extremes of the natural world. As of 2015, it’s in its 61st year of publication. Over the years there has been a whole load… Continue Reading …
Inventor Profile: The Man Who Froze Time
The engineering field thrives on innovation. The annals of history are littered with great engineers whose amazing inventions helped shape our world. These individuals continue to be a fantastic source of inspiration for the engineers of today too. And with this is mind, here in the latest instalment in our continuing series, we’re going to… Continue Reading …
Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? No! It’s Both!
So far, the wonderful world of biomimicry has brought us everything from cheetah-bots to robotic sea turtles. And now birds and bats are helping to inspire the drones of the future too. Thanks to Mother Nature’s clever design, birds have pretty much mastered the art of flying. And by imitating the wing anatomy of these… Continue Reading …
Spotlight On: Chemical Engineering
Engineering is a diverse and exciting profession, with a variety of fields to specialise in. In the first instalment of our ongoing series, we will be taking a look at the branch of chemical engineering, including what it involves and some of the magnificent achievements that chemical engineers have made in particular fields. Chemical engineering… Continue Reading …
The Exciting World of Metamaterials
In laboratories across the world, an exciting new breed of materials is quietly revolutionising the fields of science and engineering. Known as metamaterials, these special materials are as innovative as they are extraordinary. Intrigued ? Then read on as we explore the fascinating world of metamaterials. What Are They? From metal alloys to plastics, humans… Continue Reading …
Inspiring UK Engineering Projects
The UK has a long history of producing some amazing engineering achievements. From super fast cars to spectacular space missions, UK engineers have done it all. Want to know more about the UK’s most exciting engineering projects? Then read on as we take a look at some recent engineering feats which are more than a… Continue Reading …
It’s a Man’s World: Women and Male-Dominated Jobs
Earlier this year, the Government released a social media campaign #notjustforboys, which focuses on inspiring, and supporting, women to make choices that are right for them. They believe that there are still far too many jobs in which many women are unable to break into, and even when they do, few are getting the top,… Continue Reading …
UK Young Engineer of the Year
Northern Irish teenager, Colum McNally, has been dubbed young engineer of the year at Birmingham’s Young Scientist and Engineers Fair! His invention? A practical and economic design called the Agri-Hammer – a hydraulic, multi-functional tool crafted to assist farmers in the cutting of logs and fence postings. The 18-year-old states this innovation will take ‘the… Continue Reading …
New Engineering University Opens
A project that’s sure to benefit the field of engineering was launched this month, creating a great level of excitement for students and academics alike. The New Model in Technology and Engineering (NMITE) is the first engineering university to open in the UK in 40 years, and although the institution has yet to be awarded… Continue Reading …