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 …
Keighley Town Mayor Visits The Spring Works
Councillor Graham Mitchell, Keighley Town Mayor and Mr Andy Westerman the Mayor’s Steward visited Airedale Springs on the 23rd February 2015. L/R Mr Andy Westerman, Councillor Graham Mitchell, Michael Parkinson, Tim Parkinson After an introduction to the history of the Company by its President Mr Michael Parkinson and Chairman Tim Parkinson, our visitors were given… Continue Reading …
We Welcomed Haworth Primary School Year 6 Pupils
It was entirely fitting that the first official visit to the Spring Works in our 70th anniversary year were teachers and Year 6 pupils from Haworth Primary School. On the 4th February, 21 pupils were given an introduction to the Company and the many types of springs manufactured here. The youngsters were fascinated by the… Continue Reading …
Ancient Feats of Engineering Part 1: The Egyptian Pyramids
Throughout our history, mankind has produced some truly astonishing feats of engineering. Inspired by this, here in the first instalment of our new series on ancient feats of engineering, we take a closer look at the Egyptian pyramids, which have got to be some of the most recognisable monuments on the planet. There has always… Continue Reading …