Great Feats of British Engineering: The Thames Barrier
Continuing our series on Great Feats of British Engineering, here we take a look at the innovative Thames Barrier, whose purpose is to protect the city of London and its residents from flooding. The city of London is vulnerable to flooding due to heavy tides, and for most of its history the city lacked protection… Continue Reading …
Engineering Reality
Whilst at one time, virtual reality technologies were considered the preserve of video game enthusiasts, this technology is really coming of age, and today’s virtual reality is being utilised for a wide range of exciting applications. With this in mind, here we take a closer look at how virtual reality technologies are helping to revolutionise… Continue Reading …
The Best of British Inventions: Cat’s Eyes
According to Sir James Dyson, one of the reasons that the British are so good at inventing things is because we live on an island, separating us from the rest of Europe and giving us our own challenges. Whatever the reason is, it is clear that Britain has been home to well over its fair… Continue Reading …
How Printing Changed the World
The printer is something that you may use every day; you will find at least one in every office up and down the country. But it is often overlooked that they have had a huge impact on the world, making room for change and modernisation. Today, we will look at how the printer has evolved,… Continue Reading …
Are Biomimetics the Way of the Future?
Often great design requires even greater inspiration, and sometimes this can be found in even the most unexpected of places. Arguably, there’s no better designer than nature, and the natural world has provided the inspiration for some of the world’s most impressive feats of engineering. Here we take a look at how the revolutionary field… Continue Reading …
Keighley Business Awards 2015
On the 13th January Tim Parkinson was invited to speak at the launch event of the 2015 Keighley Business Awards. Last year Airedale Springs scooped 3 awards including Overall Business of the Year. L/R Sean Parkinson Commercial Director, Steve Hart Production Director, Tim Parkinson Chairman. Due to its previous successes in 2013 and 2014 Airedale… Continue Reading …
We are supporting the Industrial Centre of Excellence
Airedale Springs is proud to be a supporter of the CE:AMIE Industrial Centre of Excellence (ICE) for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering. The ICE has been created to ensure that students can gain the skills and experience necessary for a successful career in engineering and manufacturing. Developed in partnership with Bradford Council, Leeds City College and… Continue Reading …
A Special Year for Airedale Springs
2015 marks another special year for Airedale Springs as it celebrates its 70th Anniversary. In recognition of the event we have redesigned our logo for the year. Our birthday is the 7th June however we intend to hold numerous events over the year including open days for family and friends, school visits, engineering related visits… Continue Reading …
Engineering the Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution was a time of great change for Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries. It pulled production out of the inefficient processes when products were mostly made within people’s homes, and into a modern age. The revolution paved the way for the efficiency and volume of the production lines we have today…. Continue Reading …
Great Feats of British Engineering – Middleton Railway
After examining the Standedge Tunnel and the London Underground, we return above ground with this part of our continuing series, to look at the oldest continuously operated public railway in the world: the Middleton Railway. In the 1750’s, the Middleton coal pits were facing a disadvantage; their competitors in Rothwell were able to use the… Continue Reading …