On our blog, we have been looking into the lives of some of the most famous inventors and engineers in history, however there are many others who are often forgotten. Whether this is because their other achievements have overshadowed their engineering work, or simply because their name has slipped from the public’s mind, their achievements… Continue Reading …

There’s no denying that the engineering field is hugely innovative, and has itself undergone a number of transformations, throughout its long and fascinating history. The number of fields within which engineering skills and expertise are required, is also ever expanding, and there are a number of keys sectors, in which the engineers of the future… Continue Reading …

It’s no secret that the UK governing bodies are dedicating a lot of time to the ‘engineering crisis’ at present, as otherwise the proposed retirement cliff in the next few years could easily see our country with a dearth of technical skill sets. Engineers are vital to society, and you only have to look at… Continue Reading …

In previous instalments of this series, we have looked at two very well known tunnelling projects – the Channel Tunnel and the London Underground. This time we turn our sights towards one that is less well known but no less impressive. The Standedge Canal Tunnel holds three records: it is the longest canal tunnel in… Continue Reading …

Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor; an electrical and mechanical engineer and futurist, he is best known for his work on the alternating current system of electricity – and resulting rivalry with Thomas Edison. Born in 1856, Tesla wanted to become an engineer from an early age. His father, however, wanted him to join the… Continue Reading …

Earlier this year, we looked at the role of engineers during the First World War; however this was not the only conflict to have prompted innovation and engineering excellence. Today, we take a look at the role of engineers in the Second World War. Directly involving more than 30 countries and over a hundred million… Continue Reading …

It’s been a while since we last looked at one of the standout engineering firms in the UK, and that’s a shame, as there are certainly plenty of options to choose from. One name that’s frequently in the news is BAE Systems, and, whilst they may not command the same level of public awareness as… Continue Reading …

We’ve looked at some fairly impressive feats of UK engineering here on our blog, and it’s only when you do this that you realise just how many different projects are worthy of acclaim. We’ve missed out some genuinely huge feats so far, and so today we’re going to plug one of those notable gaps. The… Continue Reading …

Thomas Edison is by far one of the most famous and influential inventors of all time, with many of his great works making a dramatic impact to life around the world. Here we take a look at the life and works of this inspiring individual, and his contributions both to the engineering field and also… Continue Reading …