The Vital Role of Springs in Medical Prosthetics
Artificial limbs and joints have changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. The field of medical prosthetics continues to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve to improve the lives of those with missing limbs. Some prosthetics are simple in design, crafted by hand to provide basic functionality in place of an absent… Continue Reading …
The Importance of Collaboration
Collaboration is defined as working together in order to achieve a common goal. Collaborative engineering is a response to the increase in the complexity of engineering systems. Their intricacy demands teamwork from more than a design team; technical proficiency from several disciplines and a broad range of skills are essential for expert product development. Here’s… Continue Reading …
The Evolution of Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace engineering, otherwise known as aeronautical or astronautical engineering, refers to the engineering involved in creating, constructing and developing aircraft and spacecraft. This means all vehicles that operate in the Earth’s atmosphere, as well as those that operate outside the atmosphere in space.
Robotics in the Manufacturing Industry
Robots are completely changing the face of manufacturing and there’s good reason for that. With huge savings to be made in the long term and the consistent production of high-quality products, robots are an extremely appealing investment for any manufacturing company. In this article, we take a look at just how useful robots have been… Continue Reading …
Innovations in Manufacturing in the 21st Century
From the implementation of interchangeable parts and the industrial revolution it spawned, to the assembly line which made mass production and trade possible on a global scale, there have been numerous technological advances over the last two centuries that have propelled progress in manufacturing, making it the cornerstone of our modern economy. But with technological… Continue Reading …
The History of Springs in Watchmaking
One thing is certain: without the humble spring, there would be no watchmaking industry. The clock spring is fundamental to the operation of all mechanical watches and has been since the early 15th century, when the first spring clocks were invented. Early mechanical clocks used a variation of the Verge escapement, which dates from the… Continue Reading …
Ancient Engineering in Modern Times
The Roman Empire is famous for numerous different reasons, but the way their fantastic feats of engineering are still harnessed to this very day could make this their most successful legacy. The same could be said for other ancient civilisations; advanced engineering accomplishments, from running water to transport revelations, have come from many concepts, times,… Continue Reading …
The Development of the Aerospace Industry
The aerospace industry is one of the most dynamic and ever-changing industries in the UK – and one of the many industries that require springs. It contributes to a significant proportion of the UK economy, and it employs more than 100,000 people. However, the industry hasn’t always been this dominant; it has taken many years… Continue Reading …
Engineering Predictions for 2017
In 2016, we saw the rise of many technological advancements and the growth of engineering as a whole. As we move into 2017, we must expand our horizons and foresee many more exciting progressions. The rise of mobile applications was a big one in 2016, as well as witnessing the beginning of virtual and augmented… Continue Reading …
Springs in Medical Applications
Springs have been used in mechanics and other forms of technology for hundreds of years. In the 17th century, Robert Hooke scrutinised springs by testing them repetitively and developed Hooke’s Law, one of the most common physical laws used in mechanics today. However, this isn’t the only use of springs. They are also used in… Continue Reading …