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Why Are Some Springs Made of Plastic?

Over the past few months, we have had an on-going series of articles that talk about what springs can be made of and how they are uses in everyday situations. Firstly, we discussed wooden springs, in which we talked about…

We Won the Business Growth Award!

On our previous blog, we shared the exciting news that Airedale Springs had been nominated by the EFF for the Business Growth Award. Well, the results are in and we are extremely proud to announce that we won the Business…

Your Engineering Degree: What Can You Do?

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There are a variety of different engineering courses out there, and for many students, it can be overwhelming when it comes to thinking about what they will do with their degree once they graduate. Many don’t realise just how broad…

Springs in Robotics

Every component in robot manufacturing is vital for the proper functioning of the machine, especially regarding its movements. Springs are at the core of robotic movement, and essential for smooth and human-like mobility. Modern advancements due to countries like Japan…

Spotlight on: Wooden Springs

Springs have been around for hundreds of years; they are used in nearly every day activity that we complete and they make our lives a lot easier. If we lived in a world where there weren’t any springs or other…

Engineering Excellence – The Tools of a Paralympian

Last month, we all enjoyed watching the amazing Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, especially considering that Great Britain performed exceptionally well. It’s safe to say that part of the reason for why the GB Paralympians gained so many medals, besides being…

A Summer’s Day Without Springs

Springs are excellent devices that can store a lot of mechanical energy. Because of this, they are used in nearly every mechanical device. This is because they are incredibly durable and efficient in transferring energy. You will genuinely be surprised…