Stripe-type-lambda-trititanium-pentoxide – it’s a bit of a mouthful, but it’s certainly worth getting your tongue around, since this recently discovered material has been sending more than a couple of ripples through the engineering world over the past month. So what…
Seahorses certainly aren’t your average fish; in fact, they completely threw out the rule book during their evolution. They have horse-like heads and it’s the males that incubate the eggs while they gestate, making them unlike any other fish. There’s…
As regular readers of our blog may recall, in one of our recent posts we started a fascinating new series on advanced materials by exploring the groundbreaking material graphene. If you enjoyed this fascinating insight into the marvellous world of…
Engineering is an ancient art form. For thousands of years mankind has been engineering an array of inspiring feats that have helped to shape the course of human history. In fact, the annals of history are positively overflowing with example…
There’s a lot to be said about biomimetics; the ingenuity of the natural world is monumental when it comes to finding more efficient and more reliable means of engineering. Take our compression springs, for example, these stunning devices are…
Nature is the ultimate designer. For millions of years the natural world has been providing solutions to problems that we haven’t even dreamed of yet, and as such there is much we have yet to learn from Mother Nature. In…
Materials are essential features in the history of human development. In fact, they’re so important, we even named entire ages after them! Throughout history the discovery of new materials has enabled us to drive forward innovation in a wide variety…
Brian Cooper an employee with 48 years continuous service decided to nominate Airedale Springs in the Telegraph and Argus Bradford Means Business Awards 2015 in the Employer of the Year category. What were they looking for in the entry? “Our…
The fascinating field of biomimetics – biologically inspired engineering – is something we at Airedale Springs find truly captivating. This ingenious branch of engineering is constantly discovering new and innovative ways of advancing the engineering field by relying on the…
Mechanical engineering is considered as being the most diverse out of all the engineering disciplines, as it’s used in a range of different industries. A mechanical engineer is responsible for designing and constructing various components that are important in industries…