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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mars has been a mystery for many centuries, a planet that has captured the imaginations of scientists and artists alike. We don’t know exactly who discovered Mars, since, just like Venus, this planet is a bright presence in the night…
Here at Airedale Springs, we’re constantly discovering new ways in which to improve our spring design. It’s a tough process, but the feeling of finding such discoveries is un-matched by anything. So we can’t imagine the feeling of wonder that…