When wheelchair racing was first introduced a sport in the late 1940s, the wheelchairs used were very similar to everyday wheelchairs. Over the years, advanced engineering has been applied to the design and creation of more ergonomic and aerodynamic racing wheelchairs.
By William Wassmer
21 Aug 2015
The aerospace industry has always played a fundamental role in developing new technologies which can be employed in different fields, such as the automotive industry, the navy and the medical sector.
By Alessio Spampinato
7 Aug 2015
Since the beginning of aviation, one of the projects of engineers have been working on is the development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to carry out military operations without the risk of human loss.
By Andres Gameros
6 Aug 2015
Made in Space aims to advance our future in space by building manufacturing technology for use in the zero gravity conditions of space.
By William Wassmer
3 Jul 2015
A wide range of materials may be used in the design of the aircraft to make use of properties such as strength, elasticity, specific weight and corrosion resistance.
By Alessio Spampinato
9 Jun 2015
On most commercial and military aircraft, the nose cone also houses radar and other instruments that might be used to detect meteorological phenomena, track enemy aircraft or transmit communication signals.
By Brett Smith
5 Jun 2015
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is one of the most important tools currently used in manufacturing processes and its use is well established across a number of different industries.
By Andres Gameros
21 May 2015
The science and application of measurement has been necessary for humanity’s advancement for thousands of years but it would not be until 1875 at the Metre Convention that scientists would recognise the need to establish a system of internationally agreed measurement standards.
By James Brookes
13 May 2015
We rely on satellites and structures in space for communications more than ever before.
By William Wassmer
12 May 2015
Space suits are some of the most complicated and unique pieces of technology in the world today. Due to the sheer complexity of surviving in space there are many components and materials that go into the design of a space suit.
By William Wassmer
1 May 2015