Author Archives: Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

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About Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

A Chartered Engineer and member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers living in the UK with a passion for engineering design, technology and innovation, peppered with a little humour. Presently running a small engineering design & CAD drawing solutions business, serving mainly London and home counties. www.osborndesign.co.uk

HSE get wind of turbine failures !

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

Five wind turbines crashed to the ground during unexceptional weather conditions leading to an investigation by the Health and Safety Executive. The fifth collapse at Winsdon Farm in north Petherwyn, Cornwall triggered the inquiry in 2013, a 40m Gaia Wind … Continue reading →

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Are we ready for BIM?

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

This government strategy deadline for BIM is closing in quickly for the construction / building industry as 2016 approaches ever closer ! Are companies ready ? In more detail: The Government Construction Strategy was published by the Cabinet office on … Continue reading →

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Is there money in sand ? 3D Sand Printing from CAD could have the answer !

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

                         3D printing from CAD has been around a while, delivering interesting shapes and products mainly in various plastics – as a hobby and a bit of fun but now increasingly used for … Continue reading →

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Formula One and buses what’s the connection?

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

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