Category Archives: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Bloodhound: Britain’s 1000 mph land speed record attempt

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

You may or may not of heard of this amazing engineering project that started back in 2008. The vision for Bloodhound came from a desire from Richard Noble & Andy Green to break the land speed record and reach 1000mph, … Continue reading →

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Surfs Up in Snowdonia – dude !

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

    Who said engineering can’t be fun! The world’s first inland Surfing Centre has been built in the rural Conwy valley in Snowdonia, North Wales, on the concrete covered site of a disused aluminium factory. The guaranteed waves, whatever … Continue reading →

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Engineers Lead America’s Cup Bid

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Mike Osborn CEng MIMechE AUH

Ben Ainslie’s British catamaran that will compete for the America’s Cup in 2017 Continue reading →

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