Category Archives: project engineering

Engineering Oversights !

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Mike Osborn CEng

Trains Too Wide ! In France 341 new trains intended to be rolled out over two years were too wide for the platforms in nearly 1,300 stations because railway network engineers “forgot to go and measure the actual distance … Continue reading →

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Bloodhound latest – 200mph test run

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Mike Osborn CEng

On 26th October just a few days ago Bloodhound SSC team experienced it’s biggest milestone to date in the development of the world’s first 1000 mph car. At 1pm the Bristol built supersonic car carried out it’s first … Continue reading →

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Hyperloop Transport – non friction !

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Mike Osborn CEng

Hyperloop transport is gaining momentum as a future transport system. It is environmentally sustainable and cost-effective. It consists of passenger Pods elevated by magnetism or pressurised air bed, within low pressure transport tubes, these then travel up to near … Continue reading →

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Space tourism – starting to take off !

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Mike Osborn CEng

Official definition: Space tourism is space travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. A number of startup companies have sprung up in recent years, such as Virgin Galactic and XCOR Aerospace, hoping to create a sub-orbital space tourism industry. … Continue reading →

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Trust me I’m an Engineer !

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Mike Osborn CEng

A sample of images of how we sometimes get things wrong – enjoy ! Plus below a link to video clip of Peter Kay as a light way to end the year ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH5vSHiAOAE Happy & Prosperous 2017 All the … Continue reading →

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Virtual & Augmented Reality Design Tool

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Mike Osborn CEng

Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR) is progressing at a steady rate in many sectors but especially in engineering design. VR is often associated with cumbersome helmets and video gaming, but within industry ‘powerwalls’ are used. A projector displays … Continue reading →

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Solar Aircraft pioneering transatlantic crossing

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Mike Osborn CEng

solar powered aircraft that has a larger wing span than a Boeing 747 yet weighs the same as a car ! Continue reading →

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