Welcome to this week’s blog. We’re sharing a fact about the Falkirk Wheel. This iconic landmark is the world’s only rotating boat lift of its kind. In our eyes, this is a magnificent design. It’s a great example of how thinking differently can achieve outstanding results practically and aesthetically. The Read more…
Everyone can be an inventor; Samuel Morse, for example, was a painter, but in 1844 he invented an efficient communication system still used today (more than 150 years later). This shows how interest can spark imagination and become a world-known invention. Have you got an idea you’d like to explore Read more…
White Horse CAD will celebrate four years of trading on the 15th of August 2021. It’s been one hell of a journey; there have been highs and lows along the way, but White Horse CAD has survived them all, and we are planning for more growth within the next five Read more…
Welcome to this week’s blog. It’s a busy week here of catching up following an enjoyable holiday on the coast. It’s great to recharge and enjoy the sunshine. Fortunately, we had air conditioning which got me thinking about the origins of what felt like a necessity in last week’s heat! Read more…
This week’s inspiration for our Friday Fact came while at Westbury train station. I’m sure you will know the engineer behind the Great Western Railway. But do you know when his work began? In answer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was appointed Chief engineer for Great Western Railway in 1833. At the Read more…
Due to Good Friday, we’re a day ahead with this weeks ‘Friday Fact’ – it’s not an April Fools’ trick to try and catch you out honest! Much as we love an engineering-based fact, we fancy a change this week and are going for a more personal touch. With Spring Read more…
When I hear the name Nintendo I recall patiently waiting for my turn on the Game Boy – this passed as soon as it came! Most recently, I’m baffled by how a five-year-old trumps me playing tennis on the Wii! Either way, it’s not what Nintendo first sold when they Read more…
It’s time for our Friday Fact… Let’s start by setting the scene… it’s the 1980s, with some questionable fashion choices and great tunes on the workshop radio. I had just started my career in engineering and learning my trade. Lots of hands-on tools and machines to get to grips with Read more…
Did you know the world’s first cast-iron bridge was built here in the UK? The Iron Bridge in Shropshire opened in 1781 and significantly influenced bridge designs globally. The bridge’s history suggests it was quite a team effort to design, fund, and construct. As with many engineering projects, communication plays Read more…
Fun Fact Friday – Invention of bank cards In 1960, while at IBM, Forrest Parry invented the magnetic stripe used on bank cards. His idea was to glue short pieces of magnetic tape to each plastic card, but they didn’t stay on. When he returned home, his wife was ironing Read more…
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