The Dangers of Outsourcing
“Outsourcing” is a loaded term. In today’s globalised world it has become…
The Start of a New Era
The April 12 launch of STS-1 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Put frankly, the…
Smart Materials Application: Variable Geometry Chevron for Noise Reduction
For many years engineers have been trying to harness mechanical work from…
Variable Stiffness Composites
In previous posts I have discussed the unique characteristics and manufacturing processes of a certain type…
Simplicity – The Ultimate Sophistication
In engineering the devil lies in the detail. However the best solution…
Thrust Reversal
In a typical turbofan jet engine the oncoming airflow is compressed throughout…
Jet Engine Design: The Turbine
The turbine is at the heart of any jet engine with its…
Developments in Composite Materials
I have just returned from the International Conference for Composite Materials (ICCM)…


