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Bike that can’t be stolen? How a design countering theft is more likely to give the user a headache

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 27, 2014

Novel designs for bikes that can’t be stolen – like this example from Chile Bike theft is a massive ball…

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Latest UK University Technical College opens: design + engineering for the next generation

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 9, 2014

Students at the school will be taught an extended curriculum, including a BTec in engineering Opened a hundred years ago…

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SolidThinking launch the Inspire Engineering Challenge for students

Posted by Tanya Weaver - September 12, 2014

solidThinking’s free-to-download (student edition) Inspire software enables design engineers to generate and explore structurally efficient concepts such as this spring…

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New report says 16 is critical age at which women are lost to potential engineering careers

Posted by Tanya Weaver - September 25, 2014

Jaguar LandRover has schemes in place to attract young girls into a career in engineering such as ‘Young Women in…

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Inspiration: IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards shortlist

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 29, 2014

This year’s YWE shortlist: (L-R) Vidhyalakshmi Karthikeyan, Jessica Bestwick, Holly Driver, Nicola Combe, Laurie-Ann Marshall, Lucy Ackland, Naomi Mitchison, Hannah…

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On the road: Everything seems a bit MadMax as tech goes cross country

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 3, 2014

The Stratasys 2014 Roadtrip sets off later this month How do you get your software or hardware into the hearts…

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Education: How to teach the teachers?

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 8, 2014

Black Country Atelier teaches children about design through 3D CAD and 3D printing, but is seeing a rise in school…

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Haas opens its first CNC school in Africa

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 16, 2014

The first Haas Technical Education Centre (HTEC) in Africa has opened to students The first Haas Technical Education Centre (HTEC)…

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The Weekender: Charitable endeavours and proving a point

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 17, 2014

A team from University of Wales TSD Swansea are looking to kite surf across the Bristol Channel This weekend you’ve…

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Mcor looks to extend reach of 3D printing in schools by giving away consumables

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 24, 2014

Cheap materials mean more design iterations for students, and fewer headaches for teachers managing costs Mcor is offering three years…

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