Author: Gemma

How engineering helped to build some of the wonders of the world

GemmaEngineering
Engineering has been around for thousands of year and it is believed to have played a huge role in helping to build some of the magnificent wonders such as the pyramids and stone henge. Engineers may have created tools and equipment to help lift heavy stones in pace. These types of machinery have probably helped to shape the design of the machinery that we use today. It is likely that some sort of rollers would have been used to transport the rocks and stones miles to their destination. Engineering is something that is used day to day and there is going to be a need for it even more so...
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Why technical computing should be taught in schools

GemmaTechnical Computing
Technical computing is used in our day to day lives all the time and often we are not even aware of it. Computers run a number of different processes every day and if you are not looking out for them, you may not even realise that a computer is behind a certain process. The search engines such as Google and Bing use technical computing to manage their algorithm for ranking websites. The program that has been written looks at a website, essentially giving it a score for different elements. It checks the list against a list of points it has been told are good and if the site complies to...
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Technical computing for home design

GemmaTechnical Computing
If you work in the interior design industry then you may use some sort of technical computer software to bring your designs to life. There are a number of different applications you can use, some of which will create 2D drawings and others 3D drawings. This type of software is not cheap and often costs in excess of a few thousand pounds a year. It is also used by architectures when they are designing new houses or extensions. Technical computing programs use science and maths to create accurate drawings that can be used when applying for planning permission or when carry out redesigns or alterations. This type of software is...
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Is it time to give your compressor a spring clean?

GemmaCompressors
When spring arrives many of us take the time to give our homes a spring clean – dust away the cobwebs, clean out all the dust that has gathered and allow the fresh air to blow through the windows, but did you know that you should also give your compressor a good clean once in a while. A compressor that is regularly maintained will run better and last longer saving you money in the long run. It is important to closely monitor the temperatures of your compressors, especially during the warmer months when they can be prone to over heating. If you have an air compressor then you need to...
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Applications for technical computing in a factory environment

GemmaTechnical Computing
It is without doubt that computer-controlled plant and components play a large part in many industries and technical computing is the term that is generally used when computing and mathematics is used to problem solve in a range of applications in this sector. Working in this field requires skill and knowledge in order to successfully accomplish the task and achieve the required outcome and a knowledge of a relevant computer programming language is necessary. Engineering is one of the sectors where computer-controlled plant has become common place as companies seek to streamline their production of goods, saving time and money wherever possible. Many factories are using robots instead of people...
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