Resources by Institution of Mechanical Engineers
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Our vision: What is mechanical engineering?
Simon Taylor, chief engineer, introduces the work of the engineering team at the Mars factory in Slough. Ed Godsell, a project engineer who started on the Mars graduate scheme, explains the critical role of engineers in getting products onto the market. The production line runs 24 hours a day, every day of the...
Running Shoes
Loughborough University's sports engineers are using additive layer manufacturing or '3D printing' to help build personalised running spikes. Andrea Vinet is a research student at the Sports Technology Institute and has been looking at the manufacturing and human performance testing of running shoes. Her aim is to...
This journal is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications...
SeaGen - Sea Generation Tidal Turbine
This is a graphical representation of how a tidal turbine generates power. Curriculum links include energy transfers, energy sources and electricity generation.
Swimming
This film, from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, shows how sports engineers from Loughborough University are using analysis software to help swimmers perfect their style and form, helping them shave seconds off their time.
Tesco Engineering Energy-Efficient Stores
Mark Hawker, IMechE Fellow and Head of Engineering Design for Tesco Property Services, discusses the construction and operation of their energy-efficient sustainable concept store. The film looks at the different aspects of engineering involved in transforming a plot of land into a store whilst reducing its...
The Effects of Volcanic Ash on Aeroplane Engines - BBC News
This BBC news clip looks at why volcanic ash forced the grounding of all UK flights in 2010. Dr Colin Brown, Director of Engineering at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, talks to the BBC News channel about the effects of volcanic ash on aeroplane engines.
As well as its role as a professional body, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers focuses on educational activities and policies aimed at inspiring, preparing and supporting tomorrow’s engineers to respond to society’s challenges.
The resources in this collection highlight a range of careers and illustrate...
Tower
In this activity children are challenged to design, build and produce a freestanding tower structure that is stable enough to support a weight for 10 seconds. ...
Wheelchair Technology
Sports engineers from Sheffield Hallam University and Frazer Nash are helping Team GB's wheelchair paralympians fine-tune their equipment and training regimes using advanced analysis technology. Engineers explain the relationship between science and engineering in disability sports and how inspiring it is to work...