April 2017
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Drilling into polyurethane foam
Author: Barrie Dams - Continuing my investigation into the properties of both low and high density polyurethane foams and their suitability for 3D printing, the drilling resistance of test specimens was measured. Interfaces are a crucial element in 3D printing...
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Questions and answers on the Basil Spence project
Author: Emma Moberg - In his introduction to this project, Martin reminded us that “vision without action is a day dream”, and similarly, “action without vision is a nightmare”. Even though I thought it fairly apparent at the time, I...
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The importance of being pretentious - Part One
Author: Alastair Marsh - Engineers can improve engagement with the public by being more pretentious. In Part One, I’ll explore this argument from three angles: the relationship between technology and society; the uncertainty of truth; and, how people relate differently to pure and applied...
