Friday, 6 November 2015

06/11/2015 - Advanced Engineering Show at the Birmingham NEC:

Yesterday (05/11/2015), after my morning lecture, I drove down to the Birmingham NEC, to attend the Advanced Engineering Show to supplement my primary research for my project. I mainly focussed on the automotive engineering, and composite material aspects of the exhibition.
 
I really enjoyed the exhibition, it was a greatly inspiring day out which unlocked various doors for my project. I spoke with numerous professionals about my project, all of whom seemed to share my enthusiasm for the end product as a concept. I also spoke to a lot of composite material specialists regarding the manufacturing and finishing methods involved with the production of carbon fibre products - something I invisage my final product may be.
 
I have included a selection of pictures I took at the exhibition below (with the most relevant imagery at the top, and less relevant imagery towards the bottom):































 
Other photographs I took whilst at the show (below):
 













 
 

Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Primary Research Into Steering Wheel Locks:

I have been conducting some primary 'hands-on' research into steering wheel locks over the previous week or so. Here are some which Halfords had to offer (including a wheel clamp for exterior usage):