‘Virtual blacksmith’ simulator wins Heritage Lottery Fund support

Schoolchildren will be able to produce real blacksmith artefacts using the latest 3D-printer technology thanks to a grant of £31,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Led by Computer Scientists from the University of Lincoln, UK, and Chain Bridge Forge in Spalding, the Heritage Craft Simulation project will provide a 21st Century take on blacksmithing by…

Get up to speed

Flying quadrocopters, robotic arms and a 3D printer will all be demonstrated at an event aimed at showcasing the engineering and manufacturing sector. Get up to Speed is one of the headline events of the 2012 Global Manufacturing Festival in Sheffield. It aims to inspire the next generation of engineering talent by bringing education and…