Design Engineering Interviews

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10/05/2013

A woman’s work: Interview with the IMechE's Philippa Oldham

Increasing the number of women in engineering is an imperative. So what is the experience of a career in the profession like for a woman?  Read More

15/04/2013

A winning personality: Interview with BEEAs winner Michael Aldridge

A refusal to compromise his ambitions or settle for anything less than what he wants has paid off for BEEAs winner Michael Aldridge, as Paul Fanning discovers.  Read More

13/03/2013

The transfer window: Interview with Professor Andrew Hopper, IET

Throw a figurative stone in any gathering of senior engineers and you are bound to hit someone with a strongly-held opinion on how best to increase the successful transfer of technological innovation from universities to industry.   Read More

14/02/2013

Good on paper: Interview with Dr Conor Maccormack, Mcor technologies

The last few years have seen a massive increase in public interest in 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques. Inevitably, this has led to speculation about the future, much of which has revolved around the possibility of every home having a 3D printer.  Read More

14/01/2013

Loads of potential: Interview with James White, Caterpillar

His work with Caterpillar was not the only thing that won James White the Design Engineer of the Year Award, as Paul Fanning discovers.  Read More

13/12/2012

A class of her own: Dame Professor Ann Dowling, University of Cambridge

Laura Hopperton talks to the head of one of the largest and most prestigious engineering departments in the UK about the challenges currently facing the industry and what is being done to solve them.  Read More

12/11/2012

Getting real about nano: Interview with Dr Alec Reader, NanoKTN

For too long, nanotechnology has been a victim of its own hype, something the director of the NanoKTN would like to remedy. Paul Fanning reports.  Read More

11/10/2012

Bridging the design gap: Interview with Gus Desbarats, TheAlloy

Industrial designers and design engineers need to work together, but do not often do so well, according to Gus Desbarats. Paul Fanning reports.  Read More

12/09/2012

Influencing the mainstream: Interview with Sarah Krasley, Autodesk

What are the challenges involved in taking the 'green' message out to the mainstream? Justin Cunningham asks Autodesk's sustainable manufacturing program manager.  Read More

09/08/2012

A flying start: Interview with James Godman, Agustawestland UK

For James Godman, a youthful acquaintance with the development of Concorde led to a highly successful career in aerospace engineering. Paul Fanning finds out how he is trying to inspire others to follow a similar path.  Read More

14/05/2012

Opening up: Interview with James Baker, BAE Systems

When BAE Systems is talking about 'open innovation', others listen. Paul Fanning finds out more.  Read More

17/04/2012

Foam is where the art is: Interview with Paul Compton, ARPRO

Paul Fanning finds out how an apparently humble foam product could change automotive design.  Read More

15/03/2012

The engine man: Interview with Shaun Addy

11-hour days six days a week are what it takes to be Design Engineer of the Year, as Paul Fanning discovers.  Read More

15/03/2012

60 second interview: Blair Hutton, Institution of Engineering Designers

Paul Fanning talks to Blair Hutton, design ambassador at the Institution of Engineering Designers  Read More

09/02/2012

60 second interview: Stewart Davies, Schaeffler UK

Paul Fannning speaks to Stewart Davies, Principal Engineer at Schaeffler UK.  Read More

17/01/2012

The target man: Interview with energy minister Charles Hendry

Meeting our environmental targets and our need for energy is a difficult balancing act. Max Gosney asks energy minister Charles Hendry how it will be done.  Read More

17/01/2012

60 second interview: Ian Peverill, Business Team Manager, SKF (U.K.) Limited

Paul Fanning speaks to Ian Peverill, Business Team Manager, Racing Unit, SKF (U.K.) Limited  Read More

09/12/2011

‘Dasbo’ does the double: Interview with Darren Jones, Fireco

Having won Young Design Engineer of the Year and having seen the product he managed triumph at the recent British Engineering Excellence Awards, it's fair to say that Darren Jones career has got off to a good start. Here, he talks to Paul Fanning.  Read More

09/12/2011

60 second interview: Richard Curtis, ERIKS Sealing Technology

Paul Fanning speaks to Richard Curtis, technical manager, ERIKS Sealing Technology  Read More

09/11/2011

Rapid manufacturing gathers pace: Interview with Graham Bennett, CRDM

Why has additive layer manufacturing not progressed as fast as once hoped? Paul Fanning asks one of its UK pioneers.  Read More

09/11/2011

60 second interview: Mark Cattermole, Parker Hannifin UK

Paul Fanning speaks to Mark Cattermole, Systems Manager, Parker Hannifin UK  Read More

13/10/2011

The right fit: Interview with Martin Concannon, Frazer-Nash

How does a design consultancy make sure it is best suited to meet its clients' needs? Paul Fanning asks Frazer-Nash's Martin Concannon.   Read More

13/10/2011

60 second interview: Tristan Jones, technical marketing team leader, National Instruments

Paul Fanning talks to Tristan Jones, technical marketing team leader, National Instruments  Read More

19/09/2011

View from the top: Brompton Bicycle

Brompton has become a thriving SME thanks to its folding bikes. MD Will Butler-Adams tells Max Gosney how he'll use the brand's appeal to build a new UK manufacturing giant.   Read More

19/09/2011

View from the top: Solid Solutions

As the UK's leading SolidWorks reseller, Solid Solutions can boast a comprehensive grasp of the state of the CAD market. Paul Fanning talks to MD Alan Sampson.   Read More

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