Aluminium has long remained a superior material for a myriad of industrial purposes. However, it’s been commonly used to produce aeroplanes for over 100 years, dating all the way back to the Wright Brothers in 1903. Today, aluminium still accounts for about 80% of a modern airframe’s weight, with this highly adaptable material used within […]

The widespread use of steel is one of the inventions that changed the face of the earth. But this material’s origins date back thousands of years to the Iron Age and beyond. While modern steel still contains around 99% iron concentration, the addition of carbon is what makes it something strong and remarkably adaptable. Over […]

For decades, air travel was considered dangerous, worsened by many people’s distrust of the science, devastating terrorist activity, and misconceptions surrounding the statistics. With the advent of new technologies and new safety regulations, however, air travel continues to become safer than ever before. In this article, we explore how and why this trend will continue […]

Race cars have quite a large following here within Australia, with plenty of state-wide and nationwide races occurring throughout the country throughout the year. Whether it is Repco Supercars Championship, Australia Off Road Championship or the Moto GP, there are plenty to satisfy fans from every state. Unfortunately, the pandemic has created a whole list […]

Stainless steel tubing is one of the most popular materials used for a variety of purposes across the world due to its affordability, reliability and durability. Anyone in the industry will know that it can last for more than a century, as well as being highly resistant to fire, heat and corrosion. Why else wouldn’t […]

The issue between our need for aircrafts and their impact on the environment has got some of the cleverest minds across the world thinking of a solution. After all, the world cannot simply stop allowing people to fly between countries, but the global warming ramifications are too high to ignore. So, what can be done? […]

From the earliest discoveries of copper and gold many thousands of years ago to the complex alloys we use today, metal has long been an important material to humanity. We use it to build everything from tiny hair clips to soaring skyscrapers, though we can’t always use the same type. Here are a few common […]

Modern race cars are incredible machines to watch and admire, especially when they’re being driven to compete. But there are plenty of other interesting facts about these vehicles that, once you know them, make the experience of watching them even more fun and enjoyable.  1: Formula 1 race cars need to be preheated Have you […]

The ability of aeroplanes to fly relies on two main principles of aerodynamics: lift and thrust. How does lift work in planes? Lift can be produced by any part of the plane, but it predominantly comes from the wings. This force drives the place upwards and keeps it steady in the air. Thanks to an […]