Posts Tagged ‘mechanical engineering’
Meet Tjomi, our Pump Optimisation Whiz
When he’s not buried in a book or cheering on his favourite soccer team, mechanical engineer, Tjomi Shatika, is busy diving into pumping systems and figuring out how to make them more energy efficient. Since joining Lithon in 2020, Tjomi has become passionate about the world of pumping systems optimisation, focusing on variable frequency drives…
Read More5 Amazing Facts About Civil Engineering You Probably Didn’t Know
Civil engineering is one of the oldest, yet least understood professions. These engineers are the backbone of every society – responsible for designing and constructing buildings, bridges, roads, dams, and other structures. But that’s not all! Here are some awesome facts about the history of civil engineering that you probably didn’t know. 1. It…
Read MoreWhat Does a Civil Engineer Do?
From the Pyramids at Giza in Egypt, to the Great Wall of China, civil engineers have played an important role in creating the world we know. Civil engineers design, construct and maintain the civil infrastructure that allows us to live in our homes without fear of our roof caving in, drive on our roads…
Read MoreWhat Does a Mechanical Engineer Do
From inventing the wheel to perfecting flight, mechanical engineering has been responsible for major inventions that have shaped the world as we know it. Mechanical engineering revolves around motion and energy transfer and uses mathematics, science, and technology to solve real world problems. Read on to find out more about what mechanical engineers do. What…
Read More7 Characteristics of a Successful Engineer
Engineers are the inventors, designers, problem solvers, and builders of the world we live in. They are often called ‘unsung heroes’ because they design products that we use every day without even knowing it. But engineers also invent new technologies that change our lives in big ways. Here are some typical character traits that help…
Read MoreWhat does a structural engineer do?
The Colosseum, the Eiffel Tower, the London Underground, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Taipei 101 all have one thing in common – a structural engineer turned them from an idea into a reality. Structural engineering is part of the broader field of civil engineering. It ensures that the ‘bones’ of a structure can confidently stand…
Read More7 things to know about engineers
Ever wondered what engineers are really like? Let’s take a lighthearted look at these complex problem solvers with some insight from someone who’s been married to a civil engineer for almost 15 years. They can be masters of DIY. This will depend on their field of engineering, but it’s likely that home DIY projects will…
Read MoreWhat does an electrical engineer do?
It’s almost impossible to give a short answer to this question, but if we had to try, we’d say that electrical engineers are the brains behind anything to do with electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. So that’s how it comes to be that power stations, the internet, navigation systems, and telecommunication networks – seemingly very different…
Read MoreWhat does an engineer do?
Engineering is all around us. And we engage with it every day in almost every aspect of our lives. From the smartphone that connects you to your world to the car that gets you from A to B and the office building you work in – all of these require the specialised skills of an…
Read MoreThe rise of the aerotropolis
Dr John D. Kasarda tells us that “airports will shape business location and urban development in the 21st century as much as highways did in the 20th century, railroads in the 19th and seaports in the 18th.” If you haven’t come across the term aerotropolis before, this is what is meant by it. The aerotropolis…
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