Author: European Springs Web Team

For graduates looking for a career in engineering, now is probably the best time to be looking as graduate pay for engineers has increased by 4% since last year.

The news comes as a report from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) has been released, showing that a graduate of engineering who goes into a related position following their time at university can now expect to earn around £28,000 per year, a £1,110 increase from the figure reported last year.

The Graduate Salary Landscape

To be an engineer isn’t just a rewarding career choice, it pays incredibly well too, especially when compared to other graduates in different industries. According to the HESA , engineering graduates are earning 22% more than graduates in other sectors, with the average salary being £22,984.

Engineer and Apprentices

While the increase in graduate pay is incredible news for the newer additions to the industry, there’s further good news for employees already practising engineering related roles. Although a smaller rise, salaries of engineers as a whole has increased by 2% – great news for an ever-expanding industry!

The skills of an engineer are always going to be in demand, and previously it was reported that there just simply weren’t enough engineers to undertake the work required of them. However, this salary increase is a great indicator that the industry is definitely moving in the right direction; otherwise there would be no raises at all!

Because of the competitiveness of the industry, it is important to all engineering firms to retain their employees at all costs. One of the main reasons that employees stay with their respective companies is the salary. It is a widely known fact that the engineering industry invests in their workers, and by offering them a well-paid position that is maintainable in the long run – unlike many positions within other industries.

Location, Location, Location!

As with other sectors, where you are located can heavily impact the amount that you can expect to receive. Different regions around the UK will have different pay expectations, and while the average graduate can expect the £28,000, there will be areas that may pay more than this.

Heating Engineer Repairman in Boiler Room

According to EEF, the Manufacturers Organisation, region has always played a part in the salaries that the highest earnings are generally found in the South, with engineers who work within businesses in the South East scooping an average of £40,000. Shockingly, the area which receives the lowest average for engineers is the South West, where industry professionals can expect salaries averaging at £36,000 per annum.

The Future of Engineering

As the engineering industry appears to be on the up with regards to growth, these figures should theoretically rise as the demand for engineers continues to exist.

It is hoped that these attractive salaries and the sustainability of the positions that are available will continue to attract younger generations into the industry.

Senior Engineer and New Employee

With the help of various universities around the country who are able to provide fruitful courses with high-quality graduates emerging from the end of them, the engineering sector is set to grow from strength to strength following a period of too many engineering tasks needing to be undertaken, but not enough qualified engineers to undertake them.

As there are so many engineering sectors, it is impossible to say which ones will continue to rapidly expand. Every sector has expectations and when it comes down to it, it all depends on the supply chain and how much the world need their services.

Here at European Springs Ireland, we work with a variety of different engineering industries, and we are extremely excited to hear that graduates are getting a well-deserved pay rise. We are investing in the future of engineering – and that is always a plus!

If you’d like to find out more about our wire form, spring or pressing services, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today – we’ll be more than happy to help.

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The most common metal that is used to manufacture springs is an alloy of steel and carbon; an alloy normally referred to as carbon steel that can contain various percentages of carbon depending on the final use.

However, various spring manufacturers, such as European Springs Ireland, tend to use additional metals that alter the chemical structure and behaviour of springs. As such, we have listed a couple of popular metals that are used, as well as carbon steel, to enhance the properties of springs that are used across the world.

Chromium

Chromium is a transition metal that traditionally has a grey colour. Naturally, it is a hard metal that has a relatively high boiling point. The reason chromium is used is because of its high resistance to corrosion and hardness.

When added to steel, chromium increases the structural hardness of the alloy itself, which is great for springs (like compression springs or die springs) that are used in an incredibly heavy bearing environment, such as vehicle suspension in heavy duty or high-performance vehicles. It can also be used in environments where the temperatures are relatively high, such as in oil drilling.

Man is working in the splashing molten iron

Silicon

Silicon is an element that is so common on Earth that it is the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Silicon is widely distributed throughout all types of matter, anything from sand and glass to common silicates such as those found in electronic boards and in our favourite porcelain and ceramic dishes.

Because of its various uses, it’s easy to deduce that silicon is incredibly hard and it also can withstand incredibly high temperatures. As such, spring manufacturers across the world tend to use silicon in springs where they are required to absorb a large amount of shock, predominantly in race cars.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel is a non-ferrous alloy that is incredibly tough and has a very high resistance to corrosion. Because it doesn’t contain any iron, stainless steel is nonmagnetic, which is great for applications where there is a rotating electrical current present.

Lamborghini Aventador

Because of its ductility, hardness and high resistance to corrosion, some stainless steel alloys are used to manufacture highly strong and ductile springs that are used in a multitude of industries; from the medical sector to aerospace, automotive and defence industries.

Since the Industrial Revolution, we have been investigating new and exotic metals to try and improve the standard pieces of equipment that we use in everyday life. As highly specialised spring manufacturers, European Springs Ireland is focused on ensuring that the end result is of the highest quality and is purpose built for the right application.

If you would like to know more about the springs that we manufacture and design, then please get in touch today on 028 9083 8605 and we will be more than happy to discuss any queries you may have.

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As a company with almost 70 years of expertise, European Springs & Pressings regularly undertake a wide variety of complex projects. Our technological knowledge and skill is clearly showcased through every final product, ensuring high-quality and innovation.

With over a hundred years of history, West Ham United Football Club is deeply entrenched in English football history. For the first time in over a century, the club has moved to a new home – the London Stadium. In close teamwork and collaboration with Fabric Architecture, we manufactured bespoke springs for a renovation that corresponds with the stadium’s next step in sports.

 

Improved Bespoke Spring Manufacture

As market leaders in spring manufacture, we continuously strive for optimised procedures and technology to produce a streamlined, high-quality spring. For West Ham’s new stadium, we utilised a new Fortuna coiling machine with this process in mind; we delivered tailored springs, designed specifically for dissipating loads from the stadium’s canopies.

Fabric Architecture, award winning experts in tensile fabric structure, had specific engineering requirements due to the undertaken stadium project. They were required to design, engineer, and install large-scale fabric canopies that would be placed over the existing retractable seating voids inside the stadium.

Through the new Fortuna machine, we were able to strengthen our design of wire coiling from 0.3mm to 26mm. New opportunities for more exciting projects have subsequently opened, including new markets across multi-industries. Managing Director of European Springs & Pressings, Michael Gibbs, reinforces a vital factor in the industry and for our business: engineering solutions.

For us at European Springs & Pressings, ensuring that we keep investing “skills training and machinery is part of an ongoing growth strategy for the organisation that has seen us grow from an £800k operation to £7.5m turnover over the last 15 years.”

 

A Close and Proactive Relationship with Fabric Architecture

Collaboration in engineering is vital; managing the quality of every project ensures that every step of the design and the manufacturing processes are streamlined and produce the highest possible quality. With technical proficiency from several industries, the end result has an increased intricacy and detail that guarantees a safe and superior product.

Our relationship with Fabric Architecture, according to Director of Design and Engineering Nigel Browne, was “ fast, efficient, and very knowledgeable in assisting us to design a system that helped dissipate the loads from the canopies.”

Quality and safety are always top priorities at European Springs & Pressings, and our streamlined wire coiling signifies that, at all times, the 60,000 capacity stadium can guarantee the safety of everyone. As our Production Managers love West Ham, Michael Gibbs added, the “subsequent suggestion that the springs were powder coated in the club’s famous claret colour, has added a personal touch that has truly made the team feel part of sporting history.”

Additionally, here at European Springs & Pressings we are proud to now forever watch over the West Ham United Football Club and their fans with our high-quality springs. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on 028 9083 8605 to enquire about our springs and pressing services.

Alternatively, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to see our news and updates.

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Aerospace is a truly fascinating field, from the early days of the Wright Military Flyer to the Apollo 11 that took the first man, Neil Armstrong straight to the moon. Now space travel to Mars seems like a real possibility, thanks to the advancements in aerospace engineering.

Travelling to mars, highly intelligent drones and completely automatic passenger planes. What else can we expect from the world of aerospace?

Drone over US city

Data Management

The US government recently invested $200 million into the “Big Data” initiative to make use and manage large quantities of data.  Some of this investment is going into DARPA’S XDATA program to help drones and other surveillance tools to collect and manage data more efficiently.

System Software

System software that is used by passenger planes is becoming more advanced than ever, with the software handling more of the plane’s duties than it has previously. Improvements in aircraft software is helping to reduce the time taken to land airplanes and the amount of energy consumed. In the future it could be possible for passenger planes to be completely automatic and be fully functional without the need of a pilot.

Better Craft Communication

Nowadays, a message can get from the cockpit to the landing station with ease. Boeing is now working on a drone swarming system that will improve the way drones communicate with other to enhance efficiency in surveillance and targeting. Boeing states eventually it wants to apply the technology to passenger planes, soon it will be nearly impossible for a plane to go missing without a trace.

Space Launch System Flying Over The Clouds

All the Way to Mars

NASA is trying to make space travel to Mars a reality by the 2030s. There is already a fleet of robotic spacecraft and rovers around Mars that has helped NASA understand the great red planet in vast detail. But NASA is trying to make it possible for humans to one day live and work on Mars, so they are examining data such as Mars levels of radiation to help protect the astronauts once they land there. ESA have just recently become the second space agency to successfully land a spacecraft in Mars.

Future advancements in aerospace engineering look to be incredible; could you imagine not only being able to travel to Mars, but also having a house there?

We at European Springs Ireland are always interested in the latest developments that take place in the world of engineering Please don’t hesitate to contact us today for more information. You can give us a call on 028 9083 8605 and we will be more than happy to help.

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Springs are everywhere; if you want to turn your light on, sit on your comfortable settee or even go for a drive in your brand new car, then springs are involved. They have been around for hundreds of years and they aren’t going away anytime soon.

We at European Springs Ireland understand the importance of all types of springs, from the popular extension and compression springs to the weird and wonderful array of wire forms. To help you understand what we do a little more, here is a great selection of less commonly known springs and their uses.

Constant Force Springs

The most important thing in regards to a constant force spring is that it is a spring for which the force it exerts over a period of time is continual. Because of this, the spring does not obey Hooke’s Law, where the force applied or exerted by a spring is proportional to the extension that is applied to the spring.

The anatomy of is traditionally a rolled ribbon of carbon steel that, when fully rolled up, is relaxed. This means that when the spring is unrolled, the centre of the roll tries to force the spring back to its original position.

These springs are typically used in applications where a smooth return is required, counterbalancing, tension and loading applications. Some industries that would use them include industrial tools, window counterbalances and point of purchase machines.

force spring

Wave Springs

Wave springs are one of the most uniquely designed springs present within the industry. In essence, it is made of a coiled flat wire that have ‘waves’ or minute turns added to give it an overall spring effect.

The main advantage they have over other varieties of coiled springs, is that they can offer the same amount of extension and compression as traditional compression springs, but they can be as much as 50% of the axial height of normal compression springs.

This means that wave springs are essentially the same as compression springs but just smaller. This is great for applications where the load is relatively large but it is constricted by space. They help with that by being able to provide a great load and minimise the space that is required.

Wave Spring

Wire Forms

We at European Springs Ireland are wire form manufacturers. When it comes to the bare bones of it, a wire form is a technical name for a metal rod that has bends incorporated to it to create a unique design that can be used in many different scenarios.

The reason why they have become increasingly popular is due to the advancement of technology, especially in the manufacturing industry. With computer technology becoming more and more accurate, CNC machines can create the most exquisite parts for anything from use in headphones to computing.

Wire Form

It is important to understand the technical aspect of the things that we take for granted; how they work, what they are made of, and what they are used for. At European Springs Ireland, we are leading spring manufactures so we know how important it is to know as much as you can about the springs that we use in everyday life.

If you would like to know more, then please contact us today on 028 9083 8605 and we will be more than happy to answer any queries you may have.

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As experts in spring manufacturing and high-speed pressing technology, we’re proud to see our European Springs London team gain the certification ISO 14001:2015. Don’t hesitate to speak with our team by getting in touch with us on 028 9083 8605. You can also follow us on our Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ pages to see our latest news and updates.

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