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Renowned throughout the world for their armaments, Vickers Engineering Group Research
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Renowned throughout the world for their armaments, Vickers Engineering Group Research
Renowned throughout the world for their armaments, Vickers Engineering Group Research and Development Division have developed several methods of forming metals by use of shock waves. A range of shapes can be formed from a tubular blank, and Vickers decided that this process could widen the scope for the design of stainless steel hollowware. They asked the Newcastle On Tyne College of Art and Industrial Design to collaborate in design, and manufacture of the trial parts. The aim has been to design a coffee pot which would embody all the forming features of the technique. Pictured in the Vickers workshops, left to right, Roy Morris of the Newcastle College of Art and Industrial Design, Jim Clutterbuck research engineer and Don Harrison senior research engineer. 9th March 1967
Freddie Reed
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Newcastle
England
DM X3712 J
Media ID 21876521
© Mirrorpix
Boom City Design Engineering Research 1967 Coffee Pot
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In this print from 1967, we are transported back in time to witness the groundbreaking collaboration between Vickers Engineering Group Research and Development Division and the Newcastle On Tyne College of Art and Industrial Design. Renowned worldwide for their armaments, Vickers sought to explore new possibilities in metal forming using shock waves. The image showcases a group of brilliant minds gathered at the Vickers workshops, each playing a crucial role in bringing innovation to life. From left to right, we see Roy Morris from the esteemed Newcastle College of Art and Industrial Design, Jim Clutterbuck as a research engineer, and Don Harrison as a senior research engineer. Together, they embarked on an ambitious mission: designing a coffee pot that would incorporate all the unique features made possible by this revolutionary technique. This photograph not only captures an important moment in engineering history but also reflects the spirit of collaboration between different fields. The fusion of artistry with scientific expertise is evident as these men work diligently towards pushing boundaries and expanding the scope for stainless steel hollowware design. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder that progress often stems from unexpected partnerships and bold experimentation. It is through such endeavors that our world continues to evolve technologically while embracing artistic ingenuity.
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