Bombardier, Resin-infusedadvanced composite wing (2019-05-29) by Ted Humble-SmithMuseum of Engineering Innovation
The winner of the 2019 MacRobert Award: Resin Wings
Bombardier’s innovative, resin-infused composite aircraft wing is approximately 10% lighter than a conventional metal wing.
The advanced wing, developed in Belfast, underpins the Airbus A220 and is the first certified commercial aircraft wing made using resin transfer infusion.
Resin transfer infusion creates a structure by putting dry fabric in moulds and then infusing it with liquid resin, setting the shape under heat and pressure.
A lighter wing helps to reduce fuel burn in flight, as well as reducing CO2 and NOx emissions.
The artist created an image that reflects how the resin is injected into a vacuum within the carbon fibre wing, and is then heated under pressure to form the final shape.
Bombardier - winners of the MacRobert Award
Artist Ted Humble-Smith was inspired by the resin-infused advanced composite wing to mark the 50th Anniversary of the MacRobert Award
50 years of the MacRobert AwardMuseum of Engineering Innovation
MacRobert Award for Engineering Innovation: Fran Scott interviews Ted Humble-SmithMuseum of Engineering Innovation
The artist inspired by engineering
Ted Humble-Smith is a photographer and director who brings a sense of magic to the meticulous conceptual images he creates for the luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, and business worlds.
Ted Humble-Smith uses his imagination and technical expertise to produce vibrant images that push the boundaries of commercial photography. He talked to engineers involved in MacRobert Award-winning projects to picture the concepts behind the innovations. His images capture the thought process behind the breakthroughs, rather than illustrating the innovations’ technical workings.
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