RAF Cardington, an air force base with a long and varied history associated with airships and balloons, is based in Bedford. 

They used to build barrage balloons. Today, Cardington is home to a type of aircraft that you might not see that often in the skies…

RAF Cardington, an air force base with a long and varied history associated with airships and balloons, is based in Bedford.&nbsp;
They used to build barrage balloons. Today, Cardington is home to a type of aircraft that you might not see that often in the skies&hellip;

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We find out the intricate processes involved in chocolate production, highlighting the role of various engineers—mechanical, electrical, and software—in designing and automating chocolate manufacturing systems... 

We find out the intricate processes involved in chocolate production, highlighting the role of various engineers—mechanical, electrical, and software—in designing and automating chocolate manufacturing systems...

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The team interview engineers who are at the forefront of developing new technologies in various fields such as escape rooms, interactive museum exhibits, and more!

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The team interview engineers who are at the forefront of developing new technologies in various fields such as escape rooms, interactive museum exhibits, and more!
They delve into the technical aspects of creating these experiences, highlighting the roles of mechanical, electrical, and audio-visual engineers in bringing interactive games and displays to life.

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We’ve been finding out a lot about pylons – and now it’s over to YOU!We want you to imagine and design a pylon of the future. Your designs could potentially influence how the UK approaches its energy infrastructure in the years to come!

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