Ep 6 – Mobile phones are clever things that can do all sorts like texting, e-mailing and even playing games! But when you make a phone call, how does it always find the right person? Techno Mum explains how radio waves work!

We're looking at the ideas and engineering behind the gadgets! You never know, it might inspire you to invent the next must-have thing...

We're looking at the ideas and engineering behind the gadgets! You never know, it might inspire you to invent the next must-have thing...

Join Techno Mum as she looks at the ideas and engineering behind the gadgets! You never know, it might inspire you to invent the next must-have thing! Techno Mum is supported by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

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Techno Mum: How do mobile phones find the person you’re calling?

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...

How is chocolate made?

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. 

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!

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!

Techno Mum: How do mobile phones find the person you’re calling?

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