UK-based manufacturer of exhaust and emission control systems for heavy duty vehicles, Eminox has an ongoing commitment to support local schools and academies. A class of engineering students from Year 12 of Tuxford Academy near Newark in Nottinghamshire recently worked on a case study which was based on automating a tube rolling and welding operation. The task was delivered to the students by Ken Hayhurst, Eminox’s group training manager, through a special lesson.
The students were allocated two weeks to come up with ideas and to produce a report explaining their proposed solution and evaluate the pros and cons of using automation, which was part of their coursework for a BTEC Level 3 Engineering qualification.
Teacher Dave Birchall, believes the linking of the case study to a real company example provided the students with a practical link to industry and an insight into the world of work. Ken Hayhurst from Eminox said that the students had produced some excellent work and demonstrated a profound understanding of the subject when assessing the case for automation.
The top three reports were selected for an Eminox engineering award and the students were welcomed at Eminox with a tour of the Gainsborough factory followed by a prize ceremony.
