Tertiary Catalogue

Satellites have allowed us to see and hear the world as it happens – the images we see on our televisions can make a 72,000 kilometre-round trip in less than a second. This film documents how satellites are built, work and are used. It meets engineer Astrium, who produces multi million pound satellites. The film also visits over 15,000 engineers developing precision components which will aid a satellite to perform a sling shot around Venus. Show Less

McLaren is known the world over for its high performance Formula One racing cars. Now McLaren is joining the market of building high performance sports cars for the luxury car market. In this fascinating programme, we step inside the construction facility and follow the assembly line as these cars are designed, made and painted by hand, without robotics, until the final product leaves for the client. This programme is a must for anyone wanting to work in or gain an understanding of the motor vehicle industry, as it demonstrates the pinnacle of automotive genius in design and construction. Show Less

The Airbus A380 has revolutionised travel through the design of a new more sophisticated plane capable of flying more people greater distances without needing to refuel. This fascinating programme takes you into the heart of the Airbus factory in Wales, where the wings for the A380 are made. With a workforce of over five thousand, and over half a million different parts in the wings alone, we see a process of engineering genius as one wing is constructed in five days. A must see of engineering students and those with a desire to work in the aviation industry. Show Less