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No idea what these are - I just saw them on the inspection bench today and thought they looked photogenic!
Turbine blades in a marine version of the Rolls-Royce Olympus turbojet engine. Developed from the engine that powered Concorde. Precision engineering powering ships, as it always has. This engine has served its time and now rests at the Scottish Maritime Museum in Irvine.
This is another bane of my working life... (The first being that I need to work at all!)
This is me cutting precision grooves in small blocks for fibre alignment. A tiny block roughly 2cms long is clamped into the gizmo, and the cutting tip lowered to etch a precise depth using an electronic meter reader.
Or should that be MILLImeter reader?
A bit of soft lighting, artful use of DoF, and it makes the daily grind almost bearable...
Well - at least until coffee break.
I've been agonising over several gazillion shots of these that I took today, trying to pick out THE one to use for my Project 365 submission...
I figure this is the one, as it's better compositionally than the rest, but I'm not sure if I like the darkness of it. I was trying to make it shadowy and interesting but keeping the highlights of the glints off the aluminium.
Incidentally, it's a pile of five 'Mickey Mouse' assemblies that I was working on today...
Yes - Mickey Mouse. Each circular slide has two adjusters resembling ears :-D However, stacked up like this, they look more like a mutant Dalek...
Advancing Technical Skills – Visit to Pak-Swiss Training Centre, Karachi
In December 2023, a significant visit was made to the Pak-Swiss Training Centre (PSTC), Karachi, one of Pakistan’s most reputable institutions for technical and vocational education. The purpose of this visit was to explore how we can further strengthen technical training, support innovative student projects, and create pathways for young talent to excel in modern engineering and industrial fields.
During the visit, various student-led projects were reviewed—ranging from mechanical and electrical prototypes to precision engineering models. The creativity and dedication demonstrated by the students were truly commendable. Their work reflected not only strong technical understanding but also the potential for real-world applications, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Meeting the students and hearing about their ambitions highlighted the importance of providing continued support, mentorship, and industry exposure.
This visit also included discussions on how the Lodhie Foundation, in collaboration with Shaan Institute of Emerging Technologies and other partners, can contribute to enhancing student skills through updated tools, advanced training modules, soft-skill development, and entrepreneurship programs. By strengthening these areas, students can be better prepared to enter the workforce as skilled professionals or even start their own ventures. With full commitment and support, the goal is to empower young people with the knowledge, confidence, and opportunities needed to become future leaders in Pakistan’s technical and industrial landscape.
Strengthening Technical Education – Visit to Karachi Tools, Dies & Moulds Centre (KTDMC)
In December 2023, an important visit was made to the Karachi Tools, Dies & Moulds Centre (KTDMC) to explore opportunities for strengthening technical and vocational education in collaboration with Shaan Institute of Emerging Technologies. The purpose of this visit was to discuss future partnerships that can enhance advanced skills training for students and create pathways for entrepreneurship and industry-ready expertise.
During the visit, detailed discussions were held with the KTDMC team regarding curriculum enhancement, hands-on training modules, and introducing students to modern manufacturing technologies. A comprehensive tour of the labs and training facilities provided valuable insights into the high-standard equipment, CNC machines, moulding tools, and precision engineering systems used at KTDMC—resources that can truly transform student learning outcomes.
This initiative reflects a shared commitment to empowering youth through practical skill development. By collaborating with institutions like KTDMC and Shaan Tech, the goal is to prepare students not only for technical jobs but also to inspire entrepreneurship, innovation, and self-reliance. With full support from Pervaiz Lodhie, such partnerships aim to create future-ready talent that can contribute to Pakistan’s industrial growth and technological advancement.
Yes, that's a regular sized paperclip, and yes, those are microscopic screws in the anodised components to the right of it...
No wonder my eyesight's shot...
Earless mice, skittles, inverted tadpoles... I can think of a thousand things these COULD be, but not what they actually ARE...
Answers on a postcard...