LEMA

LEMA are an Elite Apprenticeship Provider based in Dudley and Birmingham offering Engineering & Manufacturing apprenticeships.

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In 1901, the Spanish engineer Leonar do Torres-Quevedo was responsible for the earliest developments in the remote control with his Telekine that was able to do "mechanical movements at a distance."

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A diamond will not dissolve in acid. The only thing that can destroy it is intense heat.

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PCs went by the name “Electronic Brains” in the 1950s.

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There are ancient accounts of a substance known as "vitrum flexile" , flexible glass. There is a lot of debate on its existence. See what you think - https://t.co/DuWPYcvQnP #ancient #engineering #fridayfact

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It wasn't until 1763 when R. Tradwell invented the first ever coiled spring. It was a British patent, number 792. #engineering #spring #innovation

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We mentioned this device invented in the 1st century AD a while back. Here's the Aeolipile in action.

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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay today!
1 in 4 people suffer with mental health problems, and today is about raising awareness and offering support to those that need it.

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Macmillan coffee (and of course cake) morning at LEMA Dudley. Come and stop by if you are in the area. #macmillancoffeemorning #cake #delicious

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Flyte is a wireless light bulb floating in the air above a small wooden base. This lamp is already actively used because it takes surprisingly little energy: if it’s on for 6 hours per day, the lamp can work for as long as 22 years. #engineering #newtechnology

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Researchers have developed a way to create affordable and #renewable #electricity with a fuel cell that runs on urine.
The new device relies on natural biological processes of so-called electric bacteria; living cells that eat and breathe electricity.
#fridayfact #engineering

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LEMA have attended some brilliant #career events over the last few days! Look out for our stand and ask us about how you could progress in #engineering!
#apprenticeships #repost #fantastic

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Intricate #glass creations such as miniature castles and tiny pretzels can now be fabricated using 3D printing. The technique could one day be used to manufacture lenses for smartphone cameras as well as other key glass components.
#fridayfact #lema #engineering

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Engineers at The University of Texas have developed a new diagnostic tool to quickly and cheaply identify a specific species of mosquito that carries deadly diseases using a smartphone camera, 3D printed box and a simple chemical test.
https://t.co/6gtXVNyWPC
#engineering #fact

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Thank you to all the parents that attend the Parent’s Evening at LEMA Black Country last night. David, the Managing Director, was pleased to see such a good turn out and briefed the parents on what it takes to be a successful engineering apprentice at LEMA Academy.

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Parents’ views on apprenticeships are changing! Recent studies suggest that over half of UK parents believe an apprenticeship provides a better chance of getting a good job than going to university. https://t.co/OZqNz7wnlt

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The LEMA team had a wonderful time at the KidsOut Question of Sport Charity Event at the ICC last week. An amazing total of £51,100 was raised for the charity!

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The first ever VCR (Video Camera Recorder), which was made in 1956, was the size of a piano!

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A very interesting read! A recent survey shows that employers favour #experience and #apprenticeships over traditional degree pathways.
https://t.co/wztWCFxiL1

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Today we welcome two new groups of learners to LEMA!
We look forward to working with you all during your level 1 pre-apprenticeship, and will support you in building your engineering careers!
#apprenticeship #engineering #lema #progression #earnwhileyoulearn