Those of us with scientific and engineering backgrounds often take certain things for granted, including the benefits of the scientific method and the fact that we can incrementally improve most …
Martin Fandrich Elected Chair of APEG Branches
Martin Fandrich, PEng, of Bannerman Consultants has been elected to a two-year term as chair of the assembly of branch representatives of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC…
Progressive Engineering
Progressive engineering is usually based on a combination of simulation and testing. Testing can often be done on a component level to validate a numerical simulation, which can then be …
Quantitative Integrity for Your Mechanical Systems
Bannerman Consultants presents to you our new tag line: “Quantitative Integrity for Your Mechanical Systems.” We feel that it represents our focus: to help you…
The Human Element of Engineering
Engineering applies science to the creation of new things. Good engineering also considers the human element and keeps the end user in mind, not only for product design but also …
Banner Year for Bannerman Consultants
Bannerman Consultants would like to announce that seven new clients joined our clientele in 2011. In addition to providing our clients with a strategic advantage in…
Adapting Outside Techniques
Innovative companies need to invest in research and development. However, efficient companies realise that not all innovations need to occur in-house. Some examples are the adaptation of outside advanced analysis …
Philosophical Insights
Applying an engineering philosophy can provide significant insights into how a design is best arranged. This understanding comes from the fundamental principles of the operation. These skills can be exploited …
Martin Fandrich Quoted in Innovation Magazine
Martin Fandrich of Bannerman Consultants was interviewed by Innovation magazine for an article on the Fraser Valley branch of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia (APEGBC). In this article…
Stretching Communication Boundaries
How far can engineering skills go? Certainly good engineering can answer questions about how and why things work and can improve the world around us. Some engineers may be limited …
Principles of Design for Reliability Taught
A full-day course on Predicting Reliability in Mechanical Design was taught by Martin Fandrich, PhD, PEng, on February 23. The seminar, developed by Bannerman Consultants as part of…
Perseverance Required
Engineering skills can be used to create or improve almost anything, from boxes and bags to toasters for sausages. Frequently though, the process requires more perseverance than revelation. The twists …