You are on route to a wealth of resources for CAD/CAM to meet design and technology teaching and learning needs.

Very details chemical information on plastics.

W.I.S.E

Women into Science and Engineering.
The campaign which continues to encourage more girls and women to consider careers in science and engineering.

Find processes used in industry to manufacture practically any plastic product by actually viewing a 3D rendered animation of vacuum forming, blow moulding, injection moulding and other process.

The Designer's guide to manufacturing.   Containing detailed information on Materials and Manufacturing Processes.     

State-of-the-Art manufacturing tools and processes.

A usefull Database of Companies:

Applegate

The Materials Database

Useful information on materials. This site has over 600 resources catalogued to assist in the delivery of materials related curricula. It can be searched by keyword, theme, resource type and educational level. It includes books, journals, websites, CD-ROM's and so on.

Also try: materialsinteractive.com

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents provides a range of safety factsheets for students and members of the public.

How to Join Materials using glues.
Types of glue to use and how to prepare materials.

Engineering Online: Technical Journal, loads of information.

 
You got a question that no one can seem to answer? Ask an Expert! 

Ergonomics on the Web is a list of sites is generated, and maintained, by students taking the module Introduction to Ergonomics (HUA105) which is organised by Peter Howarth of the Department of Human Sciences at Loughborough University, England.

How Stuff Works is a great place to learn how things work in the world around us. This site is being continually updated, a new article every week.

Introduction to AutoCAD. Editing Graphics Editing & model-space limits. and much more FREE.

Architecture in Education:
Design & Construction, Structure, Interiors, Exteriors, Architectural Resource Links.

A lot of resources to teach basic and more complex electronics from ohms law to advanced circuits.

Computer Graphics produced by students for a variety of modules at Middlesex University

G Glover's site will help guide you through your project work, from research to analysis, specification, possible solutions to the cutting list.

Aerodynamics of Bicycles:
Friction Losses, carbon-fiber frames, forces stresses, drag, eddies. wind tunnels.

Plenty of resources on this site, pneumatics, electronics, mechanisms and much more.

Internet Guide to Electronics Site explores the theory behind and use of many components.

 
This page gives useful sites for Electronics and Computer Control, of use to both home and school users.

PCB Wizard a great package for producing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). Offering  integration with Crocodile Clips, get a free demo or Online worksheets. 

That well known electronic and now mechanical simulation program.   Download crocodile clips elementary (free), get the latest upgrade or follow some of their useful links.
PC download
Mac download

The Flying Pig Gallery has many mechanical project ideas using nothing more expensive than paper.  Some free templates to build your own.

Cabaret Mechanical Theatre is a museum of automata ( mechanical sculpture).  This site will provides many ideas for mechanism projects. 

AS, A2 and AVCE 'Level.

Interesting projects made from inexpensive materials with construction details for most. (From pull along toys to mouse trap power)

An electronics textbook online as the title says. Lots of very interesting and useful resources, all very well illustrated.  A must to visit for electronics revision.

"Energy from Waste" contributes to more sustainable waste management and generates renewable energy - a win-win strategy.

Centre for alternative Technologies

An educational charity striving to achieve the best co-operation between the natural, technological and human worlds.

An Environmental Database for use in schools

The project is being run by final year Master of Engineering students at the University of Southampton, England. The aim is to raise awareness in school pupils of environmental problems and suggest engineering solutions to these problems.

Solar Energy International: Links to solar related web sites.

Recycling Department FAQs and Facts. Did you know Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees, 6,953 gallons of water, 463 gallons of oil, and 3 cubic yards of landfill space.

A scrapbook of illustrated examples of things that are hard to use because they do not follow human factors principles. By Michael J. Darnell

The Science Museum London

BBC website looking at inventions through time.

Inventors and Inventions.

Webwise design and technology resource.

Online textbook and learning resource.

Technology teachers resource list.

A number of Teaching Resources on electronics, mechanisms, structures and the Internet.

Technology terms defined.

Teaching resources and worksheets.

Manufacturing technologies site.

Coursework support.

Nuffield Glossary of Technology Terms

Nuffield Education provides a comprehensive alphabetical list of technology terms and definitions.

Technology Textbook.

Alex's Electronic Resource Library

Links to electronic resources and tutorials, with clear descriptions of what each site contains. 

Up to date information on Technology.

SYSTEMS AND CONTROL by University of Leeds makes you think about control.

Resources related to almost all of the tools used in the technology workshop.

Examine tools and machines, there safe use and operation. Also general workshop safety, loads of interactive worksheets.

Fixings and Fastenings

Search for any fixing you might think off.

This is the place to start your research on robotics.   Tutorials, pictures and links to hobby clubs.

Workshop safety, risk assessment, safety signs, precautions.

Ideas for using 'visits to industry' to enhance your students' understanding of how products are created.

Amethyst Consultancy Ltd.
Design and Technology Resources for Schools provided by Amethyst Consultancy Ltd.

Inventors Information Center.

Useful links to areas of energy and control.