Films by Subject Engineering

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Innovation Nation: 6-Part Series

What will the future look like, and who are those inventing it? Innovation Nation travels the globe to present an exciting, in-depth and visually stunning look at the scientific discoveries shaping our planet and our future. Can we stop or reverse global warming? How close are we to making robots that can perceive and think like humans? Will wind or algae-based biomass one day provide all our energy needs?
Release
2010
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Innovation Nation: Artificial Intelligence

Can we trust the robots of the future? Innovation Nation explores the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence, taking us into labs and workshops where innovators teach robots to perceive, think, and move just like human beings.
Release
2010
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Innovation Nation: Biofuel

Will we be able to grow all of our fuel in the future? Along with exploring bold new ways of harvesting energy from biomass, Innovation Nation uncovers an amazing biofuel jet truck, a record breaking flying machine, and a unique car made almost entirely of organic matter.
Release
2010
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Innovation Nation: C02

Can we stop, or even reverse global warming? Innovation Nation follows the work of a Nobel Prize winning scientist on the Canadian prairies, an inventor in New York who has designed a unique synthetic tree, and a mega-project in Europe where CO2 instead of being sent skyward, is stored far out of harm's way deep beneath the sea bed.
Release
2010
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Innovation Nation: Communications

How will we communicate in tomorrow's world? As we become more digitally connected, at ever increasing speeds, new technologies seek to transform the way we interact with one another and our environment. Innovation Nation looks at the brave new world of augmented reality, robotic tele-presence, and technologies that can only exist in a future filled with 4G ultra-broadband.
Release
2010
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Innovation Nation: Wind Power

Can the wind provide us with all of our power? Along with cutting-edge wind farms and new turbine designs, Innovation Nation meets renegade inventor Doug Selsam as he builds the world's first flying turbine, a device that may just change our world.
Release
2010
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Innovcation Nation: Robots at Work

Will robots replace humans? Revolutionary new machines are being designed and built for the workplace of tomorrow. Along with visiting robotic labs around the world, Innovation Nation explores robot-human psychology and tests out an exo-skeleton, a robot that you can strap on and wear.
Release
2010
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools 13-Part Series

More than anywhere else, science and technology prove their worth in the workplace. From farming and infrastructure, to science and surgery, we rely on science and technology to complete our daily tasks. In this unique series, we look at the scientific breakthroughs and the cutting-edge technologies that have allowed us to move our world forward, across a variety of professions.

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Aviation

The aviation industry showcases some of mankind’s greatest
achievements. From the Concorde to the new Airbus A380,
Tech Tools explores the technology behind the industry’s success
stories. Aviation academies now offer world-class training
for aviation professionals including pilots and flight attendants.
Virgin Atlantic helps lead the way in creating a sustainable, biofuel
powered industry aiming to reduce their carbon footprint.
Many exhibitions showcase the latest designs and technological
advances in interior cabins, as well as offering new structure
innovations that are sure to be used for years to come. The aviation
industry is one that has greatly benefited from the growth
in technology.

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Building & Construction

Buildings old and new create the physical environment in which
we live, work and play. This episode looks at the cutting edge
techniques involved in restoration, ecofriendly housing and
more. Technology is helping to achieve some remarkable feats
in the industry, from aiding the completion of the Sagrada Familia
to building relocations, and providing tools toward creating a
sustainable industry. Rotating buildings are being designed and
subways constructed under heritage cities, all due to the innovations
of our time and its application to complex projects. This
is one industry that is embracing technology to the fullest and
giving workers across the industry the tools to achieve.

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Design

Design plays an important role in our lives, with Designers using technology to assist in developing products that we use and wear. The fusion of technology and design is imperative if we are to create practical and sustainable clothing and products. Exploring the first powered looms to graphic design and fiber optics, this episode takes you on a journey through the innovations across the design and textile industry. With the industrial revolution being the catalyst for change, the industry has pushed its way into the 21st century by keeping up with trends and consumer demand across the board. Influencing change in fashion, interiors and textiles, technological developments within the realm of design, mean a more efficient industry that allows designers the tools to be innovative.

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Drivers

Technology is allowing drivers of today a safer, more comfortable ride, providing tools to navigate, pre-empt and react. Development of Satellite navigation allows taxi drivers, couriers and other drivers a helping hand, meaning a more productive and efficient work day. Advancements in safety features over recent years provide consumers a world of alternatives and keeping up with the latest in-car gadgets has evoked a whole new consumer demand. With safety and comfort at the forefront of future deigns, research and development in the car industry is a promising force behind the innovations, offering those that drive for a living more and more options every day.

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Emergency Services

The many facets of emergency services professionals have been
put to the test in recent years with an increase in natural and
man-made disasters. 

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Farming & Agriculture

Back-breaking labor is a thing of the past. Aided by technological advancements, the Farming and Agricultural industries have progressed by leaps and bounds and use the latest ideas to ensure more yields and safer systems. From turning waste into biogas and tackling the diverse world of genetically modified crops, this episode of Tech Tools proves the worth of technology in this industry. Exploring the latest machinery from New Holland, turning waste into biofuel, and medicinal crops, the Agricultural industry has propelled itself into the 21st Century, paving the way for future generations of Farmers.

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Hospitals & Medicine

Taking major leaps forward in diagnosis, surgeries and systems, the healthcare industry is one that mixes the old with the new, offering hope for the future. With new surgery techniques offering safer and quicker alternatives, and ancient diagnosis practices moving in to a new era, the possibilities for the future of medicine are endless. The ongoing technical advancements of fusing medicine and science have allowed the healthcare industry multiple platforms in which to grow. Robot doctors, MRI, and the original tool of the trade, the Stethoscope, are just some of the major stories covered while we explore the Tech Tools of Hospitals.

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Law & Order

Police officers, border control personnel and detectives are just
some of the groups of law enforcement that benefit from the
latest that technology has to offer. From heartbeat detection
techniques to shoeprint databases, officers are constantly being
given more tools to help them on the job. India is upgrading
their police uniforms to suit the climate, utilizing the latest materials
to help control temperature and moisture. Italian police
are tackling online crime with a virtual police station. New ideas
are being developed to tackle contemporary crime made possible
by the growth of technology.

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Marine Industries

People who work on or around water, such as fishermen, marine
biologists and boat operators are reaping the rewards of an
ever-evolving industry, which provide the latest gadgets, luxuries
and environmentally friendly designs. 

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Space Exploration

Before man set foot on the moon, many of us have dreamt of
going into space. Now, with developments in space tourism
those dreams may become reality. With Virgin Galactic set to
offer suborbital flights in the not too distant future and other
companies experimenting with similar programs, space travel
for the public is an achievable development aided by continuous
research and advancements across the industry. Along with
technologies allowing mapping of the moon, the ATLAS experiment
on track to answer some of the most challenging questions
about our universe and the ESA working towards sending
man to Mars, the future of space exploration looks set to offer
some momentous discoveries.

Release
2102
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Sporting

Technology in sport has come along a long way, from the simplest timing devices such as stopwatches, to advances in fabric and nutritional information, allowing athletes to compete and train in comfort, as well as to their optimum level of fitness. 

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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Tech Tools: Teaching

Teachers are an asset to our society, educating our children
ensures the success of our future. The age of the Internet and
other information technologies has assisted in the classroom by
providing access to a world of knowledge and the tools in which
to teach. Ensuring easy access to education is a key motivator
in the education sector, helping to improve the lives of those
who previously had little opportunity to learn. Today, laptops
are distributed to the impoverished, tutors are available online
and children in remote areas visit their classroom via webcam.
Technology is giving teachers, tutors and lecturers across all
levels of education a chance to reach a larger audience and the
tools in which to encourage, engage and fascinate students.

Release
2012
Minutes
24
Grade Level
S-C
Format
DVD

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