Engineering-technologies specialist Renishaw (www.renishaw.com) recently invited 150 pupils from local primary schools to an education day on the Bloodhound SSC, which is intended to break the 1,000mph land-speed record.

They visited Renishaw’s headquarters in Gloucestershire to see a full-scale model of the supersonic car and participate in hands-on activities.

The pupils were shown the application of engineering to an innovative project and how it links to the school curriculum.

Renishaw has contributed its expertise in additive manufacturing to produce prototype parts for the car, including the titanium nose tip and the steering wheel.

The project is also a platform for education outreach, where a dedicated team works to inspire young people to consider careers in science, technology, engineering or maths.

On the day, the education team from Bloodhound SSC delivered a presentation outlining the story of the project, including how the car was designed and built, who will be racing it, and the parts that Renishaw produced.

In their workshop, the pupils used balloons, paper, tape and wheels to make cars to be raced on their return to school.