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This week on August 24th 79 A.D., Mt. Vesuvius erupted and engulfed the prosperous city of Pompeii. From this terrible natural disaster, the city was perfectly preserved for thousands of years until uncovered by archaeologists. Even today, it continues to give us an invaluable insight into ancient Roman life. If…
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This week MCI shines it spotlight on the achievements of William Murdoch. Murdoch was born near Old Cumnock in Ayrshire, here in Scotland. He invented the oscillating cylinder steam engine. Also, gas lighting is attributed to him, as well as the term “gasometer”. Thanks to him, our lives became illuminated…
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Today, MCI is celebrating Thomas Edison’s invention of the precursor to the photocopier. He called it the Mimeograph. Who would have known that this invention would become an office staple. MCI repairs and maintains the electrical elements of printers whether they be large or small. We have experience with professional…
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It is with a heavy heart that MCI marks the passing of Nichelle Nichols (Lt. Uhura from Star Trek) last weekend. Not only was she a ground breaking actress, but she also volunteered her time to help NASA recruit more diverse teams, including ethnic minorities and women. She was a…
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Our dog of the month is the lovely Fiddler Boy. The Oldest dog in MCI is soon to be 15 years old, but he still thinks he’s a puppy. Mr August was rescued 13 years ago and has gone from strength to strength. Although his sight may be failing, his…
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As many of MCI’s followers will know, we are great fans of Star Trek. It is only right, therefore, that we celebrate the birthday of Sir Patrick Stewart OBE that occurred last week. Sir Patrick Stewart, legend of stage and screen, played Prof. Charles Xavier in the ‘X Men’ film…
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To begin the working week MCI is honouring a man that needs virtually no introduction, Nikola Tesla whose birthday it was yesterday. This most famous of engineers (both electrical and mechanical) as well as noted futurist, gave us the alternating current. He invented the Tesla Coil in 1891 which was…
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MCI wants to honour William John Macquorn Rankine who was born this week. Not only was this Scottish mechanical engineer famous for his work on thermodynamics, but he developed the complete theory of steam engines. He was a prolific academic writer who was also a composer of humerus songs. Who…
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As most of you are aware, MCI is a dog friendly workplace and we love to highlight our furry friends. MCI’s Mr July is Sammy. He is a cheeky little soul with a smile for everyone. He loves to help his Dad in the kitchen when he’s cooking (especially when…
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MCI this Friday is celebrating Robert William Thomson, the engineer, inventor and entrepreneur from Stonehaven in Kincardineshire. He invented the pneumatic tyre; designed a mobile steam crane; and invented a way to detonate demolition explosives by electricity. There was nothing stopping this Scottish powerhouse of innovation. Let us help you…
