07/20/2012

Technology Could Give Athletes an Edge at Olympic Park

Engineers say technologies like spray-on clothing and 3D-printed shoes could help future Olympians break records. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Philippa Oldham discusses how technology impacts sporting performance and why engineers should work closely with regulators.

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Philippa Oldham

Philippa Oldham is the Head of Manufacturing at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. She is based in London, United Kingdom.