Latest episode: MBDA--Engineering complex weapons systems for modern conflict
Our host, Paul Haimes, sits down with Matt Beaumont, Senior Vice President for Mechanical Engineering at MBDA, at its UK headquarters in Stevenage to explore how this European leader in complex weapons systems is targeting reductions in programme timelines of up to 50%. By operating in a single source of truth, MBDA enables faster, more precise engineering - doubling production output and building a digital foundation ready for future AI advantage.

Beyond the blueprint: Inside aerospace, defense and space
ARCA Dynamics: Mapping Space to Prevent Catastrophic Collisions
ARCA Dynamics is transforming space safety with AI-powered satellites, enabling real-time tracking to prevent collisions in low Earth orbit
ARCA Dynamics is transforming space safety with AI-powered satellites, enabling real-time tracking to prevent collisions in low Earth orbit
H55: The Spark Behind Sustainable Electric-Powered Flight
H55, a Swiss pioneer in electric aircraft propulsion, is advancing cleaner, quieter aviation through innovative energy storage and battery systems.
H55, a Swiss pioneer in electric aircraft propulsion, is advancing cleaner, quieter aviation through innovative energy storage and battery systems.
NASA’s Artemis Mission: The Technology Behind the Next Leap
NASA’s Artemis mission is the next giant leap - discover the technology and digital engineering behind future space exploration.
NASA’s Artemis mission is the next giant leap - discover the technology and digital engineering behind future space exploration.
BAE Systems: The Future of Fighter Pilot Vision Technology
BAE Systems is redefining pilot vision with its Striker II helmet display, delivering real-time data to enhance speed, safety, and decision-making.
BAE Systems is redefining pilot vision with its Striker II helmet display, delivering real-time data to enhance speed, safety, and decision-making.
D-Orbit: Transforming Space Transport for Satellite Missions
D-Orbit is transforming space transport, accelerating satellite deployment and enabling faster, more efficient missions in low Earth orbit.
D-Orbit is transforming space transport, accelerating satellite deployment and enabling faster, more efficient missions in low Earth orbit.
Hill Helicopters: The Aston Martin of the Skies
Hill Helicopters is reshaping personal aviation with sleek, high-performance aircraft designed for accessibility, combining luxury design with advanced technology.
Hill Helicopters is reshaping personal aviation with sleek, high-performance aircraft designed for accessibility, combining luxury design with advanced technology.
Driving change: Inside automotive and mobility innovation
Ryvid: Electric Motorcycles Transforming Urban Mobility
Ryvid’s modular electric motorcycles use swappable batteries to enable cleaner, more flexible urban transport with a strong community-driven approach.
Ryvid’s modular electric motorcycles use swappable batteries to enable cleaner, more flexible urban transport with a strong community-driven approach.
CIXI: Chainless Pedaling Technology Shaping the Future of Transport
In the French Alps, CIXI is rethinking mobility with a chainless pedaling system designed to make transport more efficient and encourage active living.
In the French Alps, CIXI is rethinking mobility with a chainless pedaling system designed to make transport more efficient and encourage active living.
YCOM: High-Performance E-Scooters Driving the Future of Urban Mobility
YCOM is redefining e-scooter design with high-performance innovation, using rapid prototyping and motorsport expertise to power urban transport forward.
YCOM is redefining e-scooter design with high-performance innovation, using rapid prototyping and motorsport expertise to power urban transport forward.
Dallara: Pioneering Innovation in High-Performance Motorsport Engineering
In Italy’s Motor Valley, Dallara is pushing the boundaries of motorsport design, engineering some of the world’s most advanced high-performance racing cars.
In Italy’s Motor Valley, Dallara is pushing the boundaries of motorsport design, engineering some of the world’s most advanced high-performance racing cars.
Maeving: Classic Motorcycle Style. Modern Innovation
Maeving is redefining electric motorcycles with removable batteries, giving riders the flexibility to charge anywhere while reshaping urban mobility.
Maeving is redefining electric motorcycles with removable batteries, giving riders the flexibility to charge anywhere while reshaping urban mobility.
KTM X-BOW: High-Performance Sports Car Engineering the Future
KTM’s X-BOW blends race car innovation with striking design, featuring a jet fighter canopy, carbon fibre monocoque, and track-ready performance.
KTM’s X-BOW blends race car innovation with striking design, featuring a jet fighter canopy, carbon fibre monocoque, and track-ready performance.
At the edge: Inside electronics & high tech innovation
IIT: Flying Robots Shaping the Future of Human-Machine Collaboration Now
At IIT in Genoa, humanoid robots are being developed to assist workers and reach disaster zones, advancing human-machine collaboration in the decades.
At IIT in Genoa, humanoid robots are being developed to assist workers and reach disaster zones, advancing human-machine collaboration in the decades.
Hasbro: Designing Iconic Toys That Inspire Generations Worldwide
At Hasbro’s HQ, we explore how the company designs iconic toys and games, blending creativity, storytelling, and innovation to delight generations.
At Hasbro’s HQ, we explore how the company designs iconic toys and games, blending creativity, storytelling, and innovation to delight generations.
NanoVoxel: Advancing Micro 3D Printing for Next-Gen Manufacturing
NanoVoxel is transforming micro-manufacturing with precision 3D printing, enabling intricate parts for industries from tech to medical.
NanoVoxel is transforming micro-manufacturing with precision 3D printing, enabling intricate parts for industries from tech to medical.
Eight Sleep: The Tech Unlocking a Better Night’s Sleep
Eight Sleep is redefining rest with AI-powered mattresses that regulate temperature, reduce snoring, and optimise sleep through smart technology.
Eight Sleep is redefining rest with AI-powered mattresses that regulate temperature, reduce snoring, and optimise sleep through smart technology.
Jabra: Listening to the Future of Audio in 360 Degrees
Jabra is advancing audio technology with 3D sound, noise cancellation, and precision testing to deliver immersive listening experiences.
Jabra is advancing audio technology with 3D sound, noise cancellation, and precision testing to deliver immersive listening experiences.
Casio: The Technology Behind Realistic Digital Piano Sounds
Casio is advancing digital instruments, combining sound engineering and design to create keyboards that feel and sound like real pianos.
Casio is advancing digital instruments, combining sound engineering and design to create keyboards that feel and sound like real pianos.
Designing industry: Inside modern engineering and production
Gunboat: Engineering High-Performance Luxury Catamarans
Gunboat combines racing speed, luxury craftsmanship and sustainable design to create high-performance catamarans that redefine modern sailing.
Gunboat combines racing speed, luxury craftsmanship and sustainable design to create high-performance catamarans that redefine modern sailing.
Scalextric4Schools: Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers
Scalextric4Schools uses slot car racing to engage students in STEM, combining design, engineering and competition in a nationwide UK challenge.
Scalextric4Schools uses slot car racing to engage students in STEM, combining design, engineering and competition in a nationwide UK challenge.
Mazak: The Machine Tools Powering Sustainable Manufacturing
Mazak Europe cuts carbon with solar and smart tech - powering sustainable precision for MedTech, motorsport, and more.
Mazak Europe cuts carbon with solar and smart tech - powering sustainable precision for MedTech, motorsport, and more.
Vestas: How Large Can Wind Turbines Get, and Is Bigger Always Better?
Vestas is advancing wind energy, exploring larger turbines and sustainable materials to boost efficiency and support the transition to renewable power.
Vestas is advancing wind energy, exploring larger turbines and sustainable materials to boost efficiency and support the transition to renewable power.
VulcanForms: Laser-Focused on the Future of Digital Production
VulcanForms is advancing manufacturing with scalable metal 3D printing, creating integrated digital production systems for next-generation industry.
VulcanForms is advancing manufacturing with scalable metal 3D printing, creating integrated digital production systems for next-generation industry.
Stannah: Home Upgrades Brought to Life with Augmented Reality
Stannah uses augmented reality to help customers visualize stairlifts at home, making life-changing decisions easier and more confident.
Stannah uses augmented reality to help customers visualize stairlifts at home, making life-changing decisions easier and more confident.
Engineering care: Inside medical technology innovation
Ronna Medical: Advanced Robotic Systems Transforming Neurosurgery
Based in Zagreb, Croatia, Ronna Medical develops robotic systems that improve neurosurgery by making procedures like biopsies more accurate and safer.
Based in Zagreb, Croatia, Ronna Medical develops robotic systems that improve neurosurgery by making procedures like biopsies more accurate and safer.
Open Bionics: Prosthetics Redefining Human Potential Through Design
Open Bionics creates 3D printed prosthetics that turn disabilities into superpowers, blending function with creativity through fully customizable devices.
Open Bionics creates 3D printed prosthetics that turn disabilities into superpowers, blending function with creativity through fully customizable devices.
Tatum Robotics: Hands-On Innovation for the DeafBlind Community
Tatum Robotics is improving accessibility with a robotic hand that enables DeafBlind communication through tactile sign and access to digital content.
Tatum Robotics is improving accessibility with a robotic hand that enables DeafBlind communication through tactile sign and access to digital content.
AMRC: The Robots Saving Lives in Dangerous Environments
AMRC is using robotics and telexistence to enable remote medical care, helping first responders reach and treat patients in hazardous environments.
AMRC is using robotics and telexistence to enable remote medical care, helping first responders reach and treat patients in hazardous environments.
Engineering Education: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators
PTC is supporting engineering education, helping inspire students to pursue STEM careers and build the skills needed for future innovation.
PTC is supporting engineering education, helping inspire students to pursue STEM careers and build the skills needed for future innovation.
Withings: Smart Health Tech Putting Control Back in Your Hands
Withings is advancing health tech with smart devices, from scales to wearables, giving users deeper insight into their health and wellbeing.
Withings is advancing health tech with smart devices, from scales to wearables, giving users deeper insight into their health and wellbeing.
Beyond the storefront: Inside modern retail innovation
Vivienne Westwood: Punk Spirit Meets Cutting-Edge Fashion Tech
At Vivienne Westwood’s Milan HQ, the brand blends punk heritage with digital innovation to stay competitive in fashion while championing sustainability.
At Vivienne Westwood’s Milan HQ, the brand blends punk heritage with digital innovation to stay competitive in fashion while championing sustainability.
Marks and Spencer: An Exclusive Look at Their Tech-Powered Journey
Marks & Spencer blends heritage with innovation, using technology like AI to transform retail while championing sustainability and modern design.
Marks & Spencer blends heritage with innovation, using technology like AI to transform retail while championing sustainability and modern design.
Genesis Custom Sabers: Crafting Lightsabers with Precision
Genesis Custom Sabers combines craftsmanship and digital design to create bespoke lightsabers, tailored for performance, balance, and realism.
Genesis Custom Sabers combines craftsmanship and digital design to create bespoke lightsabers, tailored for performance, balance, and realism.
Building a better future: Inside sustainable innovation
Skarper: The E-Bike System That Fits in Your Hand
Skarper’s ultracompact clip-on drive turns any bike electric, combining sustainable design with Formula One-inspired engineering.
Skarper’s ultracompact clip-on drive turns any bike electric, combining sustainable design with Formula One-inspired engineering.
Saga Robotics: Sustainable Farming Powered by Robotics
Saga Robotics uses autonomous robots to reduce chemicals and improve crop health, advancing more sustainable farming across strawberries and vineyards.
Saga Robotics uses autonomous robots to reduce chemicals and improve crop health, advancing more sustainable farming across strawberries and vineyards.
Energyminer: Harnessing River Power for Sustainable Energy Generation
Energyminer’s Energyfish system generates clean power from river currents, delivering 24/7 renewable energy without disrupting aquatic ecosystems.
Energyminer’s Energyfish system generates clean power from river currents, delivering 24/7 renewable energy without disrupting aquatic ecosystems.
Muddy Machines: Robotics Transforming the Future of Farming Today
Muddy Machines is transforming farming with its Sprout robot, improving harvesting while reducing emissions, soil damage, and labor needs.
Muddy Machines is transforming farming with its Sprout robot, improving harvesting while reducing emissions, soil damage, and labor needs.
CorPower Ocean: Making Waves In Renewable Energy
CorPower Ocean is advancing wave energy, delivering low-carbon electricity through innovative technology that boosts efficiency and reduces grid demands.
CorPower Ocean is advancing wave energy, delivering low-carbon electricity through innovative technology that boosts efficiency and reduces grid demands.
FarmBot: A Journey Into Digital Gardening
FarmBot brings precision agriculture to your garden, using robotics and app control to plant, water, and grow crops with minimal effort.
FarmBot brings precision agriculture to your garden, using robotics and app control to plant, water, and grow crops with minimal effort.
Podcast host
Paul Haimes, resident host of Third Angle, has been leading PTC to new heights for over 26 years. Currently, as Vice President EMEAI Solutions Consulting, the self-confirmed techie heads a large team of Business Developers and Technical Specialists across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. Away from the office, the life-long motorsport enthusiast combines his technical skills with his love of innovation and racing to compete in his lightweight Hillclimb race car.