Theatre : Technology, Innovation and R&D
The ‘Metal Matters: UK Manufacturers Driving Growth through Innovation’ panel will be moderated by Made in Britain CEO John Pearce. The panellists, who have been selected from Made in Britain member companies, represent the breadth of innovation and opportunity across the UK metals sector as a whole.
WDS Components makes machine parts and accessories, supporting equipment manufacturers and engineers all over the world; Furnitubes shapes the environment we live in with its street furniture and other metal structures; and Beaver Bridges provide a full-service pedestrian and vehicle bridge making service, from inception to construction.
Making the case for galvanized steel as a flexible, robust construction material, ideally suited to circular design. In addition to providing technical information for construction professionals, the session showcases latest…
Metals and alloys are the backbone of manufacturing industry, underpinning many key sectors such as aerospace, automotive, construction, packaging, electronics, defence and general engineering. In the UK, metals and the…
Through the IOM3 Surface Technology Group, the session will explore the innovations in Surface Technology and how these are instrumental in facilitating the drive towards decarbonisation and net zero. Covering…
Stainless steels are high-tech materials (alloys) developed for a range of demanding, modern applications and environments. The greater awareness and growing appreciation of the longterm benefits of stainless steel is…
Steel is the backbone of modern economies and underpins many industrial sectors, including construction which accounts for more than half of all steel use globally. Steel also has a vital…
A panel discussion chaired by Mark Miodownik Nick MacInnes: What is the role of the government in this transition? Chris McDonald: What can the UK Steel industry do to accelerate…
The demand for quality metal and metal alloy powders from additive manufacturing, aerospace, defence, electronics, clean energy firms and many more industries that are central to our progress is set…
Stephen will cover the current state-of-the-art in subsea pipeline repair systems. Subsea pipelines are subjected to a range of environmental factors that can cause them to require maintenance. The session…
Aluminium cans are highly recyclable and widely recycled already in the UK, achieving an 82% recycling rate for 2021, but there are more challenges that need addressing to achieve holistic…
Compact nuclear power stations can help us decarbonise our energy production. We are leading a consortium developing power plants that generate electricity using a small modular reactor (SMR). Fleets of…
The path to Net Zero is an achievable but narrow one. Electrification plays a pivotal role. Raw material supply challenges and supply chain disruptions have caused serious concerns over the…
Designed to be applicable across a broad range of products, the current waste hierarchy fails to encapsulate packaging’s full sustainability attributes and contribution to the Circular Economy. Over simplification has…
Powder atomisation is a cost-effective processing method that has the ability to produce complex shapes which are impractical, or even impossible, for conventional processes whilst minimising machining by producing parts…
Offshore wind is set to grow from 10.4GW in 2021 to over 40GW by 2030. With a designed lifetime of 20-25 years, the first turbines are also starting to be…
Currently in the UK aerospace manufacturing industry, buy-to-fly ratios can be as high as 9:1 for titanium alloy components. The industry produces considerable amounts of machining swarf and there are…
We’re on a mission to help reduce global waste. From using alternative materials to creating packaging innovations, we’re determined to transform the way we all think about the products we…
Metals are at the very heart of modern society. Nothing is made without metals being part of the process, product or solution. In the face of the very real climate…
Indentation Plastometry is a novel testing technology that extracts stress/strain curve’s from a 3-minute indentation test. The method uses a combination of testing hardware and an inverse finite element method…
Presentation of technologies and results from implementation of proven combustion technologies providing decarbonisation across the steelmaking operations, ready to use hydrogen now or later. The results from these installations include…
Recent research has shown that nearly 50% of companies wait for a part or tool to fail before conducting simulation. In this presentation we will be exploring the benefits of…
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