Theatre 3
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Engineering | Manufacturing | Process | Productivity | Case Studies
Looking for the latest developments in metal innovation and technology? This theatre is your opportunity to keep up with latest metals development for advanced manufacturing, access funding, boost competitiveness, and discover new industrial market applications and opportunities across various sectors from leading manufacturers and key stakeholders. Innovations in materials science and engineering offer enormous potential to boost next-generation manufacturing in the UK. There is a direct correlation between excellence in innovation and superior revenue growth. While there is no single roadmap for success in innovation, there are lessons that can be borrowed, tailored and made to work for any business.
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All our sessions are free to attend and open for you to drop in as you please.
Theatre 3
Sponsored by
Engineering | Manufacturing | Process | Productivity | Case Studies
Looking for the latest developments in metal innovation and technology? This theatre is your opportunity to keep up with latest metals development for advanced manufacturing, access funding, boost competitiveness, and discover new industrial market applications and opportunities across various sectors from leading manufacturers and key stakeholders. Innovations in materials science and engineering offer enormous potential to boost next-generation manufacturing in the UK. There is a direct correlation between excellence in innovation and superior revenue growth. While there is no single roadmap for success in innovation, there are lessons that can be borrowed, tailored and made to work for any business.
Speakers include:
All our sessions are free to attend and open for you to drop in as you please.
Wednesday 13th September 2023
Unlocking the Power of Steel Fabrication Data
How are fabricators able to leverage the value of their structural models for production? In this keynote presentation, Chris will demonstrate how you can connect the data from design to production and give visibility to everyone involved at every stage. By easily visualising the model from anywhere, you will see how it’s also possible to streamline those model data dependent processes with more […]
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The Rise of 3D Printing in Metal Manufacturing and the Importance of Quality Control
Metal Additive manufacturing, or Metal 3D printing, has revolutionized component manufacture by allowing for the easy production of complex shapes with tight tolerances. Techniques such as direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) and electron beam melting (EBM) have given product engineers the ability to design intricate components that were previously impossible or too expensive to produce using traditional subtractive techniques. However, […]
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Novel pressing to reduce scrap in auto BiW parts
DeepForm Limited, a UK start-up, is revolutionising the automotive industry with their groundbreaking pressing technique aimed at minimising trimming scrap. By implementing this novel method, scrap reduction of up to 85% can be achieved, leading to significant emissions reductions and cost savings. Currently, the auto industry discards almost half of the metal purchased for body components due to excessive trimming. […]
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The impact of industry 4.0 applications from design to fabrication
In this session, we will be exploring case studies and the core application of Industry 4.0. Discover how it’s used to monitor and control your machinery and equipment in real time by putting sensors at every step of the production process. In addition, we will explore how you can take your BIM model from design to fabrication with solutions like […]
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Critical Minerals: Securing the Future of UK Advanced Engineering and Energy Transition
The panel discussion aims to provide insights into the challenges, opportunities and strategies related to critical minerals in the context of UK advanced engineering (alloys) and energy transition (batteries). It will foster a comprehensive discussion among experts and stakeholders, highlighting the importance of mining, processing and recovery/recycling in securing the future of UK manufacturing. The panel will also explore the […]
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New Thinking: How to make innovation a core process.
This talk is the warmup act for the clever people on the Innovation Panel. Think “Have I got news for you”, scheduled before “Question Time”. Challenging; hopefully thought provoking; but not taking itself too seriously. It is meant to refocus us all on the compelling need to transform our businesses and industries and to provide some ideas, shared experience, and […]
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Exploring Cutting-Edge Innovations in Aluminium Applications
Delve into the innovative and transformative uses of aluminium across various industries showcasing real-world case studies that highlight how aluminium is utilised to create lightweight durable and sustainable solutions. The session will cover examples from both primary and secondary aluminium production.
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Thursday 14th September 2023
Connecting the dots between Detailing & Manufacturing
Connected Construction’ recently has become a hot topic, especially in the last 2 years during the pandemic. But what does it actually mean in practice for the Metals industry? Learn how Connected Construction workflows enable a structural model (and its data) to be used from design to manufacture, ultimately resulting in more sustainable outcomes by evaluating carbon, reducing waste, and […]
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Connected Construction: the Technologies Empowering the Metal Industry
Discover the transformative impact of Connected Construction in the metal sector. This panel discussion will explore how constructible data and a streamlined flow of information are helping cut costs and improve efficiencies in design, detailing, fabrication and manufacturing. Get a closer look at the potential of extended reality, robotics and automation in empowering professionals to optimise projects like never before. Join […]
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Future of Construction: Designing for Deconstruction and Structural Steel Reuse
Are you ready to shape the future of construction and drive sustainability across the entire supply chain? Discover how architects, contractors, clients, and stakeholders can navigate challenges and deliver a Net-Zero construction industry. From Legacy Buildings to Net-Zero Future: Explore a series of pioneering projects that shed light on the complexities of deconstructing legacy buildings and maximising material reuse. Delve […]
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Unleashing the potential of “Materials as a Service” strategy to deliver sustainability
In this keynote presentation, we will dive into the revolutionary concept of “Materials as a Service” (MaaS) and its potential to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable production, with a specific focus on building and construction applications. The building and construction sector is a significant contributor to resource depletion and environmental impact. However, by adopting a MaaS strategy, we […]
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Optima makes pioneering move with Hydro CIRCAL
At Optima, respect is one of our core values. We respect the environment; we respect our clients, and we respect each other. It is therefore a priority for us to ensure that we are reducing our impact on the environment with all the measures we are taking as a business. When faced with the question from specifiers of “why use […]
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Delivering Net Zero Building Case Study: Guidance and Lessons for the Metal Sector
Discover the path to a sustainable future of metal use in construction as AHMM shares groundbreaking insights from their Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) research collaboration with UCL’s Institute of Environmental Design and Engineering (IEDE). Join us for a captivating session that explores innovative approaches to deliver net-zero carbon buildings in complex commercially driven projects and and reflect on lessons for […]
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Real Buildings Driving Real Results: The Impact of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) on Quality, Safety, and Productivity
Join us for a captivating panel discussion that explores the transformative power of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) in driving improved quality, safety, and productivity in real building projects. In this session, industry experts and thought leaders will delve into the practical applications and benefits of DfMA. They will share their experiences and insights on how adopting DfMA principles […]
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Hot Dip galvanizing – the innovative and circular solution for protection of vital national infrastructure
An answer to the challenge of sustainable construction and the circular economy? Steel is essential to the technologies and solutions that meet society’s everyday needs and will continue to do so in the future. Whether it is for transport systems, infrastructure, housing, manufacturing, agriculture or energy, steel is widely recognised as the ‘permanent material in the circular economy’. Learn how […]
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