Past Events

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  • Event Type: Talk
    27 October 2009 19:00 to 22:00
    Lecture Room T.0.03, The Wolfson Building, Loughborough University - Loughborough
    Industry: Automobile
  • Event Type: Talk
    29 September 2009 19:00 to 22:00
    Lecture Room T.0.03, The Wolfson Building, Loughborough University - Loughborough
    This presentation will discuss: • What a truck is and what determines its specifications • The Volvo range and global module concept • EC weight and dimension legislations • What Volvo is doing to reduce accidents and improve safety. • What Volvo is doing to help reduce environmental impact. • The future and the Volvo 2020 Vision. We hope that John will be able to bring with him one of Volvo’s trucks for us to look around!
    Industry: Automobile
  • Event Type: Talk
    28 April 2009 19:00 to 22:00
    Lecture Room T.0.03, The Wolfson Building, Loughborough University - Loughborough
    Red Bull has long been involved in Formula One as a sponsor of teams and drivers; and now as a team owner. In 2004, the Jaguar Racing team, which itself was born out of the Stewart Grand Prix team, was put up for sale by the Ford Motor Company. The outlook was bleak, until the energy-drink company stepped in. Life at the Team has never been the same since. A total commitment to on-track success and a refreshing approach to how things are done in the paddock, which duly prompted smiles and frowns
    Industry: Automobile
  • Event Type: Talk
    31 March 2009 19:00 to 22:00
    Markeaton Campus
    The round table presentation and discussions will be chaired by respected Veteran Road Haulage Operator, Dick Denby, who will recount a life times experience involving the development of tyre technology and the effect on bottom line profitability. Dick is currently heading up a campaign to improve LGV operating efficiency by increasing permissible vehicle lengths and train weights with out increasing individual axle weights or required combination turning circles. Roger Moulding is Bridgesto
    Industry: Automobile
  • Event Type: Technical Lecture
    24 February 2009 19:00 to 22:00
    Markeaton Campus
    Advanced Composites Group Ltd (ACG) was founded in 1975. From its origins in the motor racing industry, the Group has since expanded into other composite markets including aerospace, automotive, construction, marine, wind energy, medical and leisure sports. ACG Ltd., which has its head office in Heanor, Derbyshire, UK, specialises in the manufacture of high performance preimpregnated (prepreg) advanced fibre reinforced composites. Dr John Nixon will discuss; ? The basic principles of com
    Industry: Automobile
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