Event Type: Careers & education

30 June 2018 10:30 to 16:30

Join us for a fun and exciting day exploring the wonders of science and technology from 10:30am to 4:30pm. The event is free to attend, so why not bring along a picnic!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

12 June 2018 19:00 to 21:00

Join us for a private tour of the Jet Age Musuem: Find out about how the Gloster Aircraft Company used Sir Frank Whittle's invention the Jet Engine to initiate Britain's entrance into the Jet Age. There are many exhibits to view including examples of the Gloster Meteor and even a Vulcan cockpit experience.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

15 May 2018 18:30 to 21:00

Additive manufacturing is a net-shape process whereby material is deposited and melted layer-by-layer to build up a final component. This permits complex internal geometries allowing for weight savings and design improvements. Find out how this technology lends itself to applications in the field of nuclear fusion and how the use of materials not yet used with this technology are being investigated for this specialised area.

Industry: Rapid prototyping & direct manufacturing

Event Type: Technical visit

07 May 2018 14:00 to 16:00

This is the 116th Engineering Heritage Award being awarded by the IMechE. The Waterworks Museum would like to invite the local IMechE membership and general public to this prestigious celebration at 2.00pm on Sunday, March 18. The unveiling will be performed by IMechE Representative Mr John Wood, Chair of the Heritage Committee and Past President of the IMechE.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

17 April 2018 18:00 to 20:00

A visit to Amada UK Ltd, a leading manufacturer of machines for the fabrication industry. Following an introduction and overview of Amada there will be a tour of their UK Technical Centre which will include live demonstrations of lasrer cutting, punching machines and associated automated systems.

Industry: Manufacturing