Event Type: Technical lecture

09 December 2025 19:00 to 20:00

Ultrashort-pulse laser welding promises direct fusion between stubbornly dissimilar materials. The lecture will describe cutting edge work at Heriot Watt to address this challenging technical problem, alongside some of the leading applications in Photonics and Space.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Technical visit

12 November 2025 14:00 to 16:00

Come and explore Vertical Farming with our very own local specialists, Intelligent Growth Solutions. https://www.intelligentgrowthsolutions.com/

Industry: Food engineering

Event Type: Technical visit

07 October 2025 18:30 to 20:00

SynchroStor is an engineering R&D business (founded in 2017) which is developing a pumped thermal energy storage (PTES) and high temperature heat pump built around a high pressure, positive displacement compressor–expander machine. The visit will give the opportunity to learn about how this novel approach to energy storage has been engineered to enable applications such as gridscale long duration storage for wind/solar.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Professional development event

25 September 2025 13:00 to 16:00

For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered or Incorporated member, we are offering free online events and support. This workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

23 September 2025 19:00 to 20:30

This is the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Edinburgh and South East Scotland branch. Our Committee will discuss last year's programme (2024-2025) and prepare the ground for a series of events, talks and visits for the 2025-2026 season.

Industry: Cross-sector