Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 February 2019 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 February 2019 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

13 February 2019 16:00 to 19:00

Lecture by Neil Drury explaining the engineering challenge to modify legacy rolling stock for a new era. Careers fayre at 16.00, lecture commence 17.30 PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE - THIS EVENT IS NOW 13 Feb

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Conference

09 February 2019 10:00 to 17:00

CHAIN:Bristol is a free inter-institution event for engineers taking place at the UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre in Bristol on the 9th February 2019. Hear from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Institution of Engineering and Technology, Chartered Quality Institute, the Royal Aeronautical Society and many more.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

07 February 2019 18:30 to 21:00

Craig Davies - IMechE Southern Business Development Executive HQ will give an interactive presentation on the current processes for progressing membership, focusing in particular on preparing for the professional interview. A number of experienced engineers will be on hand for break out one to one sessions to discuss the process of progressing membership and offer their advice.

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Technical visit

05 February 2019 19:00 to 21:00

The visit will be hosted by the Engineering department of Bridgwater & Taunton College.The Engineering department has benefited from huge investment in facilities and resources in recent years. The existing Energy Skills Centre has been complemented by the £8 million Advanced Engineering Centre.

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Technical visit

23 January 2019 19:00 to 21:30

The Renishaw site will demonstrate some of the Renishaw products as well as providing an overview of the company.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Careers & education

22 January 2019 13:00 to 17:00

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Devon and Somerset Area) and the Engineering Faculty at Exeter College are holding an event which aims to present to undergraduate engineers the various pathways to improving their employability and career progression. This event will be held at the Exeter College Technology Center, College Way, Exeter, EX1 3PZ in the Student Lounge.The event program is attached.

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

16 January 2019 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

15 January 2019 17:30 to 20:30

This informal event is an opportunity for students to meet professional engineers and learn about the day-to-day jobs locally in engineering. Tour tickets now sold out, the careers networking will begin at 6.15pm. Ticket price includes a choice of cocktail (non-alcoholic also provided).

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

09 January 2019 18:00 to 21:00

Join the Bath and Bristol Young Members for our post-Christmas Bristol Blue Glass tour! Make your very own glass.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

09 January 2019 17:00 to 19:00

JOINT EVENT WITH PWI Matthew Savastano explains his role in the project to provide new high speed railway network in western USA

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

08 January 2019 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

14 December 2018 09:30 to 11:30

Want to enthuse children about engineering? Come and have a go at some fun, engaging design and make projects and find out how the activities can be used to inspire the next generation. and listen to a talk on STEM engagement. Create your own electric fan boats and vibrating brush monsters. Class packs will be available for attendees to conduct the activities in school.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

13 December 2018 18:30 to 19:30

Join engineer and award winning author Professor Jon Holt, AKA the ‘Engineer in the Hat,’ for a magical evening of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 December 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Cancelled due to Christmas Commitments. We wish you a wonderful holiday period and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

12 December 2018 19:00 to 20:00

Join us for an interactive family-friendly evening of fun, facts and physics about lifeboats and the incredible work carried out by the men and women of the RNLI. You will learn about how lifeboats are designed to withstand the worst conditions the sea can throw at them as well as the equipment that lifeboat crews use to protect them from the elements

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

11 December 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

11 December 2018 18:00 to 20:30

This is the annual joint Professional Engineering Institutions Family Christmas Lecture for the Bristol Area. This year Reach Robotics, developers of the Mekamon battle-gaming entertainment robot (https://mekamon.com/) will deliver the highly entertaining lecture

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Seminar

10 December 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Historically engineers relied on craftsmen to make their projects work. We'll look at a few examples to see whether this is still true today..... Geoff Wallis will be our guest speaker for this intriguing presentation.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

10 December 2018 17:00 to 20:00

Peter Jennings explains the history of steam railmotors and the restoration of the Great Western Society's example.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

29 November 2018 18:30 to 20:30

The Bath & Bristol YMP would like to invite you to visit HiETA Technologies, a company specialising in the design, development and manufacture of high efficiency components and systems utilising the technology of Additive Manufacturing. This event is a repeat of our over subscribed summer event. We invite members of all ages and experiences to come along and learn more about Additive Manufacturing.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Seminar

20 November 2018 18:00 to 20:00

DUE TO SPEAKER ILLNESS THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE IN SPRING 2019 TBC A joint event with the IMechE Food and Drink Engineering Committee, Exeter University Renewable Energy Group and the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee. This Talk from Dr Mike Inkson, CEO of Sugar Knowledge International Ltd, will cover Practical Implications of Thermodynamics for Generation and Cogeneration as well as Commercial and Environmental Factors.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Professional development event

20 November 2018 08:15 to 13 November 2018 11:00

We would like to welcome all members of the IMechE Western Region to the National Composites Centre(NCC), Bristol, for an Additive Manufacturing(AM) Awareness Event in conjunction with the Knowledge Transfer Network. The event aims to cover the potential benefits of Additive Manufacturing to a wide range of businesses, and identify and address the current barriers to its uptake within industry, both locally and nationally, as well as from SMEs to OEMs.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Competition event

17 November 2018 10:00 to 14:30

CANCELLED DUE TO LOW NUMBERS Enter Speak Out for Engineering to compete for cash prizes! Speak Out for Engineering is a competition designed to develop verbal and visual communication in explaining technical mechanical engineering related subjects. The competition is open to any Affiliate, Associate or Young Member of the Institution. The event is free for applicants and spectators and includes a free tour of the MVV Energy from Waste Plant.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

14 November 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

14 November 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Event joint with IET. The talk will cover everything from trackbed to train with the odd station stop in between, the talk will also make a few comparisons with the original line construction.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Professional development event

14 November 2018 17:00 to 20:30

Presentation of the experience gained in the first year of operation on GWR of the new Hitachi IET trains. Careers fayre at 17.00; lecture commences 18.00

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 November 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

07 November 2018 19:30 to 22:00

Careers and Beers gives you an opportunity to engage with recent graduates from engineering companies in the Bristol area.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Competition event

25 October 2018 18:30 to 21:00

The Bristol & Bath Young Members Panel would like to invite entrants to the Bristol heat of the 'Speak Out for Engineering' (SofE) competition.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

18 October 2018 19:00 to 21:00

The lecture will provide an overview of the various components that make up a typical transmission, and the design studies and trade-offs that must be made at the development phase. Examples from recent projects undertaken at Leonardo will be given, with a focus on development of the up-rated transmission system for the AW159 Wildcat. The speaker will also bring a 3rd scale Lynx gearbox, made by ALM for the audience “to have a play with”.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Talk or debate

17 October 2018 19:00 to 20:30

The Centre for Nature Inspired Engineering, CNIE, at UCL draws lessons from nature to create new materials and technology. The CNIE pursues innovation by uncovering the fundamental mechanisms underlying optimal solutions and universal features in nature. Rather than simply mimicking nature out of context, it creates artificial systems endowed with the key attributes of natural models that are responsible for desirable features such as scalability, robustness, material and energy efficiency.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

17 October 2018 18:30 to 20:30

JOINT EVENT WITH IET. The first of two lectures (see also 18 Feb 2019) on the impact of the digital technology revolution. How does the railway need to change to embrace digital technology?

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

10 October 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

10 October 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Seminar

09 October 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Hosted by Cornwall College Technology department, the Area Committee brings you a talk on the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP). This is a joint event with the IMechE Process Industries Division Board. Brian Robinson, Programme Manager (Commercial Vehicles) will give a talk on behalf of LowCVP entitled "Reducing emissions from heavy and commercial vehicles; the fuels, technologies and policies to transform the sector".

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

04 October 2018 19:00 to 21:00

WESTERN AEROSPACE CENTRE PRESTIGE LECTURE 2018 EVOLUTION AND REVOLUTION IN AVIATION: THE JET ENGINES OF TOMORROW AND ELECTRIFIED FLIGHT

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Careers & education

26 September 2018 14:00 to 16:00

Want to enthuse children about engineering? Come and have a go at some fun, engaging design and make projects and listen to a talk on STEM engagement. Create your own balloon buggies and fan boats, and find out how the activities can be used to inspire the next generation. Class packs will be available for attendees to conduct the activities in school.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

24 September 2018 18:00 to 13 September 2018 20:00

This is the postponed committee meeting from 13/9/18. This meeting is an opportunity to meet the committee and find out about upcoming plans. A number of committee members will be standing down in May 2019 and so if you are interested in joining the committee or getting more involved, please come along to find out more.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

20 September 2018 18:30 to 21:00

Highways England has over 300 miles of smart motorway and this is set to increase this to over 500 miles by 2020. A key element of smart motorways is the real time management of speed to improve traffic flow and reduce accidents. This talk will cover the evolution of smart motorways and how speed restrictions help improve traffic flow.

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Talk or debate

19 September 2018 19:00 to 20:30

The talk will describe the key elements of the engine control system with respect to design, development, manufacture and in-service support. The fundamental concepts of aircraft engine control will be introduced, offering an appreciation of the challenges faced in the development of a complex, safety critical, system. The complexities of the aircraft system interface will also be introduced, exploring fault messaging methods and determination of aircraft despatch.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

16 September 2018 07:30 to 17:00

Greenpower’s Castle Combe Western Regional Heat for the schools’ electric car design and racing project is running again and need volunteer helpers on the day.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

12 September 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

03 September 2018 17:00 to 19:00

New railway division chairman (and our immediate past chair) Andy Mellors gives his chairman's address which will examine the economic and wider societal benefits which the rail industry delivers and consider the current challenges facing the industry, the engineering profession and our Institution.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

16 August 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Seminar

16 August 2018 18:00 to 20:00

The IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee would like to invite you to the final part of a two part series of seminars on Project Management and Contract Execution. There will be an opportunity to ask questions to the speaker and network after the seminar. Tea/Coffee will be provided.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

14 August 2018 18:30 to 20:30

The Bath & Bristol YMP would like to invite you to visit HiETA Technologies, a company specialising in the design, development and manufacture of high efficiency components and systems utilising the technology of Additive Manufacturing.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Seminar

25 July 2018 18:00 to 20:00

The IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee would like to invite you to the first part of a two part series of seminars on Project Management and Contract Execution. There will be an opportunity to ask questions to the speaker and network after the seminar. Tea/Coffee will be provided.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

25 July 2018 17:00 to 20:00

Traditional summer event, with an evening event on site exclusively for Railway Division. Visit includes a buffet tea, pre-booking ESSENTIAL Please register on this website

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

18 July 2018 19:30 to 21:00

***PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THE 18TH JULY*** Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

11 July 2018 19:30 to 21:00

POSTPONED DUE TO WORLD CUP MATCH - Remap custom-makes equipment to help disabled people live more independent lives. Find out more about the successful work of Remap and how to get involved.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

10 July 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

04 July 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Visit the A400M Atlas maintenance facility at RAF Brize Norton. This is a chance to see the RAF’s newest transport aircraft and the maintenance facilities. Refreshments will not be provided but after the visit it is planned to stop at a local pub

Industry: Defence

Event Type: Careers & education

23 June 2018 00:00 to 23:59

Take part in the International Women in Engineering Day 2018. How will you get involved?

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

21 June 2018 16:30 to 19:00

Women in STEM Plymouth's next quarterly networking event will be held at Becton Dickinson and will involve a short tour of the venue.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Technical visit

15 June 2018 10:30 to 12:30

This is the 119th Engineering Heritage Award being awarded by the IMechE. Levant Mine would like to invite the local IMechE membership and the general public to this prestigious celebration. The unveiling will be performed by IMechE Representative, John Challenger, IMechE Cornwall Representative, along with Ian Marsh, the General Manager for the West Cornwall portfolio in the National Trust and Ron Flaxman, Trevithick Society Member and dedicated volunteer at Levant Mine and Beam Engine.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

14 June 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 June 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

05 June 2018 00:00 to 10 June 2018 23:59

Cheltenham Science Festival - Exhibitions, Talks, Practical Events. How will you get involved?

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

30 May 2018 19:00 to 20:00

Monthly area committee meeting. If you would like to get involved in the committee and help us organise local talks, visits and events then please get in touch, you will be most welcome!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

24 May 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee for an in depth tour of the new Energy from Waste plant located in Devonport, Plymouth. The visit will be two fold, a presentation about how the plant operates followed by a tour of the facility.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Technical visit

23 May 2018 18:30 to 20:30

Bath and Bristol Young Members' Panel are proud to announce a technical visit to Wessex Water's waste processing plant. This tour is a must for engineers working in process related industries or for those who just want to see real world engineering in action!

Industry: Process Industries

Event Type: Professional development event

22 May 2018 18:30 to 20:30

Find the right route for you to professional registration, at all levels, with Alan King Business Develop Manager.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

20 May 2018 13:00 to 16:00

Join this guided tour to Aerospace Bristol for your chance to travel through the decades of Bristol’s aviation. Your journey takes you from the beginnings of the British and Colonial Aeroplane Company in 1910 all the way through to the modern day, where you will explore cutting-edge technology, and look ahead to an exciting future, discovering how the next generation of engineers will continue to push aerospace technology to new heights and reach for the stars.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Technical visit

17 May 2018 10:00 to 14:00

Daytime visit to brand new wheel lathe installed in the existing Reading depot, pre-booking ESSENTIAL Please register on this website

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

16 May 2018 18:00 to 19:30

Harnessing a major scientific breakthrough and the latest technology, Moltex Energy are developing radically better nuclear reactors to safely, cleanly and economically power the planet in the 21st century.

Industry: Nuclear power

Event Type: Talk or debate

15 May 2018 19:00 to 22:00

A part of the Pint of Science events taking place across Bristol in May, this event on transport for the future is organised by the IMechE.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

09 May 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

09 May 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

08 May 2018 18:00 to 21:00

In May 2001 a national program was created for the application of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) in Great Britain. This program has been included and updated in cross industry work to form part of the national operation strategy, led by Network Rail.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

30 April 2018 18:30 to 21:00

The Bloodhound Story and the importance of inspiration for global education.

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Careers & education

27 April 2018 00:00 to 28 April 2018 00:00

Celebrate the Year of the Engineer by helping to enthuse the next generation. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, Brownie or Cub packs etc. to visit the IMechE stand in Zone 2 of the Big Bang at Weston. Get your hands on our working models made using everyday household objects – motorised vehicles, fairground rides, vibrating brush monsters, fan boats, programmable models and many more.

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Technical visit

25 April 2018 17:45 to 19:45

The IMechE Devon and Cornwall area committee would like to welcome you to a facility tour of Product Assessment and Reliability Centre (PARC) LTD based in Bideford, North Devon. This visit will be two fold whereby we will have a presentation about PARC, followed by a tour of the facility and subject to current workload there may be a short demonstration.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

25 April 2018 14:00 to 16:00

Help inspire and enthuse more children about STEM. This event consists of a lecture on STEM engagement followed by a practical workshop in which participants will construct their own vibrating brush monster, whilst learning how to conduct the activity in class. Class packs of materials will be provided for participants to run the activity in a primary school of their choice.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Competition event

23 April 2018 18:00 to 21:00

WHERE: Queen’s Building, University of Bristol - Bristol WHEN: 23rd April 2018, 6pm for a 6:30pm start WHO: All members and non-members welcome, no tickets required.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Talk or debate

19 April 2018 20:00 to 22:00

The 27km Large Hadron Collider (LHC), situated 150 metres under the Swiss-French boarder at CERN near Geneva, is the World's most powerful particle accelerator.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

18 April 2018 19:30 to 21:00

The 27km Large Hadron Collider (LHC), situated 150 metres under the Swiss-French boarder at CERN near Geneva, is the World's most powerful particle accelerator.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

18 April 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

18 April 2018 12:00 to 14:00

See event description for full details...

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

17 April 2018 19:00 to 22:00

A brief AGM followed by refreshments and a game of pub skittles

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

16 April 2018 17:00 to 19:00

AGM of the Railway Division South Western centre followed by presentation on the engineering and commercial challenges of life extension of existing rolling stock

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

11 April 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

22 March 2018 20:00 to 22:00

Atlantis is a global developer of renewable energy projects with more than 1,000 megawatts in various stages of development including the world’s flagship tidal stream project, MeyGen, the first phase of which will soon be delivered into commercial operation in Scotland A tidal stream project of up to 398MW at an offshore site between Scotland’s northernmost coast and the island of Stroma.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Talk or debate

21 March 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Atlantis is a global developer of renewable energy projects with more than 1,000 megawatts in various stages of development including the world’s flagship tidal stream project, MeyGen, the first phase of which will soon be delivered into commercial operation in Scotland A tidal stream project of up to 398MW at an offshore site between Scotland’s northernmost coast and the island of Stroma.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Talk or debate

20 March 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Graphene and 2D Materials Take Off - Joint Lecture with RAeS (Update 16/03/18: Event now confirmed)

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

15 March 2018 19:00 to 21:00

Centek is based in Newton Abbot, Devon, where it designs, manufactures and tests equipment for the Oil and Gas industry. Their main focus is the manufacture and development of bow spring Centralisers that are used to retain steel casing pipes centrally within the drilled bore hole of both on-shore and off-shore rigs.The production facilities in the UK (and its sister plant in the US) are run using lean manufacturing principles and with an unwavering focus on repeatability.

Industry: Coal / Oil / Gas

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

14 March 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

13 March 2018 18:00 to 20:00

The IMechE Devon and Cornwall area committee would like to invite you for an exciting evening lecture on Synthetic Biology and Bio-Nanomechanics, in particular Engineering and Design with Biology. There will be a networking opportunity after this event and potentially some examples of things that have been developed using synthetic biology.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Competition event

12 March 2018 17:00 to 19:00

One of the highlights of the year; Young Engineers (typically with less than 10 years experience) will present their papers, in competition with each other. If you would like to take part and submit a paper please contact m.james4@ntlworld.com

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Careers & education

09 March 2018 00:00 to 18 March 2018 23:59

Take part in the UK’s biggest celebration of science. How will you get involved?

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

08 March 2018 18:30 to 20:30

Our Annual General Meeting, at which we will hold elections for officers of the committee. Details of the elections can be found on our "Committee" pages.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

08 March 2018 18:00 to 20:00

This is the 115th Engineering Heritage Award being awarded by the IMechE. Safran Landing Systems would like to invite the local IMechE membership and general public to this prestigious celebration at 18.00pm on Thursday, March 8. The unveiling will be performed by IMechE Representative, Mr John Wood, Chair of the Heritage Committee and Past President of the IMechE.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Talk or debate

06 March 2018 19:30 to 21:30

The problem of plastic waste hit the headlines in 2017 and the story continues to unfold in 2018. What are the technical solutions to plastic waste, how can it be recycled?

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

06 March 2018 19:00 to 19:20

AGM - All welcome. The committee seeks new members and new ideas for events.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

21 February 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

17 February 2018 12:00 to 14:00

Bath and Bristol Young Members Panel would like to invite to tour the craft beer brewery Moor Beer Co right in the heart of Bristol. Come and join us for a social event!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 February 2018 18:30 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

07 February 2018 19:30 to 21:00

** Date changed to Wednesday 7th Feb. ** Additive Manufacturing (AM), commonly known as 3D Printing has the ability to produce parts with freedom of geometry and enabling the operator to fully control the production process chain. We predict that in five years ahead, the prospect of Functionally Graded Additive Manufacturing (FGAM) will enable us to focus on material-centric fabrication by highlighting the structure-property relationship.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

05 February 2018 17:00 to 19:00

Joint event with IET. Robert Phillpotts from TE Connectivity explains the ‘mystery’ of what goes on between the pantograph and the traction transformer, how the equipment has evolved and the latest innovations being applied to this aspect of train design.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Careers & education

01 February 2018 19:30 to 22:00

Careers and Beers gives you an opportunity to engage with recent graduates from engineering companies in the Bristol area.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Competition event

01 February 2018 18:30 to 21:00

Come and join the IMechE, RINA and IMarEST for a joint institution pub quiz!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

31 January 2018 18:00 to 20:00

A talk on the Natural Environment Research (NERC) MST Radar Facility at Aberystwyth, which is an atmospheric science field station.This talk will use sky-camera images and sequences to illustrate the significance of some particular cloud types.

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Competition event

31 January 2018 00:00 to 00:00

Western Aerospace Centre 2017 Prize. Prize competition deadline is 31st January 2018, and the paper presentation evening is planned for April 2018.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

22 January 2018 19:00 to 21:00

Prof Mark Gillan explains how Wavepower used modelling, simulation and other techniques from industries such as Formula 1 to fast-track development of their Wave Energy Conversion device.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Talk or debate

18 January 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Joint Event with IET. The talk will cover why Swansea Bay was chosen as the site, the layout and functioning of the lagoon, how it will be constructed and how the turbines will be installed and commissioned. **IET booking page shows event fully booked, if you attend without booking there may be no seats available. **

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

17 January 2018 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

17 January 2018 13:30 to 16:00

Today, working hard to support our 111,000 members, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is the market leader among professional engineering bodies. It is a go-ahead organisation with global reach that truly represents and reflects the profession: encouraging professional registration and long-term career development. We encourage high profile education initiatives, which inspire the next generation to work in engineering.

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Technical lecture

16 January 2018 00:00 to 19 January 2018 00:00

Safety culture requires an atmosphere in which individuals are not unduly punished or blamed for their mistakes. This is an ideal which is difficult to achieve in practice; when things really do go wrong, people’s reaction is often to protect themselves by pointing the finger of blame at others.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

15 January 2018 17:45 to 20:00

The Dartmouth Newcomen Engine was awarded an IMechE Heritage Award in October 2017. Now, the Dartmouth Visitor Centre, Newcomen Society and IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee invite you to visit this exciting piece of history that has been underappreciated for decades.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

09 January 2018 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

03 January 2018 17:15 to 19:00

Cliff Perry reprises his personal perspective of the performance of the UK railway, presented in his inimitable manner. Joint event with PWI Thames Valley

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

12 December 2017 19:00 to 21:00

Come and join us at this fun and interactive talk where you’ll learn about how lifeboats are designed to withstand the worst conditions the sea can throw at them as well as the equipment that lifeboat crews use to protect them from the elements .

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

11 December 2017 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

11 December 2017 18:30 to 20:30

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

11 December 2017 17:00 to 19:00

Peter Bennett introduces the local preserved railway, explains their problems and solutions and plans for the future. Please note the change of speaker from the printed programme, Alan Bielby is unable to join us, but we have a very able replacement in Peter Bennett. Followed by complementary hot buffet

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Social event

07 December 2017 18:00 to 20:00

What is the history of Airfix? How did it rise to become Britain’s most prolific toy manufacturer, and how does it survive today in a vastly different toy market? How does the company use the latest cutting edge methods to research and produce the current generation of market-leading model aircraft? And what models are coming in the future, for Santa Claus to put under your tree next year? Book via IET web site

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

07 December 2017 17:00 to 20:00

Sean and Zaid will provide an overview of the background to the work and details of the technical challenges encountered along with the solutions developed for Postharvest food loss reduction. Sean will also provide insight into the commercial and humanitarian plans for the future This event is in association with the IMechE's Food and Drink Engineering Committee and the IMechE Energy, Environment and Sustainability Group. FREE MULLED WINE AND MINCE PIES TO HELP NETWORKING AFTER THE TALK

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

06 December 2017 18:00 to 21:00

Get in the Christmas spirit by blowing your own Christmas bauble out of the famous Bristol Blue Glass!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

22 November 2017 18:30 to 20:00

Lecture by Andy Penrose explaining the exciting new Hitachi IET and the plans for its mobilisation. There will be a Careers Fair before the lecture, commencing at 17.00. Following the lecture there will be complementary beer and pizza for attendees.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

22 November 2017 18:00 to 20:00

Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee for an in depth tour of Applied Automation's factory based in Plymouth. The visit will be two fold, a presentation about Applied Automation followed by a tour of the facility.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Technical lecture

16 November 2017 17:00 to 21:00

Ariel the company so far known only for its lightweights is making the jump to hyperspace. Let’s start with the numbers: 1,180bhp, 1,327lb ft of torque, 0-100mph in 3.8secs, 155mph top speed and a 1,500kg kerbweight. It’s powered by four electric motors, each of which delivers the same power as a supercharged Type R, yet tiny, around 330mm in diameter. Besides a 42kWh battery pack running 680 V, it sports a range extender turbine that runs at 120,000rpm, at 35kw charging the battery pack

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

08 November 2017 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

06 November 2017 18:30 to 20:30

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This will be our first committee meeting in Cornwall and the committee are more than willing to car share with anyone who would like to come along. Please contact Lauren who's details are at the bottom of the event page.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

02 November 2017 18:00 to 21:00

The talk will cover the basic concepts and attraction of fusion as an energy source. It will go on to review the activities at the UKAEA at developing fusion as a technology, including the Joint European Torus.

Industry: Nuclear power

Event Type: Professional development event

01 November 2017 16:30 to 19:00

Do you want to engage audiences at public events but don’t know where to get started? This workshop is aimed at engineers who want to develop their communication skills ready to meet new audiences at festivals, science centres and community events. The workshop will help engineers to understand public audiences and events, design a suitable activity, and plan out their engagement opportunities.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

23 October 2017 17:00 to 19:00

New railway division chairman Richard McClean gives his chairman's address which will consider the appropriate role of engineering and engineers in contributing to the future railway industry in a complex and changing world

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Official visit

21 October 2017 14:30 to 16:00

This is the 110th Engineering Heritage Award being awarded by the IMechE. The event is organised to coincide with the Dartmouth Food Festival. Dartmouth Visitor Centre would like to invite the local IMechE membership to this prestigious celebration at the Dartmouth Newcomen Engine at 2.30pm on Saturday October 21. The unveiling will be performed by Past President of IMechE, Andrew Ives jointly with the Mayor of Dartmouth Cllr Richard Cooke and will be followed by a short reception in the centre.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

11 October 2017 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

11 October 2017 18:30 to 20:30

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

10 October 2017 18:30 to 20:30

JOINT EVENT WITH IET Andrew Lawrence will introduce will introduce formal methods and describe how they are applied to automatically check the correctness of real world train control systems

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Professional development event

05 October 2017 17:00 to 19:00

An exciting opportunity to see behind the scenes at Brittany Ferries Plymouth Ferry Port, the tour will be led by the knowledgeable and experienced Port Operations Manager Steve Lawrie, who will take us around the behind the scenes areas of a visiting cruise ship! We are limited to 15 spaces for this event but we will take reserve bookings, please use the contact details below to book a reserve slot.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

04 October 2017 18:30 to 20:30

Want to enthuse children about engineering but not sure how to go about it? Come and find out how some fun, engaging design and build projects can be used to inspire the next generation.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

04 October 2017 18:30 to 20:30

Want to enthuse children about engineering but not sure how to go about it? Come and find out how some fun, engaging design and build projects can be used to inspire the next generation.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

02 October 2017 19:00 to 21:00

Robert Piechocki explains how with infrastructure supervised connectivity and sensing, Connected Autonomous Vehicles will enhance road safety and traffic flows; and resolve intersection contention. Book via IET website

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Technical lecture

02 October 2017 19:00 to 20:30

Tim’s lecture “Future Wing Development” will cover the Airbus business today, challenges going forward and Wing Technology development activities. Followed by buffet food and networking opportunities.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Talk or debate

27 September 2017 18:30 to 21:00

The introduction of Digital Railway presents an unparalleled opportunity to develop innovative approaches to the use of technology for both the management and delivery of Britan's Railways.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

21 September 2017 20:00 to 22:00

Colin Froude (Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force Retd) will talk about the challenges associated with testing large aircraft. Drawing on his flying experience, Colin will describe the origins of the Heavy Aircraft Test and Evaluation Squadron which is based at Boscombe Down. Colin will also discuss the Squadron’s roles which include testing modifications, R&D work and Met Research Flights.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Talk or debate

20 September 2017 19:30 to 21:00

Colin Froude (Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force Retd) will talk about the challenges associated with testing large aircraft. Drawing on his flying experience, Colin will describe the origins of the Heavy Aircraft Test and Evaluation Squadron which is based at Boscombe Down. Colin will also discuss the Squadron’s roles which include testing modifications, R&D work and Met Research Flights.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

18 September 2017 17:00 to 19:00

Steve Baker presents the problems, solutions and successes of this new railway line, giving a new alternative route from Oxford to London

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Competition event

17 September 2017 07:30 to 17:00

Greenpower’s Castle Combe event for the schools’ electric car design and racing project is running again. This is the 12th year we have supported this event, one of the most popular in the Greenpower schedule with almost 100 cars racing. The event is a great way to encourage pupils to consider a career in engineering whilst having a good day out. To make the day successful we need help scrutineering, marshalling, prize judging and more. Spectators/families are also welcome, it is free entry.

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Social event

16 September 2017 10:00 to 16:00

Build a boat out of nothing but a few sheets of cardboard and some sticky tape, then sail it around our course in Plymouth harbour!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

16 September 2017 07:30 to 18:00

The hugely popular and wildly exciting Cardboard Boat Race returns for 2017 and we need volunteers to support this event throughout the day!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 September 2017 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

12 September 2017 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

29 August 2017 18:00 to 20:00

The Devon and Cornwall Area IMechE committee are having a social! You are all invited to a 2 hour stand up paddle boarding session at the Mount Batten Water Sports Centre in Plymouth. Followed by some drinks and possibly food!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

14 August 2017 18:30 to 20:30

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

26 July 2017 17:00 to 20:00

Traditional summer visit and steam train rides, pre-booking ESSENTIAL PLEASE NOTE THE DATE NOW CONFIRMED AS 26 JULY 2017

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 July 2017 18:30 to 20:30

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

12 July 2017 19:30 to 21:00

Come along to our monthly meeting to help us decide on what events to put on and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector