Event Type: Technical visit

30 May 2023 13:45 to 16:30

Bus tour of the Hinkley Point C nuclear reactor construction site, with commentary. Meet in the village of Cannington Park and Ride, coach will take us from there.

Industry: Nuclear power

Event Type: Talk or debate

18 May 2023 18:30 to 21:00

Discusion of how science and engineering has changed the ball dynamics of golf.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

17 May 2023 19:00 to 20:00

The tri-national Panavia Tornado is still in Service, except for the RAF. This lecture highlights the Requirements, the RB199 Engine Design and its Performance, HPTurbine, Reheat and Control System technologies embedded within a very successful aircraft

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Technical visit

13 May 2023 10:30 to 13:00

Join us on a tour of the Wheal Jane Mine Water Treatment Plant, operated by John F Hunt. Wheal Jane Mine was once a tin mine but when the mine shut down contaminated water was released. Since 1992 a plant has remained in place to treat the water, now operated by John F Hunt.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

13 May 2023 09:00 to 11:00

For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech 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

03 May 2023 18:00 to 21:00

Join the IMechE Devon & Cornwall Area Committee’s 2023 Annual General Meeting. The evening will begin with a presentation by David Cowan drawing on past experiences and thoughts on ‘how to manage complex Engineering projects’. We will then carry out the AGM formalities with a presentation from the committee and election of the 2023-2024 Committee.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

25 April 2023 19:00 to 21:00

Join the IMechE Committee on a tour of Kensa Heat Pumps, the UK's leading heat pump specialists. Kensa provides reliable and efficient heating and cooling alternatives to polluting fossil fuels. Producing ground source systems, crafted by experts to deliver low-carbon affordable and sustainable comfort all year round.

Industry: Energy transfer & thermofluid mechanics

Event Type: Technical lecture

24 April 2023 17:00 to 19:00

GWR engineers explain the novel fast charging battery unit. Joint event with IET

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

24 April 2023 14:00 to 16:00

We are sorry to say that due to anticipated unavailability of the train, this event is cancelled

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

19 April 2023 19:00 to 20:15

There are still many questions and confusions around the subject– when are heat pumps most suitable for the heating system? How to select ground or air source. Can they generate high enough water temperatures? What are the recent technical developments?

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

19 April 2023 18:45 to 19:00

The AGM advises what we have done in the last year, and invite you to comment please.

Industry: Management

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

13 April 2023 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place virtually.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

29 March 2023 13:00 to 14:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become a Fellow of the Institution, we are offering free online events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

23 March 2023 19:00 to 21:00

Talk by engineering students on their design, build and race experience with formula student

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Competition event

20 March 2023 17:00 to 19:00

Aspiring young engineers describe the technical challenges they have addressed in a presentation competition with monetary prizes and the chance to progress to the national final at Birdcage Walk.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

01 March 2023 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place virtually.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

01 March 2023 17:00 to 19:00

Terry Cahill and Tom Lendhill of Hitachi Rail will provide insights into the challenges associated with maintaining GWR's IEP fleet as well as the design challenge of new high speed passenger trains for the future. Joint event with Women in Rail Careers event with rail industry employers present.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Professional development event

21 February 2023 12:00 to 12:45

Armed forces and MOD engineering personnel can learn about the routes to professional registration and the support available.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

16 February 2023 17:00 to 19:00

Join the Devon and Cornwall IMechE Committee on a tour of Kawasaki Precision Machinery (UK) Ltd in Plymouth. Tour around the facility of the high-precision total systems engineering company, leading the way in hydraulics and supplying equipment for a huge range of applications.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Professional development event

15 February 2023 10:00 to 15:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

10 February 2023 11:00 to 12:00

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 presentation will explain the process of becoming an Eng Tech, IEng or CEng Member of the Institution. It will also discuss what to expect in the Professional Registration interview.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

07 February 2023 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place virtually.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

07 February 2023 10:00 to 15:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

06 February 2023 17:00 to 19:00

Andrew Gainsbury explains the way Wales procures trains and runs its railway.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

26 January 2023 19:00 to 21:00

Our transport world is changing fast. This talk will explore how powertrains for complex, large, long endurance vehicles and vessels, can be designed to meet the important criteria of the users operators and owners, such as weight, dimensions and capital costs. A number of case studies will be used to illustrate the problem and some solutions, including a road sweeper, a work boat, and a defence vehicle.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

25 January 2023 18:00 to 20:00

Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE! We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

19 January 2023 12:30 to 15:30

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. 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 3 hour workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

12 January 2023 14:00 to 16:00

Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee on a tour of Stagecoach South West at Matford depot in Exeter. Tour the depot's facilities and maintenance area.

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Technical lecture

11 January 2023 19:00 to 20:15

Despite its forecasted paybacks in terms of cost savings, material wastage reduction, lead time compression, supply chain simplification and even environmental performance, the Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) process is yet to see widespread industrial adoption. This presentation will focus on how hardware and software designed from the ground up for WAAM can help overcome the aforementioned challenges

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Technical lecture

11 January 2023 17:15 to 20:00

Richard Spoors describes the route modernisation and the machines used to achieve it. Joint event with PWI

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

05 January 2023 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place virtually.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

07 December 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place virtually.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

05 December 2022 17:00 to 20:00

Felix Schmid explains how some of the world’s most challenging places have been conquered by rail engineers. Engineering and travelogue combined. Xmas family lecture followed by complimentary buffet Joint event with Newcomen Society

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

05 December 2022 14:00 to 16:30

The IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee would like to invite you on a tour of GWR’s Laira maintenance depot. The tour will include a walk around the workshops to understand the demand and challenges of keeping the rolling stock maintained and ready for service.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

01 December 2022 17:00 to 19:00

The IMechE Devon and Cornwall Area Committee would like to invite you to a tour of EP Langage Ltd, a combined-cycle power station in Plymouth. Owned by EP UK Investments Ltd. Over 18s only

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

30 November 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE! We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

24 November 2022 19:00 to 21:00

Throughout product development we have access to vast quantities of data, but often design decisions are made without using this data and derived knowledge to show that they are right. Digital twins could provide a structured model based approach to represent the product throughout its lifecycle. Fast feedback of measured data would be used to calibrate the digital twin (integrated set of design models), then ran as a simulation to predict the outcome of any decisions made.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

22 November 2022 19:30 to 21:30

A joint IMechE and RAeS visit to the RAL Space Facilities at Harwell Campus. There will be tours of the R100 building and the National Satellite Test Facility. The visit will showcase Assembly, Integration and Test Facilities and contributions to current and future space missions. The visit starts in the R100 Building at 19:30. Refreshments will be available from 18:30. Bring photo ID.

Industry: Aerospace materials and structures

Event Type: Technical visit

17 November 2022 18:30 to 20:30

Gloucestershire’s new “Energy from Waste” facility is a key element of local waste management. Operational in 2019, it takes waste that would otherwise go to landfill and produces electricity. Its design and operation is of great interest to engineers. The 2-hour visit involves a presentation and a walking-tour of some of the facility. The walking tour takes in the Waste Reception Hall, Waste Bunker, and a view of the waste burning on the grate.

Industry: Bulk materials handling

Event Type: Technical lecture

14 November 2022 17:00 to 19:00

Siemens project engineers will explain the challenges of retrofitting European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment to locomotives. Joint event with IRSE. This is HYBRID event, please click on details to receive joining instructions

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

04 November 2022 14:00 to 16:00

The Devon & Cornwall Area committe would like to invite you to a site tour of Centrax Gas Turbine's facilities. Centrax create a series of high-efficiency gas turbine generator packages to suit a wide range of industries and power applications.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

02 November 2022 17:00 to 19:00

This is the new date for the Chairman's Address meeting postponed from 19 September Noel Travers presents his Chair's Address and considers how to improve engineer diversity

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

01 November 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place virtually.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Conference

01 November 2022 17:00 to 21:30

Join CHAIN for an exciting evening with engineers from a variety of sectors and engage in structured stalls, talks and panel discussions. Supported by the IMechE, more details & TICKETS here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chain-bristol-2022-tickets-435723068427?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

31 October 2022 18:30 to 20:30

Gloucestershire’s new “Energy from Waste” facility is a key element of local waste management. Operational in 2019, it takes waste that would otherwise go to landfill and produces electricity. Its design and operation is of great interest to engineers. The 2-hour visit involves a presentation and a walking-tour of some of the facility. The walking tour takes in the Waste Reception Hall, Waste Bunker, and a view of the waste burning on the grate.

Industry: Bulk materials handling

Event Type: Talk or debate

27 October 2022 18:30 to 20:00

Talk on the 185Miliion years of histor exposed along the Jurassic Coast. Talk is tailored to interest engineers. How formed? Composition/minerals? Oil & gas at Wytch Farm, future gas storage opportunities.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

26 October 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE! We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Workshop

26 October 2022 14:00 to 16:30

Want to enthuse children about STEM? A workshop for adults to have a go at some fun, engaging design and make projects and find out how they can be used to inspire the next generation. Create your own electric fan boats and vibrating brush monsters, whilst learning how to conduct these activities in schools. Projects tie in with curriculum learning objectives in forces, electricity and materials. Non-IMechE Members can email Caroline directly to book a place on technologyforfun@hotmail.co.uk

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

18 October 2022 19:00 to 20:30

Malcolm Simpson of Transport for London will present his view of the history of the London Underground system Joint event with IET

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Professional development event

12 October 2022 10:30 to 14:00

Meet the Defence Liaison team from IMechE as well as local MOD volunteers based at Abbey Wood and IMechE members from the Bath and Bristol area. Find out what the Institution can do for you to develop and recognise your skills and further your career.

Industry: Defence

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

06 October 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place virtually.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

06 October 2022 14:00 to 16:00

Presentation of SPP Pumps Ltd products and pump fundamentals. Tour of SPP Pumps Ltd manufacturing facility in the Forest of Dean.

Industry: Fluid machinery

Event Type: Professional development event

26 September 2022 10:00 to 28 September 2022 11:30

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. 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. Let us help you complete your application in 2 x 1.5 hour workshops, followed by 1-2-1 support as required.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

25 September 2022 11:00 to 13:00

WHAT - Guided Tour of Crofton Beam Engines. Up to 20 IMechE members plus guests. WHEN - Sunday 25 September at 11:00. WHERE - Crofton Pumping Station, Crofton, Marlborough SN8 3DW.

Industry: Other Industries / Sectors

Event Type: Technical lecture

21 September 2022 19:30 to 20:45

Fusion, a process involving forcing together positively-charged ions that ordinarily repel each other, is described as the ideal energy source because it is safe and the fuels inexhaustible. Tokamak Energy has a novel approach that aims for commercial fusion energy earlier than conventional approaches. Our expert speaker from there will address fusion physics, how the energy potentially could be generated, outline the novel approach, and give an indication of what we might expect in the future.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Technical lecture

21 September 2022 19:30 to 20:45

Fusion, a process involving forcing together positively-charged ions that ordinarily repel each other, is described as the ideal energy source because it is safe and the fuels inexhaustible. Tokamak Energy has a novel approach that aims for commercial fusion energy earlier than conventional approaches. Our expert speaker from there will address fusion physics, how the energy potentially could be generated, outline the novel approach, and give an indication of what we might expect in the future.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Professional development event

20 September 2022 10:00 to 15:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

14 September 2022 18:00 to 19:00

The Western Region will be holding its Annual General Meeting via Microsoft Teams on 14 September. Come along to this AGM to find out more about what we are doing for your Region.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

07 September 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place virtually.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

01 September 2022 18:30 to 20:00

Talk on the 185Miliion years of histor exposed along the Jurassic Coast. Talk is tailored to interest engineers. How formed? Composition/minerals? Oil & gas at Wytch Farm, future gas storage opportunities.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

05 August 2022 10:00 to 11:00

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 presentation will explain the process of becoming an Eng Tech, IEng or CEng Member of the Institution. It will also discuss what to expect in the Professional Registration interview.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

02 August 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place virtually.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

14 July 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place both Virtually and Face-to-Face on Microsoft Teams and Quaker house, Plymouth

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

06 July 2022 10:00 to 15:00

Complete the professional registration application form in a single day and get yourself registered to CEng or IEng in quick time.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

29 June 2022 18:00 to 19:00

Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE! We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

22 June 2022 14:00 to 16:00

Nicholson’s have always been at the forefront in the application of pneumatic and electro mechanical technology to the craft and science of pipe organ building so this is a chance to see how engineering and art come together to make fantastic music.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Professional development event

14 June 2022 13:00 to 16 June 2022 15:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered or Incorporated member, but do not meet the academic requirements, however can demonstrate this via their work based learning, we can offer a free Career Learning Assessment (CLA). Let us help you complete your CLA Stage 2 application in 2 x 2 hour workshops

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

09 June 2022 19:00 to 10 July 2021 22:00

Dear Engineers, Repeat of the very sucessful event we ran last year. This is a visit to the Robey Trust Steam Museum. Oportunity to ride on a steam engine, followed by museum visit with and food and drink at the adjacent Stannary Brewery (PL19 8DH) This is a joint event between Devon, Somerset and cornwall IMechE branches.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

09 June 2022 18:00 to 19:00

Explore how Cornwall's unique wave and wind resources bring opportunities to not only accelerate the transition to a green economy but to bring a wave of industry, innovation and supply chain opportunities to the county. Simply Blue will be overviewing the technology, opportunities for Cornwall, their projects and provide an opportunity for questions and answers.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

08 June 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place both Virtually and Face-to-Face, location TBC

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

01 June 2022 18:30 to 20:30

Gloucestershire’s new “Energy from Waste” facility is a key element of local waste management. Operational in 2019, it takes waste that would otherwise go to landfill and produces electricity. Its design and operation is of great interest to engineers. The 2-hour visit involves a presentation and a walking-tour of some of the facility. The walking tour takes in the Waste Reception Hall, Waste Bunker, and a view of the waste burning on the grate.

Industry: Bulk materials handling

Event Type: Professional development event

30 May 2022 10:00 to 13:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. 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 3 hour workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

25 May 2022 18:00 to 19:00

Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE! We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Official visit

18 May 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Visit to Exmouth Lifeboat Briefing on the SLARS (Shannon Launch & Recovery System) and the Shannon Class all weather lifeboat. at 1830 the lifeboat crew will launch the lifeboat and take to sea for crew training. Opportunity then to ask questions and tour the rest of the lifeboat house A small donation to the RNLI would be appreciated.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

11 May 2022 19:00 to 20:30

We are very happy to have with us Jeroen Klein Geltink, a Deputy Principal Aerodynamicist at Alpine F1 Team, who will provide attendees with an introduction to Formula 1 aerodynamics with some special consideration around the 2022 car design.

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

11 May 2022 18:45 to 19:00

The AGM will be held starting 15 minutes before the F1 Aerodynamics lecture starts.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

06 May 2022 19:00 to 22:00

A joint event between IET Young Professionals Network and IMechE Devon & Cornwall. A Quiz Night and Networking event at Hyde Park Social Club, Plymouth. Free to attend but please book your place.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

03 May 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will take place both Virtually and Face-to-Face, location TBC

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

28 April 2022 12:00 to 13:00

Find out to how to register as an EngTech member after completing your EPA

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

27 April 2022 18:00 to 19:00

Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE! We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

25 April 2022 17:00 to 19:00

AGM of Railway Division South Western centre followed by changed presentation from the published programme. The lecture will now be the new CAF DMUs for Wales Sandwiches and tea/coffee at 17.00; the AGM starts 17.30

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

07 April 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This meeting will be our strategy meeting post the Committee AGM, we will look at the visions, goals and strategy of the committee over the upcoming year

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

05 April 2022 18:30 to 20:00

Rescheduled date - Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee for an in-depth tour of the Energy from Waste plant located in Devonport, Plymouth. Tour will start at 18:30PM. Limited spaces so please book online.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

30 March 2022 18:00 to 19:00

Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE! We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

30 March 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee AGM + talk from Phil Underwood discussing the 'Art of Engineering'. The evening will begin with the talk before AGM formalities. The talk will explore how engineers think and turn ideas into reality. Drawing on problems and projects from the rail industry to understand Engineering as ‘A WAY OF THINKING’, how engineers SOLVE PROBLEMS, the TOOLS they use and how engineers DEVELOP. Then look at how an ‘engineering way of thinking' can help solve business problems.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Competition event

28 March 2022 17:00 to 19:00

Aspiring engineers describe the technical challenges they have addressed in a presentation competition with monetary prizes and the chance to progress to the national final at Birdcage Walk. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART PLEASE CONTACT MICK JAMES

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical visit

24 March 2022 18:30 to 20:00

Rescheduled date - Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee for an in-depth tour of the Energy from Waste plant located in Devonport, Plymouth. Tour will start at 18:30PM. Limited spaces so please book online.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

16 March 2022 19:00 to 20:30

Steamology, founded to commercially exploit the technology legacy of a successful land speed world record attempt, are exploring the potential of clean, green, renewable hydrogen steam.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

02 March 2022 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. This months committee meeting will take place virtually on Microsoft Teams

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

02 March 2022 16:00 to 19:00

Simon Lawson and John Batty present the story behind the reconfiguration and installation of a state-of-the-art train control system. The talk will cover various aspects and challenges including design, authorisation and service introduction. There will be an area set aside for a networking event before and after the talk, where a number of top railway employers will provide advice on routes into graduate engineering careers in UK rail, a growing industry with endless opportunities.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Professional development event

28 February 2022 10:00 to 15:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

23 February 2022 18:00 to 19:00

Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE! We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

16 February 2022 14:00 to 15:15

Presentation of SPP Pumps Ltd products and pump fundamentals. Virtual tour of SPP Pumps Ltd manufacturing facility in the Forest of Dean.

Industry: Fluid machinery

Event Type: Professional development event

15 February 2022 13:00 to 17 February 2022 15:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered or Incorporated member, but do not meet the academic requirements, however can demonstrate this via their work based learning, we can offer a free Career Learning Assessment (CLA). Let us help you complete your CLA Stage 2 application in 2 x 2 hour workshops

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

07 February 2022 17:00 to 19:00

Dr Jonathan Aylen, immediate past-president of the Newcomen Society, talks about the origins of the TOPS traffic management system in America being born from cold war defence computing.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Talk or debate

03 February 2022 18:30 to 20:30

Talk on the Lifeboat and its launch system

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

01 February 2022 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

26 January 2022 18:00 to 19:00

Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE! We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

24 January 2022 12:00 to 13:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For apprentices and students who are actively seeking to become an affiliate member. We are offering free online events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

22 January 2022 11:30 to 13:00

Join the IMechE committee on a tour of Andigestion Ltd.’s Holsworthy Biogas Plant. Holsworthy Biogas Plant provides a renewable and environmentally friendly source of energy. Anaerobic digestion is a clean and sustainable method of dealing with category 3 animal by-products that would otherwise have to be rendered incinerated or composted and other organic wastes that would finish up in landfill sites.

Industry: Renewable energy

Event Type: Technical visit

12 January 2022 18:30 to 20:00

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel this tour through COVID affecting the Energy for Waste facility, we will look to rearrange this tour in the future. Apologise for any inconveniences. Join the IMechE Devon and Cornwall Committee for an in-depth tour of the Energy from Waste plant located in Devonport, Plymouth. Tour will start at 18:30PM. Limited spaces so please book online.

Industry: Power Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

06 January 2022 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

05 January 2022 17:45 to 19:15

How the inspection of track and overhead line equipment can be achieved from service trains is explained by Jason Saxon (Director Asset Information Systems - NR) and David Eveleigh (GWR). Click title for joining instructions.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Professional development event

15 December 2021 10:30 to 11:30

This webinar has been designed to help you prepare for your Professional Review Interview. Following the presentation we will be available to answer any specific questions regarding application forms and general questions about the PRI.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical visit

09 December 2021 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 involve a presentation about Applied Automation followed by a tour of the facility.

Industry: Machine systems informatics & control

Event Type: Technical visit

09 December 2021 17:30 to 20:30

Come and join the Bath and Bristol Young Members Panel at the Bristol Blue Glass factory in Brislington, Bristol. The evening will begin with a talk about the history of glass blowing, with a chance to watch a glass-blower in action. We will then have the opportunity to each make our very own glass Christmas bauble, under the instruction of one of the glass blowers.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

07 December 2021 18:30 to 20:00

Due to a Covid issue at the University of Exeter, we have had to reluctantly decide to cancel this event. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Social event

07 December 2021 18:30 to 20:00

Annual family-friendly Christmas themed lecture from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and The University of Exeter. What will it mean for the UK's energy system, could it create issues, or could it be of benefit? Our experts tackle that and other electric car-related concerns. Free event: Please book via https://t.co/DolBkYELdq?amp=1 This event is both an in-person event and available via a live stream.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

06 December 2021 17:00 to 19:00

Dr Greg Morse of RSSB gives an entertaining and comprehensive insight into how previous incidents have shaped today’s railway. Our traditional Christmas family friendly event will be held at The Steam Museum in Swindon and followed by a Buffet. All welcome

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Careers & education

02 December 2021 18:00 to 21:00

Careers & Beers is an informal high-speed career advice service for undergraduates, college students and young professionals looking to get an insight into engineering careers from young professionals & IMechE young members in the local area.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

01 December 2021 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: Workshop

24 November 2021 19:00 to 20:30

Help inspire and enthuse children about STEM. This event consists of an on-line practical workshop for adults in which participants will construct a vibrating brush monster, balloon buggy and Cartesian diver. Materials will be sent out to participants in advance. If you have a child (about 7-13 years old) you are welcome to build the models together. (Note: If you have any problems booking onto this event please email me (Caroline) at technologyforfun@hotmail.co.uk and I will book you on.)

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

24 November 2021 18:00 to 19:00

Join us on the Bath & Bristol Young Members Panel Committee meeting to find out more about what we do in the area and get involved with the IMechE! We are a friendly bunch and our once monthly meetings help us decide what events to put on, ideas for bigger projects, and an opportunity to get to know people with similar interests in your area!

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

24 November 2021 12:00 to 13:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For apprentices and students who are actively seeking to become an affiliate member. We are offering free online events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

18 November 2021 18:30 to 21:00

Discussion of how AI will help the Mayflower autonomous Ship navigate the Atlantic

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

08 November 2021 17:00 to 19:00

GBRf Engineering Strategy Director Bob Tiller explains the re-engineering of a 1970’s class 56 locomotive to modern standards. Please note this will be an actual meeting.

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Professional development event

03 November 2021 14:00 to 16:30

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 2.5 hour workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

02 November 2021 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

29 October 2021 10:00 to 15:00

We are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are offering free online events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

21 October 2021 19:00 to 21:00

Talk on the status of the EVs. History, present and prediction of whatteh future holds.

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Technical lecture

13 October 2021 19:00 to 20:15

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) investigates civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents. Its work includes conducting thorough, independent, impartial and timely investigations, producing reports that explain the circumstances and causes of accidents and serious incidents. Six teams of inspectors carry out this work. Our speaker, a senior AAIB member, will talk about the work of the AAIB and how it goes about that work. He will support this with case studies.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Technical lecture

12 October 2021 19:00 to 21:00

Event cancelled. Apologies

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

07 October 2021 18:00 to 20:00

Devon and Cornwall Area Committee meeting. Open to all, we welcome visitors of all interests and disciplines. Location is Devonport Energy from Waste Facility, PL5 1FL. Virtual connection also avaliable for those who can’t join us Face-to-Face. Please see below.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

29 September 2021 10:00 to 11:00

At this challenging time, we are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become a Fellow of the Institution, we are now offering free online events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Talk or debate

28 September 2021 18:30 to 20:30

Ariel Motor Company is a niche vehicle manufacture known for its lightweight sports cars. Based in Somerset the company produces around 100 cars a year. This talk will overview the history and current workings of Ariel Motor Company, their profile within the industry and how low volume vehicle manufactures will need to adapt to electrification.

Industry: Automobile

Event Type: Professional development event

28 September 2021 12:00 to 13:00

At this challenging time, we are keen to support our members in any way we can. For apprentices and students who are actively seeking to become an affiliate member. We are now offering free online events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

27 September 2021 17:00 to 19:00

New railway division chairman James Collinson gives his chairman’s address entitled “Dots and Boxes: What it can teach railway engineers and organisations”. Click title for joining instructions

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Professional development event

18 September 2021 09:00 to 11:30

At this challenging time, we are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member, we are now 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: Technical lecture

15 September 2021 19:00 to 20:15

Despite the human tragedy of COVID, this crisis has shown how the capabilities of engineers can be deployed at speed, to complex problems, to deliver great positive impact. But what are these capabilities, and can they also be used to help us address the existential challenges presented by climate change? If so, how do we ensure that the next generation of engineers have these capabilities?

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

06 September 2021 12:30 to 13:30

In this webinar, we will share how you can get the best start on your journey towards Professional Registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, using the tools available through your Associate membership to record your development.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

01 September 2021 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: Conference

04 August 2021 00:00 to 06 August 2021 00:00

The purpose of this conference on Materials Science and Smart Materials is to provide a forum for both researchers and practitioners around the world to present papers on recent developments in the fields of Materials Characterisation, Design, Development Manufacturing and Application. The conference will provide a forum for presenting research papers by internationally recognised experts and young scientists working in the field of Materials Science and Smart Materials.

Industry: Research & development

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

03 August 2021 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

15 July 2021 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

08 July 2021 19:00 to 22:00

A visit to the Robey Trust Steam Museum. A social event between Devon & Cornwall and Devon & Somerset Committees. We will then head to the Local Stannary Brewery for food and drink.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

26 June 2021 10:00 to 12:00

At this challenging time, we are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member, we are now offering free online events and support. This 2 hour workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

14 June 2021 13:00 to 16 June 2021 15:00

At this challenging time, we are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered or Incorporated member, but do not meet the academic requirements, however can demonstrate this via their work based learning, we can offer a free Career Learning Assessment (CLA). Let us help you complete your CLA application in 2 x 2 hour workshops

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

09 June 2021 19:00 to 20:00

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! *Note* The AGM will now be held virtually. Link to Meeting Below : https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZmYwZWM2NTMtNTEzYi00ZWViLThlNDMtNDBiYTY5MjQ4M2Jh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22efd8ddfb-b094-4938-9b36-c77112f290af%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%227fd924d8-9326-459a-aead-70f05cb2e8de%22%7d

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

09 June 2021 19:00 to 20:30

Among the world’s biggest defence projects, the F-35 Lightning II is a single-seat, single-engine, all-weather, stealth, 5th-generation, combat aircraft, for ground-attack & air-superiority tasks. The RAF & RN will fly this most complex and advanced aircraft ever. Over 500 UK firms are in the supply chain. The talk, covering the aircraft as a whole with an engineering emphasis, is a unique chance to hear about this exciting project from an expert intimately involved; he will take questions.

Industry: Aerospace Industries

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

02 June 2021 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

26 May 2021 19:00 to 20:15

Environmental concerns are receiving widespread media coverage, and targets are being set locally, nationally and globally to mitigate environmental damage. However, often the targets are narrow, do not take into account wider sustainability and are not accompanied by clear routes to implementation.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Careers & education

26 May 2021 19:00 to 20:00

This is a virtual workshop hosted by Midlands Region aimed at encouraging adult participants to inspire and enthuse the next generation about STEM through fun, engaging design and build experiences and is sponsored by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. There are a few places left

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

17 May 2021 14:00 to 16:30

At this challenging time, we are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered or Incorporated Member, we are now offering free online events and support. This 2.5 hour workshop has been designed to help you get started with your application form.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

04 May 2021 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

28 April 2021 19:00 to 20:00

An Interview Webinar with Dr Helen Meese We will be joining Dr Helen Meese in a webinar interview where we will be asking her questions about her career in Medtech, founding and managing the The Care Machine Ltd company, her connection with the IMechE, her podcast and more. Join us on the 28th April to learn more about Helen's amazing career.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Technical lecture

20 April 2021 17:30 to 19:00

AGM of SW Centre Railway Division, followed by symposium on future on board power

Industry: Railway

Event Type: Technical lecture

14 April 2021 19:00 to 20:30

Fielding & Platt Ltd was an engineering firm based in the docks area of Gloucester from 1866 until 2003.

Industry: Manufacturing

Event Type: Committee meeting or AGM

08 April 2021 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

31 March 2021 19:00 to 20:30

Devon and Cornwall Area Annual General Meeting (AGM), Open to all. This year AGM will be hosted virtually, with a guest speaker followed by a round up of the year and committee elections. More Details to follow.

Industry: Cross-sector

Event Type: Professional development event

30 March 2021 10:00 to 15:00

At this challenging time, we are keen to support our members in any way we can. For our members who are actively seeking to become professionally registered as a Chartered, Incorporated or EngTech member or as a Fellow, we are now offering free online events and support.

Industry: Cross-sector