JULY
Engineering Futures: Advanced Manufacturing, 10-14 July, engineering-futures.co.uk
Additive manufacturing, 5G networks, augmented reality and more – a wide range of novel technologies are finally maturing and finding vital applications in the most cutting-edge and productive factories. Engineers need expert knowledge of new approaches to efficiency and innovation.
Formula Student, 19-22 July, Silverstone
Formula Student is Europe’s most established educational engineering competition which uses motorsport to inspire students. Backed by industry and high-profile engineers such as patron Ross Brawn OBE, the competition aims to develop enterprising and innovative young engineers. The format provides an ideal opportunity for students to demonstrate their engineering knowledge and to test and improve their capabilities to deliver a complex and integrated product.
Teams are asked to produce a prototype for a single-seat race car for autocross or sprint racing, and present it to a hypothetical manufacturing firm. Spectator tickets to join Formula Student 2023 in July will be available in the spring. Head to Silverstone to get up close to a busy grid of custom-built combustion, electric, hybrid and autonomous racing cars, competing in fast-paced events designed to test to the limit teams’ abilities.
SEPTEMBER
Apprentice Automation Challenge, September, Coventry
The Apprentice Automation Challenge provides a brilliant opportunity for talented apprentices to compete in an innovative design and manufacturing contest to improve an everyday home or garden device.
The challenge engages with teams of apprentice engineers to design, develop and build a fully working system that solves a real-world problem.
All teams submit a report that includes a full design specification, manufacturing instructions, user manual and business case. At the finals teams are able to demonstrate their working prototypes.
Professional Engineering Issue 3 publishes, 6 September
Simulation and Modelling, 12-13 September, MTC Coventry
The Simulation and Modelling 2023 conference will provide a forum to discuss the latest developments being made with computer-aided and virtual engineering.
Crane Safety, 26 September, One Birdcage Walk
Join us to address the key challenges involved in carrying out safe crane operations. Presentations will cover recent lifting projects across a wide variety of industries, together with technical insights and best practice to reduce the risk of incidents, maintain compliance with standards and make the most of new technologies.
Engineering Futures: Sustainability, 25-29 September, engineering-futures.co.uk
With each year that passes, ‘net zero’ targets draw closer and the need to decarbonise becomes ever more pressing. Attend Sustainability in Engineering to gain expert knowledge about the most important low-carbon solutions, and help build a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
OCTOBER
Design Challenge, October, London
The Design Challenge gives first- and second-year undergraduates a taste of the ‘real world’ of engineering, challenging them to design, create, present and run a device to a strict technical specification. The challenge enables participants to gain practical employability skills and enhanced business and people skills, all within a set timeframe.
Advanced Nuclear Reactor Design 2023, 3 October, Manchester
The design of advanced nuclear reactors is continually developing to meet the demands of a world requiring an increasing number of sustainable options for power generation. The World Nuclear Association highlights SDG7: the goal of affordable and clean energy, for which nuclear power plants provide a substantial global backing.
The IMechE’s Advanced Nuclear Reactor Design seminar will focus on the progress being made with advanced modular reactors and small modular reactors.
Lifecycle of Pressure Systems, 31 October - 1 November, One Birdcage Walk
The Lifecycle of Pressure Systems seminar is a comprehensive “state of the industry” event to update all those involved with pressure systems and equipment and for all asset stages: from design and installation to daily operation and decommissioning.
NOVEMBER
International EV Batteries, 7-8 November, Birmingham
Attend the International EV Batteries conference to hear about the latest developments in battery design, testing, thermal management, charging and integration right across the lifecycle for a more resilient and cost-effective battery.
Nuclear Ventilation, 14-15 November, Manchester
Taking place every two years, this two-day conference is the only event of its kind that enables power industry professionals and engineering practitioners from all sectors of the nuclear community to stay abreast of developments in nuclear ventilation within the UK. Take this opportunity to learn about standards and solutions to key ventilation challenges.
Boiler User Group 23: Energy from Waste & Biomass, 15-16 November, Nottingham
The Boiler User Group 2023 will once more bring together engineers, designers, operators, service providers and safety professionals together in one unique forum. The 2023 Boiler User Group will continue within the context of aiming for a zero-carbon future and address key topics around energy from waste, CCS and alternative fuels.
Professional Engineering Issue 4 publishes, 22 November
Engineering Futures: Aerospace and Defence, 27 November – 1 December, engineering-futures.co.uk
As more people travel again after the pandemic, the aerospace sector is under greater pressure than ever to decarbonise. Learn how manufacturers and operators could tackle that challenge, and hear how drones and 3D-printed rockets are transforming our approach to autonomous flight and satellite launches.
Incontinence: The Engineering Challenge XIV, 29-30 November, Bristol
Influence current thinking by presenting your work on pioneering techniques and technologies at this event. Join this collaborative effort of engineers, scientists, clinicians, industry, researchers, commercial designers/producers and product users to help solve the problems faced by people with bladder and bowel dysfunction and their caregivers.
Powertrain Systems for Net Zero Transport, 29-30 November, London
Building on the 2021 event, the conference will provide a key forum for all vehicle, engine and powertrain development engineers and researchers to share their work and learn about the latest development and technological trends taking place.
Find out more on the IMechE events page.
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