The science and engineering of friction, wear and lubrication – collectively known as Tribology – is fundamental to energy production, manufacturing, transport, healthcare and many other industries.
Tribology can be applied wherever there are mechanical interfaces in relative motion and there is a desire to improve efficiency, reliability or cost-effectiveness.
Tribology can open up exciting and powerful paths to new technological solutions. It improves the sustainability of products and systems, benefits the environment and increases economic competitiveness.
In association with IET Local Networks, the IET Tribology Network will visit eight locations for a series of evening talks, aiming to bring Tribology to life through real examples and case studies.
The IET Tribology Tour will demonstrate to practicing engineers and students that Tribology is so essential and widespread that many engineers are already tribologists without realising it.
We are pleased to invite you along to be informed and inspired!
More details on the individual tour dates and speaker bios coming soon:
Date & Time: 17 September 2014, 18:00 for 18:30
Venue: IET: Austin Court, 80 Cambridge Street, Birmingham B1 2NP
Speaker: Ian Taylor, Technology Manager, Shell Global Solutions
Additional information: Please register in advance of this event on the event webpage. Limited on street parking. Local parking available at the NIA
Date & Time: 6 October 2014, 18:00 for 19:00
Venue: Room 2Q49, University of West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY
Speaker: Mike Sheehan, Premiertask and Ian Taylor, Technology Manager, Shell Global Solutions
Additional Information: Registration is required for this event. This can be done via the link on the event web page Ask for directions to car park and room at security booth
Date & Time: 23 October 2014, 18:15 for 19:00
Venue: Southampton University, Highfield campus, Building 38, Hartley Suite, Salisbury Road SO17 1BJ
Speaker: Martin Stolz
Additional Information: Registration is required for this event. This can be done via the link on the event web page, which also contains detailed directions to the venue and parking recommendations.
Date & Time: 2 December 2014, 18:30 for 19:00
Venue: Cardiff University School of Engineering, Seminar Rooms 1&2, Cardiff CF24 3AA
Speaker: Mike Sheehan, Premiertask and Geoff Kermode, Research and Development Engineer, MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd.
Date & Time: 27 January 2015, 18:30 for 19:00
Venue: Royal Botanic Gardens, Administrative Offices, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR
Speaker: Mike Sheehan, Premiertask and Geoff Kermode, Research and Development Engineer, MacTaggart, Scott & Co. Ltd.
Date & Time: 19 February 2015, 19:00 for 19:30
Venue: Cameo Hotel, London Rd, Copdock, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3JD
Speaker: John Colligon, University of Huddersfield and Geoff Kermode, MacTaggart Scott & Co. Ltd.
Parking: Parking is available at the venue
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event will no longer take place. We will be holding this event during 2016.
Date & Time: 15 April 2015, 18:30 for 19:00
Venue: Novotel, The Warp Lace meeting room, Bostock Lane, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4EP
Speaker: John Colligon, University of Huddersfield and Geoff Kermode, MacTaggart Scott & Co. Ltd.
Parking: Parking is available at the venue