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  • Advanced Manufacturing Automation & Robotics

    On 5th of September the Manufacturing TPN held the Advanced Manufacturing Automation & Robotics event at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry. The event was well attended with around 35 delegates in the morning and a combined total of 70 in the afternoon. The collaboration with Policy Connect was very effective in allowing us to engage with senior industrialists. The day was split into two parts. The morning started with an introductory speech by Clive Hickman Chief Executive of the Manufacturing Technology Centre, followed by a presentation from the TPN exec team member, Jeremy Hadall - Chief Technologist – Automation Manufacturing Technology Centre - Advanced Manufacturing. Automation has come a long way since the first industrial robots were employed in the 1950’s by General Motors…

    Joanne Longton
    Joanne Longton

  • LAPC Highlights

    The 10th LAPC took place on 10-11 November 2014 and it was a pleasure to attend and represent the IET's Antennas & Propagation Technical and Professional Network. For those who have never been, LAPC is a single stream, two day conference in Loughborough and attracts around 200-215 delegates each year. View the programme . We have been invited to film the sessions so that we can share the content with the wider A&P community. You can view the videos on IET.tv: The Impact of Computational Electromagnetics, and Associated Software, on EM Education and Research Constantine Balanis Antenna: a key enabler for 5G innovative RF IC development Frederic Gianesello Capability and Manufacturability: Some Considerations Concerning the Current Status of Multi-Filar Dielectric Loaded Antennas Oliver Leisten…

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Hybrid Electrically Powered Aircraft

    The Aerospace TPN recently organised an evening seminar on the above hot topic at Rolls Royce Derby. There were three speakers - Peter Malkin from Cranfield University, Lorenzo Raffelli and Mark Husband from Rolls Royce. Peter gave a general overview on the topic, Lorenzo and Mark covered an overview of the Distributed Electrical Aircraft Propulsion (DEAP) and further technical aspects of the project. A number of interesting points were mentioned during the presentations: Tube/wing aircraft along with gas turbines are coming to the end of their development cycle. Market drivers for DEAP – growth to exceed 5% pa independent of GDP growth, number of aircraft has to double every 14 years, plus environmental issues such as jet fuel costs, noise, emissions. New radical technology is needed to address…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Hybrid Electrically Powered Aircraft

    The Aerospace TPN recently organised an evening seminar on the above hot topic at Rolls Royce Derby. There were three speakers - Peter Malkin from Cranfield University, Lorenzo Raffelli and Mark Husband from Rolls Royce. Peter gave a general overview on the topic, Lorenzo and Mark covered an overview of the Distributed Electrical Aircraft Propulsion (DEAP) and further technical aspects of the project. A number of interesting points were mentioned during the presentations: Tube/wing aircraft along with gas turbines are coming to the end of their development cycle. Market drivers for DEAP – growth to exceed 5% pa independent of GDP growth, number of aircraft has to double every 14 years, plus environmental issues such as jet fuel costs, noise, emissions. New radical technology is needed to address…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Aero MSc Bursary Scheme

    The Royal Aeronautical Soceity (RAeS) would like to draw your attention to their AeroMSc bursary scheme which pays tuition fees for MScs in aerospace starting next academic year 2015-16. Applications are open now click here for more details.

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Railway Lecture And Dinner 2014

    Carolyn Griffiths, Chief Inspector, RAIB was the guest speaker at the IET Railway Lecture and Dinner in October 2014. The evening was Chaired by George Clark and Joe Silmon gave the vote of thanks. George and Joe are both members of the Railway TPN Executive Committee. During an interesting and informative presentation, the following points were made in relation to the RAIB: Operational from 2005 when they were set up as a result of an inquiry in the Ladbroke Grove accident Sole purpose is to improve safety on the railways Independent of all parts of the railway industry Cover passenger, metro, heritage, freight and channel tunnel trains 26 staff located in two offices in Derby and Farnborough Deployed to 436 incidents Over 90% of their recommendations are accepted or implemented. Carolyn went…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Another diagnostic test

    If anyone gets a blog notification regarding this post, please can you send a message to secretary-angliancoastal@theiet.org so that we know it worked.

    Alex Barrett
    Alex Barrett

  • Craig Owen Concert

    We have been informed of a great concert with Craig Owen and Band in aid of The Great North Air Ambulance and the RNLI (Redcar Lifeboat) This is on the 7th of February 2015, doors open at 6:30pm The PDF Poster is attached below and can be downloaded for further information.

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Rally Car Racing With A Difference!

    Here's a rally car competition that makes a change from the usual environment. Twenty teams are currently taking part in the Solar Atacama Rally in Chile which covers a distance of 870 miles through a desert where the solar radiation levels are amongst the highest in the world. The competitors race on the paved roads rather than closed off sections or special areas of the desert. With a top speed of 87mph/140km/h the cars still have to comply with the Chilean speed limit. For further information on this BBC article click here.

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • RF For 5G Technology And RF Active & Passive Components

    On 29 and 30 October, the RF & Microwave TPN ran two seminars; RF Active & Passive components and 5G Technology – the future of mobile and wireless communications technology . During the TPN committee’s summer meeting they established that there was some potential overlap in the audience and should therefore run the seminars together in order to boost delegates numbers and networking opportunities. It also saved volunteer time and expenses by requiring them to travel just once. Active & Passive components The RF Active & Passive components seminar attracted around 40 delegates who watched 9 presentations showcasing the latest research from industry and academia. The papers which were presented will be published through the Digital Library. You can see the presentation from new committee member…

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • RF For 5G Technology And RF Active & Passive Components

    On 29 and 30 October, the RF & Microwave TPN ran two seminars; RF Active & Passive components and 5G Technology – the future of mobile and wireless communications technology . During the TPN committee’s summer meeting they established that there was some potential overlap in the audience and should therefore run the seminars together in order to boost delegates numbers and networking opportunities. It also saved volunteer time and expenses by requiring them to travel just once. Active & Passive components The RF Active & Passive components seminar attracted around 40 delegates who watched 9 presentations showcasing the latest research from industry and academia. The papers which were presented will be published through the Digital Library. You can see the presentation from new committee member…

    Former Community Member
    Former Community Member

  • Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping

    Executive Member, Lim Yew Kee was invited by Associate Professor Dr. ML Dennis Wong, Dean Faculty of Engineering, Computer& Science, Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus, to deliver a technical talk entitled “Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping”, on 22nd October 2014, to its engineering staffs and students. There were 33 participants (21 IET members). In this seminar, through manufacturing engineering and processes, he shared his knowledge in product design and development, electro-pneumatic and hydraulic control systems for manufacturing plant and facilities. He then continued to further elaborate on Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Processes in product development progress that can be enhanced. In term of costs, there are significant differences and saving on product produced…

    Joanne Longton
    Joanne Longton

  • Dr. Arvind Kumar presents a talk on Nuclear Engineering Applications

    Dr. Arvind Kumar presents a talk on Nuclear Engineering Applications – 18 October, 2014 Professor Dr. Arvind Kumar presented his views and thoughts on Nuclear engineering applications to an audience of IET members and other invited scientists and engineers. The talk covered a wide spectrum of applications in the diverse areas of nuclear power, naval propulsion, nuclear medicine, national security, space exploration, and industrial applications such as measurement of fluid levels in sealed systems, neutron radiography of explosives, oil well logging, etc. While focusing on the engineering aspects, Prof Kumar also addressed some of the safety concerns that are attributed to any mention of nuclear power. Dr Kumar beginning his talk Prior to the main talk, we were impressed by the talent of Nicholas…

    Allan Casey
    Allan Casey

  • Community Events In 2015

    Community Events in 2015 Please take a look at our community events calendar to see new entries for 2015. On 31st. January we will be visiting the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart . During the Aviation Electronics Europe conference in March 2015 we will be presenting speakers and also running the German heat of the PATW (Present Around The World) competition.

    Howard Gray
    Howard Gray

  • Metrolink's Second City Crossing gets underway

    Transport for Greater Manchester have now started construction on the Metrolink Second City Crossing which will transform light rail traffic through the city centre. Trams could be running between Victoria and a new stop in Exchange Square as early as winter 2015-16, ahead of the crossing project being completed by 2017. For more details on this article in Rail Technology Magazine click here .

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Is it a bird, is it a plane? No its an Amazon drone

    Amazon has recently announced that it is now planning to step up its Unmanned Delivery aircraft in the UK, by looking for engineers/project managers to test its aircraft. The IET Aerospace TPN Vice Chairman, Lambert Dopping Hepenstall has recently contributed to this article on the Amazon drone programme and said "We are very likely to see a lot of progress in this area over the next decade. However, there are many challenges to overcome. Top of the list is the need to mature the technologies and demonstrate to the regulators that unmanned aircraft can operate safely in our airspace". For more information on this Daily Telegraph article click here . What's your views on this news? Are you concerned about the regulation of the industry and safety issues?

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Links to Presentations

    Links To Lecture Slides The Manchester Network has filmed several of its events for IET.tv during the past year or so. If you click on the above link it will display the presentations available.

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • About Us - The Manchester Network

    Description: The IET Manchester Network has three technical groups that cover a wide range of special interests. In addition, we have very active Young Professionals and Retired Members groups. We also work with other Engineering Institutions to hold joint events. Learn more about the Manchester Network The Manchester Network, one of the largest and most active outside London, stems from the amalgamation of the Northern Society of Electrical Engineers, founded in 1893, with the Institution of Electrical Engineers in March 1900. See Historical Note for more information. Our technical groups, which are reviewed periodically, are as follows: • Multi technical group (MTG) • Power technical group (PTG) • Transport technical group (TTG) • Young Professionals (YP) • Retired Members (RM) The Network…

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • About Us - The Humber Network

    The Humber Network was officially formed in March 2006 to serve IET members on both the north and south banks of the River Humber. The area has a very strong metals, petro-chemical and food production background and continues to be a key area of industrial growth within the UK. There are currently approximately 1200 IET members in the Humber region. Why not join our two Linked In Groups : Group page Events page Useful links IET Connect E&T Jobs IET Advantage Networks in the Yorkshire & Humber Region: Humber North Yorkshire South Yorkshire West Yorkshire

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • Meet The Humber Network Volunteers

    The Humber Network Committee organises an annual programme of activities and are always looking for new volunteers to join them.  Please contact Phil Rubini if you would like further information. Philip Rubini Chairman   Andrew Horne Secretary   Stuart Gregory Treasurer   James Sharp Vice Chairman   Nicola Wallis School Liaison Officer   Richard Rennie Member   Matthew Bates Member   Paul Walker Member   Chunhua Yang Member   Ines Droga - Member Andrew O'Sullivan - Member     Updated 11th November 2016

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • About Us - the South Yorkshire Network

    The South Yorkshire Network organises a programme of technical meetings, visits, colloquia, learned society and social events to meet the needs of the Institution members residing within, or close to, its boundary. These activities are normally open to members of other professional bodies and the general public. The Network provides a local face of the IET through a main committee of active volunteers with support from full time IET staff. We have a YP committee who, together with the main committee, plan and deliver our events programme. Also covering parts of North Nottinghamshire and North East Derbyshire, the Network serves the following major centres: Sheffield, Rotherham, Mexborough, Doncaster, Barnsley, Worksop, Retford, Chesterfield, The Hope Valley and Bakewell.

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • IET Manchester Network 2014 Christmas Lecture

    The 2014 IET Manchester Christmas Lecture, 'Now Hear This!' takes a look at music technology and is presented by Rob Wix, the renowned Science Communicator and Presenter. The lecture will be presented in The Great Hall of the Sackville Street Building at the University of Manchester on Thursday, 4 December starting at 6:15pm. Further details can be found in a poster which is located here and to register for the event click on this link: https://localevents.theiet.org/register.php?event=f03984

    Peter J. Hicks
    Peter J. Hicks

  • Philae robot probe lands on Comet 67P

    The European robot probe Philae has made history by making the first landing on a comet after seven hours of descent from the Rosetta spacecraft. The control room at Darmstadt received the signal confirmation that Philae had landed at 1605GMT. Philae is now talking to the control room and images from the surfaces are being processed before being released. The IET Satellite Systems & Applications Network would like to extend their congratulations to everyone who has worked on the project. For further details on this historic landing please click here .

    Deborah-Claire McKenzie
    Deborah-Claire McKenzie

  • CPD Elements: Introducing the Six Categories of CPD

    CPD refers to the maintenance and development of knowledge and skills relevant to ensuring you remain competent as a professional engineer or technician. Undertaking CPD is detailed in the IET’s rules of conduct and IET members have a professional obligation to undertake CPD. Those who are professionally registered with the Engineering Council as CEng, IEng, EngTech or ICTTech must also follow the Engineering Council’s CPD Code . The Engineering Council have an expectation that all Professional Engineering Institutions (PEIs) will introduce monitoring of members’ CPD records and the IET are aiming to have this in place by the Engineering Council’s aspirational date of January 2017. In order to achieve this we are encouraging all members to start recording their CPD, whether they are professionally…

    Kathryn Bain
    Kathryn Bain

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