Welcome to the IET Shropshire Network
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Forthcoming events
Visit to the Control Techniques Manufacturing Base Newtown
Tuesday 2nd December at 7.15 p.m. Control Techniques, Newtown
Control Techniques is a leading supplier of intelligent variable speed drives for commercial and industrial motor control applications. The main manufacturing unit is in Newtown Mid Wales, a facility that employs over 350 people. Here, variable speed drives up to and over 1 MW are made, in what is probably the most advanced drives factory in the world. Where it utilises demand-led-manufacturing principles, a high level of automation, and the most rigorous of quality standards. Please register online or by contacting Stephen TurnerMIET (stephen.turner@theiet.org ).
Further Information Control Techiques
Lecture on the development of airborne assault warfare in Shropshire during WWII
Tuesday 13th January at 7.15 p.m. Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology
This presentation will detail the "lost" history that Shropshire played in World War II surrounding Horsa Glider's. At present the Assault Glider Trust is re-constructing one of the Horsa Glider's, which will be the focus of the talk. Presented by Tim Jenkins MA, Director of Education and Research, Assault Glider Trust, RAF Shawbury. Further details from John Burrows IMechE (burrowsJohnJ@perkins.com ) 01743 242862
Further Information Assault Warfare
Lecture on the the many facets of biometrics
Tuesday 3rd February at7.15p.m. Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology
The introduction includes a brief overview of the range of biometric technologies available, including the most common (finger, face and iris) and the more unusual, such as vein, voice and gait. This will include a discussion in how the various biometrics differ, which are more suited to particular situations, how accuracy is calculated and why such statistics are often of little use. Taking face recognition as an example, a number of applications will be reviewed, including time and attendance in construction and logistics, mug-shot searching for the police and uses for the passport service, airports, casinos and CCTV. Presented by Dr Thomas Heseltine.
Further Information Biometrics
IMechE AGM and presentation on vehicle dynamics in motor sport
Tuesday 3rd March at 7.15 p.m. Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology
The presentation will explore the myths on vehicle dynamics and the requirements for road, stage and circuits and how they overlap. Presented by Damian Harty, Technical Consultant Prodrive. This event will be preceded by the Shropshire IMechE Branch AGM at 6.00pm. Further details from John Burrows IMechE (burrowsJohnJ@perkins.com ) 01743242862
Further Information Vehicle Dynamics
Visit to Grainger and Worrall Foundry Bridgnorth
Tuesday 31st March Bridgenorth
The Company received the Queens Award for enterprise 2007, the visit will review their approach on rapid proto typing and the up to date manufacture of high quality castings. Numbers are limited and registration is essential. Further details from John Burrows IMechE (burrowsJohnJ@perkins.com ) 01743 242862
Further Information Foundry Visit
Workshop on Routes to Registration
Tuesday 7th April at 7.15 p.m. Shrewsbury Shirehall
This evening is to assist members applying for the award of the CEng or lEng qualification under the UK Spec requirements, and for advice and/or help with their own applications. At the event there will be a presentation of about an hour on the requirements for both CEng and lEng status followed by a general question and answer session.
Following there will be the opportunity to discuss any queries you may have on a one-to-one basis with local Membership Advisors. If you wish for advice and guidance from Membership Advisors at these meetings. It does help them give you the best advice if you come with drafts of the relevant ET forms, all of which can be obtained from the IET web site. Presented by James Sweetman and John Lorriman from the IET.
This event will be held at Shrewsbury Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND.
Further Information Routes to Registration
Present around the world Members papers evening
Tuesday 12th May 7.15 p.m. Shrewsbury College of Arts & Technology
Short papers evening giving members and students an opportunity to develop their presentation skills and to get an insight into projects happening in Shropshire. Cash prizes are available to the participant giving the best presentation paper on a technical subject of their choice. Each presentation should last 15 minutes including questions. Buffet provided. If you want to present a paper, please contact Stephen Turner MIET (stephen.tumer@theiet.org).
Further Information Papers Evening
Summer Visit Ironbridge Coal Power Station and Nature Trail
Tuesday 16th June 6:30pm Ironbridge.
Located in the Severn Gorge half a mile upstream from Ironbridge, a world heritage site, this coal fired power station is capable of generating 1.000MW of electricity: which is enough power to supply approximately 750,000 homes. The adjoining nature trail attracts around 2,000 visitors annually. The diversity of habitats and lack of disturbance helps promote the well being of locally scare species. Please register online or by contacting Stephen Turner MIET (stephen.tumer@theiet.org).
Further Information Ironbridge Visit