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First presentation of Virtek’s revolutionary new VPS-1 in the United Kingdom
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14.2016 Through the courtesy of The University of Central Lancashire’s School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Virtek Vision, is pleased to invite you to a very special event. We hope that you will join us, and a small group of distinguished guests, for what will be the first presentation of Virtek’s revolutionary […]
NAA Networking Event: What can the Advanced Propulsion Centre do for you? 18 January 2017, Daresbury
This is the must attend event for anyone wanting to engage with the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), and the APC is coming to you… With funding through to 2023, the Advanced Propulsion Centre has already approved grants for 24 projects that will take low carbon powertrain and lightweight vehicle technologies from demonstration level through development, […]
The Transition to Low Emission Vehicles – Future trends and supply chain opportunities, 1 December 2016, Nottingham
The automotive sector is experiencing unprecedented levels of change. Industry experts predict the end of the internal combustion engine, car dealerships, human driving and a shift from private vehicle ownership to the use of “mobility service providers”. This event offers presentations from leading industry experts on future trends in the automotive sector and how SMEs […]
Triumph – A New Range of Classic Motorcycles: Modern Engineering for a British Icon, 6 December 2016, Crewe (IMechE North West Automobile Division)
Speakers: Gavin Hardman – Senior Team Leader – Chassis Rob Morrison – Senior Team Leader – Powertrain The lecture will cover Triumph Motorcycle’s new range of modern classics which are built on a ground up chassis and engine. Come and find out what goes into creating such an iconic range of motorcycles from both an […]
Productivity through People programme, January 2017
The pilot of a new 12-month employer-led programme for business professionals commencing in January 2017 will focus on raising productivity in the UK’s advanced manufacturing sector – beginning with an emphasis in the North West. Delivered, co-designed and part-funded by BAE Systems, Siemens, Rolls Royce, Lancashire Learning & Enterprise Partnership and Lancaster University, the ‘Productivity […]
EEF North West Annual Dinner 2016, 1 December 2016
The EEF North West 2016 Annual Dinner will be held on the 1 December 2016 at the Midland Hotel, Manchester. The evening will commence at 7pm with a drinks reception, followed by an evening of networking and good food in celebration of the North West’s manufacturing sector. We will hear from our guest speakers Graham […]
AMRC Design and Prototyping Group Open Access Morning
4 November 16 – Drop in anytime between 8:00 AM & 12:00 PM This is your chance to meet some of the AMRC Design and Prototyping Group’s experienced engineers and take a look around our world-class facility, as we are opening the doors to industry on the first Friday of every month. You can drop […]
R.I.P. I.C.E.?
The Advanced Propulsion Centre hosts the first of its Future of Technologies Series Debates – R.I.P. I.C.E.? on 14th November (1pm – 6pm). Having been our preferred propulsion solution for over 130 years, the Internal Combustion Engine (I.C.E.) is an incredible feat of engineering. With environmental issues becoming more pressing, is it now time for […]
Maximum performance roughing, finishing and drilling with 5 axis perfection
16 November 2016, AMRC S60 5TZ Do you ever wonder: How can I get the most out of my machine? The experts from the companies HEIDENHAIN, EMUGE FRANKEN, HERMLE and OPEN MIND will answer this question at the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield. We will present to you the unique interaction of the […]
Automotive Trade Mission to Mexico, 20-24 February 2017
Queretaro This first part of the mission will be held in Queretaro City where the Automotive Meetings Queretaro event will take place (International Business Convention for the Automotive Industry). For more information please visit: www.automotivemeetings.com/mexico/index.php/en/ Automotive Meetings Queretaro Event (20-22 February 2017) Mission delegates will have full access to attend, participate in all the activities, […]
