Events

Could 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) be useful for your business?

Aberdeenshire

If you would quickly like to find out about the potential benefits of 3D printing and hear about the range of technologies, applications and case studies it has been applied to then this event is for you. There will also be opportunity to network with likeminded businesses as well as leaders in the field. It will be co-delivered by the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and Knowledge Transfer Network.  The AFRC's Machining and AM Team Lead, Stephen Fitzpatrick, will be presenting at the event.

Subsea Expo

Aberdeen

The Conference will discuss a wide range of subjects from 70+ experts in their field, including energy transition, smart systems, data acquisition & analytics, greener technologies, underwater robotics, smart sensor fusion, seabed survey and much more.  The AFRC will be exhibiting at this event.

CEED Awards

Glasgow Hilton Hotel

CeeD is a recognised national body supporting a range of industry sectors in Scotland, bound together by a common aspiration to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness and ultimately profit through Peer to Peer knowledge exchange.

Following the huge success of our inaugural awards in 2019 (over 500 attendees!), our second awards dinner takes place at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel on Thursday 20 February 2020, and will again recognise & celebrate the achievements of some of the best established and rising-star businesses & individuals in Scotland.

Materials Research Exchange 2020

Business Design Centre, Upper Street, London

Following the success of the 2018 Materials Research Exchange exhibition and investor showcase, which provided an excellent platform to help develop commercial success of UK-generated materials innovation, we are back in 2020 with MRE 2020.   The AFRC will be exhibiting jointly as part of 'Materials Scotland'.

National Manufacturing Conference

QE11, London

The manufacturing industry is operating within a highly changeable and evolutionary environment. Our conference provides the perfect opportunity to learn new processes and practices that businesses can implement now to help navigate these uncertainties.  We're bringing together industry and thought leaders along with key policy makers for a day of analysis, debate and inspiration.  Make sure you're clued up and business ready, whether it’s identifying new trading opportunities, optimising your workforce or unlocking new ways to make money.  The AFRC's Dr Remi Zante, will be presenting at this conference.

APRA European Symposium (Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association)

Prague

The APRA European Symposium 2020 will be held 24–26 March at the Hotel OREA Pyramida in Prague, Czech Replublic.  The AFRC's Grant Payne of the Machining and Additive Manufacturing Team, will be presenting.

MACH 2020

NEC, Birmingham

EMPRESS 2 Workshop - 2020

AFRC, Inchinnan

Following on from the success of the EMPRESS project, along with 27 other partner organisations, the University of Strathclyde and the AFRC are involved in the three-year follow on EMPRESS 2 project coordinated by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and funded by the European Association of National Metrology Institutes (EURAMET).  Further details on agenda coming soon.

Primary Engineer Renfrewshire Celebration Event - 2020

AFRC, Inchinnan

Primary Engineer is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2005. Its aim is to encourage young people to consider careers in STEM related professions.  Primary Engineer believes that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics are key subjects in securing positive opportunities and career paths for future generations, and that this begins in Primary school.  More details on this event coming soon.

SMAS Conference 2020

Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Bringing together industry experts, solution providers and support organisations to learn, share, debate and network.  It’s an exciting time for Scottish manufacturing. The creation of the industry-led National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland (NMIS) will sit at the centre of a new Manufacturing Innovation District, making Scotland a global leader in advanced manufacturing and a magnet for investment.

Made in Scotland Awards 2020

Glasgow Science Centre

Back for its fifth year, the Business Insider Made in Scotland Awards in partnership with the University of Strathclyde's Advanced Forming Research Centre champions all aspects of transformational discoveries and developments made in Scotland.  

Farnborough Airshow 2020

Farnborough

The Farnborough International Airshow is the place where the entire aviation and aerospace industry gathers to learn, network and do business.  Responsible for hosting some of the largest and most successful events in the ever-changing aviation sector, Farnborough International Airshow has established a reputation for providing an unrivalled platform for businesses of all sizes, from all tiers of industry, to showcase their latest innovations.

Machining Scotland 2020

AFRC, Inchinnan

Recognising the growth in manufacturing opportunities in Scotland, the AFRC will host a workshop on high technology machining solutions.

The same event will be repeated over 3 days. Please therefore indicate your preference of attending the event on either: Tuesday 25 or Wednesday 26 or Thursday 27 August.

Click here to register on Eventbrite.

10^th EASN International Conference on "Innovation in Aviation & Space to the Satisfaction of the European Citizens"

Salerno, Italy

This is a forum where innovative ideas, breakthrough concepts and disruptive technologies are presented, while in parallel be the place for disseminating the knowledge and results achieved in the frame of research projects of the aviation and space field. Dr. Jie Zhao and Prof. Yi Qin from the University of Strathclyde (Centre for Advanced Forming Research Centre and Centre for Precision Manufacturing) are preparing a special session on “Advanced Manufacturing Technology for Aeronautics”. 

5th International ECCC Creep & Fracture Conference

AFRC, Inchinnan

The 5th International ECCC Creep & Fracture Conference in Edinburgh will bring together engineers and scientists from around the world to present and discuss research and developments in all aspects of creep behaviour of high temperature industrial materials and components. The overall aim is to disseminate knowledge and identify future work items requiring attention from the high temperature research, design and standardisation communities.

Scotland Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expo - 2020

SEC, Glasgow

Join 2000 Delegates from the largest Manufacturers in Scotland and the UK. Understand the latest Innovations in IoT & Industry 4.0, Automation & Robotics, Lean, Blockchain, Machine Learning, Supply Chain, Quality & Safety and more.