Events

SMART Factory Expo

Exhibition Centre, Liverpool

Smart Factory Expo is organised by The Manufacturer magazine - the journal of record of British industry for more than 20 years. With 158k readers in print and online, we draw on their insights to create Smart Factory Expo.  The High Value Manufacturing Catapult will have a stand at the event if you wish to make any enquiries about the AFRC.

Future of Manufacturing  - Practical Steps for SMEs

The MTC, Coventry

Join us on 19th November 2019 to take part in our interactive workshops and learn more about the new technologies available for SME manufacturers. The day aims to help SMEs understand the future of manufacturing and how productivity improvements and new technology can support each other. This event is free to attend but registration is essential. We only have limited places available, so book early to avoid disappointment.  

ATI Conference 2019

The Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham

The Aerospace Technology Institute will be hosting its second conference at the VOX Centre, Resorts World, Birmingham.  The conference will run over two full days, with a dinner and drinks reception on the first evening.  The conference will tackle two main themes: the first day focuses on the technological challenges and opportunities facing the global industry today, while the second day looks to new horizons and disruptive changes in future air transport systems.  There will be 4 breakout sessions each day that will be run in parallel in 2 rooms.  This year we are not asking delegates to sign up for the sessions – both rooms hold up to 220 delegates and each session, along with the plenary sessions will be filmed.

SRPe Annual Conference

Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow

SRPe is delighted to be hosting our inaugural Annual Conference on 13th November 2019 at the Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow.

This will be an informative and interactive day, showcasing the impact of world-class engineering research in Scotland’s universities, with the opportunity to network with delegates from across academia, industry and government / public sector.  The AFRC will be exhibiting at this event.

The ROCCOs 2019

The Normandy Hotel

The ROCCOs are the annual business awards of Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce. Held annually in November every year for more than a decade. The ROCCOs allow local businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors to enter a wide range of award categories with the winners being announced on stage at our awards ceremony.  The AFRC is sponsoring the Excellence in Manufacturing award.

CAN DO Innovation Summit

50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow

The CAN DO Innovation Summit will embrace culture, technology and enterprise to drive productivity and build an inclusive economy that tackles major challenges through creative solutions.

Attendees will discover the disruptive technologies of tomorrow, be inspired through innovation with practical case studies and take part in curated and free-flowing networking sessions.

Data Analytics for Manufacturing

AFRC Inchinnan

This breakfast workshop with the University of Strathclyde’s Faculty of Science and Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) and high performance computing experts, OCF Data, will give you an understanding of how to use data analytics to do exactly that. 

Attendees will hear from industry experts and other manufacturing businesses on how data analysis can drive quality improvement and productivity gains. 

There will be opportunities to share experiences, challenges and aspirations while networking with like-minded people. To register click here.

Institute of Directors visit to the AFRC

AFRC, Inchinnan

The AFRC is a globally recognised centre of excellence in innovative manufacturing technologies, R & D, metal forming and forging research.  Working with a variety of organisations, the Centre is at the heart of Scotland’s manufacturing development. AFRC Technical Director, Professor Michael Ward will address digital innovations, the Centre’s industry scale research and how this supports TRL progression. Mr Sat Bal, from new AFRC Member Sprytech, will highlight the latest innovations in cybersecurity and blockchain technology.

Offshore Decommissioning Conference

Fairmont Hotel, St. Andrews, Scotland

Save the date for this years Offshore Decom Conference, run jointly by OGUK and Decom North Sea.  Network with peers, learn from industry leaders and debate the future of our industry at OGUK’s events. From specialist seminars to breakfast briefings, you can be involved in discussing the issues which will shape the future of this sector.  For information on accommodation and to book please follow this link.  

STEM Event

West College Scotland

On the 25^th & 26^th of November, STEM West will be held at West College Scotland Clydebank Campus for its 3^rd year. We’d like to invite employers from STEM related industries to inspire the future workforce in a fun and interactive way.  Members of the AFRC will have a stand at this event.

Aluminium in Aerospace Networking Event

BCAST, Brunel University London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH

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.

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.

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.

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.