IET Manchester Events
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In-Person
Visit to the IRR at Huddersfield University
This is a technical visit to the Institute of Railway Research (IRR) at Huddersfield University The tour will last about 2 hours and will give the opportunity to see the many Test rigs and Laboratories on the site The IRR has an excellent website, with a virtual tour to whet your appetite found at https://research.hud.ac.uk/institutes-centres/irr/
- Speaker:
- David Crosbee
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 21st October 2026 @ 2:00 PM
- Location:
- IRR Building at Huddersfield University, Huddersfield
- Hosted By:
- IET Manchester
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Online
Modern Manufacturing Methods for construction in Infrastructure Deployment
This event explores how modern manufacturing methods are transforming the delivery of infrastructure and construction projects. Increasing pressure on cost, speed, quality, sustainability, and skills is driving a shift away from purely traditional construction approaches toward manufacturing-led models based on standardisation, modularity, and integrated supply chains.
- Speaker:
- Various
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 15th September 2026 @ 12:30 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- Manufacturing TN
Online
Achieving reliable thickness measurement in a production environment
Target materials and production processes influence how product thickness is measured. Methods may involve setting roller gaps, adjusting extrusion dies, or monitoring poured and cured materials such as glass, rubber, or metal. Secondary processes can include layered or bonded materials like carbon fibre. Measurement challenges vary, from gaps and roller systems to free space or single-sided checks on transparent materials. This webinar from Micro-Epsilon UK will illustrate a range of measurement techniques for these challenges
- Speaker:
- Glenn Wedgbrow
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 16th September 2026 @ 12:30 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Venue:
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- Hosted By:
- IET Mersey and Western Cheshire
In-Person
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
Great British Energy - Nuclear, with their partner Rolls Royce SMR, are moving through the design phases of the project which will build the first ever SMRs in the UK, in Anglesey. This site, recently named Gwyndod, close to the old, decommissioned Reactor site of Wylfa, will be the First of a Kind Small Modular Reactor designed and built in the UK.
- Speaker:
- Danny Clarke
- Date/Time:
- Thursday 24th September 2026 @ 6:30 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Location:
- Birchwood Park, Warrington
- Hosted By:
- IET Mersey and Western Cheshire
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In-Person
The Rise of Intelligent Construction: Robotics, AI and Digital Twins
Construction is transforming through robotics, automation, AI, Digital Twins and real-time data. Traditional methods are being enhanced or replaced by intelligent systems that monitor and optimise activity. This event outlines how robotic inspection, e.g. the Boston Dynamics Robotic Dog, drones, 3D laser scanning, VR/AR and BIM-linked Digital Twins enable safer, faster, data-driven delivery, predictive maintenance, risk reduction and decision-making. It addresses challenges such as cost, interoperability and skills, and the move towards autonomous, smart construction ecosystems.
- Speaker:
- Dr Layth Kraidi
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 4th November 2026 @ 6:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
- Location:
- Liverpool John Moores University - James Parsons Building, Liverpool, L3 3AF
- Hosted By:
- IET Mersey and Western Cheshire