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In-Person
How DO machines learn?
It is becoming difficult to find industrial, commercial, and healthcare products that don't claim to incorporate some form of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This talk will look at one type of AI and, without using too much maths, describe some of the simpler approaches to Machine Learning.
- Speaker:
- David James
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 14th October 2025 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- Sanditon Way, Worthing, BN14 9FD
- Hosted By:
- IET Sussex
In-Person
Cyber security
This talk will provide an introduction to cybersecurity and explain how a cyber function operates within an organization. Ryan wlll share insights from his role as an Incident Response Analyst at UK Power Networks, including how we detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents. The session will also include real-world examples such as Stuxnet and the 2015 Ukrainian power grid attack to illustrate the impact of cyber threats on critical infrastructure.
- Speaker:
- Ryan O'Riordan
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 11th November 2025 @ 6:30 PM
- Location:
- College Rd, Crawley, RH10 1NR
- Hosted By:
- IET Sussex
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Online
Functional Safety Meets IoT: Enhancing Safety with Smart Technologies
This one-hour webinar will explore the intersection of Functional Safety and the Internet of Things (IoT), focusing on IEC 61508 and functional safety standards across the industry.
- Speaker:
- Dr David Samuel Kishore Petreltech India Oper
- Date/Time:
- Tuesday 28th October 2025 @ 12:30 PM
- Venue:
- Online via Zoom
- Hosted By:
- System Safety Engineering TN
Online
Automated Metrology for Manufacturing
Manufacturing processes with Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing techniques start with robust, quality process data. Micro-Epsilon UK Ltd are leading providers of high precision displacement, infrared temperature, colour sensors and dimensional measurement systems for industry. The webinar shows how these can be applied to a process to gain the essential product/process data used to improve efficiency, quality and reduce waste.
- Speaker:
- Glenn Wedgbrow B.Eng Hons
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 29th October 2025 @ 12:30 PM
- Venue:
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- Hosted By:
- IET Mersey and Western Cheshire
- Details:
- https://events.theiet.org/events/automated-metrology-for-manufacturing/
In-Person
Linear Accelerator Functional Safety Day
The Particle Accelerator Engineering Network is pleased to announce an upcoming event on the Functional Safety of Linear Accelerators. The event will include presentations on the latest advancements in safety protocols and technologies which ensure the reliable operation of linacs. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour Elekta, a leading company in precision radiation therapy, where they will see cutting-edge innovations in linac technology and safety measures.
- Speaker:
- TBC
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 17th September 2025 @ 9:30 AM
- Location:
- Linac House, Crawley, RH10 9RR
- Hosted By:
- Particle Accelerator Engineering
In-Person
Robotics - where we are now and what the future could look like
Robotics is widely used within the automotive and electronics manufacturing sectors and adoption is growing across wider manufacturing sectors. The accelerating developments in AI, vision and other sensing technologies is opening up applications in a wide range of newer sectors from agriculture to construction. The development of humanoid robots is predicted, by some, to lead to a step change in robot deployment throughout society. This event will unpick some of these advances and provide a pers
- Speaker:
- Professor Mike Wilson M.Sc
- Date/Time:
- Wednesday 10th September 2025 @ 6:00 PM
- Location:
- IET Savoy Place/Faraday Centre, London, WC2R 0BL
- Hosted By:
- IET London