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Events

All Change! – Managing the Future (Bretby 2008)

26 Nov 2008, Burton on Trent, UK
The 7th Annual Bretby Conference on Ceramics and Heavy Clay Building Materials.

Maximising Mill Performance

04 Dec 2008, London, UK
Rolling mill experts discuss how to meet challenges by developing capabilities and optimising performance of plants

Boost Your Career in Science and Engineering

21 Jan 2009, London, UK
A one day IOM3 workshop focusing on career development and improving communication in Science & Engineering.

5th European Rolling Conference (ERC5)

23 Jun 2009 - 26 Jun 2009, Manchester, UK
This conference follows the ERC Conferences which are Europe's leading Steel Rolling Series.
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Jobs

Materials Engineer, Bombardier

Excellent Salary + Benefits,Derby, UK

Nuclear Inspectors

Merseyside
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Marketplace

Visit the IOM3 Supplier Marketplace for information about products and services for the materials and minerals industries.

Materials KTN

The Materials Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), is an overarching network of networks in materials which is managed by IOM3 on behalf of the Technology Strategy Board (TSB). IOM3 manages the core activities of the Materials KTN and three of its nodes: MADE (Materials and Design Exchange), The Polymer Innovation Network and SMART.mat (Smart Materials, Surfaces and Structures network).

Welcome

Welcome to the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, the global network for professionals in the materials cycle.

News

E-forum opens for young engineers

Young engineers can post comments on the state of engineering in the UK on a new e-forum. These views will inform the House of Commons Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee as part of an in-depth inquiry which it will report on to Government.
IOM3, 10 Nov 2008

Investment funding for promising UK-based research

The Materials Science Venture Prize of the Worshipful Company of Armourers & Brasiers offers investment of £25,000 to support new ideas with the potential for commercial success.
IOM3, 10 Nov 2008

Institute’s book publishing reverts to Maney

The Institute’s book publishing programme of over 200 titles, including many standard texts, reverted to Maney Publishing on 1 November.
IOM3, 06 Nov 2008

Head of the British Ceramic Confederation talks transferable skills

Gary Price talks to Dr Laura Cohen, the new Chief Executive Designate of the British Ceramic Confederation, about the challenges that lie ahead for the industry and the importance of transferable skills.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Nov 2008
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Networking

Technical communities

The Institute has 17 technical divisions, societies and associations which act as special interest groups, forming a focus for activities within specific sectors. Find out about the activities in these special interest areas and how you can join in. 

Younger members

The IOM3 Younger Members Committee organises events especially for young people, including the World Lecture Competition and an annual Research Conference.

Local Societies

There are Local Societies affiliated to IOM3 all over the UK, organising activities in your area. Check out the Local Societies calendar of events for the next event near you.

 

 

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Materials World
The members' magazine of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

 

Packaging Professional
The magazine of IOP: The Packaging Society

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clay Technology
The magazine of ICTa, the International Clay Technology Association

Materials Information

Are you looking for information or advice about materials and their uses? Have you got a materials problem? Contact our Materials Information Service

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