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Events

Research & Innovation Conference

17 Sep 2010, Swansea, UK
This one day event will give students the ability to submit, and present a paper and learn some soft skills.

OPTIMoM: Optimising Performance Through Integrated Modelling of Microstructure

26 Sep 2010 - 28 Sep 2010, Cambridge, UK
Programme and registration details available now.

Innovation Towards Sustainable Materials

10 Nov 2010 - 11 Nov 2010, London, UK
Online registration now available for this 2-day international conference.

ICMAC 2011: International Conference on Manufacturing of Advanced Composites

22 Mar 2011 - 24 Mar 2011, Belfast, UK
Calling for Papers: deadline 30 Sept. Showcase of world-leading composite manufacturing of advanced composite materials.
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Materials KTN

The Materials Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN), is an overarching network of networks in materials managed by IOM3 on behalf of the Technology Strategy Board.

Welcome

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

News

Surface engineering interests merge

Earlier this year, IOM3 was invited to participate in discussions with the Institute of Vitreous Enamellers (IVE) to develop the potential interest in a merger.

IOM3, 23 Jul 2010

Multilayer bottle technology

A process that enables blow moulders to co-extrude high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles layered with thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), has been developed by PolyOne, headquartered in Cleveland, USA.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 14 Jul 2010

Winners announced for 'Refreshing Design' award

The 2010 Design Innovation in Plastics competition challenged student designers and design engineers to create a product that addressed economic and environmental concerns yet was innovative and ‘refreshing’.
Polymers, 12 Jul 2010

Understanding the cooling phase of fire in buildings

A joint project by the Universities of Manchester and Edinburgh in the UK (with industrial support from Ove Arup and Corus) involved modelling and testing the behaviour of composite steel-concrete floor plates as a fire cools down.
Materials World Magazine, 02 Jul 2010
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Publications

Materials World

The monthly members' magazine of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, specifically devoted to the engineering materials cycle, from mining and extraction, through processing and application, to recycling and recovery.

 

Packaging Professional

The bi-monthly magazine of The Packaging Society, focusing on packaging technology, innovation and design, and serving industry professionals, from packaging technologists to product designers and marketing specialists.

 

Clay Technology

The magazine of ICTa, the International Clay Technology Association, focusing on clay products, innovative use of heavy clay products, and people within the industry.

 

 

 

Wood Focus

The magazine of IWSc: The Wood Technology Society, covering issues in the wood industry.

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