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Events

Materials Technologies for Energy Applications - A UK Showcase

02 Mar 2010 - 03 Mar 2010, Manchester, UK
Showcasing UK capability in advanced materials technology for energy generation, storage, transmission and conservation.

The Materials Entrepreneur: How to Take Your Innovations Forward

19 Apr 2010, London, UK
One day IOM3 conference aimed at materials start up companies and entrepreneurs.

Materials Congress 2010 - Materials for Extreme Environments and Times

20 Sep 2010 - 23 Sep 2010, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
The Institute's biennial conference for everyone in the materials cycle

OPTIMoM: Optimising Performance Through Integrated Modelling of Microstructure

26 Sep 2010 - 28 Sep 2010, Cambridge, UK
Calling for Papers: This two day event will promote physical/fundamental models of structural metallic materials.
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Jobs

Senior Technical Advisor - Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co.

£ Competitive, Bahrain

Looking to recruit a dynamic & experienced technical advisor in the field of Inspection and Material Failure Investigation

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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 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

Plotting the UK's nanofuture

Nanotechnology
Investment is urgently needed to unlock the commercial potential of nanotechnology in the UK. That is the conclusion of a business-backed report presented to Government on 14 January. 
Materials World Magazine, 01 Feb 2010

Media Fellowships for research scientists

Media Fellowships are available for scientists who wish to gain a greater understanding of journalism.
IOM3, 01 Feb 2010

Number of practising engineers is up

The Engineering Council has reported a significant increase in the number of practising engineers. 
IOM3, 29 Jan 2010

Consultation on sustainable business practice

Cogent, the Sector Skills Council for the chemicals and pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, nuclear, petroleum and polymer industries, is running a consultation on national occupational standards for sustainable business practice.
IOM3, 27 Jan 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.

Get Chartered!

Are you eligible for a professional qualification such as CEng, IEng, CSci or CEnv? Become Chartered through IOM3.

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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.


Local Societies
Local Societies affiliated to IOM3 organise activities all over the UK. Check out the calendar of events for the next event near you.

Younger members
The IOM3 Younger Members Committee organises events especially for young people.

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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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Patron: HM The Queen
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