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Industry MasterclassesAs in previous years, a number of Industry Masterclasses will take place at Materials Congress 2008, consisting of presentations and discussions by OEMs in which their future strategy regarding materials and manufacturing is explained. The Masterclasses will be of special value to their existing or potential supply chains. Four masterclasses are planned during Materials Congress 2008:  Jaguar and Land Rover lightweight vehicle strategy Sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover A series of four presentations, two in the morning and two in the afternoon with ample time for discussion. The current state of the art, materials and manufacturing requirements and future goals will be the main topics under discussion. Draft programme  Biomaterials for Orthopaedics and Wound Management Sponsored by Smith and Nephew Nephew in conjunction with the Biomaterials Division of the Institute and will cover the clinical needs for biomaterials in orthopaedics and wound management and how technology is changing to accommodate these needs. There will be presentations from industry, clinicians and academia. Draft programme  Advanced materials for energy Sponsored by Alstom Alstom intend to examine the materials issues and challenges to be faced over the next twenty years in power generation. The masterclass will include a series of presentations by suppliers. Final programme  Carbon composites for the automotive industry Sponsored by the Advanced Composites Group This session will look at technical and commercial needs, the growing acceptance of carbon composites, industry trends, the future for composites, and how the supply chain must develop to provide high volume production solutions. The Advanced Composites Group and other key companies from the supply chain will present their strategies and market development perspectives to meet OEMs' needs. Final programme For more information, contact Alex Aucken Email: aaucken@innotts.co.uk |