IOM3 design activities
The Institute is actively involved in a number of initiatives which aim to bring together the materials and design communities, with the aim of stimulating innovation, promoting the transfer of materials knowledge and improving the competitiveness of UK business.
The Institute is one of the core partners in the Materials and Design Exchange – MADE - itself part of the Materials Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN). This is funded by Government through the Technology Strategy Board, forging a link between designers and other sectors of the KTN concerned with metals, plastics, textiles and the full range of modern materials.
Membership of MADE is free and gives members assistance with project development, workshops and seminars, publications and networking opportunities.