Welcome to the Smart Materials & Systems Committee

The development of Smart Materials and Systems is truly multi-disciplinary science, drawing on expertise ranging from materials science and manufacturing to engineering design and control. In contrast to many single discipline institutions IOM3’s Smart Materials and Systems activities provide a one-stop shop for expert advice, specialist conferences and professional development opportunities in this rapidly emerging field. The purpose of this Divisional website is to introduce the Committee and its members and to highlight our activities. We hope that you find it useful and welcome any constructive feedback. Read our mission statement

News

Be behind the headlines!

Scientists and engineers can experience life in the heart of the newsroom by applying for a British Science Association 2012 Media Fellowship.

IOM3, 08 Feb 2012

Call for Papers - Advances in Protective Clothing

This one day conference will consider Advances in Protective Clothing through the latest innovations in materials science and design.

Defence, safety & security, 11 Jan 2012

Applications open for £25,000 Materials Science Venture Prize

The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers are accepting applications for their 2012 Venture Prize. The Royal Society are also accepting nominations for a range of awards.

IOM3, 06 Jan 2012

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Features

Barriers to acceptance - active and intelligent packaging

Despite some high-profile examples in retail, active and intelligent packaging has never really broken into the European mainstream. Technology and packaging writer Paul Gander asks why this is, and how one major initiative is hoping to change that.

Packaging Professional Magazine, 14 Nov 2011

Riding a new wave - surfboard in trials

Integrating electronic sensors and recording devices into a high-performance surfboard offers a chance to measure and study surfers’ techniques in ways not previously possible.

Materials World Magazine, 04 Jun 2011

The sky’s the limit? The UK's role in space exploration

Perceptions that the UK is lagging behind or is non-existent in the field of space exploration could not be more wrong. Guy Richards is on a mission to find out more.

Materials World Magazine, 03 Mar 2011

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Events

Delivering Consumer Interaction: Case Studies

07 Mar 2012, LONDON, UK

A facilitated Session within IPI (Europe)’s Programme on smart and interactive products

Plastic Materials and Products

20 Mar 2012 - 21 Mar 2012, Shrewsbury, UK

Plastic Materials information for Product Designer/Developers

Polymers: Filling the Void

26 Mar 2012, Manchester, UK

Showcasing innovation in polymer science, technology and engineering

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MSTD committees

See all committees within the Materials Science & Technology Division

Smart materials sector

The smart materials sector of the Materials Knowledge Transfer Network concentrates on "smart" technology and is funded by the Technology Strategy Board.

Materials World

The IOM3 member magazine

Materials World is specifically devoted to the engineering materials cycle, from mining and extraction, through processing and application, to recycling and recovery. Editorially, it embraces the whole spectrum of materials and minerals – metals, plastics, polymers, rubber, composites, ceramics and glasses – with particular emphasis on advanced technologies, latest developments and new applications, giving prominence to the topics that are of fundamental importance to those in industry.