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Overview

The Light Metals Division goal is to share knowledge and support education in light metals to maximize sustainability, identify opportunities in advanced applications and promote the development of advanced manufacturing to ensure a vibrant and innovative light metals technology scene in the UK

Latest news & resources

11 June 2021

Magnesium alloys enhance heat removal in electronics

High-heat conductivity magnesium alloys that can reduce the weight of radiators and heat removal systems in electric vehicles and consumer electronics are being put forward by scientists in Russia.

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7 June 2021

Layer by layer – metal 3D printing

Jeremy Drew FIMMM, EMEA, Applications Manager at Markforged, UK, on the promise of metal additive manufacturing.

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26 May 2021

IOM3 supports foundation industries green recovery research consortium

IOM3 is proud to support a research consortium examining how the foundation industries can grow and develop while helping achieve the net zero 2050 environmental targets.

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Forthcoming events

Webinar
17 June 2021

NMA Lunchtime Seminars: Focus on Natural Materials in Composites

You are invited to join us for our monthly virtual event where we will be focusing on natural materials in composites.

Online
23 June 2021

Armourers & Brasiers Cambridge Forum

The Armourers and Brasiers' Cambridge Forum brings together researchers from universities, industry and research funding bodies to hear about the latest developments in materials science.

Exhibition
7–8 July 2021

The Advanced Materials Show

Spread over two action-packed days, The Advanced Materials Show will offer an unrivalled insight into current and future materials development, with experts from all sides of the industry in attendance.

NEC, Birmingham

Latest job vacancies

Senior Metallurgist / Mechanical Engineer

Contract type: Full-time/Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 23 May 2021

Opportunity for a Senior Metallurgist/Mechanical Engineer to join and expand the technical team at Mettis Group, a leading Aerospace & Defence forge, heat treater and machinist based in Redditch. This leadership role in an ISO 17025 and Nadcap accredited laboratory team will require daily support for and interaction with the wider Mettis operations, engineering, quality and planning teams. It requires a strong will, determined attitude, and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Mettis Group Limited, Redditch

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Sustainable Future

As part of its commitment to helping build momentum for COP 26, throughout 2021 IOM3 is organising a series of virtual events, podcasts and editorial content on the theme of ‘Sustainable Future’. COP 26 is the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021. Keep an eye out for our Sustainable Future tag.

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