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The composite material being exposed to UV light

Composite materials that ‘report’ before they fail

IOM3
30 Nov 2012
Researchers in Germany have developed a composite that is capable of alerting engineers when it is approaching the point of failing
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Erica Gateley and Kate MacGregor

National Technician of the Year and Student Awards

IOM3
27 Nov 2012
Erica Gateley and Kate MacGregor have both been awarded the IOM3 National Technician of the Year 2012 award
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Colin Humphreys with Jan Lewis

Sir Colin Humphreys delivers Finniston Lecture

IOM3
27 Nov 2012
Former IOM3 president Sir Colin Humphreys presented this year's Finniston Lecture on the subject of gallium nitride LEDs, which were invented 50 years ago this year
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Technician of the Year 2012

Oil & Gas Division
27 Nov 2012
Kate McGregor, HND Petroleum Engineering, IOM3 Technician of the Year 2012
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Interior of a high pressure autoclave for composite material manufacture at the MSSI.

Making an impact - Q&A with the Director of the Materials and Surface Science Institute

Materials World magazine
26 Nov 2012
Director of The Materials and Surface Science Institute (MSSI) Professor Noel O’Dowd, speaks about medical textiles, optimising composite materials and securing state support
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