Measuring materials innovation
Gareth Edwards FIMMM, Head of Advanced Manufacturing and Materials at the National Physical Laboratory, UK, calls for more support of measurement standards for advanced material innovation.
Shaken into action – improving seismic hazard assessment for the energy sector
Dr Ben Edwards at the University of Liverpool, UK, on improving seismic hazard assessment for the energy sector.
IOM3 Investigates... heat from Britain's abandoned mines
In this episode, Jeremy Crooks and Gareth Farr share how this renewable energy technology could provide a significant low carbon contribution to Britain’s future renewable energy needs.
Tough conversion – the materials challenges in hydrogen production
Gareth Hinds FIMMM, Peter Flewitt FIMMM and Stuart Irvine FIMMM from the IOM3 Energy Materials Group and Energy Transition Group on the materials challenges of low-carbon hydrogen production.
Simultaneous thermal analysis
Dr Gareth Parkes at the University of Huddersfield, UK, and Duncan Stacey at Linkam Scientific Instruments, UK, combine differential scanning calorimetry with thermomicroscopy to analyse energy changes and optical features of materials.
UK National Audit Office criticises DEFRA on waste reduction
The UK's National Audit Office’s (NAO) Gareth Davies says the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) does not have 'effective long-term plans' for achieving ambitions to reduce waste.
A lighter touch for Ford’s Transit vans
Alan Banks of Ford Motor Company, UK, Chris Runciman of the UK National Composites Centre, and Gareth Bone of Gestamp UK, take us on the journey of the CHASSIS project to incorporate a composite hybrid structural suspension into Ford’s Transit vans.
UK strategy for advanced materials and metrology
The UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) calls for a national centre for materials verification and assurance.
International Materials Reviews Vol. 69, No. 5-6, out now
Interdisciplinary research on fire safety in sustainable materials and environmental applications of alginate in biosensors and wastewater treatment are among the topics discussed in this issue.
Steel sculptor celebrates galvanising partnership
A Midlands, UK, galvanising company is celebrating 15 years work with artist Luke Perry, of Industrial Heritage Stronghold.
Cavendish Lecture Series: Status of the UK Steel Industry, its Future Direction and Key Challenges
Join us for the first webinar in the Cavendish Lecture Series where the focus will be on the Status of the UK Steel Industry, its Future Direction and Key Challenges.
A Royal Relationship
The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining has had a long association with the British Royal Family.
History of past presidents
Presidents of IOM3 and its former constituent bodies from 1869 to the present day
Award winners 2024
The full list of 2024 IOM3 Awards & Prizes winners.
IOM3 Investigates... Ground engineering
Emily Wood and Jim Shields of BAM Ritchies talk to Ian Bowbrick, Director of Membership at IOM3 about ground engineering.
End to UK coal power brought forward to October 2024
Deadline to phase out coal from energy system fast-tracked by a year.
UK Government makes plans to secure domestic steelmaking
A new Steel Council will advise on rebuilding the industry and developing the upcoming Steel Strategy.
High energy usage business support confirmed
High energy usage businesses, such as steel manufacturers and battery makers, are set to receive further support for electricity costs through the Energy Intensive Industries (EII) compensation scheme.
Elastomers in Sustainable Fashion
Focussing on the use of elastomers and elastomeric-like materials in sustainable fashion.