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Highlights

Directions and Funding of Robotics Research in the UK
Thursday, 29 May 2008: Bristol Robotics Laboratory, Bristol, UK
High level speakers, responsible for setting strategy and the direction of robotics development at the UK and European level, will discuss their ideas about important research hot topics, current programmes, and future directions.

Events

The 4th IET International Conference on Railway Condition Monitoring RCM 2008
18 – 20 June, Derby Conference Centre, Derby, UK
The fourth in the series of international conferences, focusing exclusively on condition monitoring for the railways; For further information and to view the full programme please visit the website.

Technical Visit to the Kelvdon Hatch Nuclear Bunker
2 July 2008
Join us for this technical visit to a Secret Nuclear Bunker that was built after World War II.  A networking lunch will follow the tour.

Technical Visit to RWE nPower Power Stations
17 July 2008
This technical visit to the Didcot power stations of RWE npower will allow delegates a chance to see the operations at two contrasting power stations.

The 3rd IET International Conference on System Safety 2008
20 - 22 October 2008, Birmingham, UK
Systems Safety 2008 will provide a great platform for you to gain an insight into system safety engineering across a variety of industries.   

Past Events

Water Event 2008
22-23 April 2008, Coventry, UK


 

Target Tracking and Data Fusion: Algorithms and Applications
15-16 April 2008, The IET, Austin Court, Birmingham, UK

 


Power Generation Control
The presentation slides are now online for this past event, areas of focus at the 2007 event included the possible impact of new plants on the grid system, the need for design guidelines and the benefits of new technology.


Calls for papers

The 3rd IET International Conference on System Safety 2008
20 - 22 October 2008, Birmingham, UK
Systems Safety 2008 will provide a great platform for you to gain an insight into system safety engineering across a variety of industries.

Deadline for abstract submission: 31st March 2008.


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Manufacturing automation magazine, newsletter and webpage.

Events

17 Jun 08 Machine safety conference 2008
09 Sep 08 9th International Conference onVibrations in Rotating Machinery

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