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Surface Engineering for the Transport Industry
Wednesday, 4th February 2009 commencing 9.30 for 10.00
NPL, Teddington
As global warming becomes an increasingly serious issue, the transport industry is driven by the need to reduce emissions. Reduced emissions readily equate to lower fuel consumption, which can be achieved by both improved efficiency and reduced weight. However, the industry must still strive to improve safety and reliability, continue to reduce manufacturing and maintenance costs and meet end-of-life vehicle regulations and sustainability targets. Surface engineering can play an important role in achieving all of these objectives, especially through the use of light-weight or low cost materials.
The use of materials such as aluminium, magnesium and titanium alloys, polymers and metal and polymer matrix composites can offer substantial weight savings but sometimes their surface properties are inadequate. The challenge is to engineer these surfaces with a functional coating specifically designed to meet the in-service demands.
This seminar intends to offer: -
- An update on new and novel surface engineering techniques and processes
- Potential robust solutions for light-weight and other components
- Lessons learnt from automotive and aerospace industries
The seminar will promote: -
- Lively discussion
- New ideas
- New materials
- New processes
For further details please contact the Secretary, Dr Andrew Cole on 0870 760 5203 or email info@tssea.org.
Click here for a Registration Form
Click here for Provisional Agenda
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