These events may have all passed, but give an overview of the broad range of subjects we cover. In future we hope to introduce summary papers of selected past events.

15th May 2007
Composites in the automobile: Can Composites help save the planet?
Company: EPL Composite Solutions
Speaker: Kevin Lindsey, EPL Composite Solutions
Venue University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC)

13th March 2007
Human Limitations of performance
Company: Human Sciences & Engineering Ltd
Speaker: Dr Trevor Dobbins, MS of Human Sciences & Engineering Ltd
Venue: University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC) MAP

8th March 2007
Chairman’s Address: Education and Wealth Creation
Company IMechE
Speaker: John Lowe, IMechE AD Chairman
Venue: University of Birmingham

13th February 2007
Evolution of a Le Mans winning LMP2 sports racing car.
Company: Lola Cars
Speaker: Julian Cooper, Chief Designer
Venue: University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC)

16th January 2007
Future fuels - alternative and bio-fuels for automotive applications
Company: Ford Motor Co
Speaker: Dr John Bennett, Fuels and Lubricants Specialist
Venue University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC)

12th December 2006
Social Event: Vision to Reality
Company: Eden Project
Speaker: Tim Carter
Venue: Guildhall - Coventry, (Evening event)

14th November 2006
The new Jaguar XK
Company: Jaguar
Speaker: Russ Varney - Chief Programme Engineer
Venue: University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC)

Friday, 27th October 2006
Extra Event: The Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation

10th October 2006
Automotive Lubricants – Key design components
Company: Lubrizol
Speaker: Derek Mackney, Technical Manager
Venue: University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC)

9th May 2006
Motorcycle Engineering
Speaker Peter Williams
Venue University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC) MAP
Synopsis: Peter Williams was famous in the 1970s as both an engineer and motorcycle racer for Norton, winning the TT in 1973. His engineering career has included periods at Ford, Greeves, Norton, Cosworth and Lotus. He has challenged established thinking on many occasions and been instrumental in the success of a number of advanced engineering projects. He presently works freelance, where his combination of practical experience, insight and imagination makes him uniquely valuable in the solution of technical problems.

11th April 2006
Warwick Formula Student: From drawing board to competition?
Company: Warwick University
Speaker: Warwick University
Venue: University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC) MAP

14th March 2006
Chairman’s Address: CVT for you and me
Company: IMechE
Speaker: Prof.Nick Vaughan, Chairman - AD Division
Venue University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC)

14th February 2006
Lotus Engine Performance Fuel Economy Enhancement
Company: Lotus Engineering
Speaker: Richard Pearson, Jamie Turner
Venue: University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC) MAP

17th January 2006
The application of CFD in motorsport and other industries
Company: Advantage CFD
Speaker: Matt Cross & Jo Scott
Venue: University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC)

13th December 2005
Social Event: Lorna Smith - Engineer and Rally Driver
Speaker: Lorna Smith
Venue: Guildhall - Coventry

8th November 2005
Triumph Motorcycle for 2006, a technical presentation
Company: Triumph
Speaker: Stuart Wood
Venue: University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC)

11th October 2005
Modern Techniques for Engine Design/Development
Company: Integral Powertrain
Speaker: Luke Barker
Venue: University of Warwick, International Manufacturing Centre (IMC)

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