Overview
This one-day workshop aims to bring together UK Research Technical Professionals within materials science and related fields to discuss the application of sensors and management of data within advanced metals processing (AMP).
Date: Wednesday 25th March, 9:30 – 15:45
Format: In-person
Location: Henry Royce Institute, University of Manchester
Cost: Free
Background and motivation
The strategic use of sensors can be a valuable tool to enhance data collection within advanced metals processing operations. This workshop will cover best practice for how to manage this data and will explore the opportunities of building digital twins of equipment and facilities. This will be achieved through leading experts discussing the addition of sensors and their impacts, digital twins and materials 4.0. There will also be opportunities to network within the advanced materials processing community.
Audience
This workshop is aimed at research technical professionals working in Advanced Metals Processing. Materials based RTPs not working in AMP, but with an interest in the area are also welcome.
Learning outcomes
After the course participants should be able to:
- Select appropriate sensors within an advanced metals processing operation for data generation
- Identify opportunities to create digital twins of equipment and facilities.
- Contribute to a growing RTP network within the advanced metals processing community
Programme
Speakers/Trainers
- Renan Kindermann, Experimental Officer, Henry Royce Institute, University of Manchester
- William Pulfrey, Advanced Metal Processing Engineering Lead (Thermomechanical Processing), Henry Royce Institute, University of Sheffield
- George Maddison, Engineering Lead, Advanced Metals Processing , Henry Royce Institute, University of Sheffield
- Stavrina Dimosthenous, Data Curator, Henry Royce Institute, University of Manchester
- Bob Lloyd, Technology Platform Lead for Automated Formulation of Materials, Henry Royce Institute, University of Liverpool
Organisers
March 25 2026
