MATTEAR dissemination event
Date and time
Location
AMRC Knowledge Transfer Centre
Brunel Way Catcliffe S60 5TZ United KingdomDescription
Materials & manufacturing technology evaluation for advanced reactors
The Mattear project, led by Wood, is a research collaboration to develop manufacturing technologies for the next generation of nuclear power.
Part of the government-funded Nuclear Innovation Programme, Mattear focuses on four key technologies: electron beam welding, dissimilar metal joining, hot isostatic pressing, and additive manufacturing.
This industry-focused event will explore these technologies, with speakers from industry and research institutions presenting the latest innovations and discussing applications.
Find out more about the manufacturing challenges and emerging opportunities in the supply chain for advanced reactors, learn about the latest government support on offer for companies in the nuclear sector, and discover how your company can take advantage of the innovative manufacturing and materials technologies being developed by the Mattear project.
9.00 Registration, pastries and networking
10.00 Welcome and safety brief
10.15 Current state of the UK nuclear sector
Neil Smart, Director of Research & Innovation, NIRO
10.45 Design & engineering considerations in nuclear
Richard Charles, Principal Engineer, Wood
11.15 Mattear programme overview
Andrew Wisbey, Principal Consultant, Wood
11.40 Electron beam welding and hot isostatic pressing
Will Kyffin, Head of Welding and Materials, Nuclear AMRC
12.05 Lunch and networking
1.00 Local vacuum electron beam welding, TransForge & additive
Chris Punshon, Industry Group Manager, TWI
1.30 Technology evaluation
Andrew Wisbey, Principal Consultant, Wood
2.30 Advanced modelling of electron beam welding
Professor Mike Smith, Chair of Welding Technology, The University of Manchester
3.00 How to engage with Mattear
3.15 Optional tour and networking
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The Nuclear AMRC works with manufacturers to improve capabilities and performance along the supply chain. We can help companies develop new processes and innovative technologies, and raise quality, capability and cost competitiveness.