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IET Swindon Network

IET Local Networks are managed by groups of volunteers. Networks organise events to raise awareness of science, engineering and technology in their local area and promote membership of the IET. All Network events are open to the public and most are free of charge.

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Forthcoming IET Swindon events

 

Click here to download the IET Swindon Network Events Calendar for 2011/12

Please see the Events page for all upcoming events.

Here you will be able to find out all about the event, where it is being held and register on-line to attend.

 

 

 

Past Event Presentations & Photographs

2011/12 Programme

 

13th March 2012
History and Development of the Transistor

Discovery of the transistor in 1947 and its development changed the world in which we live. Since the 1950’s, firstly as discrete devices and then in integrated circuits, transistors have become all pervasive in every form of equipment. This talk described the transistor’s discovery at Bell Labs and its subsequent development illustrated by a basic description of transistor operation. The personalities and companies involved were also discussed.

Slides: History and Development of the Transistor    (1Mb)

 

Slide show Future of Energy  

10th January 2012
National Grid, Future Transmission Networks

The UK is committed to producing 15% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020 and a carbon dioxide emissions reduction trajectory leading to an 80% reduction by 2050. This presentation sets out a potential energy supply mix that can achieve these targets and some of the challenges that will be faced by energy networks, the supply chain and consumers in providing the infrastructure and operating regime to enable this to happen affordably and securely.
Slides: Future of Energy    (2Mb)               Further web links

 

Brize Norton Visit

12th September 2011         
Visit to Engineering Facilities of RAF Brize Norton

RAF Brize Norton plays a key role in the provision of UK defence airlift and strategic tanker capability, being the Main Operating Base for the Globemaster, VC-10 and since September 2011 the Hercules fleets of the RAF. This visit focused on the engineering support facilities provided for these aircraft.

 

 

11th October 2011     Technologies for Improved PC Management Presentation
Business PCs powered by the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ vPro™ processor family provide IT organisations with a unique set of features to help them remotely manage their business client fleet more cost effectively than ever before.
Slides: Technologies for Improved PC Management Presentation     (3Mb)

 

2010/11 Programme

12th April 2011             Smart Grids:           Speaker: Paul Grey,  Cisco Systems Ltd.
This talk was an overview of Smart Grids, the IEC 61850 architecture and its future. Home Energy Management (HEM) and its communications infrastructure, integration with smart metering and demand response was discussed including the security implications of HEM
Slides: SmartGrid Talk 12April2011  (3.6Mb)

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