Launch event – 29-30th August – Halliwell Centre, Carmarthen
Download the invitation here – Ingram Tribology Launch event v1
To book your place please e-mail – hello@ingramtribology.com
I invite you to the launch of my new company – Ingram Tribology. I set out on my own in January 2018, with a mission to provide short term/high impact consultancy and training. With the push for more efficient and reliable machines, the science of friction and wear will always provide benefits to those companies that use it correctly. I hope to be able to provide this knowledge and support companies develop innovative new products and services.
During this launch event, you will have the opportunity to hear from some of the brightest researchers that I have had the pleasure of working with. I have invited my ex-PhD students, along with friends from the industry to give us talks on their research. There will be a wide range of attendees from our industry providing lots of opportunities to see old friends and make new connections.
At 4 pm I will be giving a lecture entitled “What is tribology” which will be open to the public. The lecture will be interactive and will include live demonstrations. One challenge we face as an industry is attracting bright new talent. This is my attempt at broadening the appeal of Tribology for future generations (along with explaining to my friends what it is I do all day!) There will be space for networking for those who do not wish to see the lecture.
I understand the venue of Carmarthen is a significant journey for most people. But you will get to see this beautiful part of the country, which you would not normally visit with work. The date also allows international travelers to then travel onto Leeds, for the Leeds/Lyon conference the following week.
For those arriving on Wednesday, I have booked a table at the fantastic restaurant, Café No4 in the evening.
Hope to see you there
Dr. Marc Ingram
Ingram Tribology Ltd
01267 233373
https://ingramtribology.com (new website coming soon!)
Itinerary
Wednesday – 29th August
7pm – Dinner at Café No 4
6 course tasting menu. http://cafeno4.com/
Thursday – 30th August
Halliwell Centre, Carmarthen. SA31 3EP
http://venuewales.co.uk/halliwell-centre-carmarthen/
Parking available on-site (or a short walk from Carmarthen town centre)
| Time slots | Affiliation | ||
| 09:30 | 10:00 | Arrival – coffee/tea served | |
| 10:00 | 10:30 | Welcome / Introduction | |
| 10:30 | 10:55 | Connor Myant | Imperial College London |
| 10:55 | 11:20 | Alex Richardson | University of Southampton |
| 11:20 | 11:35 | Break | |
| 11:35 | 12:00 | Rich Baker | PCS Instruments |
| 12:00 | 12:30 | PhD Student | University of Leeds |
| 12:30 | 13:30 | Lunch | |
| 03:30 | 13:55 | Alastair Clarke | Cardiff University |
| 13:55 | 14:20 | Mark Fowell | Volvo |
| 14:20 | 14:35 | break | |
| 14:35 | 15:00 | Speaker tbc | |
| 15:00 | 15:25 | Speaker tbc | |
| 15:30 | 16:00 | locals arriving / spare time | |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | What is tribology – open lecture | |
| 17:00 | Drinks and canapes | ||
Accommodation
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
http://www.ivybushroyal.co.uk/
£79.00 per night, including breakfast. Parking on-site.
01267 235 111
Please quote “Ingram Tribology” to get the corporate rate.
Halliwell Centre
http://venuewales.co.uk/halliwell-centre-carmarthen/sleep/
Basic student type accommodation – £35 / night. Parking on-site
01267 222252
Transport
Train
A fast service runs between London Paddington and Swansea. From Swansea take the Arriva Train Wales service to Carmarthen. Total time ~ 4 hours. Taxis are available from the train station to the hotel/conference centre.
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Air
Cardiff airport has good connections to Europe and the US. From Cardiff airport take the rail link to Cardiff Central station. Continue your journey by rail.
London Heathrow has good connections worldwide. From Heathrow, take the Heathrow Connect to Paddington, or Rail Air bus to Reading. Then continue your journey by train.
Road
To reach Carmarthen by car from the south east of England, simply use the M4. When the M4 ends, follow the A48 (dual carriageway) for the remaining 10 miles. This takes you directly into the town.
Things to see and do
If you plan on staying on for a weekend, there are lots of things to see and do around Carmarthenshire. Below are some of my favourites:
Llandeilo/Dinefwr Castle
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dinefwr
National Botanical gardens of Wales
Llansteffan Castle
http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/llansteffancastle/?lang=en
Hiking in Brecon
https://www.walkingbritain.co.uk/walk-2648-introduction
Biking in Brechfa
http://www.mbwales.com/agents/brechfa/
For more ideas:
http://www.visitwales.com/explore/west-wales/carmarthenshire/must-do-list