Focusing on embedded design systems, this talk looks at the critical role memory plays.

We’ll discuss the inherent risks posed by standard memory form factors, the growing trend of ‘Secure by Design’, and share some strategies to help you shift towards more secure and rugged memory solutions.

You’ll also discover how to:

• Ensure heightened security whilst maintaining relevance for in-field uses such as data logging
• Secure endpoint devices at the hardware level, and the need for comprehensive measures to protect systems against potential vulnerabilities.
• Learn how to use USB or SD form factor in a more secure way and also discover alternatives that may surprise you!

Michael Barrett, Managing Director, Nexus Industrial Memory

Chris will argue that product designers are encouraged by business to forget how to design products to be maintainable and repairable, and that this needs to be re-learnt, if we are to tackle the rising problem of eWaste. Indeed, the emergence of the Right To Repair movement is going to make this skill an essential part of good product design practice.

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS SESSION:

1. Hardware examples of non-repairability
2. Software examples of non-maintainability
3. Issues outside product design
4. Cherished possession, or the latest model?
5. Resisting the commercial pressure for disposability

Chris Moller, Director, Evonet Energy

In this speech titled "The UK Supply Chain Evolution in the Age of Connected and Automated Mobility," Zenzic, as the vanguard of the UK Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) ecosystem, will delve into the UK CAM supply chain landscape.

With a unique vantage point from our strategic research, Zenzic will illuminate the interplay among diverse organisations spanning traditional sectors such as automotive and infrastructure.

Our session will look at the role of collaboration, innovation and informed strategic vision in navigating the evolving UK CAM supply chain, positioning the UK at the forefront of the self-driving revolution.

Our session will elucidate key facets shaping the UK CAM supply chain, encapsulating actionable guidance to remain resilient, agile, and to maintain growth amidst transformative technologies and services.

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN DURING THIS SESSION:

1. Strategic insights into UK CAM supply chain
2. Collaborative ecosystem development
3. Informed strategic vision and roadmap
4. Resilience and agility in supply chain evolution
5. Positioning the UK at the forefront of CAM revolution

Bhavin Makwana, Senior Insights Strategist, Zenzic

In this session, Matt will discuss thermal simulation of electronics cooling using the example of an electric drivetrain.

When designing an electric drivetrain, ensuring the system is reliable is important. The key to achieving reliability is thermal management. Simulating the system before building any physical prototypes can provide valuable insights into the performance of the drivetrain components. Thermal simulation can help minimize thermal cycles and maintain a consistent temperature within the electronic system. By reducing stress on components and ensuring smooth operation, we can create a dependable and efficient electric drivetrain.

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SESSION:

1. The importance of thermal management in designing any electronics system.
2. The key differences between simulation driven design versus prototype driven design.
3. How choice of simulation tool can reduce the number of assumptions required.
4. How simulation can be used to explore different design possibilities.
5. How simulation can be used to analyse results.

Matt Evans, Principal Product Engineer, Cadence Design Systems

An overview of what are Quick Access Fasteners, what they can do, the benefits they can add to an application, and when and where to use them. Enabling reliable, vibration resistant quick access in a wide range of applications across many different markets and industries, Quick Access Fasteners solve many of the fastening problems associated with traditional screws. The comprehensive range has many different material, finish and style options and provides a variety of choice for demanding applications. The session covers the product range and options, the functional and operational benefits, and general performance parameters, and is aimed at all Engineers seeking alternative fastening solutions.

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS SESSION:

1. What is a Quick Access Fastener 
2. Typical applications and markets 
3. Different fastener types 
4. Selecting the most appropriate solution 
5. Key design-in and performance parameters

Nick Bennett, Global Product Manager, Southco Manufacturing

By 2040, it is forecasted that there will be demand for around 200GWh of battery production in the UK. Presently, we are some way off that target. This presentation from UKBIC will focus on the opportunities available in battery manufacturing. It will discuss what lessons we have learnt during the construction of the Government funded facility, what lessons we have learnt during scaleup of customer product, and what we, as a key part of the Faraday Battery Challenge, the UK Government’s programme to fast track the development of cost-effective, high-performance, durable, safe, low-weight and recyclable batteries, can do to help the sector.

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN DURING THIS SESSION:

1. By 2040, it is forecasted that there will be demand for around 200GWh of battery production in the UK.
2. What opportunities there are for companies involved in UK battery manufacturing
3. What lessons UKBIC has learnt during construction of its own gigascale facility
4. What lessons UKBIC has learnt during scaleup of customer product
5. What UKBIC can do to help

Naseer Ahmed, Commercial Director, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC)

Exploring the electromagnetic fields surrounding a printed circuit board (PCB) piques your interest? Join us for an informative session on this topic with COMSOL Multiphysics®. Learn how this tool empowers you to study the electromagnetic dynamics of your PCB device through simulation.

PCBs constitute an integral component in nearly every electronic device, ranging from computers to microwave ovens. With the increasing number of these devices and density of components contained within them, it’s becoming crucial to gain a comprehensive understanding of the electromagnetic environment within and between PCB.

The surrounding environment also has great influence in the performance of the PCBs: electromagnetic interference can cause component malfunctioning. Thermal management is important to avoid excessive heating, which hinders the performance of the electronic devices. Components may break due to thermal induced fatigue. All these physical phenomena can be modelled with COMSOL Multiphysics®, and we will show some examples during the talk.

3 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN DURING THIS SESSION:

1. How to set up and run a simulation in COMSOL Multiphysics®.
2. How to build and analyse electromagnetic numerical models of printed circuit boards.
3. How simulation apps can be used with Digital Twins and surrogate models.

Gabriel Hattori da Silva, Senior Applications Engineer, COMSOL

Understanding the Industry needs, and the support available to meet those needs can be challenging. The Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Framework is a single, simple access, cross sector programme, enabling suppliers to improve their competitive performance, highlight opportunities to invest in innovation and digitalization, as well as helping them make progress towards their sustainability goals and demonstrate advancement towards net zero.

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SESSION:

1. Competitiveness Improvement           
2. Where to go for help and guidance
3. What should organisations be thinking about
4. Innovation funding
5. Carbon reporting – what is it and the next steps

Harriet Wollerton, ADS Services Director, ADS Group

This presentation on "Metal and alloy materials in next generation applications" explores the diverse and innovative applications of materials supplied by Goodfellow. Covering materials for nuclear fusion, medical industry, aerospace, and MEMS, the discussion highlights the company's advanced manufacturing capabilities, emphasizing precision in producing metals and alloys in various forms. Key learning points include the unique contributions of these materials to each sector and their role in shaping the future of technology.

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN DURING THIS SESSION:

1. Diverse applications
2. Material customization for specific industries
3. Materials for Nuclear fusion innovations
4. Materials for Emerging Technologies in Medical industry
5. Materials for Aerospace and MEMs advancements

Rasa Medeikyte, Technical Specialist, Goodfellow Cambridge

A discussion of the decision that are made in High speed digital design that effect PCB manufacture and the constraints of the manufacturing process that will affect the final PCB product.

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN DURING THIS SESSION:

1. An understanding of PCB designers’ requirements for high-speed digital and RF design
2. An overview of transmission line simulation
3. Good stackup design techniques
4. Measurement techniques
5. An understanding of the effects of PCB materials on high-speed performance

Special note: Polar Instruments will be providing a packed lunch to booked attendees, to grab on your way out. Any special dietary requirements let us know at eventsteam@markallengroup.com, we will do our best to accommodate.

Neil Chamberlain, Signal Integrity Product Manager, Polar Instruments (Europe)

Accelerating the time to market of new sustainable products at reduce cost is critical to maintaining competitive advantage and meeting net zero targets. Digitalisation is being promoted as a catalyst for transformation to realise this challenge. What role could digital twins play in accelerating pathways to product certification and optimising through life decisions? The session will explore regulatory frameworks and current state of “certification by analysis” across multiple sectors and propose how modelling and simulation landscape and AI in the context of trust and uncertainty during design phases of product development can be used to set the foundation for dynamic through life certification opportunities.

5 THINGS YOU WILL LEARN DURING THIS SESSION:

1. Through Life Twinning as a concept
2. Regulatory frameworks and standardisation
3. Modelling and Simulation and AI acting together to build trust
4. Designing for Through life value
5. Digital passports in context of Product Design and model based engineering

Marc Funnell, Head of Digital Engineering Capability, National Composites Centre

With 7,000 staff and £1.4 billion turnover, AWE’s cutting-edge work keeps the UK, and everyone within it, safe and secure through: 

• Mitigation of threats from nuclear and radiological terrorism and accidents
• Design, manufacture and maintenance of the Trident nuclear warhead - the UK’s ultimate deterrent
• Development of the UK’s replacement nuclear warhead
• Creation of unique nuclear facilities and infrastructure to optimise all our programmes

Dr Martin Thomas, Engineering Business Operations, AWE