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The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers is one of the modern livery companies. We are a charitable community of makers and users of instruments who include scientists, engineers, academics and students. We come together to share knowledge and experience; influence opinion; and enjoy good fellowship.
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Maria Watkins was a very active Liveryman in the 1980-90's and a keen supporter of Apprentices. She died in 2010 and you might like to read the following written about her in 2019 under the heading Magnificent Women (in Engineering).…
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Manchester SIM Hub
The Manchester SIM hub met for their regular meeting at the Wharf Pub in Manchester on June 17th. Numbers were a little low due to holidays and unforseen work committments. However, as always, an array of interesting topics were discussed,…
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UK University Creates World’s Purest Silicon
Freeman Mason Adshead has been involved in collaborative research between the University of Manchester and the University of Melbourne to create the world’s purest silicon for use in future quantum technologies.
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