The conference is for all companies who manufacture, distribute, install, service, maintain and repair industrial machinery technology such as electric motors, drives, pumps, fans, gearboxes, generators, transformers, switchgear and ancillary equipment.
Networking
8am – 9am GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 1 hour
Networking
Welcome
9am – 9.20am GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Welcome
The conference will be opened by current Honorary President, Mr. James Stevens of Preformed Windings. Following James's welcome, General Manager, Mr. Thomas Marks will give an update on the AEMT's strategy and things to look out for from the AEMT.Staff Morale
9.20am – 9.40am GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Staff Morale
Technology
9.40am – 10am GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Technology
This presentation will cover:
· The design parameters for the test facility
· Detail the construction process
· Describe why such a facility is beneficial to end-users
· Case studies showing some test results.
Staff Morale
10am – 10.20am GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Staff Morale
Networking
10.20am – 11am GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 40 mins
Networking
Technology
11am – 11.20am GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Technology
The facts behind ceramic hybrid bearings in electrical motors
When explaining to customers how a simple switch from ordinary steel bearings to ceramic hybrid bearings will increase the bearing life with a factor of 4 or more, I’m often met with skepticism or even distrust. Understandable – maybe – considering all the bright promises made by sales engineers throughout history!
In this case however, I have evidence to prove my case, and even the laws of physics back the facts.
Technology
11.20am – 11.40am GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Technology
5 Steps to achieve ZERO unplanned breakdowns in 100 Days.Technology
11.40am – 12pm GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Technology
Hugh will be explaining how you can make the most of the £80 million Driving the Electrical Revolution Challenge Fund, the objective of which is to encourage industry across all sectors to invest and collaborate with academia to establish a resilient UK PEMD supply chain. This presentation will showcase some of the projects that hint at what the motors of the future may look like, show some of the £33 million of equipment that is now available at the Driving the Electric Revolution Industrialisation Centres (DER-IC) for everyone to use, and discuss some of the ways that our sector is addressing its skills and training needs.Technology
12pm – 12.20pm GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Technology
Networking
12.20pm – 1.40pm GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 1 hour 20 mins
Networking
Productivity
1.40pm – 2pm GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Productivity
There aren't enough people working in engineering and technology and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in those careers. The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code is a community of 290+ organisations passionate about working together to tackle the skills shortfall and lack of diversity and inclusion in the engineering sector, and to inspire the future workforce needed within the UK. In this session you will learn more about the Tomorrow’s Engineers Code and how your organisation can be part of this growing community.Productivity
2pm – 2.20pm GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Productivity
Mark will give a talk on engineering inclusive cultures, how we can use safety as a proxy for getting greater uptake on improving diversity, and explore linkages/relevance to masculinity in engineering.Productivity
2.20pm – 2.40pm GMT, 23 November 2023 ‐ 20 mins
Productivity
Drummotors and More are UK stockists of Transtecno CM wormboxes, CMG helical inline gearboxes, CMB bevel Helical Gearboxes. We also stock and supply the full Watt Drive Product Range. We supply a full range of Motorised Conveyor drums from 80mm diameter to 800mm diameter suitable for a few grams an hour to thousands of tonnes per hour. A full gearbox and drummotor repair facility offers a 24 Hr service seven days a week to ensure minimum downtime and loss of production.
Drummotors and More is a major supplier of motorised conveyor drums from Danrol and LAT. We offer drum motors from 84mm diameter to 800mm diameter. We hold stock of both finished product and assembly parts and pride ourselves in our ability to react to the needs of our customers. We have a fully equipped workshop and carry out repair on all drum motor types and sizes, as well as gearbox and motor repairs. We aim to get drum motor repairs complete in the fastest possible time to get things moving again.
We are the UK Distributor for Watt Drive (www.wattdrive.com) and Transtecno (www.transtecno.com). This product is largely interchangeable with all the common Italian manufacturers and we hold a large stock of product in our works making it available for immediate despatch. We also hold a full stock of inverters to 75kW.
ACORN® is a leading stockist of engineering components and an authorised distributor for many word-class component manufacturers.
Our highly experienced product experts offer technical advice, training and support on a comprehensive range of products, including bearings & housings, power transmission, couplings, maintenance equipment and linear motion, actuation technologies.
Published quarterly, Renew is aimed exclusively at users of electric motors, drives, pumps, fans, gearboxes, generators, transformers, switchgear, and ancillary equipment.
Filled with news, insight, inspiration, thought leadership, new products, and more, Renew delivers engaging content to those individuals with responsibility for maintaining the safe and efficient operation of electrical and mechanical plant and equipment throughout the manufacturing and process industries.
Megger has been a leader in electrical test and measurement globally for 130 years. From power generation to the power outlets in your home, Megger products cover almost every application within the Electrical Supply Industry. Our products are categorised into seven core application segments: cable test and diagnostics, protection relays and systems, circuit breakers, transformer test and diagnostics, low voltage installations, general electrical testing, and motor and generator testing.
Many AEMT members will recognise Baker testers as industry leading test equipment for motors and rotating machines. The Baker products have been part of the Megger range since mid-2018 and are supported in the UK with repair and calibration facilities. The new Megger Baker ADX static motor analyser is manufactured in Dover.
Most AEMT members handle and service Pumps in their workshops. Our mutual partner relationship with the British Pump Manufacturers' Association (BPMA) gives us access to this network, and our members enjoy discounts on their training courses.
The BPMA account for the majority of the £1 billion-plus UK market for pumps and in addition the UK pump industry is a net exporter. They influence the pump sector business environment in the interests of members' competitiveness and sustainability and to increase sector awareness by providing technical support and pump technology training to members, operators and purchasers of pumping equipment.
Croner offers their members top-tier business and legal support. Delivering outsourced HR, employment law, and health & safety services, they cater to the needs of UK businesses. Their expert UK-based advisors provide a service tailored to meet the unique challenges and requirements of each organisation. Croner is not an off-the-shelf provider; their approach is customised to ensure they are always in the corner of the businesses they support when needed.
Croner assists over 14,000 UK businesses in maintaining compliance. Regardless of whether an organisation is a small enterprise with a handful of employees or a larger establishment, Croner adapts their service to meet specific requirements.
Providing 24/7 expert advice on any workforce challenge, Croner is there whether an organisation needs a second opinion, documentation checks, or the expertise of their legal team to handle an employee dispute, grievance or tribunal. They also offer industry-leading software to reduce the time spent on workforce management.
Engaging Croner is akin to hiring an HR team, a health & safety manager, and an employment law solicitor all in one, but at a fraction of the cost. To see how Croner can support a business, one can explore their offerings in:
Our sector lacks in diversity and inclusion of under-represented groups, which is proven to increase performance, growth and innovation, as well as improve health, safety and wellbeing.
EqualEngineers provides a solution through training, recruitment, media and events.
Established in 1990, Wire Electric Supplies (WES) have supplied the electric motor repair industry with a comprehensive product range to meet all material requirements, winding wires, flexible insulation, varnishes/resins, woven tapes, High Voltage insulation, cables, sleeving etc, etc, but also a service UNIQUE to WES which includes 24 hour 365 day supply. In addition to WES Distribution, WES also has a Covered Conductors Division. We offer exceptional quality and lead times on our made-to-order conductors either sectional or round covered in house with Nomex® , Kapton® , Mica, glass +varnish, daglass or Paper. WES proudly boasts that it is the most modern covering equipment in the UK offering its customers a product competitively priced as well as meeting exacting standards and tolerances.
Manufacturers and suppliers of machines, equipment and tools for the repair and manufacture of all types of electric motors and transformers.
Largest UK selection of coil winding machines from hand winding to full PC controlled automatic winding machines. For electric motor repair Whitelegg offer equipment for: Dismantling and cleaning, coil cut-off and extraction, coil winding machines and accessories, impregnation and curing, burn-off and curing ovens, commutator refurbishment and maintenance products, all types of hand tools, insulation cutting and forming equipment, high voltage manufacturing, transformer winding equipment and test equipment. NEW EQUIPMENT lines for closed loop electric burn off ovens to reduce running costs, special surge testers for wind farms, automotive hybrid motor testing cells.
Sulzer
Sulzer is a leading independent electro-mechanical service provider, specialising in the inspection, maintenance and repair of all brands of AC/DC generators, motors and ancillary equipment. With a global presence and service centres across the UK, USA, Australia and UAE, Sulzer delivers 24/7, in-house and on-site. In-house copper rolling mill and LV/HV coil design, re-design and manufacturing facility. Commutators and slip-rings design and manufacture. Condition monitoring services.
Specialist dedicated workshops providing a wide range of mechanical services to include reverse-engineering and reclamation of pumps, fans, gearboxes and other mechanical plant. Repair of electronic drives and controls. Equipment repaired to BS IEC 60079-19 standard and Baseefa Ex Repair Licence Scheme.
Quality assured to ISO 9001:2008, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2004.
EMiR
EMiR Software have a long standing and proactive relationship with the AEMT, having been members for over 25 years. Gary Downes, Managing Director at EMiR and President for the AEMT from 2017 -2019, joined the AEMT Council back in 2013 and is a keen and hardworking representative for members to this day.
EMiR Software have been providing specialist software and I.T. solutions for the electro-mechanical repair, sales and service industry for over 25 years, since the creation of our EMiR product back in 1994
Our EMiR software has grown to have some 2,000 users across 3 continents, during this period, from the UK, Ireland, Dubai, South Africa and Asia, and have market leading products in this, our only, target sector.
We pride ourselves on providing a quality service at each stage of your order, from Sales through to Specification, Development, Testing, Training and Implementation.
Did you know 45% of AEMT Members have purchased EMiR Software, because the system is specifically designed for the worldwide electro-mechanical industry.
EMiR is made up of 19 feature-rich Modules and Extensions including Smart Site (our mobile app for site engineers) and Time & Attendance (barcode-recorded job information) all working to keep your organisation on-track, informed and profitable.
I often find that what starts as a casual conversation over a cup of coffee ends up being really valuable. I might gain a useful insight or hear an alternative view on a current issue, pick up the germ of an idea that I can adapt and develop for my own use.
Matt Fletcher
Fletcher Moorland
The market is always changing with something new to get our head round. Formal and informal discussions with other AEMT members are great for this.
Tom Beatson
Beatsons Fans and Motors
AEMT Meetings are likely to include a discussion that challenges the status quo, and leads to some genuinely new ideas - it can be really exciting!
Shaun Sutton
Central Group
General Manager , AEMT
General Manager, AEMTHonorary AEMT President, AEMT
No bio provided
Croner
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EMS Engineering Manager , Sulzer
Tom is an electrical engineer with over 15 years’ experience of testing and balancing large electrical generator rotors. After completing an apprentice at Brush Electrical Machines, he developed into a senior engineer in the test area. After moving into design engineering Tom moved to Sulzer in 2017.
At Sulzer Tom leads the EMS Engineering team and provides technical support over 16 service centres across UK, Europe, and Africa. Tom is based in Birmingham and was lead engineer for the design and commissioning of the high-speed balance facility.
Croner
No bio provided
General Manager , AEMT
General Manager, AEMTCeramicSpeed
Professionally
- B Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- Schaeffler (FAG), Application Engineer 1999 - 2001
- SKF, Sales Engineer, Sales Manager (Wind) 2001 – 2010
- Siemens Wind Power, R&D Team Lead 2010 – 2016
- CeramicSpeed Bearings A/S, MD 2016 –
Privately
- Lives in Holstebro, (West-) Denmark
- Married, 3 sons, 1 grand child
- Enjoy cycling and my 1961 Vespa
Grundfos
Steve Jones is Senior Digital Solution Manager for Grundfos Industry in the UK and Ireland.
With 38 years of practical experience in consulting industrial end users in the fields of Automation Applications, Manufacturing Technology and Digital Transformation, Steve has worked for major organisations such as Siemens, TATA and GF at various management levels.
InnovateUK
Hugh Falkner (FIET CEng) is an Innovation Lead on the UKRI Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge that is delivered by Innovate UK. He has previously worked as a Power Electronics, Machines & Drives (PEMD) design engineer, and for 20 years worked on UK and International initiatives to transform the markets for more efficient electrical motors and rotating machinery.CeramicSpeed
Professionally
- B Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- Schaeffler (FAG), Application Engineer 1999 - 2001
- SKF, Sales Engineer, Sales Manager (Wind) 2001 – 2010
- Siemens Wind Power, R&D Team Lead 2010 – 2016
- CeramicSpeed Bearings A/S, MD 2016 –
Privately
- Lives in Holstebro, (West-) Denmark
- Married, 3 sons, 1 grand child
- Enjoy cycling and my 1961 Vespa
Grundfos
Steve Jones is Senior Digital Solution Manager for Grundfos Industry in the UK and Ireland.
With 38 years of practical experience in consulting industrial end users in the fields of Automation Applications, Manufacturing Technology and Digital Transformation, Steve has worked for major organisations such as Siemens, TATA and GF at various management levels.
InnovateUK
Hugh Falkner (FIET CEng) is an Innovation Lead on the UKRI Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge that is delivered by Innovate UK. He has previously worked as a Power Electronics, Machines & Drives (PEMD) design engineer, and for 20 years worked on UK and International initiatives to transform the markets for more efficient electrical motors and rotating machinery.Tomorrow's Engineers
Catherine leads the Tomorrow’s Engineers Code, a community of employers and organisations working together to increase the diversity and number of young people entering engineering careers. The Code provides a framework for members to develop and improve their work with young people and a range of resources, tools and spaces to collaborate with others also working to inspire the future engineering workforce.Equal Engineers
Dr Mark McBride-Wright MBE CEng MIChemE is a recognised diversity and inclusion leader. He is the recipient of the prestigious Rooke Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering in July 2022 for his work in promoting engineering to the public. In June 2023 he was awarded an MBE for services to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the King’s Birthday Honours. He is a Visiting Professor of Inclusive Engineering Leadership at University College London.
Mid Kent Electrical
David Bernie is a branch manager at MKE Engineering Group and has 15 years’ experience in the engineering industry. He has worked in a variety of roles throughout his career focussing on operations, sales and marketing. In 2023 he graduated from Middlesex University with an MSC in Professional Practice Senior Sales Leadership.
David has demonstrated a strong commitment to encouraging a more inclusive workplace and is a valuable member to the ED&I AEMT committee.
Annette Boulter BEng BA BSc FCCA is a Consultant Trainer at EMIR software and previously a Director at Hidrostal, Avonmouth Engineering and Bedford Pumps. She started her professional life as a Chemical Engineer at Esso Fawley Refinery in the early 1990s and has worked in a variety of roles and industries since then. She was diagnosed as Autistic at the age of 49 and is passionate about opening up the Engineering workplace to a greater range of people.
Born in Bolton and raised in London surrounded by strong women, who encouraged her to be an Engineer from the age of three – underpinned by the soundtrack of Peggy Seager. At fifteen set her heart on a career in Chemical Engineering and had to battle the Careers Teachers instructing that Secretarial was the right way to go. Lucky enough to be educated at an Inner-City comprehensive school that celebrated all religions and festivals and created deep roots in diversity. Has often been the only woman in work meetings. Additional honours degrees in Economics and Management (O.U.) and Applied Accountancy (Oxford Brookes). Also a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants. For many years was a successful competitive dog trainer (at UK National Level) and continues as a Kennel Club judge in obedience competition. Married with two stepdaughters and two Labradors, one of which is her autism support dog Doris.
Mid Kent Electrical
David Bernie is a branch manager at MKE Engineering Group and has 15 years’ experience in the engineering industry. He has worked in a variety of roles throughout his career focussing on operations, sales and marketing. In 2023 he graduated from Middlesex University with an MSC in Professional Practice Senior Sales Leadership.
David has demonstrated a strong commitment to encouraging a more inclusive workplace and is a valuable member to the ED&I AEMT committee.
Improving productivity with employee engagement Thursday @ 2:20 PM
Annette Boulter BEng BA BSc FCCA is a Consultant Trainer at EMIR software and previously a Director at Hidrostal, Avonmouth Engineering and Bedford Pumps. She started her professional life as a Chemical Engineer at Esso Fawley Refinery in the early 1990s and has worked in a variety of roles and industries since then. She was diagnosed as Autistic at the age of 49 and is passionate about opening up the Engineering workplace to a greater range of people.
Born in Bolton and raised in London surrounded by strong women, who encouraged her to be an Engineer from the age of three – underpinned by the soundtrack of Peggy Seager. At fifteen set her heart on a career in Chemical Engineering and had to battle the Careers Teachers instructing that Secretarial was the right way to go. Lucky enough to be educated at an Inner-City comprehensive school that celebrated all religions and festivals and created deep roots in diversity. Has often been the only woman in work meetings. Additional honours degrees in Economics and Management (O.U.) and Applied Accountancy (Oxford Brookes). Also a Chartered Accountant and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants. For many years was a successful competitive dog trainer (at UK National Level) and continues as a Kennel Club judge in obedience competition. Married with two stepdaughters and two Labradors, one of which is her autism support dog Doris.
Improving productivity with employee engagement Thursday @ 2:20 PM
InnovateUK
Hugh Falkner (FIET CEng) is an Innovation Lead on the UKRI Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge that is delivered by Innovate UK. He has previously worked as a Power Electronics, Machines & Drives (PEMD) design engineer, and for 20 years worked on UK and International initiatives to transform the markets for more efficient electrical motors and rotating machinery.Electrification of the UK and the opportunities for the repair sector. Thursday @ 11:40 AM
Questions and Answers Thursday @ 12:00 PM
EMS Engineering Manager , Sulzer
Tom is an electrical engineer with over 15 years’ experience of testing and balancing large electrical generator rotors. After completing an apprentice at Brush Electrical Machines, he developed into a senior engineer in the test area. After moving into design engineering Tom moved to Sulzer in 2017.
At Sulzer Tom leads the EMS Engineering team and provides technical support over 16 service centres across UK, Europe, and Africa. Tom is based in Birmingham and was lead engineer for the design and commissioning of the high-speed balance facility.
Rotor Balancing in a High Speed Facility. Thursday @ 9:40 AM
Grundfos
Steve Jones is Senior Digital Solution Manager for Grundfos Industry in the UK and Ireland.
With 38 years of practical experience in consulting industrial end users in the fields of Automation Applications, Manufacturing Technology and Digital Transformation, Steve has worked for major organisations such as Siemens, TATA and GF at various management levels.
AI and condition monitoring for predictive maintenance Thursday @ 11:20 AM
Questions and Answers Thursday @ 12:00 PM
Croner
No bio provided
Maintaining staff morale during the ongoing cost of living crisis Thursday @ 9:20 AM
Questions and Answers Thursday @ 10:00 AM
General Manager , AEMT
General Manager, AEMTConference Opening and Updates from the AEMT Thursday @ 9:00 AM
Questions and Answers Thursday @ 10:00 AM
Equal Engineers
Dr Mark McBride-Wright MBE CEng MIChemE is a recognised diversity and inclusion leader. He is the recipient of the prestigious Rooke Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering in July 2022 for his work in promoting engineering to the public. In June 2023 he was awarded an MBE for services to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the King’s Birthday Honours. He is a Visiting Professor of Inclusive Engineering Leadership at University College London.
Attracting more talent to Engineering Thursday @ 2:00 PM
Honorary AEMT President, AEMT
No bio provided
Conference Opening and Updates from the AEMT Thursday @ 9:00 AM
Tomorrow's Engineers
Catherine leads the Tomorrow’s Engineers Code, a community of employers and organisations working together to increase the diversity and number of young people entering engineering careers. The Code provides a framework for members to develop and improve their work with young people and a range of resources, tools and spaces to collaborate with others also working to inspire the future engineering workforce.Collaborating to inspire the next generation of Engineers: The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code Thursday @ 1:40 PM
CeramicSpeed
Professionally
- B Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- Schaeffler (FAG), Application Engineer 1999 - 2001
- SKF, Sales Engineer, Sales Manager (Wind) 2001 – 2010
- Siemens Wind Power, R&D Team Lead 2010 – 2016
- CeramicSpeed Bearings A/S, MD 2016 –
Privately
- Lives in Holstebro, (West-) Denmark
- Married, 3 sons, 1 grand child
- Enjoy cycling and my 1961 Vespa
The facts behind ceramic hybrid bearings in electrical motors. Thursday @ 11:00 AM
Questions and Answers Thursday @ 12:00 PM