World land-speed record attempt car to feature at Materials Testing 2015
29/05/2015 The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing
Materials Testing - the world's most comprehensive exhibition of non-destructive testing (NDT), materials testing, condition monitoring and diagnostic technology - returns this year with a new and exciting range of features and industry speakers.Materials Testing 2015 will take place from 8-10 September in Telford, UK. Taking centre stage at the exhibition will be the full-size Bloodhound SSC Show Car. The Bloodhound SSC vehicle, which is currently under construction in the UK, is due to undergo low-speed trials later this year before being shipped to South Africa in preparation for an attempt to break the world land-speed record of 763 mph.
Visitors will have the chance to learn about the challenges involved in inspecting the vehicle, which will be powered by a rocket bolted to a Eurofighter Typhoon jet engine and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 1000 mph.
Materials Testing 2015 promises to be the biggest and best exhibition to date, with over 70 exhibitors. Entry is free of charge for visitors, who will benefit not only from a concentration of materials testing innovation and excellence, but also from an enhanced programme of seminars covering the practical aspects of NDT and related technologies.
The event is organised by the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) and will run alongside its annual conference, NDT 2015, providing additional networking opportunities.
John Hansen, Chairman of the organising committee, said: "We are thrilled to announce that the Bloodhound SSC Show Car will be present at this year's Materials Testing Show. There will also be talks on the fascinating high-technology project so that visitors can hear what a unique challenge it is.
"More than just a project, it is an engineering adventure that provides inspiration for the next generation by bringing science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life in the most exciting way possible. Materials testing, NDT and associated disciplines will play a crucial role in its success."
The Bloodhound SSC talks will take place on Tuesday 9 September.
Materials Testing is the most comprehensive event of its type for the NDT industry, bringing together the latest technologies from companies around the world. It allows equipment producers, NDT practitioners and users alike to keep up to date, make new contacts and win new business.
The International Centre in Telford, in the West Midlands, is less than one-and-a-half hours from three international airports and only five minutes away from the UK rail and motorway networks.
For more information, please visit: www.materialstesting.org
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