Delegate Information
The conference will take place at The University of Huddersfield, hosted by the Centre for Precision Technologies. The university campus is located in the centre of this vibrant and cosmopolitan town within easy reach of stunning countryside.
The Centre for Precision Technologies (CPT) is a centre of excellence for collaborative metrology research, solving real-world manufacturing problems through cutting edge metrology research in precision engineering. At the forefront of creating new measurement techniques, applying novel techniques to real world problems. Highly innovative research and strong links with industry resulted in the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) designating the CPT as a National Centre of Excellence in Advanced Metrology in 2011. Building on this success, CPT was awarded a £10 million EPSRC grant to create a Future Manufacturing Research Hub in 2017. Headed by Professor Dame Xiang Jiang, the Future Metrology Hub’s focus is to transform the UK’s manufacturing performance by delivering significant improvements in the speed, accuracy and cost of measurement. CPT has over 60 full time academics and students and was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2023.
This year we are not offering membership while we reconsider the offer. Attendees will be considered members for the purpose of funding applications.
The Centre for Precision Technologies (CPT) is a centre of excellence for collaborative metrology research, solving real-world manufacturing problems through cutting edge metrology research in precision engineering. At the forefront of creating new measurement techniques, applying novel techniques to real world problems. Highly innovative research and strong links with industry resulted in the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) designating the CPT as a National Centre of Excellence in Advanced Metrology in 2011. Building on this success, CPT was awarded a £10 million EPSRC grant to create a Future Manufacturing Research Hub in 2017. Headed by Professor Dame Xiang Jiang, the Future Metrology Hub’s focus is to transform the UK’s manufacturing performance by delivering significant improvements in the speed, accuracy and cost of measurement. CPT has over 60 full time academics and students and was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2023.
This year we are not offering membership while we reconsider the offer. Attendees will be considered members for the purpose of funding applications.
CONFERENCE
Brontë Lecture Theatres, University of Hudderfield
RECEPTION
3M Buckley Innovation Centre
Travel
The main conference and exhibition will be held in the Bronte Lecture Theatre which is located in the centre of campus.
By car
There is no visitor parking on the University campus but there are pay and display car parks close by.
By rail
The Campus is a 10 minute walk from Huddersfield Railway Station.
By air
There is a direct train link from Manchester Airport to Huddersfield Railway Station.
By car
There is no visitor parking on the University campus but there are pay and display car parks close by.
By rail
The Campus is a 10 minute walk from Huddersfield Railway Station.
By air
There is a direct train link from Manchester Airport to Huddersfield Railway Station.
Accommodation
You will need to arrange your own accommodate this year. There are hotels to suit all budgets within a short distance of the conference venue. Please try to book accommodation early.
Huddersfield Central Premier Inn, St Andrew’s Way, Huddersfield, HD1 3AQ
Stay Hotel, 4 Princess Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2TT
Cambridge Lodge Hotel, 4 Clare Hill, Huddersfield, HD1 5BS
Fortune Hotel, New Hey Road, Ainley Top, Huddersfield, HD2 2EA
Briar Court Hotel, Halifax Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, HD3 3NT
Foxglove Innkeeper’s Lodge, Penistone Road, Huddersfield, HD8 0PQ
The Woodman Inn, Thunderbridge Lane, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 OPX
The Black Horse Inn, Westgate, Clifton, Brighouse, HD6 4HJ