Bring your family along to the Institute for Manufacturing on 21 March, 1pm – 5pm, for an afternoon packed with fun, learning, and hands-on activities as part of this years Cambridge Festival! 

 

Discover all the IfM actvities

 

Here’s what’s in store: 

 

Talk: Making Tomorrow: How the future will be manufactured – Tim Minshall at 13:30-14:30

If you look around where you are now, everything that you can see - unless it is a plant, a rock, a person, or some other animal - has been manufactured. There is a whole largely invisible system spanning the globe that makes and delivers all the products we need or want. But the why this amazing system works is changing - mostly for the better, but sometimes in ways that are less good for us and our planet. In this talk, we will look at some of the amazing ways in which things we need for our future lives will be made - locally, globally … and even off-planet!

Age group: 8 upwards

Booking required – https://www.festival.cam.ac.uk/events/making-tomorrow-how-future-will-be-manufactured 

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Talk: University Unpacked: What You Don’t Learn in the Prospectus – Florian Urmetzer at 15:00-16:00

The talk will look at how to make the most of time at university and present a holistic approach. The press and big tech firms often argue that University is a waste of time and a significant financial commitment. Both of these can be true; however, how do we manage the risk of this and think not about how to reject the idea, but how do we get back to the basics and make the most out of the time and the experience?

Age group: 14+

Booking required – https://www.festival.cam.ac.uk/events/university-unpacked-what-you-dont-learn-prospectus 

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What would you use THAT for?

See some of the latest science-based products from local companies and win a prize for thinking of the most original ways to use them!

All ages

No need to book - Drop in welcome.

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Versius – CMR Surgical

Introducing Versius®, the only small and modular surgical robot powered by a digitally native ecosystem (Atrium)

Versius, a next-generation surgical robot by CMR Surgical, challenges the perception of surgical robotics through its innovative design, and was built with data and insights in mind. By helping surgeons to overcome the barriers to performing minimal access surgery, Versius helps more patients gain access to the highest quality of surgical care. We’d be delighted for you to join us, where you can meet Versius for a hands-on experience at the controls and try out some of our VR powered training modules.

All ages

No need to book – Drop in welcome.

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How is chocolate made? Exploring production in metaverse

Ever wondered who made your chocolate bar—and how? Put on a VR headset and travel through a real cocoa supply chain—from farms in Cameroon to the factory floor! This fun and interactive workshop lets you explore how products are made and why it’s important to know where things come from. Great for curious minds!

Age group: 12 +

No need to book – Drop in welcome.

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Fluids, droplets and surfaces - the science of manufacturing

The Fluids in Advanced Manufacturing Research Group will demonstrate experiments and invite you to join in as we explore fluids and microdroplets, how they flow, fly, react and interact with surfaces, and how this incredible behaviour is used in manufacturing today.

Age group: All ages

No need to book – Drop in welcome.

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Paper airplanes and how to make them fly (better)

Learn about the aerodynamics of airplanes, as well as take part in a fun competition where participants must make paper airplanes, competing in categories such as longest flight, maximum flight time, accuracy, and payload capacity.

Age group: 8-12 years old

No need to book – Drop in welcome.

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Plastic to Ghar (P2G): Himalayan plastic waste to housing project showcase

Find out how the P2G initiative catalysed a circular economy transition in Nepal, collaborating with over 70 local innovators, mountain communities, passionate changemakers and local governments to plant the seeds of plastic circularity. Activities include screenings of the P2G documentary, showcase of the P2G innovation protocol and products made with Himalyan upcycle plastic e.g. Everest Trek bench, coffee table, Himalayan photos, plush keyrings, flowerpots, phone stand and many more.

Age group: All ages

No need to book – Drop in welcome.