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Technology

The Computer Topics and Technology Groups were amalgamated and renamed as it was often found that topics discussed actually covered the areas of interest of both groups. The "Computers and" was subsequently dropped from the name

Computers covered all aspects of computing ranging from 'How do we use software applications' to the application of computers to systems which may range from washing machines to air traffic control.

Technology subjects have embraced various methods of converting natural energy, wind, tides and sun into usable energy, e.g. electricity. In the past we have discussed what are now almost common devices such as navigation systems and an update on these are now overdue. Development of manufacturing techniques are also covered.

If you are interested in how things work and improve our everyday life then the Technology Group is for you.

Paul Goodwin (Paul has taken over as convenor from June 2011)

Technology

 

Programme for 2011/2012

 

Date

Topic

Speaker

Sept 15

Planning + Discussion +Some Simple, Free, Fun? Comp. Programs to try out

All

Oct 20

Solid State -  Multilayering

Davis Douglas

Nov 17

The History of Drinking Water

Les Roland

Dec 15?

None

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Jan 19

Microcontrollers and what you could do with them.

Roy Vaughn

Feb 16

Adhesives, a history of....

Brian Pettitt

Mar 15

Optical Fibres to Graphine!

Paul Goodwin

Apl 19

History of Papermaking

Colin Mitchell

May 17

Technology of Bell Ringing

John Harrison

Jun 21

Towards the next 100 years

Roger Lloyd

 

 

 

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