Highlights for 2011 continued...


Technology Developments in Titanium, April 2011 Following on from the success of the 2009 Titanium Research Day, TIG organised a second instalment with the aim of enabling academia and industry to meet and discuss the latest technical developments in titanium. The seminar brought together world-leaders in the field, including presentations from Rolls-Royce, University of Birmingham, TIMET, MAG, Metalysis, TWI and TISICS.


A range of themes were explored including alloy development, superplastic forming, cryogenic machining, metal injection moulding, powder production, and titanium composites. Presentations were complemented by an exhibition and student poster display.


Harvey Flower Prize 2011 This year’s Harvey Flower prize was awarded to Adrian Walker of Rolls-Royce plc for outstanding contribution to the development of titanium. Adrian, who was nominated for the award by colleague David Rugg also of Rolls-Royce plc, has played an integral role in the development of titanium alloys for critical applications for over 30 years.


He has written key internal reports on titanium including those that define mandated practice for the manufacture and safe life calculations of critical parts, and frequently leads major integrated project teams on titanium issues. The prize was awarded in July 2011 at the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining in London.


‘‘ Titanium Information Group Annual Report 2011


My thanks to TIG, NAMTEC and IOM3


for this wonderful


surprise; I am pleased to have received the award. It is very encouraging to find that one’s work on Titanium, and implicitly that of colleagues within and outside the company, is recognised.


Adrian Walker, Rolls-Royce plc


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