Lufthansa Technik Malta Hangar Development

Thursday, 26 January 2012 05:45 PM

The construction and commissioning of the recently completed LTM facility ushered in a new major industrial development in Malta with the ambitious construction of one of the largest aircraft maintenance facilities administered by Lufthansa Technik within Europe.... Read More

Clean Low Cost Power in Malta

Tuesday, 17 January 2012 06:00 PM

A new clean energy power plant with emission control to reduce dust & pollutants including C02 to absolute minimum levels will substantially reduce the cost of electricity for Malta.... Read More

Present Around The World - Competition

Wednesday, 7 December 2011 12:00 PM

Make an impression worldwide Think you can present? Want to win a cash prize? Enter the IET Present around the World Competition and see if you can reach the global final in London ... Read More

Early Civil Aviation in Malta – 1918-1940

Thursday, 15 December 2011 05:45 PM

With such an important strategic position, Malta's contribution towards the development of civil air traffic was unsurpassed by even larger nations bordering the Mediterranean.... Read More

Networking Evening in collaboration with U.E.S.A.

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 06:30 PM

The MGPEI would like to welcome Engineers and Technologists from different fields and specializations to this Networking Eve with the University Engineering Students. ... Read More

Innovation in Sleeping Brain Research

Thursday, 24 November 2011 05:45 PM

Studies in Neurophysiology has been at the forefront of Technology and medicine for this last century. From the invention of the EEG to the latest brain scans using high end devices such as MRI and PET scanning. ... Read More

Architecture Nights - Corinthia London Hotel

Friday, 18 November 2011 06:00 PM

This event is of interest to architects, civil engineers, interior designers and project managers ... Read More

Refrigeration Compressor Performance Optimisation By Mario Duca and Etienne Spiteri

Thursday, 10 November 2011 05:45 PM

Air-conditioners, refrigeration equipment and chillers are many a time the second highest cost item after labour costs, within specific business enterprises. ... Read More

The 50th Annual General Meeting - 2011

Thursday, 27 October 2011 05:45 PM

AGENDA FOR THE 50TH AGM... Read More

Engineering, Development and the Environment: Friends of Foes?

Thursday, 13 October 2011 05:45 PM

A recent paper in a learned conservation journal characterized conservation as 'protecting nature from humans'. For the last several years we have seen, globally, several confrontations between what have been characterized as the interests of 'nature' and the interests of 'people'... Read More

Grill Out.....the Joint Summer event

Friday, 29 July 2011 08:00 PM

On Friday 29th July 2011 at the Corinthia Hotel, St. George's Bay, St. Julians... Read More

Technical Presentation - Heart Electrophysiology and Basic Life Support by Mr Maximilian Mifsud MD MRCS(Edin)

Thursday, 9 June 2011 05:45 PM

The presentation will focus briefly on the role of the heart and the basic structure of the heart, and mainly on the electrophysiology, or in simple terms the circuitry of the heart. ... Read More

Technical Presentation - All Changed, Changed Utterly - By Patrick Kidney – Chairman IET Ireland Local Network

Thursday, 2 June 2011 05:45 PM

It is only a relatively short time since the radio or wireless was a piece of furniture in European home and the mainstay of home entertainment. Radios get smaller, televisions entered homes and home entertainment became a reality. ... Read More

50th Anniversary Celebrations

Thursday, 5 May 2011 06:30 PM

The Group was born in 1961, and so this year we celebrate the golden anniversary. We shall not be celebrating alone as we shall have with us the presidents of the IET and the IMechE, and the president-elect of the ICE. So we shall be celebrating in style.... Read More

Technical Presentations by the Presidents of the Three Engineering Institutions

Thursday, 5 May 2011 06:30 PM

For the 50th Anniversary Celebrations we shall have with us the presidents of the IET and the IMechE, and the vice-president of the ICE. They will contribute to our celebrations by giving us the following Technical presentations:... Read More

Presentation of Final Year Dissertations by Graduates of The Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Thursday, 14 April 2011 05:45 PM

This year we are pleased to once again give three of our newly graduated Architects & Civil Engineers the opportunity to share with us the culmination of all of the hard work that was put into their final year dissertations by giving us the following presentations: ... Read More

Practical sustainable initiatives during cleaning and packaging operations in the Food and Beverage Industry

Thursday, 7 April 2011 05:45 PM

Concern for the environment and the escalating costs of energy, water and materials are forcing food and beverage manufactures to move towards more sustainable practices for every stage of manufacturing processes. At the same time there is considerable pressure to improve the productivity of the man... Read More

Surge Protection as per latest BS EN 62305

Thursday, 24 March 2011 05:45 PM

During the presentation, Eng. Joseph Ellwood will give an overview of BS EN 62305 standard covering the protection of structures against lightning and discuss the latest types of Surge Protectors available on the market.... Read More

Malta’s Industrial Heritage

Thursday, 10 March 2011 05:45 PM

Malta’s rich artistic and architectural heritage that we have inherited from the past is well known. Not so our industrial heritage, which is also quite rich considering the size of our country. In this lecture, Prof Ghirlando will present some of these riches, through numerous photographs... Read More

Saying “No” – The art of being assertive

Thursday, 3 March 2011 05:45 PM

Assertive people can communicate clearly and honestly. They can share both positive and negative feelings. They have confidence to stand up for their rights. They do not suffer undue anxiety or guilt. ... Read More

Smart Grids: Evolution of the Electrical Grid

Thursday, 17 February 2011 05:45 PM

Today’s grids are predominantly based on large central power stations and the overall picture is still one of power flow in one direction from the power stations, via the transmission and distribution systems, to the final customer.... Read More

Energy Performance Assessment

Thursday, 27 January 2011 05:45 PM

Today’s buildings consume significant amounts of energy both in terms of gas and electricity and thus the need to identify areas with excessive energy consumption is particularly important to be able to reduce and optimise such consumption and improve the overall energy efficiency and performance of... Read More

Introduction to Brain Music System - Mr. Adrian Attard Trevisan

Thursday, 6 January 2011 05:45 PM

Listening to music is a personal experience which is influenced by a variety of factors. Music and other mental activities share the same cognitive functions as well as operations. ... Read More

Late-Medieval defences of the Maltese Islands - Dr. Stephen C. Spiteri

Thursday, 16 December 2010 05:45 PM

The recent archaeological discoveries at Mdina have revealed how little is really known about the true shape and form of this city’s ancient and medieval fortifications. ... Read More

Presentations of the Final Year Dissertations - 2010 Graduates of the Faculty of Engineering University of Malta

Thursday, 25 November 2010 05:45 PM

Three of our newly graduated Engineers will share with us the hard work that was put into their final year dissertations by giving us the following presentations:... Read More

The 49th Annual General Meeting - 2010

Thursday, 28 October 2010 05:45 PM

The 49th Annual General Meeting - 2010 Date: THURSDAY 28th October, 2010 Time: 5:45pm Location: Radisson BLU, ST. JULIAN’S AGENDA FOR THE 49TH AGM 1. Welcome 2. Reading of Minutes 3. Matters arising out of the Minutes 4. Chairman’s Report 5. Treasurer’s Report 6. Election of Committee me... Read More

Site Visit - Wine culture – Marsovin Wine Cellars

Friday, 22 October 2010 07:00 PM

This social activity is now a regular event in our calendar for members, guests & partners. The visit at the Marsovin Wine cellars will be conducted by Ms. Giselle Camilleri. Cassar De Malte Estate Wine will be served as a welcome drink. After the introduction and Cellar tour ... Read More

Toyota Hybrid Technology by Eur Ing Paul Bennington MIMechE

Thursday, 30 September 2010 05:45 PM

Back in the early 1990’s, Toyota began a research project to make the most fuel efficient car using the best technology available at the time. The result was never expected to be a success, however, the second generation of that same project, with improved technology, became a symbol of 21st ... Read More

The MGPEI Annual Dinner

Saturday, 31 July 2010 07:30 PM

The MGPEI Annual Dinner is an established event on our calendar and serves as a social occasion where we have the chance to meet and catch up on the events of the past year. This year we are going to hold the annual dinner in one of the most beautiful open air venues on the island, The Edge Rest... Read More

Visit to the Malta Freeport

Thursday, 15 July 2010 05:30 PM

Coming up - On site visit to the Malta Freeport... Read More

Building Methods and Techniques of Hospitalier Fortifications in Malta

Thursday, 10 June 2010 05:45 PM

This presentation attempts to illustrate how the Knights of the Order of St. John and their military engineers went about designing, building, repairing, and arming their defensive works throughout the 268 years of their rule over the Maltese islands. It seeks to provide an insight into the engineer... Read More

Integrating FEA in Design & Manuf. of Welded Structures

Thursday, 27 May 2010 05:45 PM

Shipbuilding companies face increasing challenges to produce light weight structures to maintain a low overall centre of gravity and minimize costs. This is achieved by fabricating multiply-stiffened thin plate assemblies. Fusion welding remains the most common and convenient fabrication method for ... Read More

Technical Presentation of Final Year Project

Thursday, 29 April 2010 05:45 PM

Three of our newly graduated Engineers will share with us the hard work that was put into their final year dissertations by giving us the following presentations: Design and Construction of a Model Floating Offshore Wind Turbine by Lawrence Fenech The objective was to design and construct a m... Read More

Final Year Dissertations by Grad of the Faculty of Arch. and Civil Eng

Thursday, 15 April 2010 05:45 PM

This year we are pleased to once again give three of our newly graduated Architects & Civil Engineers the opportunity to share with us the culmination of all of the hard work that was put into their final year dissertations by giving us the following presentations: Tunneling Through Maltese Rock by... Read More

The Maltese LPG Market : A way forward for a more robust and safe industry

Thursday, 8 April 2010 05:45 PM

Ing. Charles Buttigieg, an Energy Analyst at the Malta Resources Authority together with Ing. Stephen Mifsud from the Energy Directorate within the MRA, will address the implementation of LN 249 of 2008. LN 249 deals with the LPG market regulations and during the course of the presentation the MRA r... Read More

Sensorless AC motor control - Technologies and current status

Tuesday, 23 March 2010 07:00 PM

This lecture, given by Professor Greg Asher, will cover the aims, methodologies and status of shaft sensorless speed and position control technologies for 3-phase AC motors. The lecture will first consider the advantages of shaft-sensorless technology for users and drive manufacturers. It will then ... Read More

Facilities Management Maintenance

Thursday, 11 March 2010 05:45 PM

Facilities Maintenance (or Management) has continued to gain ground in the UK and most other European countries over the past year. As companies looked to find ways to control and cut costs, the considerable benefits that can be achieved through outsourcing the management of facilities was high on m... Read More

The Design and Implementation of an electric boat

Thursday, 18 February 2010 05:45 PM

Dr Joseph Cilia obtained first degree in electrical engineering in 1989 from the University of Malta. After 3 years work experience at the local power station he won a scholarship to read a master degree on the same subject at the University of Nottingham After finishing his master degree he proceed... Read More