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Public speaker Alan Fitzgerald in Marlow Buckinghamshire
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Alan Fitzgerald

Location: Marlow Buckinghamshire
About The Speaker...

I trained as a Mechanical Engineer as an apprentice in London. Following Graduation in 1969, with a BSc (Hons), I spent twenty years as a designer in the HVAC and the Machine Tool industry, where writing control systems software led me on to the next twenty years in the IT industry, working for UK, European and US based companies such as Oracle, BP and BT. Following 5-years in Mergers and Acquisitions I retired for the first time in 2002. After 6-months of boredom I discovered Academia and returned to work full time for Kingston and then Aston Universities, specialising in post-graduate MSc engineering supervision to the present day – although I do intend to retire again this year. I am a Chartered Engineer and have been a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers for 30-years. I’m currently a member of the Marlow u3a Engineering,Technology and Transportation group.

About Their Talks...

I currently have a portfolio of 5-presentations. All are delivered in PowerPoint presentation form lasting around 40-45 minutes. This is usually followed by a 15-minute Q&A session

Fee:

Currently all of my talks are free except for travelling expenses.

My Contact Details:
Phone:

07827 459170

Email:

alansfitzgerald@gmail.com

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The Hidden Rivers of London

Public speaker Alan Fitzgerald in Marlow Buckinghamshire gives his talk on The Hidden Rivers of London

Everyone is probably familiar with the river Thames in London, but how many know of the multitude of other rivers that flow through and under London? This talk examines some of these ‘lost’ rivers that still exist but are largely unseen. Most of these rivers join the Thames somewhere along its banks in central London, where they join can still be seen today. Both North and South of the Thames have many of these fascinating lost rivers, that together have interesting stories to relate. From floating coffins to the Temple of Mithras the lost rivers of London have stories to tell.

Does Britain really make anything anymore

Public speaker Alan Fitzgerald in Marlow Buckinghamshire gives his talk on Does Britain really make anything anymore

This presentation will examine what’s happened to British Industry since the Industrial Revolution. Following a retrospective of Britain’s contributions to the world’s economies, it will focus on events since the end of the second world war that have affected Britain and shaped its industrial heritage. Finally, it will examine the technologies that need to be adopted to ensure our survival as a leading industrial power.

30-years of Additive Manufacturing (3-D Printing)

Public speaker Alan Fitzgerald in Marlow Buckinghamshire gives his talk on 30-years of Additive Manufacturing (3-D Printing)

3-D Printing or to give it its proper name ”Additive Manufacturing” has been around for over 30-years. It’s a technology where ‘impossible’ components or items are made up from depositing layers of material together, building up to the final desired shape. Originally only plastic based materials could be used , but today a raft of metals are used as well. The talk will cover the early developments of the technology, the various technologies in use and some interesting examples that may surprise you.

Learning to Fly

Public speaker Alan Fitzgerald in Marlow Buckinghamshire gives his talk on Learning to Fly

This presentation concerns a light-hearted look at what’s involved in getting a UK Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL). How long it took me, what it cost and the fun I had flying around the IUK looking into people’s back gardens. I also cover landing at the ‘wrong’ airfield, flying (briefly) in the USA, and the delights of buying a share in a group-owned plane. And finally…the crash !

Industrial Heritage Plaques

Public speaker Alan Fitzgerald in Marlow Buckinghamshire gives his talk on Industrial Heritage Plaques

This presentation will examine some of the more interesting of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Heritage Plaque awards presented as a mark of Engineering excellence to companies around the world. To date over 130 awards have been given to recognise exceptional products, technology or inventions that have transformed the world. These will range from the Ironbridge Museums to the Vulcan Bomber, from Cragside House to the Thames Barrier and many more.

Alan Fitzgerald Contact Details:
Phone:

07827 459170

Email:

alansfitzgerald@gmail.com

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