The Bloodhound SSC is a four wheeled, 7.5 tonne, 135,000bhp jet and rocket powered car. The car will challenge for the world land speed record and is set to ultimately break the 1,000mph barrier, faster than the speed of sound! Many of the parts for the car and engineering are designed and manufactured in the Sheffield City Region, with many of the companies exhibiting at the event.
Now in its 6th year this annual event is on target to outstrip its previous highest attendance last year and with over 1,500 bookings so far is on track to reach over 2,000 people during the day.
Chairman of the organising committee and co-founder of the Work-Wise Foundation John Barber comments: “This year is shaping up to be the biggest, best, most interactive yet. We have so many exhibitors and attractions that The Big Hall at Magna just can’t house them all so we have had to extend into other parts of the building.”
GUTS is a free highly interactive event for students, parents and teachers showcasing the best of the engineering, manufacturing and technology sectors, its employers and employment opportunities in the region.
Mr Barber adds: “In addition to the Bloodhound SSC and Bloodhound guest speaker other attractions include Rolls-Royce Aircraft engines, a whole range of motor vehicles from alternative powered vehicles (Electric BMWi8, Tesla and ITM Power hydrogen powered vehicles), to Rally and Formula Racing cars (some built by students), a range of hands on simulators, virtual reality experiences, including welding, a giant digital Scalextric track, mind controlled vehicles and the fasted blind driver in the world. In addition over 60 companies and training organisations/colleges/ universities will be present with their apprentices and graduates to give a real feel to jobs and careers in the industry.”
The event is again headline sponsored by Tata Steel and The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), this year joined by the IMechE Engineering Training Solutions, Aesseal plc and Santander.
Speaking about why they are involved Peter Ingham, regional chairman, IMechE Yorkshire region said: "A principal objective of the IMechE is to promote engineering as an exciting and rewarding career for young people and help to alleviate the predicted shortfall in skilled engineers in the near future. Therefore, the Institution is pleased once again to support this unique Get Up To Speed event which brings engineering companies together with young people to raise awareness of the wide variety of engineering career opportunities in the region."
The event opens 10:00 am to 6:00pm, more details and registration can be found on the website.
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