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Mr. G.H. Lanchester Addresses 1.A.E. Members

8th October 1943, Page 20
8th October 1943
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LAST Tuesday, Mr, G. H. Lanchester delivered his presidential address befdre the Institution of Automobile Engineers' at the FoyaI Society of Arts, John Adam Street; Adelphi; London, W.C.2.

He referred to the fact that he had been a r member of -the Institution almost from its inception, and watched its growth from some 200 in December, 1907, to its present figure of 3,700 members.

The Graduates' Section had' been especially hard hit by the war, 200 Graduates, representing over 20 per cent., having joined the Forces:

As regards research, 'the Automobile Illesearcrt Committee of the Institution had been responsible for this co-operative effort since 1931. The number of concerns Affiliated to the Institution at that time was 28; it has new grown to 355. •

The Research Department has carried out 'a substantial programme directly related to the' conduct. of the war, also long-term research of fundamental importance' to the automobile industry under the broad heading, ". Strength of Components and Investigation of Operating Problems." There . were investigations into crankshaft .failures in compression-ignition engines, bearings and bearing material and the durability of gears, etc., all of unquestionable importance.

It is regrettable that the Repair Cer .

tificate movement hasperforce been neklected as* a consequence of war. This I.A.E. qualification was keenly sought after by employees in repair 'shops and many of the leading roadtransport associations. When pea:ce came he hoped there would be no lack of volunteers to carry on this important task.

The major portion. of the President's. remarks concerned the training of young engineers, and he strongly urged that the various scientific institutions should collaborate in solving the problem. With, them should act the chiefs of technical schools and industry, with a 'view, to formulating a scheme of training acceptable to the engineering industry in general. Without this co-ordination, he'could foresee' confusion of aims and basic differences which could exercise only a. disinte

grating effect.

He believed in giving abroad general training. Over-specialization in modern subjects such as science, mechanics and craltnianship tends todevelop a onesidedness of character and a narrowness of vision.

Mr. Lanchester gave.many. other details of various schemes and valuable suggestions. We would advise those interested to apply to the Institution (12, Hobart Place, London, S.W.1) for copies of the October Journal, obtain• able at the somewhat high price of 7s, 6d.


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