Engineering Integrity Society celebrates 40 years

As the Engineering Integrity Society (EIS) marks its 40th anniversary in 2025, they reflect on four decades of bringing together engineers from industry and academia to exchange ideas and experience. To celebrate this milestone, the society is hosting the all-new Instrumentation, Analysis and Testing exhibition on 29 April 2025 at the iconic Silverstone race circuit.

This year’s exhibition is set to be the largest in the society’s history, with over 80 exhibitors representing key sectors such as automotive, aerospace, off-highway, motorsport and medical testing. Free to attend, the event has grown significantly over the past decade and this year will expand to two larger halls to accommodate increasing demand from exhibitors and visitors alike.

Dr. John Yates, chairman of the EIS, shares his thoughts on the event: “The Instrumentation, Analysis and Testing exhibition is much more than just a trade show; it’s a unique event specifically focusing on the test and measurement industries. It provides an opportunity for professionals across industries to come together, exchange ideas, and discover the latest advancements in testing and measurement technologies. This year’s event, coinciding with our 40th anniversary, promises to be particularly special, offering something for everyone – from experts to young engineers just starting their careers.”

Vintage test equipment display

In recognition of the anniversary, the exhibition will feature a display of vintage test equipment, offering a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of testing technologies. This exhibit is sure to be of interest to both seasoned engineers who may have used these tools in the past and younger engineers seeing them for the first time.

Mini seminars

Throughout the day, visitors can attend a series of mini-seminars presented by industry experts, covering topics at the forefront of engineering, such as artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making and the evolution of data acquisition technologies. These short presentations offer valuable insights for professionals seeking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field.

Vehicle display
Upon arrival visitors will be greeted by a small display outside the entrance to the Silverstone Wing, with a number of exhibitors demonstrating instrumented vehicles. This includes an innovative leap in sustainable transport technology: the ZEAP (Zero Emission Air Power) compressed air-powered vehicle. Developed by Airtech Ventures, ZEAP (pictured below) showcases a new approach to zero-emission mobility and will be on static display throughout the event.

In addition, OxTS will showcase its sensor fusion capabilities through a live robot demonstration. Visitors will see how technologies like LiDAR Inertial Odometry (LIO) enable precise navigation and mapping in GNSS-denied environments, paving the way for reliable autonomous operation indoors.

The EIS is a long-established charitable society that serves as a hub for engineering excellence. Comprised of associated groups of experts from industry and academia, the Society focuses on specialised areas such as fatigue, testing, durability, sound and vibration. The aims of the charity are to inspire newly qualified engineers to pursue and thrive in their chosen profession and to support experienced engineers in sharing knowledge, information, and skills.

Beyond the annual exhibition, the EIS hosts a variety of regular events, including seminars, webinars and conferences, providing a forum for professionals to discuss industrial challenges, explore new technologies and support both company and personal development.