Event Details

Composites UK 12th Annual Conference

Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester, UK
10 - 11 May 2012

Aim

This two-day conference and exhibition will showcase the UK's strengths and capabilities in composites, bringing together active members of the composites community to highlight the latest technological developments in the industry and academic research.

Programme

The programme includes the following papers:

Materials

Carbon Fibre Spread Tows for Ultra-Light Weight Thermoplastic Composites - Hassan El-Dessouky, University of Leeds

Storage Stable Phenolic SMC enabled Using Novel Latent Catalysts - Graham Murray, Bac2 Limited

Interfacial Bonding Enhancement for Carbon Fibre Thermoplastic Composites through Plasma Surface Modification - Achilles Pilakas, University of Leeds

Case Studies

A Composites Shell Structure on Top of the World - The Makkah Clock Tower - Mark Hobbs, Gurit UK Limited

Moss Canal Bridge Replacement - Lee Canning, SKM

An Advanced FRP Panel System in Buildings - Jiye Chen, University of Portsmouth

Opportunities and Training

An Update on the Composites Hub - Paul Shakspeare, Composites Skills Alliance

Training in the Composites Sector - Tom Preece, Composites Skills Alliance

Overview

An Overview of Recent Innovation in Automation across a Broad Range of End Use Industries - Andrew Mafeld, Connectra

Processing

Reusable Silicon Vacuum Bag Technology - a Case for a More Ecological and Economic Approach - Alan Harper, Alan Harper Composites

Hot Drape Formers for Composite Civil Aircraft Parts - Rob Bridgland, Lam-Tech

Natural Materials

Blending Feathers with Polymers - John Bray, A & O FilmPAC Limited

Effect of Chemical Treatment of Dielectric Behaviour of BFRE Composites - Vivek Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology, Dehli

Improving Mechanical Properties of Plant Fibre Composites via Modification of the Fibre/Matrix Interface Materials & Interlayer Conditions - Yuk Loon Lee, University of Hertfordshire

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Registrations

To register please download one of the below forms and return it to info@compositesuk.co.uk or fax to +44(0)1246 266249.

Registration Form (Word)

Registration Form (PDF)