International Conference on Manufacturing of Advanced Composites
The presentations will be a blend of original, academic research papers with leading-edge manufacturing development and case studies from the composites industry. Leading global researchers and practitioners in composites manufacturing will offer Keynote Lectures during the conference.
Keynote Speakers
Frederic Sicard, Subject Matter Expert - Structural Composite
“TUCANA - Lightweight, high volume, affordable automotive structure”
Swinburne Medal Lecture Professor Steve Eichhorn, University of Bristol
“Nanocellulose: Top Down and Bottom Up production and properties”
Dr. R. Byron Pipes, Executive Director, Indiana Manufacturing Institute, Purdue University, USA
“High-Rate Composites Manufacturing and Model-Based Engineering”
Dr. Turlough McMahon, Airbus, Toulouse, France
“Composite Aerostructure Manufacturing - Challenges and Enablers for the Future”
Draft Programme: Please note that this programme is subject to change
Wednesday 20 October
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09:00 |
Welcome / Opening Professor Conchúr Ó Brádaigh, University of Edinburgh, Conference Chair Professor Paul Hogg, Royal Holloway University of London, Chair, British Composites Society |
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09:15 |
Keynote Speaker: TUCANA - Lightweight, high volume, affordable automotive structure Frederic Sicard, Subject Matter Expert - Structural Composite, Jaguar Land Rover |
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Manufacturing for multifunctional composites and integrated structures Chair: Véronique Michaud, EPFL (Switzerland) |
Design for manufacture via validated simulation Chair: Philip Harrison, University of Glasgow (UK) |
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10:00 |
Automated Hybrid Composite Processing Jens Schlimbach Leibniz-Institute for Composite Materials (Germany) |
A deep learning surrogate model for rapid prediction of geometry-induced wrinkles in fabric preforming Verner Viisainen University of Cambridge (UK) |
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10:25 |
More Carbon for Carbon: Carbon fibre electrodes for structural composite energy storage devices Olivier Hubert University of Vienna (Austria) |
On the investigation of a simulation framework to predict process-induced shape distortions suitable for manufacturing aerospace thermoset composites Neoklis Traiforos, Airbus Defence and Space (Germany) |
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10:50 |
Evaluation of different bonding strategies for glass-fiber reinforced epoxy resin with embedded elastomer layers Janeric Semar Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe (Germany) |
Double diaphragm forming simulation using a multi-resolution modelling strategy for defect detection in complex structures Fei Yu University of Nottingham (UK) |
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11:15 |
Break and Posters |
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Sustainable manufacture Chair: Peter Mitschang Leibniz-IVW (Germany) |
Characterisation of composite material flow and processing behaviour Chair: Michael Sutcliffe, Cambridge University (UK) |
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11:45 |
Lignin Precursor Materials for Carbon Fibre Production – State of the Art and Future Prospects Maurice Collins University of Limerick (Ireland) |
In-Situ Fibre Tow Compaction with Application to Continuous Fibre Composite 3D Printing Joshua Hares University of Auckland (New Zealand) |
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12:10 |
Investigating the Mechanical and Thermomechanical Properties of Various Recycled and Virgin Plastics in Comparison to Waste Mixed Plastics Kate O'Rourke The University of Edinburgh |
Defect detection and process control in resin transfer moulding Mikhail Matveev University of Nottingham (UK) |
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12:35 |
High Performance Discontinuous Fibre (HiPerDiF) technology: the environmental impact of closing the loop on recycling composites Amy Fitzgerald University of Surrey (UK) |
Investigation of Cutting Edge Quality for Separation Processes of Fibre-Metal-Laminates Vicky Reichel TU Braunschweig (Germany) |
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13:00 |
Lunch and Poster Session |
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Chair: Peter Martin, Queen's University Belfast (UK) |
Automated deposition and processing technologies Chair: Colin Robert, University of Edinburgh (UK) |
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14:00 |
Comparative study of compaction and voids development during out-of-autoclave curing followed by X-rays micro-tomography Philippe Olivier Institut Clément ADER (France) |
Automated thermoplastic tape placement process using inline monitoring for stabilized processing conditions Ralf Schledjewski Montanuniversitaet Leoben (Austria) |
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The significance of spatial temperature variations in large volume oven curing Adam Fisher University of Bristol (UK) |
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Heat transfer analysis of flashlamp heating for automated tape placement Anastasios Danezis Heraeus Noblelight Ltd (UK) |
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Monomer selection for natural fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composite manufacture by monomer infusion under flexible tooling (MIFT) John Summerscales University of Plymouth (UK) |
Model based online control of composites cure Mehdi Asareh Cranfield University (UK) |
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15:15 |
End of Day 1 |
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Thursday 21 October
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09:00 |
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New and novel manufacturing technologies Chair: Christophe Binetruy, Centrale Nantes (France) |
3D printing, additive and hybrid manufacturing of composites Chair: Hassan El-Dessouky, Galala University (Egypt) |
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09:45 |
Tailoring glass fiber surface for the polymerization and crystallization of anionic polyamide 6 Achraf Belkhiri Université de Toulouse (France) |
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Additive manufacturing of polymer composites reinforced with buckypapers made of carbon nanotubes and short carbon fibres Bartosz Gackowski Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) |
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10:10 |
Transverse Liquid Composites Moulding Processes for Advanced Composites Material Manufacturing Jeeeun Lee University of Auckland (New Zealand) |
Hybrid manufacturing of curved continuous carbon fibre reinforced dual-polymer composites Dongmin Yang The University of Edinburgh (UK) |
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10:35 |
Influence of Material Parameters through the resin application and pressing stages of Wet Compression Moulding Balaji Muthuvel University of Auckland (New Zealand) |
Contact Resistance Heating of Unidirectional Carbon Fibre Tows Murat Celik University of Edinburgh (UK) |
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11:00 |
Break and Posters |
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Session A5 |
Session B5 |
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New and novel manufacturing technologies Chair: Edward McCarthy, University of Edinburgh (UK) |
Manufacturing for multifunctional composites and integrated structures Chair: Ralf Schledjewski, Montanuniversitaet Leoben (Austria) |
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11:30 |
Analysing the Influence of Binder Architectures on Compressibility and Permeability of 3D Woven Preforms with Warp Way and Weft Way Binders Kazi Sowrov University of Manchester (UK) |
Investigation of Fibre-Reinforcement of Thermoplastics in Rotational Moulding David Castellanos Queen's University Belfast (UK) |
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11:55 |
Development of a new Method for Manufacturing hollow fiber-reinforced plastic Structures for aeronautical Applications using structural CFRP Cores Thomas Rief IVW Kaiserslautern (Germany) |
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12:20 |
Novel Through Thickness Reinforcement Method for Carbon Composite Structures with No Reduction in In-Plane Properties William Moses Ulster University (UK) |
Composites 4.0 Miroslav Stojkovic Airborne UK (UK) |
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12:45 |
Lunch and Poster Session |
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13:45 |
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Session A6 |
Session B6 |
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Characterisation of composite material flow and processing behaviour Chair: Dipa Roy, University of Edinburgh (UK) |
Design for manufacture via validated simulation Chair: Lee Harper, University of Nottingham (UK) |
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14:30 |
Processing and characterisation of carbon fibre/PEKK composites Helena Perez-Martin, The University of Edinburgh (UK) |
Design and manufacture of multi-material vehicle bodies Ross Minty Far-UK Ltd (UK) |
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14:55 |
Experimental and Numerical Characterisation of Fibre Orientation Distributions in Compression Moulded Carbon Fibre SMC Connie Qian Warwick Manufacturing Group (UK) |
Local intra-ply stitch removal for improved formability of biaxial non-crimp fabrics Shuai Chen University of Nottingham (UK) |
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15:20 |
An experimental study of the friction resistance of carbon/epoxy prepreg sheets David Aveiga Imdea Materials (Spain) |
Numerical Assessment of Variability in Double Diaphragm Forming of Non-Crimp Fabric Preforms Andrea Codolini University of Cambridge (UK) |
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15:45 |
End of Day 2 |
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Friday 22 October
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09:00 |
Keynote Speaker: Composite Aerostructure Manufacturing - Challenges and Enablers for the Future Turlough McMahon, Airbus |
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Automated deposition and processing technologies Co-Chairs: John Summerscales, University of Plymouth (UK) |
Sustainable Manufacture Co-Chairs: Alex Skordos, Cranfield University (UK) |
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09:45 |
Time-temperature dependant adhesive tack and contact area development between prepreg carbon fibre tape and rigid substrate Andreas Endruweit University of Nottingham (UK) |
Sustainable and safe out-of-oven manufacturing of FRPs with integrated multifunctionalities: from energy efficient manufacturing to damage sensing and de-icing Han Zhang Queen Mary University of London (UK) |
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10:10 |
Powder Resin System - a new way of composites manufacturing Marcel Schubiger Swiss CMT AG (Switzerland) |
Investigating the properties of thermoplastic acrylic-glass composites for marine and tidal energy applications Machar Devine The University of Edinburgh (UK) |
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10:35 |
Powder Epoxy Towpregging Tapeline for Automated Fibre Placement Colin Robert University of Edinburgh (UK) |
Impact of the manufacturing of thermostable matrix composite semi-finished products on their integrity and consolidation Lisa Feuillerat Institut Clément Ader (France) |
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11:00 |
Break and Posters |
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Session A8/B8 |
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New and novel manufacturing technologies Co-Chairs: Philippe Olivier, Institut Clément ADER (France) |
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11:30 |
Modular Infusion: Novel Approaches to Segregation and Control of Flow Fronts Within Liquid Resin Moulding Joe Soltan National Composites Centre (UK) |
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11:55 |
Manufacturing of a hybrid CFRP aluminum structure using aluminum high pressure die casting Alexander Marx Faserinstitut Bremen e.V. (Germany) |
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12:20 |
A computational and experimental analysis of the influence of guide ring size on fibre architecture in the braiding process Bethany Grimes National Composites Centre (UK) |
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12:45 |
Non-intrusive online Tg estimation for advanced composites manufacturing Nikos Pantelelis Synthesites (Belgium) |
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13:10 |
Closing Remarks John Summerscales, University of Plymouth (UK) |
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13:20 |
Close of Conference |
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