NetComposites has announced a new training event to introduce delegates attending this year’s Advanced Engineering Show at Birmingham’s NEC to fibre reinforced polymer composite materials (FRPs).
The ‘Introduction to Composite Materials and their Processing’ event is designed to introduce companies to FRPs, how they work and what the materials could do for their businesses. NetComposites is an applied research and development company that also already supplies comprehensive composites training within its sector, and sees the Advanced Engineering Show as an excellent place to introduce new industries to the materials. “In addition to Composites Engineering, the Advanced Engineering Show encompasses four other shows – Aero Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Auto Electronics, and the Printable Electronics Show,” stated NetComposites’ event and network manager, Claire Whysall. “FRPs could be used widely in all of these sectors and our aim is to raise awareness of the materials. “This event would also benefit new engineers in the composites industry who may not have worked with the materials before. Holding this event alongside the Advanced Engineering Show means that delegates can learn the theoretical side with us, then see it being put into practice by walking the show.” The event will be split into two, half-day events, where delegates can either attend one, or both of the sessions. Session one will cover an introduction to composite materials, beginning with an overview and moving on to cover how composite materials are formed, a market overview, information on design and analysis with some case studies to round off the morning, showing where composites can be used. Session two, will cover composite materials processing; an overview of these techniques, choosing the right process, resin considerations and choices, thermoplastic composites and inspection and repair. Both of these sessions will be led by top industry expert James Quinn of James Quinn Associates, interspersed with case studies from composite sector specialists. Places are limited so early booking is advisable through the event website. www.compositesengineeringconference.com
