Thermoplastic Composites 2020: Current Research - 22 October

14.00   Chairperson's Introduction

14.00    Introduction from BPF and Composites UK

14.10    Recycled Plastic in High-Value Composites: Challenges and Opportunities
              Dipa Roy, University of Edinburgh

• Developing a novel technology that can use recycled plastics 
• Manufacturing value-added composite products for automotive, construction
  and renewable energy sectors.

14.25    Impact Damage Tolerance of Resin Infused Thermoplastic Composites
             Rizwan Saeed Choudhry, University of Derby

• Evaluation and comparison of the damage tolerance of 3D-glass fabric, resin-infused thermoplastic
  and thermoset composites in terms of impact and compression after impact properties.

14.40    Part Distortion Prediction, Design for Minimized Distortion, Additive
             Manufactured Polymer Aerospace Parts
             Vasiliki Loukodimou, TWI

• This Presentation Will Give a Brief Overview Behind the Research Activities Within Different
  Collaborative Projects in Which ACS is Currently Involved.
• Information on PADICTON Project

14.55   Innovation Opportunities in Manufacturing with SMEs and WMG
            Helena Simmonds, WMG

• The various opportunities there are to work with the SME group
• A summary of thermoplastic composite research projects at WMG over recent years
• Information of how businesses can get involved and take advantage fo the capabilities
  available at the University of Warwick.

15.10   Enhancing Bonds in Overmoulded Composite Parts
            Silviu Ivan, Victrex

15.25   TCTool Project - Thermoplastic Composite Fuselage Structures
            Chris Worrall, TWI

• Details of the TC tool project

15.40   Thermoplastic Matrix Systems for Large Marine Structures
            John Summerscales, University of Plymouth

• Manufacturing issues and end of life for thermoplastic matrix systems

15.55   Close

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