7th November 2024, Aston University (Co-organised with the British Plastics Federation)

Join us for the ninth annual Thermoplastic Composites Seminar 2024, presented by Composites UK and the British Plastics Federation (BPF), featuring leading industry and manufacturing research experts. This year’s theme, “Making a Vital Contribution Towards Circularity and Net-Zero Goals,” addresses the increasing need for decarbonisation and more circularity in key industries and supply chains.

Composite materials, particularly thermoplastic composites, are crucial in this transition due to their lightweight strength, durability, and long service life. They are set to play a pivotal role in decarbonising key markets.

This in-person event will be held on 7th November at Aston University, Birmingham featuring sessions on new thermoplastic composite materials and products, processing of thermoplastic composites, and managing thermoplastic composites at end-of-life.

Programme

09:45   Registration

10:10   Chairperson’s Introduction
Steve Barbour, Composite Braiding

Session 1: New Thermoplastic Composite Materials and Products

10:15   Innovation Towards Net Zero: A Folded Fibre-Reinforced Solution
Kevin Lindsey, Far-UK Ltd

10:40   High-Volume, Low-Cost, More Sustainable Composite Structures
Sam Donegani, Composite Braiding Ltd

11:05   A Unique Thermoplastic Oligomer for the Production of Thermoplastic Composite Structures
Gerry Boyce, Hive Composites Ltd

11:30   Coffee break

Session 2: Processing of Thermoplastic Composites

11:45   Weaving and Braiding Unidirectional Thermoplastic Tapes to Manufacture Composite Structures
Robyn Elliott, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

12:10  Sustainable and Lightweight: Efficient Production of Thermoplastic Composite Parts
Dr. Eva Kobler, ENGEL Austria GmbH

12:35   An Introduction to the Machining of Thermoplastic Composites
Emma Warren, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre

13:00   Networking Lunch

Session 3: Managing Thermoplastic Composites at End-of-Life

13:45   Mechanically Recycling Hybrid Aerospace TPC Part Waste into New Hybrid Parts
Siebe Spronk, Syensqo

14:10   Developments in the Re-Use of Post-Industrial Waste Thermoplastic Composite for Low Emissions Mobility
Neil Reynolds WMG, Warwick Manufacturing Group

14:35   DEECOM: Pressolysis Process for Upcycling Thermosets to Thermoplastics
James Cosby, B&M Longworth

15:00   Panel session with all the speakers

15.25   Afternoon session wrap-up

15.30   Seminar Close

Speaker Bios

Want to learn more about our individual speakers? Click here for their biographies!

Exhibitors

Please contact us for details about becoming a table-top exhibitor.

Registration

Registrations can be made via Eventbrite, here.

Please ensure your company is a current member of BPF or Composites UK before registering on the member rate. Non-members using the discount will have their booking refunded, minus the admin fees, and asked to rebook at the full rate.

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