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 Elliot, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
12:10 TBC
12:30 An Introduction to the Machining of Thermoplastic Composites
Emma Warren, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
12:55 Exhibitor pitches – 1 minute each, max
13:00 Networking Lunch
Session 3: Managing Thermoplastic Composites at End-of-Life
13:45 Developments in the Re-Use of Post-Industrial Waste Thermoplastic Composite for Low Emissions Mobility
Neil Reynolds WMG, Warwick Manufacturing Group
14:10 DEECOM: Pressolysis Process for Upcycling Thermosets to Thermoplastics
James Cosby, B&M Longworth
14:35 Mechanically Recycling Hybrid Aerospace TPC Part Waste into New Hybrid Parts
Siebe Spronk, Syensqo
15:00 Panel session with all the speakers
15.25 Afternoon session wrap-up
15.3 Seminar Close
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.