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University of Leeds

The School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds have a strong track record of delivering high-quality research to solve real world problems. We have a track record of delivering high-quality research to solve real world problems with particular expertise in: engineering systems and design; thermofluids, surfaces and interfaces; medical devices and regenerative medicine. The Advanced Composites Group at the School is dedicated to combining the aforementioned expertise to advancing research in the discovery, design, manufacturing, and recycling of high-performance polymer composites. Our focus extends from the foundational science of low-TRL blue-sky research to the practical applications at high TRL, encompassing both structural composites and multifunctional composites. Collaborating with internal and external partners. Our goal is to pioneer cutting-edge techniques, spanning modelling, synthesis, fabrication, manufacturing, and assembly/joining. Beyond research, we are committed to fostering composites education, contributing to the broader dissemination and application of our knowledge in academia and industry. The contacts of this group are Dr. Bing Zhang (b.zhang2@leeds.ac.uk) and Dr. Hamed Yazdani Nezhad (H.YazdaniNezhad@leeds.ac.uk)

Website: https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/mechanical-engineering

Phone: +44 (0)7579206056

School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT

University of Portsmouth – School of Mechanical and Design Engineering

The everyday tools you use – the phone in your pocket, the train on your morning commute, the car you drive – each relies on ambitious and innovative engineers. At the School of Mechanical and Design Engineering, we’re helping solve societal problems through creative and practical engineering solutions, combined with technical academic knowledge.

Our engineers make a positive difference locally and globally through their work and research – from using artificial intelligence to improve powered wheelchairs, to creating more efficient solar panels and lightweight manufacturing materials.

We have an open and welcoming culture, with experienced and supportive lecturers and experts, and a focus on practical skills and employability. We’ve got a proven track record of producing sought after graduates – 92% of our previous students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey conducted in 2019).

Website: http://www.port.ac.uk

Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3DJ

University of Southampton – School of Engineering Sciences

The Advanced Composite Materials Facility is housed in a state-of-the-art laboratory within Chemistry at the University of Southampton. It incorporates thin film combinatorial synthetic chambers and high-throughput characterisation tools for the discovery and optimisation of solid state materials and devices. Surface analytical tools are available for understanding the interfaces of materials. A 150mm based cluster production tool is housed within the facility for the incorporation of the wider class of materials available using evaporation methods to be incorporated in thin film and micro-fabricated devices.

Website: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/advancedmaterials/index.page

Phone: 023 8059 2356

Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1BJ

Uplift360

Uplift360 is developing chemical technologies to recycle advanced fibres and composite materials.

Our advanced recycling technologies can extract valuable high-performance materials from end-of-life products, e.g. wind turbines and aircraft. These are products that most companies must pay to dispose of with the vast majority ending up in landfill or incineration. Our technology gives our customers a new pathway where they can make money from waste – this is true circular economics in action.

Website: http://uplift360.tech

BS34 8RB

V Carbon

V Carbon is an advanced materials technology company that has developed the first fully integrated carbon fibre (CF) circular economy for use in the aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and industrial sectors.

A highly innovative and integrated process chain has been developed to deliver advanced materials systems using high performance 2nd life CF. V Carbon’s technology driven approach is disruptive, it addresses the whole process chain from fibre and matrix recovery, to formulated products.

Our CF material systems retain their mechanical performance for high performance, high value applications across the relevant market segments and are easily integrated into existing manufacturing platforms.

Our solutions have been developed for the most demanding applications and provide a CO2 neutral and “zero waste” manufacturing platform for industry, previously not possible.

Website: http://www.v-carbon.com

Phone: 07555 888080

20 North Audley Street, Mayfair, London, M1K 6WE

Vac Innovation Ltd

VAC Innovation Ltd, part of the Guarniflon Composites Division, is a leading supplier of vacuum process materials and tooling solutions for the composites industry.

We specialise in high-performance consumables, including vacuum bagging films, release films, breather fabrics, peel plies, and sealant tapes. We also supply a range of resin fusion products, including flow medium, tailored to meet the demanding requirements of aerospace, automotive, motorsport, marine, and industrial applications. Our products are used in the production of composite components and tooling by autoclave and oven cure of prepregs, resin infusion and wet lay-up.

As part of Guarniflon SpA, we offer a comprehensive range of FEP, ETFE,  PTFE, Modified PTFE and ePTFE products, ensuring advanced sealing and composite processing solutions.

Additionally, through our collaboration with Italmatic, we provide state-of-the-art autoclaves, essential for high-precision composite curing. These systems offer advanced control, reliability, and efficiency, meeting the needs of composite manufacturers worldwide. Our Italmatic autoclaves are backed up by our engineering team offering service and support and remote access to ensure our customers’ enjoy uninterrupted processing, all supported by our comprehensive range of vacuum connectors, hoses, gauges, leak detectors and vacuum pumps.

We supply the full Chem-Trend range of release products, and our ancillary products include cutting tools, cutting surfaces and spray adhesives.

Our extensive material expertise enables us to support innovative composite manufacturing processes, delivering high-quality solutions that enhance performance and efficiency.

With a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, VAC Innovation Ltd and Guarniflon Composites Division continue to be trusted partners in the composites industry.

Website: http://www.vacinnovation.co.uk

Phone: 01858 882000

Wheatfield Way, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1YG

Velocity Composites PLC

Our aim at Velocity Composites is very simple: to reduce the operational costs of our customers by providing engineered kits that reduce all forms of waste from the composites supply chain. This allows our customers to focus on their core business of part manufacture and meet the global challenges around new aircraft programmes, aircraft production rate increases and the cost challenges around the volume growth in aerospace composite materials

Website: https://www.velocity-composites.com/

Phone: 01282 577577

Billinton Road, AMS Technology Park, Burnley, BB11 5UB

VeriVide Ltd

VeriVide is a global specialist in the design, development and manufacturer of standardised lighting cabinets and digital imaging systems, for fast, accurate, visual and digital colour measurement and assessment. We are the light and colour experts.

VeriVide provides equipment to measure and assess the colour and appearance of products, objects, samples and ingredients. Manufacturing Light Cabinets and Colour Assessment Cabinets for retailers and suppliers, plays a core part of the business. Many of our products set the visual appearance standards that suppliers, through to major retailers, must meet. VeriVide customers range from multinationals to small enterprises in sectors including textiles and apparel, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, automotive, print and packaging.

Website: https://www.verivide.com

Phone: 01162 847790

Quartz Close, Enderby,, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 4SG