Composites Engineering Forum
The rise of composite materials continues across an ever-increasing number of applications. The advances provided by composite materials within automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, construction and oil and gas, to name just a few, are revolutionising businesses and benefiting millions of people. With the industry showing no signs of slowing down, the Composites Engineering show has already established itself as one of the world’s most important composite raw material, design, processing and applications events.
Day 1
Future of Composites in Large Structures
Composites Engineering Forum
10:00-10:15
Future of Construction – Current Landscapes, Trends and Emergent Technologies.
Neil Appleton, Construction Lead, National Composites Centre
Future of Composites in Large Structures
Composites Engineering Forum
10:15-10:30
Exploiting FRP Technology in Rail Infrastructure.
Jonathan Howard, Business Development Manager, Dura Composites Ltd.
Future of Composites in Large Structures
Composites Engineering Forum
10:30-10:45
Developing the Next Generation of Sustainable Wind Turbine Blades.
Julien Sellier, Managing Director, STRUCTeam.
3D Printing of Composites Parts
Composites Engineering Forum
11:20-11:35
Future of 3D Printing in the Composites Sector.
Richard Collins, Principal Technology Analyst, IDTechEX
3D Printing of Composites Parts
Composites Engineering Forum
11:35-11:50
How can 3D Optical Metrology Support Additive Manufacturing?
Kevin Hawley, Sales Manager, GOM UK Ltd.
3D Printing of Composites Parts
Composites Engineering Forum
11:50-12:05
Manufacturing Optimal Composites through Continuous Fibre 3D Printing?
Fedor Antonov, CEO, Anisoprint.
Developing a Collaborative UK Supply Chain
Composites Engineering Forum
12:30-12:50
Future of the UK Composites Industry.
Ken Smart, Executive Director - Business Strategy / CLF Chair, McLaren Automotive Ltd.
Developing a Collaborative UK Supply Chain
Composites Engineering Forum
12:50-13:05
The Aerospace Challenge.
Craig Carr, Composites Technology Manager - Europe, GKN Aerospace
Developing a Collaborative UK Supply Chain
Composites Engineering Forum
13:05-13:20
The Automotive Challenge.
Alan Banks, Lightweighting Innovations Manager, Ford Motor Company.
Developing a Collaborative UK Supply Chain
Composites Engineering Forum
13:20-13:35
The Technology Challenge.
Enrique Garcia, Chief Technology Officer, NCC.
Day 2
Innovation in Composites Manufacturing
Composites Engineering Forum
10:10-10:25
Digital Transformation.
Marc Funnell, Head of Digital Engineering, NCC.
Innovation in Composites Manufacturing
Composites Engineering Forum
10:25-10:40
Machining with Robots to Produce Composites Parts.
Philippa Glover, MD, CNC Robotics Ltd.
Innovation in Composites Manufacturing
Composites Engineering Forum
10:40:10:55
The Implementation, Use and ROI of IIOT and AI Technologies in Composites Manufacturing.
Clive Chitiz, VP Operations EMEA, Plataine.
New Materials for Rail Infrastructure
Composites Engineering Forum
11:15-11:30
Northern Powerhouse Rail – Improving Connectivity to Unlock Opportunity.
Tim Wood, Northern Powerhouse Rail Director, Transport for the North.
New Materials for Rail Infrastructure
Composites Engineering Forum
11:30-11:45
Rob Dean, Head of Route Engineering, HS1.
New Materials for Rail Infrastructure
Composites Engineering Forum
11:45-12:00
Ian Grimes, Senior Asset Engineer, Network Rail.
New Materials for Rail Infrastructure
Composites Engineering Forum
12:00-12:15
James Henderson, Technical Authority for Composites, Atkins.
Next Generation of Composite Materials
Composites Engineering Forum
14:30- 14:45
Powder Resin System – a New Way of Composites Manufacturing.
Marcel Schubiger, MD, Swiss CMT.
Next Generation of Composite Materials
Composites Engineering Forum
14:45-15:00
Furalkamine (Patent Pending), Ground Breaking Bio-Based Chemistry for Epoxy Composites.
Dominic Hopwood, Resin Sales Manager, Bitrez Limited.
Day 1 Panel Session
Composites for a Sustainable Future
Composites Engineering Forum
14:00-14:45
Day 2 Panel Session
Fire Performance in Critical Applications.
Composites Engineering Forum
12:30-13:15
Don't miss out!
The UK’s leading annual gathering of OEM’s and engineering supply chain professionals.
4 & 5 November 2020 at NEC Birmingham.