Thermoplastic Composites 2018

4 October 2018 | BPF House, London, EC2A 3JE  

This joint Composites UK and British Plastics Federation event  will provide delegates with the chance to explore how to use thermoplastic composites in large scale projects. Delegates will also have the opportunity to learn of new technical advancements in thermoplastic composites, including single stage overmoulding, new joining methods, low cost polymerisation processing and liquid thermoplastics for autumotive applications.

Who should attend: This seminar is aimed at senior and middle managers from Thermoplastic Composites companies from all sectors and all parts of the UK.

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Seminar Programme:
 

09.30    Registration & Refreshments

10.00    Introduction 

10.05    Chairman's Introduction, Paul Gallen, National Composites Centre 

Brief Introductions

BPF Overview, Stephen Hunt, BPF

Composites UK Outline Slides 2018 - Sue Halliwell, Composites UK

10.15   Next Generation Composite Manufacturing - Transforming the
            Automotive Composites Supply Chain
            Hannah Tew, AMRC

10.40   JLR; Desires, Wants, Needs and Experience of Thermoplastic Composites
            and its Supply Chain
            Ian Ray, Jaguar Land Rover

11.05    Tea and Coffee Break

11.35   Single Stage Overmoulding of Thermoplastic Composites
            Peter Quigley, CCP Gardsen​

12.00    New Joining Method for Composite-Metal Hybird Structures: A Composite/Aluminium
             Chassis for the Ariel Hipercar Project
             James Grant, Powdertech​

12.25    Industrialised and Digital Manufacturing of Thermoplastic Composites
             Mark Muilwijk, Airborne

12.50  Networking Lunch

13.45   Liquid Thermoplastics for Automotive Applications
            Luke O'Donnell, FAR UK

14.10  Low Cost In-Situ Polymerisation Processing of Thermoplastic Composites
           James Murray and Winifred Obande, University of Edinburgh

14.35   Waste Reduction in Compression Moulded Thermoplastic Laminates Using
            Digital Manufacturing
            David Hughes, Teeside University

15.00 Close

Prices:

• BPF and Composites UK Members £149 + VAT
• Affiliate Members £175 + VAT
• Non BPF Members £249 + VAT

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