Delegates Enjoy Composite Fracture Event

On the 27th June the EM Centre once again opened its doors to regional companies keen ot learn more about failure analysis of composites. 23 delegates from 13 different organisations from around the South West listened to academic and industrial speakers to gain knowledge about how Electron Microscopy fits into the toolbox for analysing the failure of compiste components.

Delegates had the chance to see their own samples analysed with experts on hand to give on the spot results and images.

Talks were given by Composite Innovations, the National Composite Centre, the Advanced Composite Manufacturing Centre and the Electorn Microscopy team. With the South West composite Gateway also in attendance, delegates had a great chance to talk to a wide range of composite support availble within the region all for free.

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Programme for Composite Event Annonuced

On the 27th June the Electron Microscopy Centre is opening its doors to composite and plastics manufacturers. They are going to learn about failure modes in composite use and methods to help identify the failure causes. There are a last few places available so please email emc@plymouth.ac.uk to reserve your place. Please find travel details on our webpage.

Programme : Room Rolle 605a

  9.30              Coffee and Registration

  9.45              Welcome and Introduction – Dr Clare Tremlett, Plymouth University

10.00              Electron Microscopy Overview – Roy Moate, PEMC

                        Composite Failure Modes – Dr John Summerscales, ACMC

11.00              Coffee/Networking

11.20              Industrial Applications Presentations:

- Tim Searle – Composite Innovations

                        - Dr John Summerscales – Structural Composite Fracture Investigation

12.30                   Phase 2 National Composite Centre – Nigel Keen

            ERDF support for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises – Clare Tremlett

                                South West Innovation Vouchers – Richard Knight

12.35              Lunch/Networking

13.30              Lab Demonstrations and ACMC Tour. Delegates will be split into groups

You are welcome to bring a sample for analysis by prior arrangement.

Please note this programme is subject to change.