Tuesday 23 March 2010

Civil and Computational Lecture Theatre, Swansea University

Composite materials are well known for their applications in light-weight, high-performance structures, particularly in the aerospace sector and motor sports. However, recent global trends suggest their increasing use across a multitude of other sectors, including construction, infrastructure, transport, energy, sports and leisure.

This one day conference provides an insight into the various aspects of the design, manufacture and applications of composites and highlights the potential for Welsh SMEs to explore the various incentives and opportunities to develop their businesses using these materials.

Organised by the Welsh Composites Centre (WCC) to promote the awareness of composites and share knowledge, skills and best practice in the use of composite materials, this event will bring together industry, government and academia. Talks include advice on funding, opportunities for collaboration and several case studies in computational modelling and materials for different composite applications.

This event is free but limited places are available so please register as soon as possible with Anke Skrobek on a.skrobek@swansea.ac.uk

Programme

9:45	Registration and coffee
10:15	How can the WCC work with you?	C Arnold, WCC
10:45	Funding opportunities for SMEs and academia	A Davies & D Griffiths, WAG
11:15	Developing the potential of advanced composites	G Burks, United AErospace
11:35	Coffee/tea break
12:00	Boosting skills and competencies in Welsh SMEs	B Guess, SU
12:30	Optimal design of a carbon high performance bike frame	F Fuerle, SU
13:00	Lunch and networking
14:00	Lifetime prediction of outdoor composites	S Alston, WCC
14:20	Low cost low cycle time manufacture of composites: cooking up structures	R Day, Glyndwr University
14:50	Particle composites for thermal insulation of undersea pipelines	C Arnold, WCC
15:00	Coffee/tea break
15:20	The new Cutting and Fabrication Technology Centre at SMU	K Donne, R Thomas, O Williams & T Oseng, SMU
15:50	Access to composite knowledge - Compedia and Expertise Directory	D Simpson, WCC
16:00	C-feq wind turbine blade design: review and optimal design	M Luege, WCC
16:20	Conference closes