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Introduction to Additive Manufacturing for Thermoplastic Composites
OnlineAdditive manufacturing (AM) is a family of several joining processes that enables the layer-by-layer fabrication of structures featuring complex geometries that usually cannot be achieved using conventional manufacturing methods (e.g., injection molding, machining). AM offers numerous benefits and drives innovation through design freedom, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. It enables the rapid, tool-free fabrication of high-performance, multifunctional, ... Read more
Bringing Innovation Into Reach with Mitacs
OnlineJoseph Santarelli is a Senior Business Development Advisor at Mitacs, a national non-profit funding organization, which empowers Canadian innovation through effective partnerships that deliver solutions to our most pressing problems. He has a background in Mechanical and Civil engineering and has over five years of experience developing industry and academic collaborations that support social and ... Read more
Introduction to Fire Performance Assessment of Fibre Reinforced Composites
OnlineFibre reinforced composites are increasingly used across aerospace, marine, civil, and transport industries for their high strength-to-weight ratio and design flexibility. However, their performance under fire and flammability conditions presents critical challenges for safety and regulatory compliance. A wide range of industry-specific test methods have been developed and standardised to assess fire behaviour, including ignition ... Read more