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SUMMARY:Progress on Implementing Sustainable Practices in Composites
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability in composites manufacturing involves more than just material selection. It is a deliberate approach to minimizing environmental impact through a product’s entire lifecycle. With shifting environmental regulation and increasing market demand for greener solutions\, the industry is moving beyond traditional linear manufacturing toward a circular economy. \nThis webinar explores the progress of implementing sustainable practices by reframing sustainability as an efficiency problem. The design\, manufacturing\, and post production phases will be explored\, highlighting emerging approaches being implemented throughout the industry. Practical examples will illustrate how design decisions\, manufacturing methods\, and supply-chain considerations influence the environmental footprint of composite structures. Past projects will be presented. \nParticipants will gain a foundational understanding of how sustainability principles can be incorporated into composites engineering and manufacturing. Whether you are involved in R&D\, design\, or production management\, this talk offers insight into how to transform sustainability from a secondary thought to a core manufacturing advantage. \nPresented by: \n\n\nCasey Keulen\nUniversity of British Columbia \n \n\nMarcus Ivey\nProject Engineer\nExergy Solutions \n \n\nChristy Michalak\nDirector\, Manufacturing Development Program\nNGEN \n \n\nThe webinar will be recorded and available for viewing here: https://compositeskn.org/KPC/A414
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/progress-on-implementing-sustainable-practices-in-composites/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T090000
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SUMMARY:Continuous Welding of Thermoplastic Composites
DESCRIPTION:Thermoplastic composites are increasingly adopted across a wide range of applications due to their high impact resistance and fracture toughness\, rapid processing cycles\, and potential for recyclability. A key advantage of these materials is their ability to be joined through thermoplastic welding\, offering an efficient alternative to adhesive bonding or mechanical fastening. Welding is a fast\, clean joining method that can be implemented in either static or continuous processes. \nThis AIM event will introduce the principles of continuous welding of thermoplastic composites\, including the fundamental physical mechanisms required to achieve high mechanical performance and an overview of the most commonly used welding techniques. The session will explore the benefits and challenges associated with transitioning from static to continuous welding\, with particular emphasis on implications for equipment design and process parameters. \nRecent research examples from both industry and academia will be presented\, highlighting the growing interest in continuous welding and its potential for future composite applications. In addition\, the webinar will address key technical challenges currently under investigation and emerging trends in this field. \nPresented by:\nRomain G. Martin\, PhD\nR&D Project Manager\nHutchinson \nThis session builds on the previous webinar\, “Introduction to Welding of Thermoplastic Composites”\, available at: https://compositeskn.org/KPC/A323. Attendees will gain practical insight into how continuous welding technologies can enhance and accelerate the assembly of composite structures
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/continuous-welding-of-thermoplastic-composites/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20260111T234506Z
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)
DESCRIPTION:Sheet molding compound (SMC) has been widely used in industry since the 1970’s. The material consists of a thermoset matrix and discontinuous fiber reinforcement. SMC can include a wide variety of resin\, filler\, additive\, and reinforcing fibers\, which allows engineers to tailor the SMC material to the application. The material has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio\, and dimensional stability. SMC material can be rapidly produced at a low cost and formed into complex geometries using compression molding\, allowing for high production rates\, suitable for mass manufacturing. \nThis presentation will provide an introduction SMC composites production. The presentation will start with a general introduction to SMC\, followed by a more detailed look into: the individual components in an SMC formulation\, the SMC production process\, SMC composite manufacturing\, current applications of SMC\, and finally a summary. \nPresented by:\nEric Martin\nResearch Engineer\nFraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/an-introduction-to-sheet-molding-compound-smc/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20251107T010544Z
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SUMMARY:An Overview of Composite Tooling Construction
DESCRIPTION:Selecting and using the right tooling material plays an important role in manufacturing high-quality composite parts. It directly influences manufacturing outcomes such as cycle time\, surface finish\, and dimensional accuracy as well as cost/profitability. Tools composed of composite materials are a common option. This AIM event webinar will provide an overview of composite tooling construction\, providing a practical look into how moulds and tools are designed\, built\, and maintained. Participants will explore key design considerations such as draft angles\, parting and scribe lines\, flange configurations\, and reinforcement structures\, along with material selection for plugs\, resins\, and surface coatings. The workflow of tooling construction\, from initial plug preparation through layup\, curing\, demoulding\, and finishing\, will be presented to give participants a clear view of the complete end-to-end fabrication process. \nIn addition\, the session will address practical aspects of tool maintenance\, repair\, and long-term storage. Best practices will be provided\, supported by real-world examples from industry and research. \nPresenter: Casey Keulen\, Department of Materials Engineering\, University of British Columbia
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/an-overview-of-composite-tooling-construction/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20251008T004744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T235130Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Additive Manufacturing for Thermoplastic Composites
DESCRIPTION:Additive 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\, lightweight\, and sustainable composite materials and structures. The AM of composites allows for the creation of parts that are both complex in shape and that exhibit high specific strength and stiffness. \nThis webinar presents an introduction to AM technologies with a focus on the material-extrusion 3D printing processes for thermoplastic composites reinforced with short (e.g.\, chopped) and continuous carbon fibers. The three main material-extrusion-based 3D printing processes discussed are the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)\, the Fused Granulate Fabrication (FGF) and the Continuous Fiber Fabrication (CFF). For each process\, a few examples of commercial and industrial 3D printers and their main characteristics and limitations are mentioned. More advanced AM methods featuring non-planar\, large-scale manufacturing\, high productivity\, multi-material printing are introduced. Two case studies are described with emphasis on the printer components\, the processing challenges and some solutions investigated so far. Some examples of industrial applications of the AM of composites are briefly mentioned to conclude. \nPresented by:\nDaniel Therriault\nDepartment of Mechanical Engineering\nPolytechnique Montréal \n 
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-additive-manufacturing-for-thermoplastic-composites/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T100000
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CREATED:20250924T022237Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing Innovation Into Reach with Mitacs
DESCRIPTION:Joseph 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 technological innovation in Canada. Joseph has helped hundreds of companies\, non-profits\, professors\, and students work together across all disciplines to create meaningful change to improve quality of life for all Canadians by assisting them in accessing funding and a national network of academics and innovators. \nIn this presentation\, Joseph will explain: \n\nHow Mitacs funding fits into the innovation ecosystem\nResearch and Development program options and how Mitacs supports industry and academia\nInternational mobility programs for students and PDFs\, with an emphasis on Quantum opportunities\nHow to combine Mitacs projects with other funding options like NSERC Alliance Advantage to achieve more objectives\nHow academics can find eligible partners and companies actively looking for researcher collaboration\n\nDate: Friday\, October 17 2025\nTime: 9am PST (12pm EST)\nRegistration: No cost to register. Register now. \nHosted by CACMSA\, CKN\, FIP-Composites@Western and National Research Council.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/bringing-innovation-into-reach-with-mitacs/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20250910T022726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T022726Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Fire Performance Assessment of Fibre Reinforced Composites
DESCRIPTION:Fibre 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 resistance\, heat release\, smoke\, toxicity\, and structural performance during fire. \nThis webinar will provide an introduction to fire performance assessment of fibre reinforced composite materials\, with an emphasis on standard test and material characterisation methods relevant to key industry sectors. The session will highlight strategies to improve performance: discussing resin and fibre specifics\, flame-retardant additives\, core and sandwich design\, as well as coatings and barrier materials. Case studies and test data will be presented to illustrate the practical implications for engineers\, designers\, and manufacturers\, offering practical guidance to evaluate and meet fire-safety requirements efficiently. \nPresented by:\nStefanie Feih\nDirector\, Advanced Design and Prototyping Technologies (ADaPT).\nProfessor\, Mechanical Engineering\, Griffith University. \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner. \n  \n  \nBio \n \nProfessor Stefanie Feih is the Director of the Advanced Design and Prototyping Technologies (ADaPT) Institute and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Griffith University. With 25+ years of experience\, Stefanie specializes in the design\, simulation\, and manufacturing of lightweight structures – composites\, polymers\, metals\, and ceramics – for naval\, aerospace\, wind\, offshore and biomedical applications. \nHer seminal fire research work quantified how composite laminates and sandwich structures degrade under combined fire and load\, linking temperature-driven material changes to structural responses. These insights underpin predictive models used by industry to design safer FRP systems and streamline qualification and compliance.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-fire-performance-assessment-of-fibre-reinforced-composites/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250730T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20250715T004346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T004346Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Out of Autoclave Prepreg Processing
DESCRIPTION:Prepreg materials are known for producing high performance composite materials and are considered the gold standard in many demanding applications. One of the drawbacks of prepregs is the need to process them in an autoclave\, which can increase cost and complexity compared to alternative methods. To address this\, ‘Out of Autoclave’ prepregs have been developed that do not require the high pressures provided by an autoclave and therefore\, can be cured with alternate methods. This has the potential to reduce overall costs\, however other challenges may arise. \nThis webinar will provide an introduction to Out-of-Autoclave prepregs in composites manufacturing. Opportunities and limitations\, and a direct comparison of their performance against conventional prepreg systems will be discussed. Processing considerations\, including layup\, effective consolidation techniques\, and advanced thermal management for curing will be explored. Case studies will be presented to illustrate these points. \nPresented by:\nCasey Keulen\nDepartment of Materials Engineering\nUniversity of British Columbia \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-out-of-autoclave-prepreg-processing/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250711T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20250601T030031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T030031Z
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SUMMARY:CACSMA Automotive Career Hour
DESCRIPTION:During this session\, you will: \n\nLearn about the Canadian automotive industry and key organizations.\nExplore current and emerging industry trends.\nDiscover actionable steps to kick-start your career and ask questions during the  Q&A session.\n\nGuest Speakers \nDr. Simon  Baril-Gosselin  \nDr. Simon  Baril-Gosselin holds a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa\, Canada\, in mechanical engineering and is a research officer for the Automotive and Surface Transportation Research Centre of the National Research Council Canada (NRC). He specialises in the fabrication and testing of composite structures. Currently\, he focuses on rapid manufacturing techniques such as stamp forming and injection overmoulding to help the automotive industry increase the energy efficiency and safety of its vehicles. \n  \nDr. Andrew Hrymak  \nDr. Andrew Hrymak (P.Eng\, FCIC\, FCAE) completed Ph. D. Chem. Eng.\, Carnegie Mellon University; B.Eng.\, Chem Eng.\, McMaster University.   He is Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering\, and Director of the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research at Western University.  His research interests include modeling\, design\, and optimization of materials processing systems\, with an emphasis on polymer composites. \n  \nHosted by CACSMA\, CKN\, FIP-Composites@Western and National Research Council.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/cacsma-automotive-career-hour/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250625T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20250615T225530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T225843Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Finite Element Analysis of Composite Structures
DESCRIPTION:Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful tool to help design composite structures\, optimize performance\, and improve the quality and efficiency of manufacturing processes.  FEA results can provide important insights but can also lead to false conclusions if appropriate methods are not employed. \nThis AIM Event webinar will provide an introduction to FEA of composite structures.  It will examine the important differences between FEA for metallic and composite structures\, provide guidance on the definition of key material properties\, and discuss how to interpret results.  It will also provide information on how the results are affected by the selection of manufacturing parameters and how insights from the results can be used to design appropriate manufacturing processes. \nPresenter: Alastair Komus\, A&S Composites Engineering \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-finite-element-analysis-of-composite-structures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250530T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20250426T190450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T191140Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion\, featuring Noah Irvine
DESCRIPTION:Coffee Break hosted by SAMPE Canada\, CKN\, CACMSA and CREPEC. In this session\, Noah Irvine\, Author (Learning to Live: From the Loss of My Parents to Mental Health Advocate) discusses mental health through lived experience. \nBiography: Noah Irvine’s life has been anything but “normal.” When he was five\, his mother died by suicide. When he was 15\, his father died by prescription drug overdose. In childhood\, he witnessed domestic violence. He has a learning disability which impacts every aspect of his life. He experiences complex PTSD. These are the facts of his life. These are the circumstances he learned to live with. These experiences made him the person he is today. \nNot surprisingly\, at a young age\, Noah encountered Canada’s mental health and addiction system. As he grew up\, he discovered the system was in crisis long before he was born. He learned that while politicians readily acknowledge the crisis\, few are willing to take the bold steps needed to provide Canadians with the mental health and addiction services they need. So\, he took a bold step in Grade 11. \nHe launched a national campaign to encourage politicians at all levels – federal\, provincial\, territorial\, municipal\, and across all political parties — to work together on the issue. He quickly discovered that the biggest obstacle to improving mental health addiction care is political partisanship. Politicians from all parties agree Canada has a mental health and addiction crisis\, but the willingness to work together is lacking. Noah’s message to politicians is simple: put Canadians first. Give them the health care they deserve. In other words\, step up and do better! \nNoah writes about this in detail in his book\, Learning to Live: From the Loss of My Parents to Mental Health Advocate. Book sales support the Lesley Irvine and Kent Martin Memorial Scholarship” at his high school.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/virtual-coffee-break-series-on-diversity-and-inclusion-featuring-noah-irvine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EDI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250528T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20250503T212620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T212620Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Machining of Composite Materials
DESCRIPTION:Virtually every composite part goes through some sort of post processing step such as machining before it is put into service. Machining composites can be much more challenging than metals and is a potential source of defects. Some of the challenges include poor heat conduction\, dissimilar and abrasive materials\, and a laminated structure. \nThis AIM Event webinar will provide an introduction machining composite materials\, covering various machining operations and their applications\, the main challenges encountered during machining\, existing process modeling and experimental evaluations for machining composites\, and the effects of composite material properties and tooling conditions on machining performance\, tool wear\, and part quality. \nPresenter: Dr. Xiaoliang Jin\, Department of Mechanical Engineering\, University of British Columbia \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-machining-of-composite-materials/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250430T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20250409T030445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T030445Z
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SUMMARY:Recycling Composite Technologies - Resins\, Processes and New Developments
DESCRIPTION:Thermoset composites are challenging materials to recycle. This field has been researched for over half a century. This webinar will cover recent developments in emerging technologies\, advancements in certain areas of the composite material value chain\, and the ongoing challenges associated with the physical processing of recycling composites. \nIn addition\, Nick Bigeau\, Chief Technology Officer of Resolve Composites\, will present their novel recycling technology\, ReceTT. Although this technology is a new concept for the recycling industry\, its principals build upon established core manufacturing processes\, creating unique opportunities in enhancing the capabilities of current recycling practices for composites. \nPresenter:  \nNick Bigeau\nCTO\, Resolve Composites \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/recycling-composite-technologies-resins-processes-and-new-developments/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250328T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20250409T031015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T214223Z
UID:2358-1743152400-1743156000@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion\, featuring Katherine Deane
DESCRIPTION:Coffee Break hosted by SAMPE Canada\, CKN\, CACMSA and CREPEC In this session\, Dr. Katherine Deane\, Associate Professor\, University of East Anglia\, Norwich discusses Disability Adjustments – a Research Quality Improvement Tool. \n  \nBiography: \nDr Katherine Deane is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences\, University of East Anglia\, Norwich on the eastern side of England. She is a disabled researcher who uses an electric wheelchair and works mainly from her bed in order to manage her significant energy limitations. She has published 80+ peer reviewed journal articles\, which have been cited over 8000 times\, gained over £11 million pounds in research grants. Her work spans the day-to-day management of disabilities\, disability advocacy\, and increasingly the use of EDI principles in research.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/virtual-coffee-break-series-on-diversity-and-inclusion-featuring-katherine-deane/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EDI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20250409T030009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T030152Z
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SUMMARY:Cure and Thermal Management Considerations of Thermoset Composites
DESCRIPTION:Effective thermal management to control cure during manufacturing of thermoset composite parts is one of the critical activities to achieve the required outcomes in terms of part quality\, mechanical properties and dimensional conformity. Although the fundamental heat transfer mechanisms remain the same\, different manufacturing processes and equipment have specific considerations that must be taken into account while developing the thermal transformation step. \nThis webinar will focus on using fundamental heat transfer concepts for three different case studies to provide insights into developing a cure process for thermoset composites. Each case study will highlight and discuss the key parameters that affect the curing part as well as how to include them in designing processes for successful curing of composite parts. \nPresenter: \nCasey Keulen\nUniversity of British Columbia \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/cure-and-thermal-management-considerations-of-thermoset-composites/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250226T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20250409T025422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T030140Z
UID:2351-1740560400-1740564000@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Composites
DESCRIPTION:Quality control in composites manufacturing is more than just defect detection—it is a strategic approach to ensuring consistency\, reliability\, and cost-effectiveness. Unlike metals\, composite properties are manufactured with the structure\, making robust quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) practices even more critical to maintain consistency. This session will explore aspects of QA/QC in composites\, including material acceptance\, process specifications\, statistical methods\, and non-destructive and destructive tests for improving consistency\, detecting defects\, and validating performance across different manufacturing stages. \nWhether you’re involved in R&D\, production\, or quality assurance\, this talk will provide strategies to enhance your manufacturing processes and obtain a holistic perspective of QA/QC in composites. \nPresenter:  \nCasey Keulen\nUniversity of British Columbia \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-quality-assurance-and-quality-control-in-composites/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250129T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20241216T044451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T044925Z
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SUMMARY:The Current State of Composite Materials in the Bicycle Industry
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will start with a review of typical composite bicycle design\, as is common in the bicycle industry now. This includes general frame manufacturing processes\, key design criteria and parameters and materials used (matrix and reinforcement). Further\, a high level review of the bicycle industry supply chain will be done\, using this to highlight how it drives some of the manufacturing processes and materials chosen. \nThe main part of the presentation will examine details of typical manufacturing processes used\, including tooling design\, process parameters\, materials and design considerations. All of this will also be related to geographical manufacturing location. We will then examine newer processes that are starting to be used at smaller manufacturers\, including some of the advantages and limitations of these processes. Further\, we will investigate potential new processes that could bring significant advantages to the industry\, how and where these could be implemented and barriers to adoption that are faced. We will compare the bicycle industry with other industries to understand limitations and barriers to change. The presentation will conclude by summarizing predictions and potential directions the industry may take in the coming years. \nPresenter: \nRichard Matthews\nMacFarlane Matthews Innovations Inc \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/the-current-state-of-composite-materials-in-the-bicycle-industry/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion\, featuring James Richards
DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming D&I Coffee Break session features James Richards\, Professor of Employment Relations from the Edinburgh Business School\, Heriot-Watt University\, Edinburgh. \nJoin us for “Making employment and science careers inclusive for neurodivergent employees.” In this session\, James Richards considers what makes for inclusive employment for the science careers of neurodivergent employees. \nJames broadly covers the emergent area of employment and neurodivergence (the idea that cognitive conditions\, such as autism\, ADHD\, dyslexia and dyspraxia\, are natural variations in the way people think and process information\, and how neurodivergent face many difficulties in workplace\, despite having a range of unique strengths that can derive from thinking differently). \nTopics covered include: definitions and terminology associated with neurodivergence\, key statistics on neurodivergence\, common workplace problems\, the social model of disability\, and good inclusion practice. \nThe session will appeal to managers of neurodivergent employees working in science careers\, neurodivergent people (15-20 per cent of the adult population)\, as well as staff representatives keen to know more about negotiating more inclusive employment for such a critical\, yet historically neglected\, part of the workforce. \n  \nBiography: \nJames is a Professor of Employment Relations at the Edinburgh Business School\, Heriot-Watt University\, Edinburgh\, UK. James is Co-Investigator for the UK’s Equality\, Diversity and Inclusion Caucus (EDICa)\, also based at Heriot-Watt University\, where he leads a workstream on enabling workplaces\, a £4.2M ($7.4CAD) project funded by a range of UK research councils (1/2023 to 12/2025). He is also Engagement Lead (Neurodiversity) for the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) EDI Sharing Hub+ (11/2024 to 10/2028)\, set up to provide leadership and coordination to support sharing of EDI good practices and ‘what works’ across the engineering\, physical and mathematical sciences research community. \nJames’ research is largely built on previous research projects based around making workplaces more inclusive for neurodivergent and disabled employees. His work has led to 4-star impact case study submitted to the UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021\, a case based on improving inclusion for neurodivergent white-collar\, highly skilled employees\, working in the rail industry. James is currently co-developing an impact case study based on creating inclusive careers for neurodivergent engineers\, a project drawing on a range of evidence-based research led from Heriot-Watt University.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/virtual-coffee-break-series-on-diversity-and-inclusion-featuring-james-richards/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EDI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
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SUMMARY:Advanced x-ray imaging of carbon fiber microstructure
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturing defects are a complex and often expensive problem in carbon fiber composites. Understanding the underlying causes of various defects requires accurate characterization and\, ideally\, quantification. Characterizing fiber-level defects can be very difficult\, as they cannot typically be resolved by conventional x-ray or ultrasonic imaging. While 2D sectioning methods can be used to study such defects\, this approach is destructive and may not always capture higher-dimensional features. \nFiber microstructure can however be imaged in 3D using advanced x-ray imaging techniques like synchrotron-based computed tomography (CT). Using this technique\, we can non-destructively image subtle fiber-level features like wrinkling\, misalignment\, and fiber-particle interactions in 3D. This type of imaging can even be done in situ\, to capture defects as they form during the curing process or for different part geometries. \nThis talk will cover results of recent collaborations between the Composites Research Network and the Canadian Light Source (Canada’s national synchrotron facility) to develop new tools to characterize fiber-level defects and better understand how they form. \nPresenter: \nToby Bond\nSenior Scientist\, Canadian Light Source Inc. \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/advanced-x-ray-imaging-of-carbon-fiber-microstructure/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241030T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240915T191502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T191502Z
UID:2297-1730278800-1730282400@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Implementation of Bolted Joints in Composite Materials
DESCRIPTION:The majority of parts composed of composite materials are joined with other parts before becoming the final product. In addition to adhesive bonding\, bolted joints are a common method of joining composites. They can be strong\, and reliable\, while allowing for disassembly if required. \nIn a previous AIM Event webinar\, “Introduction to Bolted Joints in Composites”\, advantages and disadvantages\, the working principles of joints\, failure modes\, fastener types\, and design considerations was presented. A recording of this can be found at: https://compositeskn.org/KPC/A369. \nThis webinar will further explore details of the implementation of bolted joints in composites. Including the effect of laminate layup schedules\, joint and fastener dimensions\, hole preparation and tolerance\, and standard mechanical tests used to characterize joints. Results of in-house testing will be used to demonstrate various information presented. \nPresenter: \nDr. Casey Keulen\,\nUniversity of British Columbia \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/implementation-of-bolted-joints-in-composite-materials/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240911T032254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T034114Z
UID:2287-1727254800-1727258400@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Filament Winding - A traditional manufacturing method reinvented
DESCRIPTION:This webinar describes filament winding processes and technologies to produce fiber-reinforced polymer composites. \nHistorically\, filament winding is known as a composite fabrication process by which resin-wet fibers are deposited on a rotating mandrel following specific geometric paths creating structures of revolution. The webinar first explores the basics of the filament winding process\, with focus on process parameters that affect the properties of filament-wound parts. \nFollowing this introduction of concepts\, contemporary and emerging filament winding applications are presented\, including the use of thermoplastic and non-traditional material systems. In this manner\, the wide breadth of filament winding manufacturing capabilities are discussed. \nPresenter: \nDr. Pierre Mertiny\n Professor\, Mechanical Engineering\nUniversity of Alberta \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner. \n 
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/filament-winding-a-traditional-manufacturing-method-reinvented/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240731T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240731T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240711T053600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T053714Z
UID:2281-1722416400-1722420000@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Bolted Joints in Composite Materials
DESCRIPTION:The majority of parts composed of composite materials are joined with other parts before becoming the final product. In addition to adhesive bonding\, bolted joints are a common method of joining composites. They can be strong\, and reliable\, while allowing for disassembly if required. \nThis AIM Event webinar will provide an introduction to bolted joints in composite materials\, covering advantages and disadvantages\, the working principles of joints\, failure modes\, fastener types\, and design considerations. A subsequent webinar will go into more detail on implementation of bolted joints. \nThis webinar complements two previous events on bonded joints that can be found at https://compositeskn.org/KPC/A354 and https://compositeskn.org/KPC/A355 \nPresenter: \nCasey Keulen\nUniversity of British Columbia \nThis presentation is part of CKN’s ongoing Application + Impact (AIM) webinar series. Content discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-bolted-joints-in-composite-materials/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240612T033027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T033027Z
UID:2272-1719392400-1719396000@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Repair of Sandwich Panel Structures
DESCRIPTION:Sandwich structures (aka sandwich panels) find themselves in a wide variety of applications. Their notable qualities include high specific strength\, stiffness\, and energy absorption. Like any structure\, sandwich panels may require repair when damaged. \nThis webinar will cover various types of damage and the damage assessment process. It will explore how decisions to repair\, replace\, or return to service are made and discuss the general steps involved in sandwich panel repair including inspection\, preparation\, repair goals\, and validation. \nThis webinar builds on concepts discussed in previous webinars including: Introduction to Sandwich Structures – Materials and Processing – A327 (https://compositeskn.org/KPC/A327)\, Sandwich Panels in Aerospace – A341 (https://compositeskn.org/KPC/A341)\, and Introduction to Repair of Composite Structures – A365 (https://compositeskn.org/KPC/A365). \nPresenter: \nCasey Keulen\nUniversity of British Columbia \nThis presentation is part of CKN’s ongoing Application + Impact (AIM) webinar series. Content discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-repair-of-sandwich-panel-structures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240414T032727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T032937Z
UID:2257-1716973200-1716976800@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing of Composite Materials
DESCRIPTION:Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) is commonly used to assess the quality and current condition of composite materials. It is used to provide insight into the presence of defects and/or the extent of damage without destroying the part\, thereby allowing it to go back into service if appropriate. Many parts go through NDT before being put into service as part of QA procedures. \nThis webinar delves into the fundamentals of non-destructive testing (NDT) for composites\, with an emphasis on Infrared Thermography\, Ultrasound Testing\, and Computed Tomography. It will introduce the main manufacturing defects and lifetime discontinuities\, discussing how to address these with the aforementioned NDT methods. The session will illustrate the practical applications and real-world effectiveness of these NDT methods in composite materials. \nPresenter: \nMarco Didonè\nUniversity of British Columbia \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-non-destructive-testing-of-composite-materials/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240414T031521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T033040Z
UID:2253-1713949200-1713952800@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Repair of Composite Structures
DESCRIPTION:Many composite structures encounter damage\, which needs to be identified and assessed\, and a decision to repair made. Repair may be advantageous in terms of cost and/or faster return to service. It may also be a more sustainable option versus replacement. \nThis webinar is an introduction to repair of composite structures. It will start with an overview of various types of damage and the damage assessment process. It will explore how decisions to repair\, replace\, or return to service are made and discuss the general steps involved in composite repair including inspection\, preparation\, repair goals\, and validation. \nPresenter: \nDr. Casey Keulen\nUniversity of British Columbia \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-repair-of-composite-structures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240403T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240117T055126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T234336Z
UID:2225-1712134800-1712138400@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Viscoelasticity and Composite Materials
DESCRIPTION:Polymer matrix composites exhibit viscoelastic behaviour that may affect the long-term performance of the composite structure. Viscoelastic materials display energy dissipation and a memory effect meaning that past mechanical and thermal loads will alter the material. The determination of the material properties and the prediction of their long-term response requires a range of experimental\, computational\, and analytical techniques. \nThis webinar will introduce the fundamentals of viscoelasticity in polymers. These fundamentals will be used to describe common analytical techniques that may impact classical laminate plate theory\, and material parameters that are required for computational and analytical models. Creep\, stress relaxation\, and frequency based experimental techniques will be presented including the required equipment\, data processing approaches\, and potential pitfalls. \nParticipants will gain a basic understanding of viscoelastic challenges in polymer composites\, and be exposed to simple techniques for a first approximation of viscoelastic effects in their analyses. \nPresenter:\nCraig Merrett\, \nAssociate Professor\nClarkson University \nContent discussed in the webinar will appear on the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/viscoelasticity-and-composite-materials/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240315T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240308T045643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240310T175137Z
UID:2248-1710493200-1710496800@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion\, featuring Janice Barton
DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming D&I Coffee Break session features Janice Barton\, Professor of Experimental Mechanics and Director of the Industrial Doctorate Centre in Composites Manufacture at the University of Bristol. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking session “Inclusivity\, Imposter syndrome and I\,” which will focus on female and non-binary people in engineering and drawing on Janice’s lived experience creating an inclusive environment. \n  \nBiography: \nJanice Dulieu-Barton is a Professor of Experimental Mechanics in the Bristol Composites Institute at the University of Bristol\, where she is the Director of the Industrial Doctorate Centre in Composites Manufacture. Janice received her PhD in 1993 from Manchester University researching the topic now known as ‘thermoelastic stress analysis.’ She has published around 450 papers with more than 140 in archival journals. \nJanice’s expertise is in imaging for data rich material characterisations and structural integrity assessments\, with a focus on lightweight structural design particularly composite structures. She has won numerous grants that have allowed her to develop novel approaches in experimental mechanics\, most recently focusing on integration of flexible photonics into composite structures with colleagues at the University of Southampton. \nShe is the director of the Industrial Doctorate Centre on Composites Manufacture\, which focuses on doctoral research that takes place in Industry. Janice champions ‘doctoral mobility’ to make opportunities available to underrepresented groups to study to PhD level achieve their potential.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/virtual-coffee-break-series-on-diversity-and-inclusion-featuring-janice-barton/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EDI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240228T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240117T054204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T174010Z
UID:2219-1709110800-1709114400@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Adhesive Bonding of Composite Materials – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:The majority of parts composed of composite materials are joined with other parts before becoming the final product. Adhesive bonding is a common method of joining composites as it can be strong\, quick\, cost effective\, and reliable\, with minimal weight addition. \nAn introduction to bonding composite materials will be presented in this two-part webinar series. Topics such as adhesive materials\, adhesive properties\, and processing will be covered in Part I on January 31. Testing\, failure\, and bonding design principles will be discussed in this session. \nPresenters: \nDr. Casey Keulen and Truls Ytre-Eide\nUniversity of British Columbia\n \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner. The webinar will be recorded and available for viewing.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-adhesive-bonding-of-composite-materials-part-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240209T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240117T055749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T055749Z
UID:2229-1707469200-1707472800@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion\, with Kero Saleib
DESCRIPTION:Our upcoming D&I Coffee Break session features Kero Saleib\, Program management\, EDI specialist and Marketing Communication expert\, NGen Canada\, on 2SLGBTQIA+ and HIV inclusion in the workplace. \nJoin us for a thought-provoking webinar as we explore an essential question: “Are companies inclusive towards 2SLGBTQIA+ HIV-positive employees?” This session aims to explore the level of inclusion within workplaces for people identifying as 2SLGBTQIA+ and also living with HIV/AIDS. We will examine company policies\, practices and the overall work environment to assess the level of support offered to this specific population. Through engaging discussions\, concrete examples\, and the perspective of a “presenter\,” we will identify areas for improvement and strategies to ensure equal and respectful treatment for all employees. \nThe virtual coffee break series is presented by CKN\, SAMPE Canada\, CACMSA and CREPEC. Topics will include the importance of D&I\, mentorship\, allyship\, how to make your workplace more inclusive\, unconscious bias\, and more. \n  \nBio: \nKero Saleib (they/them- he/him)\, is an Egyptian born Canadian\, Non-binary\, Queer\, HIV positive human with a resilience for life. They have worked for over 12 years in the HIV/AIDS sector as program coordinator and counsellor in mental health\, sexual health\, and addictions. They are the founder of Canada’s only Queer Middle Eastern party where they get to bring out their drag persona\, KeroPatra InDenial. \nKero now works within the manufacturing sector as Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility lead\, bringing necessary challenges\, change\, and policy implementation to manufacturers\, helping them fill the gaps by working and hiring newcomers into the skilled labour workforce. “A Kero of all trades is a master of none but oftentimes better than a master of one.”
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/virtual-coffee-break-series-on-diversity-and-inclusion-with-kero-saleib/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EDI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240131T100000
DTSTAMP:20260506T051616
CREATED:20240117T053906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T174002Z
UID:2217-1706691600-1706695200@compositeskn.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Adhesive Bonding of Composite Materials – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:The majority of parts composed of composite materials are joined with other parts before becoming the final product. Adhesive bonding is a common method of joining composites as it can be strong\, quick\, cost effective\, and reliable\, with minimal weight addition. \nAn introduction to bonding composite materials will be presented in this two-part webinar series. Topics such as adhesive materials\, adhesive properties\, and processing will be covered in Part I. Testing\, failure\, and bonding design principles will be discussed in Part II on February 28. \nPresenters: \nDr. Casey Keulen and Truls Ytre-Eide\nUniversity of British Columbia \nContent discussed in the webinar is linked to the Knowledge in Practice Centre\, allowing users to access this and other content in a consistent and coherent manner.
URL:https://compositeskn.org/event/introduction-to-adhesive-bonding-of-composite-materials-part-1/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AIM
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