Events and Webinars

CKN offers a variety of event and webinars, including in partnership with others in the composites community. Our Application + Impact (AIM) and Equity, Divertity and Inclusion (EDI) events allow SMEs and industry members to network with and learn from the foremost experts in the composites field.

Implementation of Bolted Joints in Composite Materials

Online

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. In a previous AIM Event webinar, “Introduction to Bolted Joints in ... Read more

Filament Winding – A traditional manufacturing method reinvented

Online

This webinar describes filament winding processes and technologies to produce fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Historically, 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 ... Read more

Introduction to Bolted Joints in Composite Materials

Online

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. This AIM Event webinar will provide an introduction to bolted joints ... Read more

Introduction to Repair of Sandwich Panel Structures

Online

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. This webinar will cover various types of damage and the damage assessment process. It will explore how decisions to repair, replace, ... Read more

Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing of Composite Materials

Online

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 ... Read more

Introduction to Repair of Composite Structures

Online

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. This webinar is an introduction to repair of composite structures. It will start with ... Read more

Viscoelasticity and Composite Materials

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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, ... Read more

Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion, featuring Janice Barton

Online

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. Join 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 ... Read more

Introduction to Adhesive Bonding of Composite Materials – Part 2

Online

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. An introduction to bonding composite materials will be presented in this two-part webinar series. ... Read more

Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion, with Kero Saleib

Online

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. Join 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 ... Read more

Introduction to Adhesive Bonding of Composite Materials – Part 1

Online

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. An introduction to bonding composite materials will be presented in this two-part webinar series. ... Read more

Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion, featuring Kahina Oudjehani

Online

Our next D&I Coffee Break session features Kahina Oudjehani, Leader of Research & Technology and Sustainable Innovation, Airbus Canada, on Breaking Boundaries: Pioneering Environmental Innovation in Aerospace. Kahina will talk about her journey from her early days at Bombardier as an environmental engineer until her nomination at Airbus Canada as a leader in Research & ... Read more