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Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion, featuring Katherine Deane

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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.   Biography: Dr Katherine Deane is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich on the eastern ... Read more

Cure and Thermal Management Considerations of Thermoset Composites

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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 ... Read more

Introduction to Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Composites

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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, ... Read more