Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion, with Kero Saleib
OnlineOur 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
OnlineThe 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
OnlineOur 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
Sandwich Panels in Aerospace
OnlineSandwich structures (sandwich panels) are excellent for applications that benefit from high strength to weight ratios. They find themselves in a variety of applications in aerospace, marine, automotive, wind energy, and other industries. A previous webinar, Introduction to Sandwich Structures – Materials and Processing (https://compositeskn.org/KPC/A322) provided an introduction and overview of sandwich structures. This upcoming ... Read more
Introduction to Tooling for Composite Materials Processing
OnlineA composite part requires some form of tooling to take shape during the curing or crystallization process. The tooling will also assist in the deposition and alignment of fibre as well as provide the surface finish of the part. Tooling must be able to stand up to the processing requirements such as temperature and pressure ... Read more
Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion, featuring Rosemary Pham
OnlineOur next D&I Coffee Break session features Rosemary Pham, Engineering Workforce Strategy Sr. Leader, Boeing Global Services discussing Boeing's 2023 Global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Report. Learn about Boeing’s goal of making their team more reflective of the communities in which they work, and how their initiatives have helped them make progress with representation and ... Read more
Introduction to Composites Sustainability
OnlineIt was thought that the use of composite materials would lead to a net positive environmental impact through their use in aircraft, wind turbines, and hydrogen pressure vessels, among other applications. The reality is that most manufacturing practices used to produce these composite parts are highly inefficient, producing copious amounts of waste for which we ... Read more
AIM Webinar: Porosity in Composite Materials – Part 2
OnlineComposite materials inherently contain defects, which introduce variability and often restrict their mechanical properties. Among these defects, porosity is one of the most prevalent and can negatively affect both the structural integrity and aesthetics of the material. The presence and extent of porosity are largely determined by processing parameters. Previously, we presented a comprehensive list ... Read more
Diversity through Mentorship: Creating a pathway for inclusive leadership
OnlineJoin us for the next Canadian Composites Corner (CCC) – a roundtable, interactive networking event coming up on Friday, May 12. In this session, Dr. Gobinda Saha will lead a discussion on Diversity through Mentorship: Creating a pathway for inclusive leadership This CCC event series will bring you the community events, opportunities, and EDI topics ... Read more
AIM event: Porosity in Composite Materials
OnlineDefects are inherent in composite materials. They are a source of variability and often become the limiting factor of mechanical properties. Porosity is one of the most common defects found in composite materials. It can compromise the structural integrity and negatively affect aesthetics. It’s presence and extent are a direct outcome of processing parameters. In ... Read more
Pultrusion of thermoplastic composites
OnlinePultrusion is an automated composite manufacturing process allowing the continuous production of constant cross-section beams. Pultrusion has been successfully used in the industry with thermoset polymers. The pultrusion of thermoplastic polymer composites, however, has not reached the same level of industrial penetration. This is mostly due to the high viscosity of melted thermoplastic polymers that ... Read more
Virtual Coffee Break Series on Diversity and Inclusion, with Dr. Rowan Thomson
OnlineOur next D&I Coffee Break session features Dr. Rowan Thomson, Canada Research Chair and Professor of Physics at Carleton University, where she is also Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) in the Faculty of Science. In this session, Dr. Thomson will speak on "Actions to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion," followed by a moderated discussion ... Read more