On September 22, 2022, Composites Research Network (CRN) celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a one-day hybrid symposium featuring panel discussions, networking, a tour of the Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Laboratory (AMPEL) at The University of British Columbia (UBC), and a formal dedication of the Boeing 777X wing sculpture. An initiative of UBC, CRN launched … Read more
Since 2019, the Composites Knowledge Network (CKN) has conducted three digital surveys of the Canadian Composite Industry. The latest survey was completed in both official languages between February 3 to March 7, 2022 and collected information about the industry for 2021. Over 500 individuals were invited to participate, with responses received from 61 companies. The … Read more
Access CKN’s Knowledge in Practice Centre – a trusted and extensive source for composites manufacturing knowledge The Knowledge in Practice Centre (KPC) is a wiki-based online resource for empowering businesses with the composites knowledge they need to succeed, with a repository of composites knowledge developed to save you time and money by providing science-based content … Read more
As featured in NGEN Supercluster News (ngen.ca) Companies involved in composites manufacturing can now turn to the Composite Knowledge Network’s (CKN) Knowledge in Practice Centre (KPC) for access to world-class composites knowledge. The KPC offers open access to a wiki style resource that provides practical knowledge as well as case studies and expert perspectives. “Composites … Read more
Join CKN’s Knowledge in Practice Centre to access composites manufacturing knowledge and best practices As a subscriber to CKN, we keep you in the loop by sharing upcoming webinars and news updates to help you stay informed. However, to get the most value from the Composites Knowledge Network (CKN), we highly recommend joining our recently … Read more
The Launch of the CKN Knowledge in Practice Centre! An open resource for composites manufacturing knowledge and best practices With the rapid advancement of the composites industry and the costly process of manufacturing, the Composites Knowledge Network was created to facilitate access to the latest technologies, best practices, and world-class knowledge for Canadian SMEs. On … Read more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CKN conducted a Canadian composites industry survey to understand immediate impacts and identify needs to support recovery. It identified the elements of the industry that were hardest hit, and that re-staffing and re-training with composites knowledge and skills is a priority for post-pandemic recovery. Thank you to the … Read more
Optimization of the Manufacturing Process Challenge:A Vancouver based bicycle parts manufacturer is able to competitively produce CFRP bike parts locally due to their proprietary process – Many similar parts are produced overseas. To be even more competitive, they needed to increase their production rate without any detrimental effects. Approach:With support from the CKN and using … Read more
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Pearl Sullivan, as shared by the University of Waterloo – Waterloo mourns the loss of Dean Pearl Sullivan | Waterloo Stories | University of Waterloo (uwaterloo.ca). Pearl was a valued friend and colleague to many in the composites community, in addition to her major impact on … Read more
Coming this fall: The Launch of the CKN Knowledge in Practice Centre! With the rapid advancement of the composites industry and the costly process of manufacturing, the Composites Knowledge Network was started to facilitate access to the latest technologies, best practices and world-class knowledge for Canadian SMEs. Since the CKN began in April 2019, the team has … Read more
Reigniting the Canadian Composites Manufacturing Industry Will You Be Prepared? In a time of uncertainty for the Canadian Composites Manufacturing industry, one thing is certain: knowledgeable and experienced engineers will be needed to facilitate regrowth of the industry. To support this, the CKN, in partnership with SAMPE Canada, is hosting a 12-part webinar series on … Read more
Atelier sur l’innovation dans les matériaux de pointe 4POINT0 « Comment créer un environnement novateur au Canada pour encourager le développement et l’expansion de nouveaux produits et procédés par les fabricants de matériaux composites? » Le premier atelier sur l’innovation dans les matériaux de pointe, organisé conjointement par le CKN et l’organisation 4POINT0, s’est tenu … Read more