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Technology Day 4: Composites for a Sustainable Future in Defence

Composites Technology Forum for UK Defence: 2023 Technology Days

Wednesday, 22 Feb 2023

Bristol (and online)

The National Composites Centre is facilitating a series of Technology Days as part of the Composites Technology Forum for UK Defence. Each event will focus on a priority technology theme that has been identified and selected from a consultation with industry and the Ministry of Defence.

Each Technology Day will provide a collaborative discussion space between the Forum Steering Board, the UK industrial supply chain and academic communities that is focused around one of the priority technology themes.

More information on all Technology Days

Technology Day 4: Composites for a Sustainable Future in Defence

* Expressions of Interest now closed *

Date: Wednesday 22nd February 2022
Venue: National Composites Centre, Bristol (and online)

The next Composites Technology Forum for UK Defence event will focus on the development of sustainable composite materials and technologies for the defence industry, covering the following topics:

end-of-life recycling technology for composite materials that are specifically used in the defence sector
lifecycle assessment approaches for composites in defence assets
design for sustainability in defence
composites technology that specifically enables alternative energy sources for defence applications, such as electrification and hydrogen power
sustainable or bio-derived composite materials technology for defence applications
technologies to enable the re-life or sustainable repair of composites in defence assets
composite manufacturing technologies for defence applications with demonstrable reduction in energy usage (ie using less heat/electricity/fossil fuels).

We are now reviewing submitted abstracts and will be inviting a number of participants to give a short presentation on the day and to engage in the collaborative workshop and discussions. If selected, we will contact you shortly with a link to book your place. Participation is free but spaces are limited and will need to be booked.

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Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes
Read more about International Composites Summit 2024

International Composites Summit 2024

04 - 05 Sep 2024

Matt Scott, Chief Engineer for Capability and Vicky Summers, Principal Research Engineer for Sustainability will be presenting at the International Composites Summit (ICS). The event is considered the single place to do the most cost effective and sustainable composites business in the UK, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from across the composites sector.
Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes
Read more about Fibre Polymer Composites in Construction (FPCC)

Fibre Polymer Composites in Construction (FPCC)

05 Sep 2024

Kaloyana Kostova, Engineering Capability Lead for Structural Engineering and Callum Branfoot, Research Engineer for Engineering Operations in Verification will present ‘Appropriate Testing Approach for Durability of FRP rebar in AACM concrete’ at the Fibre Polymer Composites in Construction 2024 (FPPC). They will share findings from their collaboration with the University of Bath, and be available throughout the conference to discuss your next innovation needs.
Brussels, Belgium
Read more about Materials for Energy Expo 2024

Materials for Energy Expo 2024

11 - 12 Sep 2024

The trade fair focuses on how materials can facilitate transition in the energy sector, with cutting-edge technologies, materials, and solutions for the extraction, generation, storage and transmission of energy. NCC experts will be available throughout the event to share insights into transformative energy developments and discuss net zero solutions.