Key developments from the Composites Innovation Cluster programme of projects, funded by the Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative (AMSCI), are being showcased at the Composites UK Industry conference at the National Composites Centre in Bristol on 13th and 14th May 2014.
Key developments from the Composites Innovation Cluster programme of projects, funded by the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain #
The two day event aims to supply delegates with the latest composites industry intelligence. Invited speakers will present on topics such as the current standing of the UK industry, opportunities facing the UK manufacturing sector, industry challenges, successes and how the UK supply chain needs to be developed and supported.
Key developments from the Composites Innovation Cluster programme of projects, funded by the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain #
The NCC’s Chief Executive, Peter Chivers, will be discussing the various funding support that is available in the UK to support the supply chain for technology, skills and training development. Far-UK will be discussing how an AMSCI loan enabled it to set up their new manufacturing facility as part of the Composites Innovation Cluster project work.
Key developments from the Composites Innovation Cluster programme of projects, funded by the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain #
From a technology angle, EPL Composite Solutions will showcase the work it has been evolving through the LOWPRO and ECOPROCESS projects, looking at developing efficient cost-effective processes and materials for thermoplastic composite applications across a variety of end sectors.
Key developments from the Composites Innovation Cluster programme of projects, funded by the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain #
In addition, Altair UK will present some of the work done under the DATACOMP project which aims to develop a material database to facilitate the use of established virtual prototyping methodologies for composite product development.
Key developments from the Composites Innovation Cluster programme of projects, funded by the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain #
Several projects within the programme focus on the importance of planning for the future, making sure new applications are planned for in terms of technology and skills and in doing so putting the UK one step ahead of overseas competitors.
Key developments from the Composites Innovation Cluster programme of projects, funded by the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain #
With this in mind, partners from within the Composites Innovation Cluster (Royal Holloway University of London and Shakspeare Services) will be talking about strengthening the UK supply chain through planning as well as developing the UK workforce.
Key developments from the Composites Innovation Cluster programme of projects, funded by the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain #
About CIC
The Composites Innovation Cluster (CiC) will deliver 15 integrated capability projects over a 3 year period across 28 partners. The CiC is led by Cytec Industrial Materials (Heanor, UK), partnered by Axillium Research Ltd (Daventry, UK) and Composites UK (National Trade Association), with support from strategic partner The National Composites Centre in response to the demand signals of all UK industry sectors.
Key developments from the Composites Innovation Cluster programme of projects, funded by the Government's Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain #
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