Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) –The Composites Institute, in partnership with Composites One and the Closed Mold Alliance, will be arranging a two-day workshop on ‘Evolution of Composites’ on March 20-21 at Vanderbilt University’s Laboratory for Systems Integrity & Reliability (LASIR) in Nashville, Tennessee, US.

Attendees will learn about the latest product and process developments in automation, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, closed moulding, thermosets, thermoplastics, carbon fibre and more - all in a single workshop at one of the most innovative laboratories in the US, IACMI said in a press release.

“Rather than focus on a single end market, this unique workshop will cover a variety of topics that are trending in the composites processing industry today,” said Marcy Offner, director of marketing communications, Composites One. “Our goal is to help manufacturers gain insights in product and process efficiencies that can positively impact their business.”

“Those attending ‘The Evolution of Composites’ will learn about non-destructive evaluation, process monitoring and control; see three side-by-side closed mould process demos each producing the same part; watch live demos of 3D printing, Form tooling and other processes; learn how low-cost carbon fibre is successfully used to produce an automotive part; find out about the latest advancements in adhesives, infused tooling, light-weighting and more,” added Offner.