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Crash Course Composites | Essential Basics

Explore composite materials and processing technologies in this comprehensive crash course | Leuven - English

Take your first steps into the world of composites or deepen your understanding of this versatile material group. Through a mix of theory and practice, you'll gain insights into processing techniques, applications, and sustainability aspects. All this guided by experienced experts. Because every case is different, you're welcome to send in your questions beforehand. During the final individual session, the most suitable expert will personally address your query.

For whom?

This course is designed for:​

  • Individuals new to the field of composites​
  • Professionals seeking to understand composite applications and processing​
  • Engineers and designers interested in integrating composites into their products

Key takeaways

  • Understand the different types of composite materials and their applications.​
  • Learn various processing technologies for composites.​
  • Gain insights into integrating composites within a circular economy.​
  • Engage in hands-on sessions to apply knowledge in practical scenarios.​
  • Receive personalized expert advice on specific questions.

Programme

Time

Subject

10:00 - 10:15Welcome
10:15 - 11:00Hands-on session infusion; RTM-Light; Recycling
11:00 - 12:30Introduction; Applications and trends; Processes
12:30 - 13:00Lunch break – sandwiches will be provided
13:00 - 13:30Hands-on session prepreg, automation, thermoplastic composites
13:30 - 15:00Materials and design; circular economy aspects
15:00 - 15:30Demoulding, wrap-up in the lab
15:30 - 17:30Your individual session: 20 minutes expert advice
17:30End


Flemish companies can take advantage of a subsidy from VLAIO for this course 
This programme is part of Industriepartnershap in which 13 Flemish innovation partners offer an integrated service to stimulate growth and innovation in the Flemish industry in the 6 following themes: AI, Cybersecurity, Circularity, Digitisation, Climate & Energy and Industry 4.0. They do so under the leadership of Agoria and Sirris and with the support of Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen. 

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Date

02 October 2025 | 10:00 - 17:30

Location

Sirris Leuven

Gaston Geenslaan 8
3001 Heverlee
Belgium

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Price

Price (excl. VAT): Flemish companies & Sirris member: €195 | Flemish companies (non-member): €234 | Standard price: €1302

Language

English

Status

Closed

Contact person

Experts

For all practical information, information on invoicing, location etc of this event, please contact our event manager 

adres events@sirris.be

Date

02 October 2025 | 10:00 - 17:30

Location

Sirris Leuven

Gaston Geenslaan 8
3001 Heverlee
Belgium

Google maps

Price

Price (excl. VAT): Flemish companies & Sirris member: €195 | Flemish companies (non-member): €234 | Standard price: €1302

Language

English

Status

Closed

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