Crash Course Composites | Essential Basics
Learn to understand, process and apply composites
Take your first steps into the world of composites or deepen your knowledge. Through a combination of theory, practice and hands-on demonstrations, you will gain insight into materials, processing techniques, applications, design and circularity. Experienced experts will guide you throughout the entire programme.
Do you have a specific challenge related to composites? Submit your question in advance. During the final individual session, the most suitable expert will discuss your question with you personally.
For whom?
This training is intended for:
- Newcomers to the world of composites
- Professionals who want to gain a better understanding of composite applications and processing
- Engineers and designers who want to integrate composites into their products
- Companies that want to explore the potential of composites for new applications
Key takeaways
After this training, you will have:
- Insight into different types of composites and their properties
- Knowledge of the main processing techniques
- A better understanding of material selection, design and applications
- Insight into the role of composites in circular design and recycling
- Practical experience through various hands-on sessions
- Personal advice on your question submitted in advance
Programme
| 10:00–10:15 | Welcome |
| 10:15–11:00 | Hands-on session: infusion; RTM-Light; recycling |
| 11:00–12:30 | Introduction; applications and trends; processes |
| 12:30–13:00 | Lunch break – sandwiches will be provided |
| 13:00–13:30 | Hands-on session: prepreg, automation, thermoplastic composites |
| 13:30–15:00 | Materials and design, circular economy aspects |
| 15:00–15:30 | Demoulding in the lab |
| 15:30–17:30 | Your individual session: 20 minutes of expert advice |
| 17:30 | End |
Free for Composites Belgium members
This training is part of Composites Belgium, the Sirris and Agoria community that brings together companies and professionals from across the entire composites value chain.
This training is free for Composites Belgium members. Are you already a Sirris member, but not yet a member of Composites Belgium? You can join Composites Belgium free of charge. To do so, please contact one of the experts Linde De Vriese (Sirris) or Kevin Poelmans (Agoria)
SME e-wallet
Flemish SMEs can make use of the SME e-wallet (the SME e-wallet application must be submitted no later than 14 calendar days after the first training day).
Sirris registration number: DV.O105154 | Duration: 7 hours | Training - Innovation
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