Braiding and weaving of thermoplastic fibre reinforced tapes
Matt Sellers, AMRC's development engineer

Advanced Engineering is the UK's premier event for high-value manufacturing and supply chain solutions, uniting the brightest minds in design, engineering, and manufacturing to solve real-world challenges, accelerate innovation, develop skills, and build a more sustainable future. 

Join Matt Sellers, AMRC's development engineer, at the Advanced Engineering show for a deep dive into the future of composite manufacturing. As industries increasingly demand sustainable, high-performance materials, thermoplastic composites are emerging as a leading alternative to traditional thermosets.

Matt will present the University of Sheffield AMRC Composite Centre's latest development program, showcasing significant advancements in the manufacturing and processing capabilities crucial for this transition. Attendees will gain an exclusive look at the upgrades made to key textile processing equipment, including a dobby weaving loom and radial braider. These enhancements are enabling the production of complex thermoplastic preforms, pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

The session will also tackle the real-world challenges encountered when processing thermoplastic tapes and developing robust compression moulding parameters for continuous fibre-reinforced parts, offering valuable solutions and insights. A highlight of the presentation will be the braided thermoplastic demonstrator, providing a first-hand view of the trials, equipment adaptations, and moulding process development outcomes.

This is a must-attend session for engineers, manufacturers, and researchers seeking practical knowledge and actionable takeaways to future-proof their composite processes with recyclable thermoplastic systems.

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