Fabrication, Testing and Evaluation of Composites Course

The first NCCEF training course was successfully delivered in September 2014. This two day course was attended by 21 people employed in the composites sector, representing a diverse cross section of the industry including materials development, component design, and strategic planning.

The UK composites industry is experiencing exceptional growth and this is leading to an increase in the number of professionals who find themselves with the need to further their knowledge in the diverse aspects of composites technology. The National Composite Certification and Evaluation Facility (NCCEF) at the University of Manchester have responded to this industrial need by introducing a short course that disseminates state-of-the-art expertise in composites fabrication, testing, and evaluation.

A wide range of composites manufacturing and characterisation topics were covered through both classroom based instruction and laboratory demonstrations held in the University of Manchester’s facilities.  All aspects of the training were delivered by members of NCCEF staff who are actively engaged in composites research and testing. The course also included visits to the university’s textile weaving department for a demonstration of how 3D woven fibre preforms are manufactured and concluded with a visit to the Henry Moseley X-ray Imaging facility.

Excellent feedback has been received by delegates and discussions are underway to identify the most effective ways to extend the training offered by NCCEF in order to best meet the needs of the fast developing composites industry.

Dates of the next NCCEF Composites Fabrication, Testing, and Evaluation short course will be confirmed shortly. For further details please visit the National Composite Certification and Evaluation Facility’s website.


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