EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub to Exhibit at the Advanced Engineering Show, NEC Birmingham

Published: 27th September 2023

The EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub will be returning this year to exhibit at the Advanced Engineering Show, taking place on 1 – 2 November 2023 at the NEC, Birmingham.

The Hub will be located in Hall 3A, on Stand X168. Attendees can visit the team and speak with our Business Development Manager; Dr Simon Quinn.

The show is the UK’s largest annual gathering of the engineering and manufacturing community of professionals. With over 400+ exhibitors across all sectors, it creates the opportunity to network, build connections and learn about industry development.
For more information and to register to attend: https://www.advancedengineeringuk.com

The annual SAMPE Design and Make Competition, supported by the Hub will also take place at the AE show on 1st November.
The objective is to design and manufacture a scaled single-deck composite footbridge to support a central load, using creativity and composites manufacturing knowledge. The design process of the bridge will require extensive research into different cross-sectional designs to identify the one with the highest failure load relative to the weight.
The event is sponsored by SHD Composites, Instron UK and the National Composites Centre, with a prize being awarded to the team
with the winning structure. There are eight teams participating in the competition, ranging from academia and industry. It will be an interesting competition – we hope to see you there!

For more information on the SAMPE competition https://cimcomp.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SAMPE_Competition.pdf