Joining Techniques for Thermoplastic Composites in Aerospace and Automotive Engineering

This is a London and Kent Branch event organised and run by our London  Branch. Other members and non-members are welcome to join us.

Overview:- Thermoplastic composites offer lightweight, durable solutions for aerospace and automotive industries but present challenges in joining techniques. This presentation highlights two key projects, TC Tool and BRACE. TCTool is focused on aerospace applications; advanced welding methods for assembling complex thermoplastic fuselage components, while BRACE aims to introduce a new joining method for automotive manufacturing through the innovative Polymer Coated Material (PCM) joining technique, improving component stiffness and enabling disassembly for recycling. These collaborative efforts between academia and industry demonstrate significant advancements in composite technology, driving sustainability and performance improvements in both industries.

Speaker:- Dr Sadik Omairey

Speaker Biography:- Dr. Sadik Omairey is a Senior Research Fellow at Brunel Composites Centre (BCC), and Research and Technology Project Manager at the Non-metallic Innovation Centre (NIC). He is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (CEng MIMechE), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research interest is in the area of composite materials homogenisation, reliability, optimisation, manufacturing and joining.

Event poster can be downloaded here

The is a hybrid event. Please indicate whether you will be attending in person on the registration form to assist with catering. There will be tea and coffee  available before the event and a sandwich buffet afterwards for those attending in person.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Attending this event supports your professional development.  You can claim 2 CPD points per hour for this event.  As a member of the Welding Institute you can record your CPD activity online from your membership portal.

Additional Information:

• In person and online attendance options
• Registration for this event will close 24 hours before the start.
• Registration details maybe shared with our Branch volunteers to help facilitate this event.