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13 - Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Metallurgy and Materials
University of Ulster
An investigation into thermoplastic matrix 3D woven carbon fibre composites
This work builds on working with CBT material and the integration of various materials (metallics/hybrid) into advanced 3D-woven structures (including sensing configurations – Rolls-Royce CAST-award). It has led to a new composites recycling project (POC-313).The design utilizes a variety of novel manufacture, testing and analysis techniques. The ability to design/produce complex 3D structures with integrated thermoplastic material is of great interest to the aero and transportation sectors, particularly high deposition rates of composites. This work led to the commissioning a specialized loom within NIACE (advanced forming competence-centre project). ECRE are also developing ballistic, thermoplastic textile structures in collaboration with DSTL.