For the full program and additional information visit: https://www.acm5.org/

The event will use the Zoom Webinar platform providing an opportunity for attendees to participate during the speakers Q&A sessions and the panel discussion. Joining instructions will be emailed as part of the registration process.

PROVISIONAL PROGRAM

Wednesday 14th April

Day 1 – 14:00-17:30

14:00 – Symposium Starts

• Welcome and introduction - Kevin Potter, Bristol Composites Institute
• Introduction to the Future Composites Manufacturing Hub - Nicholas Warrior, Nottingham University
• Wing of Tomorrow – The automation Opportunities and the Challenges - Sue Partridge, Airbus
• Break
• Recent Advances and Challenges in Automated Composites Manufacturing - Suong Van Hoa, Concordia University
• Closing remarks - Enrique Garcia, National Composites Centre (NCC)

17:30 - Symposium Day 1 Closes

Thursday 15th April

Day 2 – 14:00-17:30

14:00 – Symposium Starts

• Welcome and introduction –Ole Thomsen, Bristol Composites Institute
• An Industry perspective on the manufacturing of future large wind turbine blades with an emphasis on sustainability and automation - John Korsgaard, LM Wind Power
• Virtual tour of the NCC / Bristol Composites Institute
• Break
• Composite Manufacturing in Future Light Weight Designs - Malin Åkermo, KTH
• Panel Discussion: The Next Ten Years in Composites Automation
• Closing remarks - Kevin Potter, Bristol Composites Institute

17:30 - Symposium Closes

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Organised and hosted by the Bristol Composites Institute and the National Composites Centre (NCC)