SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter

SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter
Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering

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SAMPE UK & Ireland members can now access an exclusive 10% discount for FPCM’17 at the University of Sheffield, 30 June – 2 July 2026.

Registration closes 14 June.

https://t.co/t0D5w9Gq4c

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Reflecting on SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Conference 2026. 

Engineers, researchers and industry came together to share insights and connect. 

A strong reminder of the value of collaboration. 

Thank you to all who attended. 

#SAMPE2026 #Composites

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Join today’s SAMPE Connext Webinar.

Closing the Sustainability Circle for Composites with Ned Patton, exploring practical steps towards composites circularity.

27 May | 18:00 BST

https://t.co/cIR4uw1HTj

#SAMPE #Composites #Sustainability

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The SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Conference is underway at Sigmatex, Runcorn. 

Strong engagement across the programme, with discussions on composites and manufacturing. 

Bringing the community together for insight and collaboration. 

#SAMPE2026 #Composites

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IMC/CMC Hybrid Material Technology & Integration – Scotty Whitelaw 

How multi-material composite systems can improve thermal resistance and mechanical performance in high-temperature environments. 

20 May 2026 | Sigmatex, Runcorn 

https://t.co/NxYXYnZQIz 

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Speaker Announcement

Stephen McBurney will discuss the development and certification of a novel RTI system.

View the full programme: https://t.co/XZ3i388no7 Register here: https://t.co/NxYXYnZQIz

20 May 2026 | Sigmatex, Runcorn

#SAMPE2026 #Composites

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Innovative Tooling Systems for the Industrialisation of Composite Component Manufacturing – Dr. David Kampenhuber 

Next-gen tooling and digitalisation for efficient composites manufacture. 

20 May 2026 | Sigmatex, Runcorn 

https://t.co/NxYXYnZQIz 

#Composites #SAMPE2026

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SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Conference 2026 – Exhibitor Spotlight. 

Bindatex and SHD Composites join us on 20 May at Sigmatex, Runcorn. 

Processing and prepreg solutions supporting high-performance composites. 

Register: https://t.co/NxYXYnZQIz 

#SAMPE2026 #Composites

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SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Conference 2026 – Exhibitor Spotlight.

Compcut and Vac Innovation join us on 20 May at Sigmatex, Runcorn.

Precision solutions supporting advanced composites manufacturing.

Register: SAMPE Registration

#SAMPE2026 #Composites

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Project DELTA: Digitally Enabled Low-Cost Technology for Aerostructures – Boeing 

How a connected digital thread improves efficiency, accuracy and traceability in aerostructures. 

20 May 2026 | Sigmatex, Runcorn 

Register: https://t.co/NxYXYnZQIz 

#Composites #SAMPE2026

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3D Crystallinity Mapping in Thermoplastic Composites Using XRD – Peter Froberg 

How XRD enables non-destructive analysis of crystallinity and key quality parameters in composites. 

20 May 2026 | Sigmatex, Runcorn 

Register: https://t.co/NxYXYnZQIz 

#Composites #SAMPE2026

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Towards a Resilient UK Carbon Fibre Supply Chain – Dr Kyle Pender 

How circular economy and digitalisation can support a more resilient UK carbon fibre ecosystem. 

20 May 2026 | Sigmatex, Runcorn 

Register: https://t.co/NxYXYnZQIz 

#Composites #SAMPE2026

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Automated Quality Control for Composites Surface Preparation for Bonding and Painting – Oisín Gavigan 

How digital QC enables qualification of energy-based surface prep in aerospace. 

20 May 2026 | Sigmatex, Runcorn 

Register: https://t.co/NxYXYnZQIz 

#Composites #SAMPE2026

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Speaker Announcement

Z-Pinning for eVTOL Battery Cases – Dhairya Parikh

Dhairya Parikh on improving thermal performance in composite battery systems.

Programme & register: https://t.co/6sLXSQBtaL

SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Conference
20 May 2026 | Sigmatex, Runcorn

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Exclusive SAMPE 2026 Tour

Tour Sigmatex’s UK facility and see advanced carbon fibre manufacturing in action.

Limited places — register now: https://t.co/NxYXYnZQIz

#SAMPE #Composites #AdvancedMaterials

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SAMPE UK & Ireland is part of a global SAMPE network connecting professionals across Europe and beyond.

Members gain access to international insight, collaboration and opportunity.

#SAMPEUKIC #GlobalCommunity #AdvancedMaterials

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Experience innovation at the SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Conference.

Join the exclusive Sigmatex tour on 20 May 2026 and see advanced materials manufacturing in action.

#SAMPE #AdvancedMaterials

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Meet Alasdair Ryder, Treasurer of SAMPE UK & Ireland.

A mechanical engineer with 30 years in composites and advanced manufacturing, he has driven innovation across aerospace, motorsport and high-performance engineering.

#SAMPEUKIC #AdvancedManufacturing #Engineering

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Meet Tim Wybrow, Chairman of SAMPE UK & Ireland.

With 20+ years across aerospace, automotive and renewables, and as Managing Director of Composilite Ltd, Tim champions innovation and the next generation of composites talent.

#SAMPEUKIC #AdvancedMaterials #Engineering

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Why attend the SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Conference?

20 May 2026 | Sigmatex, Runcorn

Explore cutting-edge innovation and connect with the advanced materials community.

#SAMPE #AdvancedMaterials