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Register online at www.compositesconference.com.auFor more information contact Anna Civiti:T: 03 9429 9884 | F: 03 9421 5516 | E: admin@compositesaustralia.com.au

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Pre–conference Workshop

Tuesday 17 April

Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 April

Welcome Reception 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Conference Proceedings & DemonstrationsWednesday 18 April & Thursday 19 AprilStarting Wednesday 8.45am and Thursday 9.00am

Delegates are to meet at the front of the venue at 6.00pm and bus departs 6.10pm sharp. Return trip departs at 9.30pm from the venue back to the Australian Synchrotron. The dinner is to be held offsite at Clayton Bowls Club. Dress code: Smart casual

This technology workshop will be presented by highly respected composites engineering consultant and educator, Dr Rik Heslehurst

Conference DinnerWednesday 18 April 6.00pm onwards

Speakers and topics listed overleaf.

SHAPE YOUR FUTURE AT ACI!DEMO’s, a workshop, industry speakers, technical and academicpresentations, displays and entertainment – all in a unique venue, the easy to access Australian Synchrotron!

Join us for two days in April that will be filled with stimulating presentations from composites practitioners and thought-leaders. With a focus on practical demonstrations and industry applications, attending ACI-18 will help you gain insight, hone skills, make connections and shape new ideas.

Stay on and join us for the conference dinner at the Clayton Bowls Club, for a round of bowls and beer on tap.

Come and share the spirit of friendship and community with other composite practitioners. I look forward to seeing you at the Australian Synchrotron.

Kerryn Caulfield, Executive DirectorComposites Australia

Composites Design and ManufacturingTuesday 17 April1.00pm to 5.00pmPresented by Dr Rik Heslehurst

This half day workshop will commence with top-end view of the design process for composite structures and components and the unknown parameters that the composites design engineer is required to consider; namely:

• fibre type and form selection,

• resin system selection,

• manufacturing process required/available,

• the number of plies required or component thickness,

• the orientation of each ply; and,

• the stacking sequence of each ply or the ply lay-up configuration.

The needs of the selected manufacturing process will be addressed based on cost, production run numbers, part quality and material property consistency, followed by an analysis of the material property data scatter.

Participants will also be stepped through available options in the case that the manufactured composite part is unable to meet the design performance requirements and will be provided with recommendations to overcome design and manufacturing shortfalls.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

WELCOME

Tour of Synchrotron5.30pm to 6.30pm

Photo by Dr Rik Heslehurst

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Industry PresentationsHow Can Workforce Diversity Improve Composite ProductivityDr Angela Trego, Department Chair, Utah Valley University and Dr Rik Heslehurst, Director, Heslehurst and Associates

Improving Project Performance Mr Fon Hah, Management Consultant, Helmsman International

A New Turn – Key Core Material Holger Zorn, Business Development Manager, Spheretex GmbH

An Adhesive Selection Methodology Dr Rik Heslehurst, Director, Heslehurst and Associates

Thinking and Planning Like a Technology Company to Adapt IIoTAshley Reid, Managing Director, Terra Firma Industries

Xantu.Layr® Nanofibre Interleaving Veils for High Performance Composite Materials Dr Gareth Beckermann, Technical Manager, Revolution Fibres Ltd

Applying Boat Building Thinking to Complex Composite Commissions Steve Campbell, Managing Director, Composites Constructions Pty Ltd

Courageous Fibreglass Commissions - The Story of 100 Skulls Glen King, Managing Director, King’s Fibreglass Pty Ltd

Peer Reviewed Presentations

In-Situ Monitoring of Fibre Reinforced Composites Using Embedded Fibre Optic Sensors Dr Claire Davis, Senior Research Scientist, Defence Science and Technology Group

Epoxy/Graphene Nanocomposites Associate Professor Jun Ma, Associate Professor, University of South Australia

Low Velocity Impact of Thick Maritime Composites Dr Andrew Phillips, Defence Scientist, Defence Science and Technology Group

Analysis of Electrical Energy Harvesting Using a Piezoelectric Laminated Belleville Springs Mr Chanasit Phongsitthisak, Master’s Degree Student, King Mongkut’s University of Technology

Surface Energy Components of Single Carbon FibreMr Si Qiu, PhD Student, Harbin Institute of Technology

Wettability of Carbon Fibres at Tow Scale Mr Jian Wang, PhD Student, Harbin Institute of Technology

Composite Resin Development to Improve Resin Performance and Mechanical Properties Dr Xiaoqing Zhang, Team Leader – Resins and Composites, CSIRO Manufacturing

Preparation and Characterisation of a Thermomechanically Stable Composite from a Fast Curing Epoxy Resin and Lignin Using a Protic Ionic Liquid as a New Medium Ms Shammi Sultana Nisha, PhD Student, Swinburne University of Technology

Modelling of Low-Velocity Impact on Shear Thickening Fluids Mr Xiaoyu Cui, Master of Philosophy Student, University of Sydney

The Importance of Achieving Consistent Fibre/Resin Volume Ratio during FabricationDr Rik Heslehurst, Director, Heslehurst and Associates Dr Rik Heslehurst will demonstrate the effects of pre-mixed resin/fibre weight ratios, and bleed schedules on the structural performance, weight and thickness of composite components through component fabrication, measurement and review of past mechanical testing results.His demo will wet-out resin cloth, laminate a six ply cloth stack to which he will apply six bleed schedules through a vacuum bag, cured under heat at 80°C. Rik will then identify failure mode changes, weight, thickness, strength and specific strength variations from pre pepared samples and show the results on a computer projected screen.

Composites Adhesives - Bonding to a Range of SubstratesMr Kevin Tarrant, Engineering Adhesives Manager – ANZ Region, HB Fuller Engineering This demonstration will feature the application of the three main adhesives used in bonding and sealing across the composites industry, namely MMA (Methylmethacrylate), MS (Modified Silane) and PU (Polyurethane).Kevin will demonstrate the application of these adhesives to nine different substrate combinations including fibreglass to aluminium, timber and steel, ABS to fiberglass, steel and timber and carbon fibre to aluminium.

Welcome & Opening Ms Leona Reif, President, Composites AustraliaPlenary Outlook for the Economy and Markets Mr David de Garis, Director Economics Markets Corporate & Institutional Banking, National Australia BankPlenary Australian Synchrotron: Delivering Real Life Benefits Professor Andrew Peele, Director, Australian Synchrotron ANSTO Plenary Tricomposite – The Transformation Journey of the Tricomposite Manufacturing Plant Continues Mr Frank Cristiano, General Manager, Tricomposite Australia and Mr Hugh O’Donnell, Director, High Performance ConsortiumPlenary Unlocking the Opportunities Into Renewable Infrastructure Projects and Beyond Andy Balmain, Commercial Manager, ICN

DEMO’S

PROGRAM & SPEAKERS

Ease of Working and Creating with A1 Water Based ResinMani Sampaio, Managing Director, Australian Composite SolutionsThis demonstration will feature Acrylic One (A1) which is a two component system consisting of a mineral powder and an acrylic water-based resin. Its purpose is to replicate building materials including panelling, facades and concrete. It is used for architectural sculptures and decorative buildings and frameworks.By creating a replica coloured brick façade and a concrete look-alike item, Mani will demonstrate the usability of this solvent free technology by applying a gel coat, a laminate, cast, and mould, in combination with EPS and Tri-axial fibre and additional products.

Vacuum Infusion Process DemonstrationAndrew Hurd, allnex Composites and Frank Cristiano, General Manager, TricompositesThis live demonstration of the Vacuum Infusion Process (from start to finish) will demonstrate the versatility of the manufacturing method using a closed mould system that features a base mould and counter mould that are sealed using vacuum pressure.A Tricomposite caravan part will be fabricated using a DCPD Ortho blend infusion resin developed by allnex for A class auto parts. Ortho resins offer a cost/performance benefit with good mechanical properties and secondary bonding characteristics. The blend has been formulated to produce a superior cosmetic finish with less print-through and distortion on finished parts.

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TOTAL

MEMBER BOOKINGS* Includes welcome reception, 2 (two) conference days and conference dinner

First booking at $710 $

Thereafter all bookings from same organisation at $497 $

NON-MEMBER BOOKINGS Includes welcome recep-tion, 2 (two) conference days and conference dinner

First booking at $855.00 $

Thereafter all bookings from same organisation at $598.50 $

FULL TIME STUDENTS Includes welcome reception, 2 (two) conference days and conference dinner

Student $300.00 $

WORKSHOP Composite Design and Manufacturing

Members $175.00 $

Non-members $230.00 $

INDUSTRY SPEAKER DAY RATE On non speaking day $200.00 $

DINNER TICKET

Guests (per person) $125.00 $

WELCOME RECEPTION TICKET

Guests (per person) $80.00

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ABOUT THE VENUEThe Australian Synchrotron is a world class research facility in the Monash Research Precinct in Clayton, Victoria. The Synchrotron uses accelerator technology to produce a powerful source of light – x-rays and infrared radiation – a million times brighter than the sun. It is one of five facilities of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.

ACCOMMODATIONThe Australian Synchrotron has accommodation onsite. Rates are from $90 per night room only. We have listed alternate options on the website.

GETTING THEREIf arriving by plane taxis are readily available outside the terminal. There is also the Skybus service bringing passengers into Melbourne city and then connecting with a taxi to their nominated hotel. Note that traffic can get heavy during peak hour so we encourage you to allow plenty of time. Alternate there is the Airport Bus Dandenong that can bring you to Clayton area and from there will be a shorter trip to the venue or hotel. (3 hotel drop offs are available) More information can be found www.airportbusdandenong.com.au

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