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Composites links

Composites links are arranged under the following sections:

INFORMATION ABOUT COMPOSITES

Introduction to composite materials

Characterisation

Materials

Manufacture/Processing

Applications

Glossary of terms

LINKS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS/USEFUL WEBSITES

University/academic research

Networks

Trade associations

Funding bodies

Useful resources

Careers

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INFORMATION ABOUT COMPOSITES

Introduction to Composite Materials

Who uses composites (NPL)

Introduction to composites (University of Delaware)

FRP Composites (PDF document 1.1mb)

NetComposites

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Characterisation

TBC

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Materials

Materials Database

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Manufacture / Processing

Fabrication processes

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Composites applications

Areas of application

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Glossary of terms

Ultrasonics glossary

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LINKS TO OTHER ORGANISATIONS/USEFUL WEBSITES

Composites research

Comprehensive list of research bodies from the National Composites Network site

 

Funding bodies

EPSRC

The Leverhulme Trust

BERR (formerly DTI)

ONR

CORDIS

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Useful resources

Worldwide Composites Search engine

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Careers

Careers in composites are found in several activity areas, such as

  • materials supply
  • design/fabrication
  • end users
  • research
  • technology transfer
  • For more information about careers in materials, visit www.materials-careers.org.uk

    See also the main Jobs section on the IOM3 site.

    Jobs are advertised most frequently in the Institute Members' journal, Materials World, and in the New Scientist.

    The MSc course at Imperial College is particularly appropriate for those wishing to make a career in the composite industry. Several other universities run short courses in the field of composite materials.

     

    Other employment opportunities sources

    • Institute of Physics jobs

    see also Other useful links - Recruitment


    Courses / training

    • IOM3 accredited courses
    • Professional development

     

    Short courses

    • Imperial College
    • Plymouth University
    • Cranfield University

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