COMPOSITESWORLD Conferences

High performance fibers 2008

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October 28.29

To receive more information and a copy of the full conference brochure, contact Ralph Jessie at:

CompositesWorld Conferences
PO Box 44 162 Main St.
Yarmouth, ME 04096 USA
Tel +207.221.6603
Fax: +207.221.5848
jessie@compositesworld.com

charleston marriott

Charleston Marriott

Charleston Marriott

170 Lockwood Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29403 USA

Tel: (843) 723-3000

High Performance Fibers 2008 is THE international conference for executives from leading manufacturers of high-performance fibers, such as p-aramids (Kevlar® and Twaron®) and high-performance polyethylenes (HPPE, Spectra® and Dyneema®), end users, such as OEMs, DoD and other research labs, and composites parts manufacturers. Industry colleagues participated in lively discussions on the diverse business opportunities and technical challenges that lie ahead in high-growth applications such as body and vehicular armor, high-performance rope and cordage and sporting goods, as well as in the blast-resistance, fire resistance, marine, aviation and aerospace markets. Numerous networking opportunities were available at a catered reception, roundtable luncheon, and refreshment breaks.

The conference was held at the newly renovated Charleston Marriott Hotel . Charleston offers something for everyone. Golf & beaches, fine dining & world class shopping, historic architecture & notable buildings, all offered with Southern hospitality in a warm and friendly climate.

High Performance Fibers 2008 Agenda

I. Market Assessment and Forecast:

  • Regional outlook (Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America)
  • Growth, supply, demand, of p-aramids, HPPEs, S-2 glass, boron, silicon carbide, and other fibers
  • Chopped and non-woven fiber markets

II. New Developments in Defense and Industrial Markets:

  • Body armor, vehicular armor, defense and civilian applications
  • Sporting goods
  • Automotive (tire cord, brake pads, body and truck panels)
  • Cordage (halyards, sheets, hawsers, other industrial lines and tethers)
  • Infrastructure/Construction: marine and other construction applications (blast mitigation)
  • High temperature applicatons

III. Production Methods, Fabric Formation and Composite Consolidation Techniques to Reduce Costs:

  • Fiber property and handling issues ( temperature limitations, water and UV resistance, fiber costs, industry marketing initiatives, low cost composite manufacturing methods)
  • Resin transfer molding (RTM), resin infusion molding (SCRIMP) and thermoplastic prepregs
  • Hybrid fabrics and preforms
  • Weaving, knitting, 3D weaving, stitch-bonded fabrics, braiding

IV. Outlook for Fiber Technologies and Applications:

  • M5, synthetic spider silk, others
  • Advanced ballistic protection systems
  • High temperature, oxidative environments
  • Oilfield composite technology: offshore oil platforms & deepwater exploration
  • Marine (sail and power boats, oceanographic arrays)

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