Germany. Competence network within the Aachen Unversty, focused on composites related product analyses, technology development and process optimization and the implementation of the results of research studies. Also, tool design and manufacturing, and testing services. English and German.
UK. Research group within the Imperial College of London, focused on measuring, modelling and predicting the performance of adhesives and bonded joints, components and structures, and the fracture of composite materials. List of publications. Links to related sites.
UK. Research and development institute in the University of Plymouth, dedicated to product and process development, testing, design and training for the composites industry. List of publications. Links to related sites.
USA. Based at Pennsylvania State University, the American Carbon Society promotes interdisciplinary research and technology in the field of carbon science.
UK. Composites division in the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining of the University of London, dedicated to education and research. Introduction to composites. List of publications. Calendar of events. Links to standards information and composite related sites.
USA. Engineering, research and educational center for composites science and technology, based in the University of Delaware. Interactive learning tools. Lists of current and completed projects, and publications and technical reports. Job opportunities.
Germany. Group of research and development institutes within the framework of the Technical University of Dresden, involved in textile reinforcements for structural strengthening and repair. English and German.
UK. The National Physical Laboratory's division dedicated to the development and implementation of standards and test procedures for composites. Also, technical consultancy, and composite design and modelling facilities.
UK Department of Trade and Industry supported research program, aiming to increase to use of composite materials by improving the understanding of materials behaviour and performance, developing new measurement methods, equipment and standards, providing predictive procedures for composite material response, and providing design methodologies and software.
The Netherlands. Research and development institute in the Delft University of Technology, dedicated to the exploration of new ways to design, produce and assemble lightweight components for a variety of applications. List of publications. Links to related sites.
Group of academic, industrial and governmental organizations in Asia, Europe and the United States, involved in the research , development and commercialization of engineered cementitious composite (ECC) materials and applications, with the purpose of creating a platform of knowledge and technology exchange. Lists of members and projects. Technical papers on PDF files.
Germany. Non-profit research institute involved in the investigation and development of technical applications and applicabilities of composite materials. Also active in knowledge transfer and education. English and German.
Germany. Non-profit, industrial research organization, dedicated to applied research, education and training in plastics technologies and processing. Its Fiber Composites Department is active in process engineering and development for practical applications.
Non-profit organization for technicians, engineers, designers and craftsmen involved in the manufacturing of stitched true multi-axial fabric, dedicated to support research in the development of composites which incorporate multi-axial fabrics, and the creation of product definition standards, testing methods and product application standards. Description of technology, properties and applications.
Research and development institute for composite science and technology, dedicated to education, design and construction of composite structures, technical consulting and technology transfer. English and Farsi.
Sweden. Research and technology institute for fibrous, composite and polymer materials. Also, testing and consulting services. Searchable publications directory. Article archive. List of member and partner companies. Links to related sites. Part of the Swerea Group. English and Swedish.
China. Research institute within the Chinese Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, focused on the preparation, characterization and application of carbon nanotubes and -fibers, and carbon based composites. English and Chinese.
Germany. Fundamental and applied research and product development in structural and functional polymers, fiber reinforced composites and recycling processes. Detailed descriptions of ongoing projects. List of publications. English and German.
USA. Private company, active in government and industry funded research and development projects in composite, polymer, plastics, and nanofiber and tubes science. Description of current projects. List of partners and customers. Job opportunities.
