Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research at Western University (FIP)
Join the PEO/OSPE London Chapter for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research at Western University (FIP-Composites@Western) in London, Ontario, as part of 2025 National Engineering Month NEM). This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the innovation behind composite materials formulation, process and product development at this industrial-scale applied research facility that is part of Western University.
Date: March 28, 2025
Time: 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Location: Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research at Western University
2520 Advanced Ave, London, ON N6M 0E1
https://www.eng.uwo.ca/fraunhofer/
About the Facility:
The Fraunhofer Innovation Platform for Composites Research is a joint venture between Western University and the Fraunhofer Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) in Pfinztal, Germany. The FIP-Composites at Western develop, test, validate, and characterize new lightweight materials and advanced manufacturing processes on an industrial scale. By combining Fraunhofer’s latest global technologies with Western’s strengths in materials engineering, the FIP-Composites at Western proactively addresses the needs of its industry partners.
What to Expect:
- Experience a close-up view of the industrial-scale applied research centre, part of Western University.
- Discover Western’s state-of-the-art composites processing equipment.
- Capabilities:
- 2500 Tonne Compression Molding Press
- 1600 Tonne and 500 Tonne Injection Molding Presses
- Sheet Molding Compound Line
- Long Fiber Thermoplastic Directline
- High-Pressure Resin Transfer Molding Line
- Pultrusion Line
Connect with fellow engineering professionals!
Register Here via PEO/OSPE: Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peo-london-chapter-western-fraunhofer-facility-tour-tickets-1286691822879?aff=oddtdtcreator
Spots are limited to 25 attendees —don’t miss out on this unique experience!
Facility Contact: Louis Kaptur, Senior Business Development Officer
C: 226-456-9568; Email: lkaptur@uwo.ca
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