CW Tech Days event delves into composites in space

This Nov. 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET, CompositesWorld is presenting “CW Tech Days: New Space Applications.” This virtual event, as in past Tech Days, provides an opportunity for industry members to explore the composite technologies, materials and strategies of a prevalent topic or end market. This event is sponsored by Toray, Trelleborg, Zund, Eastman Machine Co. and Deltek TIP Technologies.

The event will begin with an introduction by CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis, followed by six 30-minute presentations. The agenda is as follows (please note that it is subject to change leading up to the event):

• 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.: “Composite structures for space applications” — Presented by Rocket Labs, speaker TBD
• 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: “Composite cryotanks, CFRP structures” — Presented by Peter Ortmann, head of AFP, and Dr. Bernd Thoma, head of composite research and technology programs, MT Aerospace
• 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.: “Composite structures for a new space age” — Presented by Claire Baker, segment manager, space and communications, EMEA, Toray
• 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.: “Quartz in space applications” — Presented by Antony Grasso, marketing and business development, Saint-Gobain ACC
• 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.: “Rock West Composites” — Presented by Jeremy Senne, space segment director, Rock West Composites
• 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.: “Markforged/Sidus Space” — Presented by Markforged and Sidus Space, speaker TBD

Registration is $99; register here to reserve your spot.

Thank you to our sponsors!