Composites & Polymeric MaterialsCollaboration & enquiries
For more information about the Composites & Polymeric Materials work at NPL, please contact Michael Gower (Composites) or Martin Rides (Polymeric Materials).
Industrial Advisory Group (IAG)
An Industrial Advisory Group (IAG) is a committee of representatives from industry who guide and collaborate in NPL’s research projects. New members welcome.
The Composites and Polymeric Materials Group at NPL develop and use a broad range of measurement technology to understand the processing and performance behaviour of materials through the full life cycle. Our work supports businesses ranging from small enterprises to some of the largest automotive, aerospace and power generation multi-nationals.
We undertake a wide range of research activities from confidential research and testing through to collaborative research towards innovative measurement solutions or international standards development.
News
New Good Practice Guide on monitoring deformation and damage in fibre-reinforced plastics
New books published which showcase NPL research
NPL has contributed to the three chapters of two new books:
- Adhesives in Marine Environments
- Failure mechanisms in polymer matrix composites: Criteria, testing and industrial applications
Revised ISO Standards on Melt Flow Rate (ISO 1133) published.
New European Metrology Research Projects on nanoindentation of polymeric materials.
Standardisation Activities and Good Practice Guides