• Technology reviews

• Recommendation of best materials/processes

• Benefits and practicalities of replacing other materials with composites

• New material development

• In-process modelling of materials

• Residual stress modelling

• Product and process optimisation

• Manufacture one-off composite parts

• Manufacture of large, full scale prototypes

• Development of new processes

• Quality, performance and dimensional accuracy improvement 

• Costing of manufacturing processes

• Mechanical testing, microscopy and resin gel testing

• Resin Infusion Technology, including Resin Film Infusion (RFI), Vacuum Bag Resin Infusion (VBRI) and Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM)

• Pultrusion

• Prepreg lay-up

• Diaphragm Forming, including prediction of wrinkle formation and fibre orientation

• Preforming

• Infusion

• Bonding

• Welding

• Assembly

• Composites machining

• Powder coating

• Thermoplastic resins and films

• Thermoset resins (polyurethane, polyester, vinylester, epoxy and BMI)

• Adhesives (paste and film)

• Paints and primers

• Biocomposites

• Fire resistant materials

• Glass, carbon, aramid (Kevlar) fibres

• UV cure composites

• Surface treatments