The Future of Composites Is Already Taking Shape
From recycled carbon fibres and thermoplastic composites to multimodal sensing and hybrid manufacturing, the research presented at the 2026 SAMPE UK & Ireland Student Seminar Competition demonstrated just how broad the future of advanced materials and processing is becoming. Held on 7 July at the University [...]
Joining Is Easy. Belonging Is Different.
There is an important distinction between joining a professional organisation and truly belonging to one. Membership can be completed in a matter of minutes, but becoming part of a professional community happens over time through shared experiences, conversations and relationships. When people first join an organisation [...]
From Microstructures to Megastructures: What We Learned at the SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Seminar 2026
Now that it’s been nearly three months since SAMPE UK & Ireland’s last Annual Seminar, now feels like a good moment to reflect on the event and how its presentations have manifested in the composites sector since. The event brought together researchers, manufacturers and technology [...]
The Careers We Build Between the Conferences
Ask most engineers what they gain from attending conferences, and they'll probably mention technical presentations, emerging technologies or the latest advances in materials and manufacturing. Yet the greatest value often comes long after the exhibition halls have emptied. It comes from the conversations over coffee, the introductions [...]
SAMPE UK & Ireland Appoints Professor Lee Harper as New Chair
The SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter (SAMPE UKIC) has announced the appointment of Professor Lee Harper as its new Chair, following the Chapter’s Annual General Meeting held on 20 May 2026 during the SAMPE UKIC Annual Conference at Sigmatex in Runcorn. Professor Harper succeeds [...]
SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Conference to Expand Technical Programme and Industry Participation
The SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter has confirmed further developments to its 2026 Annual Conference, Advanced Materials & Manufacturing: From Microstructures to Megastructures, as industry and academic interest in the programme continues to grow. The flagship one-day event will bring together leading researchers, materials scientists, [...]
