SAMPE UK & Ireland Chapter Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering

UK and Ireland
Joined October 2018
What does a career in advanced materials look like? There’s no single route.  SAMPE UK & Ireland’s YES community helps students and young engineers build knowledge, experience and connections.  Discover YES: sampe.org.uk/young-engineers…  #SAMPEUKIC
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Meet Ali Aravand, a long-standing member of the SAMPE community with decades of advanced composites experience. Ali continues to actively support SAMPE UK & Ireland and its events.  sampe.org.uk/portfolio-items…  #SAMPEUKIC
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SAMPE MentorMatch connects members seeking guidance with experienced professionals who can support their development.  Find out more: mentoring.sampe.org/  #SAMPEUKIC #Mentoring
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Meet Evan Stacy, Founder & CEO of Lumios Materials. From developing new approaches to carbon fibre production to championing hands-on experience, Evan is helping shape the future of advanced materials.  #SAMPEUKIC #YoungProfessionals #CarbonFibre
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How can tooling help take composite manufacturing to industrial scale? At the SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Conference 2026, David Kampenhuber of ALPEX Technologies explored tooling systems designed to improve efficiency, repeatability and higher-rate production. #SAMPEUKIC
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Meet the Committee: Sophie Cozien-Cazuc 👋 A SAMPE UK & Ireland Committee Member since 2019, Sophie is Head of Operations at the AMRC and brings extensive experience across advanced materials, composites, sustainability and collaborative R&D. #SAMPEUKIC #MeetTheCommittee
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What happens when the digital thread connects the entire manufacturing lifecycle? At the SAMPE UK & Ireland Annual Conference 2026, Boeing’s Project DELTA explored how digital technology can support design, fabrication, assembly and delivery. #SAMPEUKIC #DigitalManufacturing
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Some of the most useful conversations at a technical event are the ones you didn’t plan to have. SAMPE brings together industry, academia and research, creating opportunities for new ideas, collaborations and connections. #SAMPEUKIC #Networking #EngineeringCommunity
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SAMPE activity in the UK & Ireland dates back to the 1970s, with the Club becoming the first European SAMPE Chapter in 2001. Join a community built on decades of engineering expertise, collaboration and innovation. Find out more: sampe.org.uk/membership/ #SAMPEUKIC
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Growing the composites industry means growing its workforce. Do we have the people and skills needed to support future growth? Professor John Summerscales explores the skills challenge and what needs to change. Read more: sampe.org.uk/growing-the-com… #SAMPEUKIC #Composites
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Meet the Committee: Dr Winifred Obande 👋 Supporting Academic Engagement at SAMPE UK & Ireland, Wini brings expertise in sustainable and circular composites, helping strengthen connections across academia and the advanced materials community. #SAMPEUKIC #MeetTheCommittee
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Are you a student or early-career engineer? SAMPE’s YES Sub-Committee offers opportunities to build your knowledge, experience and industry connections through competitions, seminars, networking and technical resources. Find out more: sampe.org.uk/young-engineers… #SAMPEUKIC
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Did you know just how broad the world of SAMPE is? From composites and high-performance fibres to automation, adhesives, additive manufacturing and nanotechnology, SAMPE connects expertise from across advanced materials. #SAMPEUKIC #AdvancedMaterials #Engineering
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Starting your career in materials engineering? Build your network early. Through SAMPE UK & Ireland’s YES Sub-Committee, students and early-career professionals can connect, learn and get involved in the wider materials community. #SAMPEUKIC #EarlyCareers #YoungEngineers
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Have you explored the SAMPE Journal? 📖 SAMPE members receive a complimentary bi-monthly subscription featuring technical articles, industry news and community updates. Become a member: sampe.org.uk/membership/ #SAMPEUKIC #AdvancedMaterials
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Have you explored the SAMPE Journal? Members receive complimentary access to technical articles, industry news and community updates. Become a member: sampe.org.uk/membership/ #SAMPEUKIC #AdvancedMaterials #MaterialsEngineering
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The future of composites is taking shape. From recycled carbon fibers to advanced sensing, discover the research showcased by the next generation of engineers at the 2026 SAMPE UK & Ireland Student Seminar Competition. Read more: sampe.org.uk/future-of-compo… #SAMPE #Composites
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