New teammates
New researchers were recruited from various project partners on 01.10.2019.
At the KU Leuven project leader, the research team is supplemented by a new doctoral student who is conducting research into the mechanical characterization of the adhesive bond with natural fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites. At the project partner IMT Lille Douai, the team is also strengthened by a new doctoral student, whose focus is on researching the laser weld connection of these materials.
Also interesting
SAMPE Europe conference
The SAMPE Europe conference took place in the week of November 14-17, 2022. As a selected candidate during the SAMPE Benelux student seminar earlier this year, the work within the ATHENS project was presented during the student seminar.
Participation in the Adhesion 2022 conference
KU Leuven participated in the Adhesion 2022 conference that took place in the Technology & Innovation center of the University of Strathclyde's in Glasgow (UK).
Poster presentation at the '6ème colloque fibers naturelles et polymeres'
On September 14-15, the '6ème colloque fibers naturelles et polymères' took place at the Center de Congress de l'Aube at Troyes. Here the work within the ATHENS project within KU Leuven in connection with characterizing the bio-fibre filled composites presented by means of a poster presentation.