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 The Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Peter Main, visited South Bristol Skills Academy, City of Bristol college on the 1st of May 2013 - during his visit he went on a tour of the Composites workshop. The Lord Mayor was very impressed with the composites facilities at the centre, he highly paised the work South West composites gateway project has achieved in the South west. Everyone at the centre had fun and we were honored by his visit.
Introduction to composite materials workshop, May 2013 at City of Bristol College’s South Bristol Skills Academy, Hengrove park, Bristol.
 This an introductory workshop designed for engineering businesses or individuals who are interested in moving into the field of composite materials or has the need to enhance their knowledge in composite materials. This workshop will be held at South Bristol Skills Academy composites centre in October, subsequent workshop to run every first Tuesday and Wednesday of the month. Feedback from previous attendee, Jim Fullon of Mirka UK - "Highly enjoyable course - Run at just the right level and Pace so you can understand the theory/practice"
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As South West composites gateway funding activities draws to a close. We would like to use this opportunity to call to your attention another funding avenue that is designed to help your business gain the knowledge you need to innovate and grow. This funding scheme is the Universities South West innovation vouchers, of which City of Bristol College is a delivery partner. This is a knowledge exchange scheme funded by CLG/ERDF.
These Innovation Vouchers provides funding so that your business can work with an external expert, gaining new knowledge to help your business innovate, develop and grow.
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This is a case study film that features interviews and comment from businesses assisted by and currently engaged with the South West Composites Gateway (SWCG) project, as well as students and staff from the SWCG project team. The film was produced to give viewers an overview of the project and how the project has assisted businesses.
Advanced Composite Manufacturing Technique
This event was held at University of Plymouth on Wednesday 26th of September 2012
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Matrix GRP Roofing Training workshop for Skyline Roofing at SW Composites Gateway (City of Bristol College).
This Workshop took place on Tuesday June 12th, Wednesday June 13th, Thursday June 14th- 2012.
So What is (GRP) fibre glass roof?
A fibreglass roof in it’s simplest form is a standard boarded roof(usually conditioned plywood or sterling board ) covered in a thin layer of fibreglass (known as a laminate) and finished in topcoat. It is the only fully bonded system available (other systems are nailed or laid onto the roof but are not bonded to it). The GRP laminate cannot be cut with knife and is therefore much more secured than other systems..
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Improved Surface Finishing workshop.
The composite surface finishing event was held at the Parkway Transport Technology Centre, City of Bristol on Wednesday 30th Of May 2012. Key speakers from industry (Mirka and Marineware )presented their high performance products before delegates were invited to see these products in practice.Click here for more information
Composites Fixing/Bonding Event - Wednesday 29th February 2012, 10am start.
This event was held on the Wednestday the 29th of February 2012 at South Bristol Skills Academy.  In conjunction with the Manufacturing Advisory Service, the South West Composites Gateway delivered an exciting and informative event on composites fixing and bonding techniques. This event brought together leading practitioners and industry specialists to improve your know-how in composite bonding/fixing.
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This event was held on the 30th of November 2011 at South Bristol Skills Academy. From presentation and demonstration to time for networking, the contents of this event provided a basic understanding of the fundamental principles of composite materials design. Delegates was able to see three different design tools in action, these tools were used to demonstrate easy design of products from all types of composite materials. Click here to download presentations
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