Composite Materials

NGCC. Network Group for Composites in Construction - UK. Network of professionals and companies active in composites for the construction industry, dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge, and developing and promoting best practices in the application of fiber reinforced polymer composites. Introduction to composites. Calendar of events. Library of articles and technical FAQ. Links to related sites.
http://www.ngcc.org.uk/

Composed with Composites - The Netherlands. Organization for the global composites industry, promoting generic image branding through the free use of the CWC industry logo. Lists of partner and registered user companies.
http://www.composedwithcomposites.org/

European Composite Recycling Services Company - Belgium. European wide industry initiative, dedicated to the development, introduction and implementation of standardised and financially acceptable waste management principles, and offering a recycling solution for the composites industry as an answer to European waste directives.
http://www.ecrc-greenlabel.org/

ABD Matrix - A resource about composites for engineers, students, and researchers. Articles, tips, industry best-practices and forum.
http://www.abdmatrix.com/

ECIF. European Composite Industry Forum - Web-based platform for social networking for professionals in the European composites industry.
http://www.ecif.org/

Vircon - UK Department of Trade and Industry supported information portal for composite material evaluation, selection and design, and manufacturing methods.
http://www.vircon-composites.com/

N-Fibrebase - Internet database for information on natural fiber reinforced polymer composites, funded by the German Agency of Renewable Resources. Technical and marketing articles on PDF files. Databases for reference and market information, fibers, compounds and technology. [English, German and French]
http://www.n-fibrebase.net/

Composites Consultants - Portal to the composites industry. Categorized lists of consultants and suppliers, online tools, news, calendar of events, used equipment and jobs
http://www.compositesconsultants.com/

CompositesIQ - European Community funded project aiming to develop a more competitive European composites industry through knowledge and technology transfer, and by encouraging the commercialisation of composites innovation. Industry news and calendar of events. Company directory and marketplace. Library of articles. Links to related sites.
http://www.compositesiq.com/

Coronet - Joined program of composites manufacturers, end users and research institutes funded by the European Commission, dedicated to the exchange of knowledge and best practices, and to imcrease access to research infrastructure. Links to partner sites. Description of manufacturing principles. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.
http://www.coronet.eu.com/

MatDat Polymer Composites Materials Database - DTI supported information database for physical and mechanical properties of polymer composites, comparing materials against a wide range of criteria, and including a search feature for specific composite performance and manufacturing requirements. Links to partner and composite related sites. From Qinetiq, Ltd.
http://www.matdat.qinetiq.com/

Ecocomposite - Homepage of Prof. David Bainbridge. Information resource about composites manufactured from natural, non-toxic and biodegradable materials. Also, technical consulting services. List of natural fibers. Technology and materials descriptions. Links to related sites.
http://www.ecocomposite.org/

Worldwide Composites Search Engine - Search engine for advanced composite materials, honeycombs, prepegs, film adhesives, fabrics and related industry services and products. Also featuring surplus material sales, and key personnel listings.
http://www.deltronix.com/public/wwc.htm

Materials Solutions - Information resource of the UK Department of Trade and Industry, providing answers to problems associated with polymer composite related materials measurement, test methods and standards materials usage and material characterisation.
http://www.materialssolutions.info/