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Dr Stefanie Feih is a Senior Scientist in SIMTech’s Polymer Joining Technology Group. Stefanie has worked in the UK, Denmark, Australia and Singapore in research fields spanning the aerospace, wind and maritime industry and has more than 15 years of international research experience in virtual design, analysis and testing of composite structures, including joints and repairs. She has published over 110 international journal and conference papers in this field. Stefanie is leading one of the on-going composite repair projects, in collaboration with ST Aerospace, under the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR)’s Aerospace Programme. Mr Pieter Troost is the Technical Director at ICRIT and NDT specialist in TiaT Europe B.V., a company that he started and co-owned. Pieter started his career as a process and material engineer at Fokker Aircraft. He was responsible for the technical support of production units which include analysing and solving production issues on material and processes, advising and implementing new processes and techniques, managing failure analysis and developing non-destructive testing inspection procedures. At TiaT, Pieter is responsible for non-destructive testing engineering and consultancy, implementing non-destructive testing processes, certification, training and examining non-destructive testing personnel, developing new training programmes, performing (pre-)audits of non-destructive testing and related processes as well as developing inspection methods and techniques.

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When and Where

Date: 17 - 18 November 2016 (Thursday & Friday)Venue: Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology 4 Fusionopolis Way, Kinesis, Level 6, Seminar Room 2 Singapore 138635 Course Fee

• The full course fee is S$2,000 (excluding GST).• The nett course fee for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents is S$642.00, inclusive of GST with

70% course fee subsidy from the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Agency.

Registration

Please register online at KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

Contact Us

For registration enquiries, please contact: Ms Joyce Ling, Industry Development Manager at linglp@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg For technical information, please contact: Dr Sun Zheng, Deputy Director at zsun@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

Master Class in Precision Manufacturing Processes

17 - 18 November 2016

Composite Repairs, Non-Destructive Testing &

Training

Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology Knowledge Transfer Office

2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-04, Singapore 138634 Tel: (65) 6590 3193 | Email: KTO-enquiry@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg | Website: KTO.SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg

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Course Introduction The 2-day master class focuses on new repair and inspection processes for composite aircraft structures. This master class prepares maintainers, regardless of their experience and knowledge, by introducing composite parts and its uses in aircraft, such as A350 and B787.

To align companies with the current trends and issues in the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) market, this master class is organised to enable MRO companies to meet the increasing global competition and the demand for more value-added services while accommodating the need for faster turn-around times. The master class also aims to upgrade the knowledge and skillsets of the existing MRO workforce by retraining them in the new technologies and repair processes.

The master class will have participants discuss on future challenges and brainstorm ways to overcome them. For instance, to enhance local MRO companies’ competitiveness in the global market, local companies can review the country’s level of self-sufficiency and create their own domestic yet unique capabilities while exploring ways to reduce composite waste by repairing instead of replacing old and worn-out parts.

This master class is organised by Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), in collaboration with Integrated Composite Repair, Inspection & Training (ICRIT). As a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SIMTech develops high value manufacturing technology and human capital to enhance the competitiveness of Singapore’s manufacturing industry. As a Centre of Excellence, ICRIT aims to create a new global learning environment in (automated) repair and inspection processes, inspection data collection and dissemination, and training through the combined innovative strength, synergy and complementarity of partners/institutions world-wide. Who Should Attend This master class is designed for senior management, engineering or operation managers, engineers, inspectors & supervisors.

Why This Course • Learn more about various composite materials • Understand new repair techniques • Learn how to perform and analyse Non-Destructive Test (NDT) inspections • Understand the impact of Structural Repair Manuals and other standards that forms the basis for

repair and NDT processes• Learn about the new developments regarding large-scale inspection

What Can I Expect

The master class includes both theoretical and hands-on sessions.

The theoretical sessions provide participants an overview on the latest composite materials, its related design, engineering, repair and inspection, as well as the various NDT inspection technologies, and use of the Structural Repair Manual.

The hands-on sessions allow participants to perform repair on a composite structure, and perform damage analyses, mapping, stepped repair, bonded repair (hot bonding) with the NDT techniques taught in the classroom.

Participants will learn about the SIMTech-developed advanced inspection technologies which potentially improve the MRO process. Technologies include Vacuum Assisted Thermography (VAT), Composite Heat Damage Detection Unit and the new Lamb-Wave Based NDT System for Detection and Identification of Defects in Composites. The master class will provide participants with the

Mr Paul van IJsselstein BSc is the President of ICRIT and CEO of STRATAGEM Group B.V. ICRIT (Integrated Composite Repair, Inspection & Training). STRATAGEM Group B.V. ICRIT was established in 2015 and is dedicated to the development of new repair and learning processes for “maintenance of the future”. Paul has more than 30 years’ experience in the aerospace sector and has provided industrial leadership to many small and medium-sized businesses. As the CEO of the STRATAGEM Group (2005), Paul was instrumental in developing new “MRO product-market combinations” through market and product research and innovation. He is specialised in using an “out of the box” approach to develop unique “best of industry” MRO solutions for the global market.

Mr Rick van Opdorp is the Technical Director at ICRIT and owner of ACRATS Training Services and Composite Trade. Rick started his career in the Royal Netherlands Airforce, after completing a four-year vocational training programme at the Aircraft Maintenance & Training School as aircraft engineer. As a specialist in structural repair, he was trained under the Boeing Training Systems & Services, Airbus Helicopter Training Academy and Agusta Westland Training Academy and has built-up a significant knowledge of structural repair and inspection methods, particularly for helicopters. After his retirement, he started a company and developed a unique practical and training concept for metal and composite structural repair. Mr Rudi Dullens is a Board member of ICRIT as well as co-founder and CEO of BlueTea B.V., a company that specialises in virtual maintenance training, interactive simulation and serious gaming. Rudi was trained as technical engineer and was the Chief Technology Officer at Stepco from 1993 to 2014. He is a specialist in the development of software and simulation applications and embedding innovative technologies such as Serious Gaming, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Intuitive (Haptic) Devices. Within BlueTea, he develops an intelligent software platform that enables fast development of simulations, serious games and virtual maintenance training applications.

Dr Isakov Dmitry is a research scientist in SIMTech. His research focus was on semiconductor failure analysis which received several local and international research awards. In 2011, Dmitry applied his knowledge in Aerospace NDT by developing advanced thermography NDT, which had two patents. He has also successfully completed two projects, in collaboration with The Boeing Company, under the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR)’s Aerospace Programme.

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theoretical background behind these technologies as well as hands-on experience on performing repair on composite samples.

Upon Completion Of The Master Class Upon completion, participants will be able to perform inspections and repairs of composite structures. Participants who successfully completed the master class will be given a certificate. The curriculum of the master class is developed with the support of a Part 147 training organisation.