Emerging Composites Technologies

Purpose:
The main goal of the Emerging Composite Technologies Division (ECTD) is to serve as a focal point for new developments in composites and provide an interactive forum to communicate technical information.

Areas of interest to ECTD may include:

• Nanotechnology - materials, mechanics, nano-reinforcements and composites
• New fibers, resins, product forms
• New technologies for damage tolerant composites
• Sensory technology for health monitoring
• Multifunctional materials - smart materials
• New sandwich materials - foams and honeycomb
• Advanced composites in wind energy
• Advanced composites in urban air mobility systems
• Cosponsored items - new test methods, new analysis techniques, and new processes.

• Solicit papers in the emerging areas of composite research and host special sessions.
• Evaluate the papers nominated by the session chairs of ECTD and recommend one or two papers for the ASC Best Paper Award.
• Host the annual division meeting during the ASC Technical Conference.
• Facilitate discussion regarding future session topics.
• Organize new sessions at the ASC technical conference.
• Facilitate collaborations between industry and academia through networking opportunities at special sessions and division meetings.
• If called upon, provide support to organizing committee of ASC technical meetings.