General engineer, student curriculum, third-year expertise in polymer and composite parts development.
Campus
Arts et Métiers Campus Arts et Métiers Paris
Objectives
In 2017, polymers and composites were the most widely processed materials (by volume) in the world (300 million tons/year). Composites now account for the majority (by weight) of materials used in aircraft such as the Airbus A350 XWB. In the European Union, the plastics sector employs around 1.5 million people, 90% of whom work in production.
The objective of this unit of expertise is therefore to train generalist engineers specializing in the life cycle of polymers and composites, and in particular in the design and manufacture of parts.
Teaching staff
- Katell DERRIEN
- Bruno Fayolle
- Albert LUCAS
- Laurent GUILLAUMAT
- Alain GUINAULT
- Gilles REGNIER
- Emmanuel RICHAUD
- Sebastien ROLAND
Program
1. Presentation and selection of polymers
2. Implementation processes
3. Characterization
4. Mechanical properties of composites
These courses are illustrated by guest lectures (in 2017-2018: Airbus, 3P Performance Plastics Products, Areva, IFREMER , etc.).
They are applied during practical work, carried out using the equipment of the PIMM and CNAM. The courses are also put into practice during mini-projects, carried out in partnership with manufacturers who have proposed the problem:
In 2017-2018: selection of a new resin for a nuclear application and study of the failure of a clip-on connector.
Key scientific and educational leaders in the field
Emmanuel RICHAUD
Related technology platform
- PIMM laboratory
- CNAM
Assessment methods
Each module leads to a test. Mini projects are graded. Practical work is graded.
Benefits of the training
This program trains engineers with theoretical and practical knowledge of transformation processes, enabling them to best meet industry expectations.
Career opportunities
In 2016-2017, the majority of students who completed internships related to the subject were offered a permanent contract or a VIE (international volunteer program) to ensure their continued employment.
Partners
- Manufacturers: Safran, Airbus, Areva TN, Hutchinson, 3P Performance Plastics Products, Delphi
- Institutions: IFREMER
Targeted companies
Manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, and packaging industries
Examples of internship opportunities offered / projects carried out
- Safran Composites: characterization of composites
- Dassault: Optical deformation measurement device
- ONERA: characterization of degraded epoxies
- Airbus; Structural damping materials
- Plastic Omnium: Durability of bonded assemblies
- PolyOne: Designing new self-sealing packaging
- Loma innovation: development of new products
- Hutchinson: implementation of FKM
Practical information
- Education: French
- October – end of January
- 150h
Contacts
Manager: Emmanuel Richaud
Keywords
#Polymers #Composites #Processes
