Aerospace Workshop 2026
28 April 2026
BAWA Centre, Bristol, UK
To view or download a booking form, click here. Alternatively, to register online click the buttonon the left.
| Aerospace Workshop 2026 Programme | ||||||||||
| 08.30-09.15 | Registration, tea and coffee | |||||||||
| 09.15- 09.30 | Welcome and summary of proceedings | Tom Bertenshaw GKN Aerospace Services Ltd, UK |
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| Simulation for aerospace processes | ||||||||||
| 09.30-09.50 | Parameter space exploration using simulations for inspection design and qualification | Paul Wilcox University of Bristol, UK | ||||||||
| 09.50-10.10 | The role of simulation in technique development and qualification | Alex Ballisat CFMS Services Ltd, UK | ||||||||
| 10.10-10.30 | Simulations for aero-engine inspections | Victoria Ageeva Rolls-Royce plc, UK | ||||||||
| 10.30-10.45 | Panel session | |||||||||
| 10.45-11.15 | Refreshment break | |||||||||
| Methods for simulations | ||||||||||
| 11.15-11.35 | Modeling NDT methods using multiphysics simulations | Robbie Balcombe COMSOL Ltd, UK | ||||||||
| 11.35-11.55 | Simulation-based CT-scan geometry optimisation and fixtures | Nick Brierley Diondo GmbH, Germany | ||||||||
| 11.55-12.20 | Panel session | |||||||||
| 12.20-13.30 | Lunch and networking | |||||||||
| Applications of simulations | ||||||||||
| 13.30-13.50 | Ultrasonic guided wave monitoring for resin infusion front position estimation in composites | Cristian-Adrian Calistru University of Strathclyde, UK | ||||||||
| 13.50-14.10 | Lamb-wave inspection of composites using the RAPID algorithm: comparing simulation and practical trials | Tom Bertenshaw GKN Aerospace Services Ltd, UK |
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| 14.10-14.30 | Model assisted qualification: a review | Tom Bertenshaw on behalf of ESR Technology, UK |
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| 14.30-14.45 | Panel session | |||||||||
| 14.45-15.00 | Refreshment break | |||||||||
| 15.00-15.30 | Open discussion session |
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| 15.30 | Close |
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| 15.45-17.00 | Talk and tour of Testia Ltd, Airbus Main Gate, Golf Course Lane, Building 07A, Filton, Bristol BS34 7QQ, UK. Pre-registration must be completed to secure a booking, along with name, DOB, place of birth and nationality (limited to 25 places). |
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For further information, contact: Events and Awards Department, The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing,
Midsummer House, Riverside Way, Bedford Road, Northampton NN1 5NX, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1604 438300; Email: conf@bindt.org
