Dr Philip O’Gara

Senior Materials Engineer Thales UK

Since graduating from Cranfield University with a Masters, Philip has worked in the defence industry for nearly 30 years, specialising in adhesives and polymers for use in the maritime environment. During this time he gained his PhD from the University of Surrey As part of Thales UK’s Underwater Systems business, he has worked on a wide range of products including the application of polymeric materials, and their associated processing, in support of the company’s current products and development of future technology.

27 February

11:30 AM THALES UK APPLICATION OF AM TO DEFENCE PRODUCTS

• Metallic Additive Manufacturing for Sonar

• Non-metallic AM

• UWS interests and collaboration

12:00 PM INDUSTRY LEADERS PANEL DISCUSSION: PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING MATERIALS FOR DEFENCE

In this panel discussion, we will delve into the cutting-edge advancements, explore the challenges, and envision the future

of aerospace materials. Our distinguished panellists will provide their expert insights on how these breakthroughs are

revolutionizing the industry.

• Revolutionary smart materials in aerospace, and how they are transforming design and performance of defence

equipment

• Innovations in sustainable materials and manufacturing processes, to reduce the environmental footprint of the

aerospace industry

• Groundbreaking materials to enable weight reduction and improved durability in aerospace applications

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Philip.

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