This paper proposes the study and implementation of a sensor with a metamaterial (MM) lens in electromagnetic nondestructive evaluation (eNDE). Thus, the use of a new type of MM, named Conical Swiss Rolls (CSR) has been proposed. These structures can serve as electromagnetic flux concentrators in the radiofrequency range. As a direct application, plates of composite materials with carbon fibers...

This investigation presents a methodology for the characterisation of thermoplastic composite materials under rapid processing conditions, as is needed understanding flow mechanisms in Unidirectional (UD) tapes. A bespoke compaction rig was designed and constructed to carry out series high temperature ramp-dwell loading experiments on CF/PPS (Carbon Fibre/Polyphenylene Sulphide) CF/PEEK Fibre/P...