<p><strong data-start="81" data-end="90">Date:</strong> Tuesday, 7 April<br><strong data-start="110" data-end="119">Time:</strong> 10:15 – 12:45<br><strong data-start="136" data-end="149">Location:</strong> Ariënsplein 1-300, 7511 JX Enschede (Stadscampus Connect-U)<br>&nbsp;</p><p data-start="211" data-end="466">Would you like to discover what composites can mean for your product or production process? During this interactive morning session, TPAC and CATO will guide you through the world of composites and the opportunities for industrial application and scaling.</p><p data-start="468" data-end="777">Together with CATO Composites and TPAC, you will gain insight into current applications, production possibilities and development pathways. We will demonstrate how composites are successfully implemented, from prototype to series production, and which steps are required to scale up innovations effectively.</p><p data-start="779" data-end="1021">An important part of the programme is a guided tour of the TPAC lab. Here, you will experience firsthand which technologies and facilities are available and have the opportunity to discuss your own challenge or case with experts in the field.</p><p data-start="1023" data-end="1340">Whether you are already working with lightweight materials, sustainable solutions or innovative production techniques, or would like to explore whether composites could be a suitable alternative material, this workshop offers concrete insights, practical guidance and valuable connections for potential collaboration.</p><p data-start="1342" data-end="1429">Discover the opportunities and take the next step in composite development and scaling.</p><p data-start="1431" data-end="1444"><strong data-start="1431" data-end="1444">Programme</strong></p><p data-start="1446" data-end="1618">10:15 – 10:30 | Arrival and registration<br>10:30 – 11:00 | Presentations by CATO and TPAC<br>11:00 – 12:00 | Guided tour of the TPAC lab<br>12:00 – 12:45 | Networking lunch</p><p data-start="1620" data-end="1636"><strong data-start="1620" data-end="1636">Registration</strong></p><p data-start="1638" data-end="1762">The workshop is limited to a maximum of 20 participants to ensure ample opportunity for interaction and in-depth discussion.</p><p data-start="1764" data-end="1898" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Would you like to attend? Please register by emailing <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" data-start="1818" data-end="1838" rel="noopener">info@mnm-interreg.eu<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"><svg class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" data-rtl-flip=""><use href="/cdn/assets/sprites-core-dke54l9x.svg#304883" fill="currentColor"></use></svg></span></a> or via our <a href="https://www.mnm-interreg.eu/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">contact form.</a><br>Participation is free of charge.</p>

Composites: From Prototype to Production

<p data-start="105" data-end="439">This workshop is organised by TPAC and CATO as part of the Interreg VI A Germany–Netherlands programme and is funded by the European Union, MWIKE NRW, the State Chancellery of Lower Saxony, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the provinces of Gelderland, Overijssel, Friesland, Groningen, Drenthe, Flevoland and North Brabant.</p><p data-start="441" data-end="900"><strong data-start="441" data-end="495">TPAC (ThermoPlastic Composites Application Center)</strong><br>TPAC is an independent innovation, research and development centre affiliated with Saxion University of Applied Sciences. It focuses on the application and production of thermoplastic composites. The lab particularly supports SMEs by providing access to expertise, production facilities and proof-of-concept development, with a focus on cost-effective processes, automation and recycling of composites.</p><p data-start="902" data-end="1247"><strong data-start="902" data-end="921">CATO Composites</strong><br>CATO develops and produces lightweight components and products using thermoplastic composite materials. By combining material expertise, design capabilities and production capacity, the company delivers weight reduction, high strength and high-quality composite solutions — both during development and in series production.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="flex flex-col text-sm pb-25"><article class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" tabindex="-1" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:e5df2674-5ddf-4241-861f-a20d4c42b5bc-8" data-testid="conversation-turn-18" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant"><div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)"><div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn" tabindex="-1"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="6241e726-adcc-466e-b2b2-6b6a5c711cee" dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-2"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling"><p data-start="1254" data-end="1278"><strong data-start="1254" data-end="1278">Participating in MNM</strong></p><p data-start="1280" data-end="1510">Within the MNM project, there is room for subsidised upscaling projects. Do you have a concrete scaling challenge or innovation idea following this workshop? We would be pleased to explore whether this can be supported within MNM.</p><p data-start="1512" data-end="1570" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">For more information, please contact: <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" data-start="1550" data-end="1570" data-is-last-node="" rel="noopener">info@mnm-interreg.eu<span class="ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none" aria-hidden="true"><svg class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" aria-hidden="true" data-rtl-flip=""><use href="/cdn/assets/sprites-core-dke54l9x.svg#304883" fill="currentColor"></use></svg></span></a></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></article></div>

Workshop: Composites: From Prototype to Production

Workshop: Composites: From Prototype to Production

Composites: From Prototype to Production

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