Sponsored Sponsored content is premium paid-for content produced by The Irish Times Content Studio on behalf of commercial clients. The Irish Times newsroom or other editorial departments are not involved in the production of Sponsored content. Ulster University leading the way working with composite materials Northern Ireland’s rich heritage in textiles, shipbuilding and aerospace fused with 21st century materials technology is delivering solutions to a wide range of industry sectors about 4 hours ago Sponsored by Ulster University Ulster University researchers have helped develop new patented technologies and achieve significant cost and performance improvements in manufacturing. Photograph: Getty Images
A new sea ferry built using carbon fibre, wind turbine blades manufactured using recycled plastics, lighter and more fuel-efficient aircraft, and life-saving critical care equipment for Covid-19 patients. These are just a few of the breakthroughs which have come about through the work of composite materials researchers at Ulster University