Martyn Wakeman
Scientist
martyn.wakeman@epfl.ch +41 21 693 77 87 https://www.linkedin.com/in/martynwakeman/
Citizenship : Swiss/United Kingdom
Fields of expertise
- Additive manufacture / 3D printing
- Thermoplastic composite constituents
- Composite manufacturing processes
- Cost modelling and industrialization
- Thermoplastic composite constituents
- Composite manufacturing processes
- Cost modelling and industrialization
Current work
Additive manufacture / 3D printing of advanced composites
Biography
Dr. Martyn Wakeman is a seasoned professional in advanced composites with a proven record of +20 yrs, spanning academia and global corporations. He has worked in M&A deep dive projects in the Advanced Composites Space and has a proven publication (80+) and patent (30) history in the development of continuous fibre thermoplastic composites from formulation, processing, to applications.
He is currently attached at 50% to the Laboratory for Processing of Advanced Composites at the EPFL focused on 3D printing and advanced composites and also available as an independent consultant.
He is currently attached at 50% to the Laboratory for Processing of Advanced Composites at the EPFL focused on 3D printing and advanced composites and also available as an independent consultant.
Prior to this role he worked at DuPont from 2007-2016 in Geneva, Switzerland where he worked to drive the development strategy and led research of the DuPont Vizilon thermoplastic composites offer including continuous carbon and glass reinforced composites.
From 1997 to 2007 he was a Scientific Collaborator at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, EPFL, in which he was Head of the Composite and Polymer Laboratory's "Industrial implementation group", located in the EPFL science park, focused on the automotive industry both in Europe and North America. He has a PhD in mechanical engineering focused on composites.
Education
PhD
Mechanical Engineering
University of Nottingham
1993 - 1998
BEng
Mechanical Engineering
University of Nottingham
1990-1993
Publications
Infoscience publications
M. D. Wakeman; A. Elia ; E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company / E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company: Overmolded carbon fiber structures with tailored void content and uses thereof. DE112016004611 ; WO2017062809 . 2017-04-13.
M. Wakeman : Screening method for the onset of bonding of molten polyamide resin layers to continuous fiber reinforced laminate sheets; Composites Science and Technology. 2016-06-06. DOI : 10.1016/j.compscitech.2016.04.030.
C. Houphouet-Boigny; C. J. G. Plummer; S. Dalle Vacche; V. Michaud; M. D. Wakeman et al. : Hybrid Glass Mat-reinforced Polypropylene-Montmorillonite Nanocomposites; Journal of Composite Materials. 2010. DOI : 10.1177/0021998309344639.
S. T. Jespersen; F. Baudry; M. D. Wakeman; V. Michaud; P. Blanchard et al. : Consolidation of net-shape random fiber thermoplastic composite preforms; Polymer Composites. 2010. DOI : 10.1002/pc.20844.
P. S. Castella; I. Blanc; M. Gomez Ferrer; B. Ecabert; M. Wakeman et al. : Integrating life cycle costs and environmental impacts of composite rail car-bodies for a Korean train; International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment. 2009. DOI : 10.1007/s11367-009-0096-2.
S. T. Jespersen; F. Baudry; M. D. Wakeman; V. Michaud; P. Blanchard et al. : Flow Properties of Tailored Net-Shape Thermoplastic Composite Preforms; Applied Composite Materials. 2009. DOI : 10.1007/s10443-009-9103-9.
S. T. Jespersen; F. Baudry; D. Schmäh; M. D.Wakeman; V. Michaud et al. : Rapid processing of net-shape thermoplastic planar random composite preforms; Applied Composite Materials. 2009. DOI : 10.1007/s10443-008-9078-y.
C. Houphouet-Boigny; C. J. G. Plummer; M. D. Wakeman; J.-A. E. Månson : Hybrid glass fiber-reinforced thermoplastic nanocomposites; Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials. 2008. DOI : 10.1177/0892705707084545.
S. Jespersen; M. D. Wakeman; D. Cramer; V. Michaud; J.-A. E. Månson : Film stacking impregnation model for a novel net-shape thermoplastic composite preforming process; Composites Science and Technology. 2008. DOI : 10.1016/j.compscitech.2008.01.019.
M. D. Wakeman; F. Baudry; F. Demarco; P. Blanchard; J. A. E. Månson : An investigation of stamp-formed polypropylene based textile composites. 2007.
C. Houphouët-Boigny; C. J. G. Plummer; M. D. Wakeman; V. Michaud; J.-A. E. Månson : Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Nanocomposites. 2007. ICCM 16, 16th Interanational Conference on Composite Materials, 8 -13 July.
C. Houphouet-Boigny; C. Plummer; M. D. Wakeman; J.-A. E. Månson : Towards Textile-Based Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Nanocomposites: Melt Spun Polypropylene-Montmorillonite Nanocomposite Fibers; Polymer Engineering & Science. 2007. DOI : 10.1002/pen.20797.
N. Jansson; M. D. Wakeman; J.-A. E. Månson : Optimization of hybrid thermoplastic composite structures using surrogate models and genetic algorithms; Composite Structures. 2007. DOI : 10.1016/j.compstruct.2006.02.036.
M. D. Wakeman; S. Jespersen; J.-A. E. Månson : Netshape preforming technologies for thermoplastic composites: a study of the interaction of investment, material cost, trim fractions, and part cost. 2006.
M. D. Wakeman; B. Ecabert; N. Jansson; J.-A. E. Månson : Over-moulding of structural composite inserts – a process, property, and cost comparison of PP and PET-based generic beam structures. 2006.
S. Jespersen; M. D. Wakeman; D. Cramer; V. Michaud; J.-A. E. Månson : Film stacking impregnation model for thermoplastic composites applied to a novel netshape preforming process. 2006.
B. Ecabert; M. D. Wakeman; I. Blanc; O. Jolliet; S. J. Lee et al. : Coupled cost and life cycle modelling of composite car bodies for the Korean Tilting Train Express Project. 2006.
F. Baudry; M. D. Wakeman; P. Blanchard; J. A. E. Månson : Void Evolution During the Stamp-Forming of Thermoplastic Composites Sheets. 2006.
M. D. Wakeman; L. Zingraff; P.-E. Bourban; J.-A. E. Månson : Stamp forming of carbon fibre/PA12 composites - a comparison of a reactive impregnation process and a commingled yarn system; Journal of composites science and technology. 2006.
M. D. Wakeman; J. Verrey; V. Michaud; J.-A. E. Månson : Manufacturing cost comparison of thermoplastic and thermoset RTM for an automotive floor pan; Composites Part A. 2006. DOI : 10.1016/j.compositesa.2005.05.048.
C. Kruse; P. Vuilliomenet; J.-A. Manson; M. Wakeman; P. Maskus ; Procede non isothermique de fabrication de parties composites creuses. DE60110937 ; US2005258575 ; DE60110937 ; EP1368179 ; CN1492801 ; EP1368179 ; WO02072337 . 2005.
M. D. Wakeman; J.-A. E. Manson; E. Eble; C. Norrey; T. Herrmann : Over-Injection Molding of Stamped Themoplastic Composite Textile Inserts -- A Process and Property comparison of PP and PET-Based Materials. 2005.
M. D. Wakeman; D. Cramer; J.-A. E. Månson : Technical cost modelling of an automated net-shape preforming process for thermoplastic composites: a case study. 2005.
M. D. Wakeman; P. Blanchard; J.-A. E. Månson : Void Evolution During Stamp-Forming of Thermoplastic Composites. 2005.
L. Munsch; B. Ecabert; M. D. Wakeman; D. Cramer; J.-A. E. Månson : Mechanical damage behaviour of a generic GMT part locally reinforced with unidirectional commingled yarn inserts. 2005.
N. Jansson; M. D. Wakeman; J.-A. E. Månson : Optimisation of Properties and Dimensional Stability of Composites by Controlled Fibre Placement. 2005.
C. Houphouet-Boigny; C. J. G. Plummer; M. D. Wakeman; J.-A. E. Månson : Processing of Hybrid Glass-Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Nanocomposites. 2005.
M. Ferrer; I. Blanc; P. Schwab; O. Jolliet; B. Ecaber et al. : Environmental Relevance of Composite Materials for Trains through LCA. 2005.
M. Ferrer; I. Blanc; P. Schwab; O. Jolliet; B. Ecabert et al. : Environmental relevance of composite materials for trains through LCA. 2005. LCM2005, Barcelona, Spain, september, 2005.
N. Jansson; P.-O. Hagstrand; M. D. Wakeman; J.-A. E. Månson : Finite element modelling and testing of an injection moulded generic tow reinforced structure; Composites Part B. 2005. DOI : 10.1016/j.compositesb.2005.04.002.
N. Weibel; M. Wakeman; P. Vuilliomenet; J.-a. Manson ; Procédé de moulage à grande capacité. DE60010643 ; ES2221609 ; DE60010643 ; AT266513 ; EP1118444 ; EP1118444 . 2004.
M. D. Wakeman; P. O. Hagstrand; B. Ecabert; P. Beyeler; E. Eble et al. : Robotically placed continous fibre tow as tailored structural inserts for injection and compression-flow moulding. 2004.
M. D. Wakeman; E. Eble; P. Beyeler; T. Herrmann; J.-A. E. Månson : Hybrid thermoplastic composite beam structures integrating UD tows, stamped fabrics, and injection/compression moulding. 2004.
J. Verrey; M. D. Wakeman; F. Roduit; V. Michaud; J.-A. E. Månson : Manufacturing cost comparison of thermoplastic and thermoset RTM for an automative floor-plan. 2004.
M. D. Wakeman; L. Zingraff; P. Blanchard; J.-A. E. Månson : Stamp-forming of reactive-thermoplastic carbon fibre/PA12 composite sheet. 2004.
M. D. Wakeman; P. Vuilliomenet; J.-A. E. Månson : Isothermal and non-isothermal bladder inflation moulding of thermoplastic composite pressure vessels : a process/cost study. 2003.
M. D. Wakeman; B. Ecabert; P.-O. Hagstrand; P. Beyeler; E. Eble et al. : Local reinforcement of thermoplastic polymers via robotically placed continuous fibre tow. 2003.
M. D. Wakeman; Y. Conde; B. Ecabert; F. Bonjour; J.-A. E. Månson : Over-compression moulding of thermoplastic composite pultrusions. 2003.
M. D. Wakeman; P. Beyeler; E. Eble; P. O. Hagstrand; T. Hermann et al. : Hybrid thermoplastic composite beam structures integrating UD tows, stamped fabrics, and injection/compression moulding. 2003.
P.-O. Hagstrand; N. Jansson; M. D. Wakeman; F. Bonjour; J.-A. E. Månson : Mechanical Analysis of Thermoplastic Polymers Reinforced with Robotically Placed Continuous Fiber Tows. 2003.
P.-E. Bourban; L. Zingraff; V. Michaud; M. D. Wakeman; J.-A. E. Månson : Liquid composite moulding of anionically polymerised polyamide 12. 2003.
L. Zingraff; P.-E. Bourban; M. D. Wakeman; M. Kohler; J.-A. E. Månson : Reactive Processing and Forming of Polyamide 12 Thermoplastic Composites. 2002.
M. Wakeman; L. Zingraff; M. Kohler; P.-E. Bourban; J.-A. E. Månson et al. : Stamp-forming of carbon fibre PA12 composite preforms. 2002.
M. Wakeman; F. Bonjour; P.-E. Bourban; P.-O. Hagstrand; J.-A. E. Månson : Cost Modelling of a Novel Integrated Composite Manufacturing Cell for Integrated Composite Processing. 2002.
P.-O. Hagstrand; M. D. Wakeman; F. Bonjour; P.-E. Bourban; J.-A. E. Månson : Mechanical Analysis of Multi-Material Composites Manufactured by Integrated Processing. 2002.
P.-O. Hagstrand; M. D. Wakeman; P. Beyeler; F. Bonjour; P.-E. Bourban et al. : Mechanical analysis of multi-material composites manufactured by integrated processing. 2002.
N. Weibel; P. Sunderland; M. D. Wakeman; J.-A. E. Månson; T. E. Vollmann : Beyond a Cost Model: Opportunities for Implementation of New Composite Technologies; Cost Management. 2002.
M. D. Wakeman; P.-O. Hagstrand; F. Bonjour; P.-E. Bourban; J.-A. E. Månson : Robotic tow placement for local reinforcement of glass mat thermoplastics (GMTs); Composites Part A. 2002. DOI : 10.1016/S1359-835X(02)00086-6.
N. Bernet; M. D. Wakeman; P.-E. Bourban; J.-A. E. Månson : An integrated cost and consolidation model for commingled yarn based composites; Composites Part A. 2002. DOI : 10.1016/S1359-835X(01)00140-3.
L. Zingraff; M. D. Wakeman; N. Bernet; A. Luisier; P.-E. Bourban et al. : Non-Isothermal Stamp Forming of Carbon/Polyamide 12 Based Composites. 2001.
N. Weibel; P. Sunderland; M. Wakeman; J.-A. E. Månson : Beyond a cost model: assessing implementation of new materials technologies. 2001.
M. Wakeman; F. Bonjour; P.-E. Bourban; P. Beyeler; F. Juillerat et al. : Robotic Tow Placement for Local Reinforcement of Glass Mat Thermoplastics (new title). 2001.
N. Weibel; C. Lutz; M. Wakeman; P.-E. Bourban; J.-A. E. Månson : High rate bladder moulding of thermoplastic composites. 2000. p. 317-327.
M. Wakeman; P.-E. Bourban; J.-A. E. Månson : Rapid Processing of Thermoplastic Composites. 2000.
M. Wakeman; F. Bonjour; P.-E. Bourban; P. Sunderland; J.-A. E. Månson : Cost modelling of a novel integrated composite manufacturing cell. 2000.
M. D. Wakeman; T. A. Cain; C. D. Rudd; R. Brooks; A. C. Long : Compression moulding of glass and polypropylene composites for optimised macro- and micro- mechanical properties. Part 4 : technology demonstrator - a door cassette structure; Composites Science and Technology. 2000. DOI : 10.1016/S0266-3538(00)00066-X.
M. D. Wakeman; P.-E. Bourban; F. Bonjour; J.-A. E. Månson : Integrated processing of polymers and composites via a novel manufacturing cell. 1999.
M. D. Wakeman; P.-E. Bourban; F. Bonjour; P. Berguerand; J.-A. E. Månson : A novel manufacturing cell for a new generation of composite processing and applications. 1999.
J.-A. E. Månson; M. D. Wakeman; P.-E. Bourban; P. W. Sunderland : New demands on materials and processes for cost-effective composites. 1999.
M. D. Wakeman; T. A. Cain; C. D. Rudd; R. Brooks; A. C. Long : Compression moulding of glass and polypropylene composites for optimised macro- and micro- mechanical properties Part 3 : sandwich structures of GMTS and commingled fabrics; Composites Science and Technology. 1999. DOI : 10.1016/S0266-3538(98)00155-9.
M. D. Wakeman; T. A. Cain; C. D. Rudd; R. Brooks; A. C. Long : Compression moulding of glass and polypropylene composites for optimised macro- and micro- mechanical properties II. glass-mat-reinforced thermoplastics; Composites Science and Technology. 1999. DOI : 10.1016/S0266-3538(98)00124-9.
M. D. Wakeman; T. A. Cain; C. D. Rudd; R. Brooks; A. C. Long : Processes and properties of new thermoplastic composites for automotive use. 1998.
M. D. Wakeman; T. A. Cain; C. D. Rudd; R. Brooks; A. C. Long : Compression moulding of glass and polypropylene composites for optimised macro- and micro- mechanical properties - 1. commingled glass and polypropylene; Composites Science and Technology. 1998. DOI : 10.1016/S0266-3538(98)00011-6.