Mirka UK will be showcasing new products and the benefits of automated processes with the help of its innovative robotics line-up on stand D134 at Smart Manufacturing Week at the NEC (4-5 June 2025). The products on display have been designed from the ground up to put the user in control while ensuring there is […]
Mirka UK Ltd is launching the Mirka® ToolChanger, a new automated tool-changing system developed specifically for robotic sanding and polishing applications across a range of sectors. This new system has been developed to address one of the most persistent challenges in automated surface finishing, which is businesses having access to a product that enables fast, […]
Plyable, a leader in AI powered manufacturing solutions for composite tooling, announced two new strategic partnerships with Corebon and Synthesites. These collaborations are focused on co-marketing and co-developing integrated advanced technologies to enable seamless integration of tooling processes within composite production environments. While Corebon and Synthesites are not partnering with each other, each collaboration with […]
Following a successful 40-year career at Mirka UK, Managing Director Craig Daycock is set to retire at the end of 2026. To support a smooth transition, ensure continuity for the UK business and provide stability for employees, customers and partners, Phil Sandford will assume the interim role of business development director, effective from 1 May […]
DK Holdings Limited is pleased to announce a further reduction in its total emissions following the completion of its latest Low Carbon Audit, carried out by Next Level Services. The latest audit reflects the company’s continued investment in practical, measurable steps to reduce its environmental impact across its UK manufacturing facilities. Over the past year, […]
MACH 2026, the UK’s national event for inspiring, innovating and connecting manufacturing, continued the strong momentum generated by the 2024 exhibition, with 26,000 attending the show once again. This generated a terrific atmosphere and energy at the show, with attendees taking advantage of the fantastic opportunity to network and explore all the great features on […]
A new specialist partnership set to strengthen access to PRO-SET® Epoxy for composite manufacturersthroughout the UK. Together, this partnership is designed to deliver a stronger, more responsive supply chain and a higherstandard of technical support for composite manufacturers across the region.GRP Solutions are exactly the kind of partner we look for when expanding the reach […]
Toray Advanced Composites (“Toray”), a leading developer and supplier of advanced composite materials, today announces the addition of its preceramic thermoset resin system to its extensive portfolio at Booth L8, the SAMPE 2026 conference in Seattle, Washington. Excellent Performance, Easy Processing, Outstanding CapabilitiesThe new ultra high-temperature Polysiloxane-based preceramic resin system, TC1810, is considered one of […]
James Cropper Advanced Materials, part of the James Cropper Group, has reported its performance for the financial year ended 28 March 2026 (FY26), delivering low double-digit revenue growth and high single-digit EBITDA growth, reflecting progress in its Advanced Materials division in a cautious and variable market environment. Growth was driven by increasing adoption of James […]
Cygnet Texkimp has secured two contracts to supply its high-volume 3D weaving creel technology into the aerospace market. The large-scale creels will be used to unwind carbon fibres into 3D weaving looms producing lightweight, high performance engine components for next generation aircraft. Each creel will be built to incorporate between 5,000 and 7,000 bobbins of […]