Frewer Engineering, the engineering design and analysis consultancy serving the aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors, today announces that Dr Richard Lock, Managing Director, has acquired a majority shareholding in the business from Peter Frewer. Peter Frewer will continue to support the company as a Non-Executive Director. The change completes a planned succession and places […]
Industry News – Member News
Everywhen Announced as Headline Award Sponsor for the 2026 Composites UK Industry Awards
Composites UK is delighted to announce Everywhen as a Headline Award Sponsor for the 2026 Composites UK Industry Awards Dinner, taking place on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham. The annual Awards Dinner brings together businesses and individuals from across the UK composites industry to celebrate outstanding achievements, innovation and […]
Project OPTIMA Drives Integrated High-Rate Thermoplastic Manufacturing for Aerospace Structures
A new collaborative aerospace innovation programme is bringing together expertise from across the composites supply chain to bridge the gap between material innovation and industrial production. As the aerospace industry strives towards Net Zero and more efficient manufacturing, there is growing interest in thermoplastic composites as a route to lighter, more sustainable and cost-effective aerospace […]
Leybold Vacuum Technology Ensures Efficient Recycling Of Lithium-ion Batteries
Vacuum processing guarantees recycling rates of up to 95 percent for rare raw materials Vacuum technology is used in numerous process steps in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries: in mixing and degassing the battery slurries, in drying the coils, in filling, and in the subsequent leak test. But vacuum technology is also indispensable in mechanical […]
The UK Has A Composites Advantage. The Next Question Is Whether We Can Turn It Into Workshare.
As the UK composites sector looks to convert world-leading technical capability into future manufacturing work, Advanced Engineering 2026 will bring together the companies, technologies and conversations needed to tackle the next challenge: industrialisation. The UK does not need another reminder that it is good at composites. The more urgent question is whether that capability will […]
Cygnet Texkimp To Showcase Rate-enabling Composites Manufacturing Capability At Advanced Engineering And Composites Engineering 2026
Composites machinery company Cygnet Texkimp returns to Advanced Engineering and Composites Engineering at the NEC Birmingham, 4-5 November, exhibiting on the Composites UK Pavilion, stand W170. This year, the fibre processing technology specialist will highlight its portfolio of rate-enabling manufacturing solutions for advanced materials and parts destined for the aerospace, space, automotive, and construction sectors. […]
CompoTech PLUS Brings Its Fibre First Advanced Winding To UK Advanced Engineering 2026, NEC.
During the UK Advanced Engineering 2026 show [4 & 5th Nov], CompoTech PLUS, spol. s r.o. (stand AA150) will be promoting the superior performance achievable with its fibre first approach to CFRP part design and production. The company specialises in innovative fibre placement and winding technologies, and the manufacture of high-performance epoxy carbon fibre (CF) […]
EXPO-NET Vacuum Infusion Resin Flow Mesh Range And Processing Benefits Being Promoted At Advanced Engineering 2026, NEC
EXPO-NET® Danmark A/S (Stand W170) is returning to the NEC for Advanced Engineering 2026 to promote its range of 100% recyclable extruded thermoplastic resin flow mesh products. The extensive range of flow meshes available has been specially developed to ensure the consistent vacuum infusion of medium to large composite parts; both standard and custom-made flow […]
NCC To Lead Business Support For New £9.8 Million Greater South West Robotics Hub
Businesses across the Greater South West will receive dedicated support to explore and adopt robotics and automation through a new £9.8 million regional programme. NCC will lead the one-to-one business advisory service within the Greater South West Robotics Adoption Hub, providing practical support to help businesses explore robotics and automation opportunities and navigate the route […]
AFD Systems Strengthens Aerospace Production Capability With Investment In Stratasys F900
New large-format additive manufacturing capability supports production of larger flightworthy aerospace components following Part 21G Production Organisation Approval. AFD Systems has further strengthened its aerospace manufacturing capability with the acquisition of a Stratasys F900 industrial additive manufacturing system, significantly expanding its ability to produce large-format flightworthy aerospace components following the company’s recent Part 21G Production […]