Advanced engineering and manufacturing specialist, AFD Systems, has invested in its continued growth with the recruitment of three new employees. Joanna Tolnai joins the company as structures engineer after gaining experience in design engineering roles in both Poland and Canada at global aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, focused primarily on stress analysis. Originally from Poland, […]
The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector spans a range of applications across defence, renewable energy, commercial, and emergency services. Each application brings unique operational requirements with bespoke engineering solutions. The Frewer Engineering team is strategically placed to provide rapid, agile support expertise in structural design, aerodynamic analysis, and lightweight optimisation. Reflecting the growth of the […]
Improving the efficiency of a vacuum system does not just rely on choosing the right vacuum pump. Much of the long-term performance is influenced by how the vacuum process is designed. This includes factors such as energy consumption, productivity, and operating costs. Typically, efficiency is defined not only as the reduction of resource consumption, but […]
Composites UK has announced the launch of a new Technology Dissemination Service, designed to support organisations delivering innovation in composite materials by increasing the visibility, reach and impact of their research and development activities. The new service is aimed at companies, research organisations and consortia involved in UKRI and Innovate UK-funded projects, as well as […]
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the first General Assembly of the European Circular Composites Alliance (ECCA), held in Brussels on 4th December. The event brought together more than 100 participants from across Europe to collaborate on strategies for advancing the circularity of composite materials. Since its […]
Composites UK is delighted with the recent success of its two-day Supplier Engagement Event, hosted by BAE Systems in the North West of England. The exclusive event brought together leading companies from across the composites supply chain and BAE Systems decision-makers to showcase innovation, strengthen relationships and explore new procurement opportunities. Designed to spotlight the […]
Science Creates and NCC unite to scale world-class research into globally competitive companies, supporting the ambitions of the UK’s new Industrial Strategy. Two of the UK’s leading innovation organisations — Science Creates, the Deep Tech ecosystem supporting startups with lab space, training and early-stage investment, and NCC, a world-class innovation organisation helping businesses of all […]
Composites UK and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) have announced a new collaborative initiative aimed at helping Network Rail better understand how it can expand the use of composite materials across the UK rail network. The partnership will focus on identifying opportunities, challenges, and information needs that can support wider adoption of composite technologies in […]
Cristex has announced the purchase of a third Zünd digital cutting machine, further expanding its cutting and kitting capacity in preparation for the opening of its new dedicated facility. The contract was signed at Advanced Engineering 2025 by Scott Singleton, Operations Manager at Cristex, alongside representatives from Zünd UK. This latest investment marks a key […]
The prestigious Composites UK Industry Awards 2025 took place at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham last night, celebrating the remarkable achievements and innovations driving progress within the UK composites sector. The annual awards ceremony honoured companies and individuals across a range of categories, recognising their outstanding contributions to advancing composite technology, sustainability, and social responsibility. […]