Composites UK has announced its decision to withdraw as co-organiser of the International Composites Summit (ICS) as part of a strategic review of its role in exhibitions and events. This decision follows a period of reassessment in the Association’s activities, evaluating member feedback, and focusing on areas to best serve the sector’s evolving needs. For […]
Polar Technology, an Oxfordshire-based engineering and manufacturing business specialising in both metallic and composite technology, have recently installed a new filament winding machine as part of a designated, world-class manufacturing cell. This new investment is designed to increase and improve their volume production filament winding capabilities as they continue to support a varied, high-end customer […]
A trio of apprentices are taking off with specialist Airframe Designs as they develop the skills needed for the modern aerospace industry. Three new apprentices, Ben Porter, Adam Snelson and Thomas Renshaw, have joined three others at the expanding aerospace company in their five-year apprenticeship development programme. Ben and Adam are taking the Manufacturing Engineering […]
In an inspiring demonstration of collective responsibility, over 50 member companies of Composites UK have now pledged their commitment to tackling the skills shortage facing the UK composites sector. This milestone follows the launch of the Composites UK Skills Pledge, which was introduced to address the persistent skills crisis highlighted in the association’s position paper […]
Representatives from Composites UK have been busy voicing industry views and concerns at events, round tables and workshops recently in an effort to ensure that as an industry, our voice is heard. A working group, led by board director Steve Barbour, has prepared and submitted a response to the UK Government’s new industrial strategy consultation […]
A round-up of Advanced Engineering 2024 On October 30 and 31, 2024, over 9,800 engineering and manufacturing professionals flocked to the NEC, Birmingham, to attend the 15th edition of Advanced Engineering. Across the two days, visitors witnessed the very latest that the industry had to offer, with over 400 exhibitors showcasing their innovations. The exhibiting […]
The aerospace sector is on a mission to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, and Decarbonising Aerospace: Advancing Sustainability with Composite Materials, to be held on 16th December 2024 at GKN Aerospace’s Global Technology Centre in Bristol will be at the forefront of the conversation. This focused event will explore the critical role of advanced composite materials […]
As the year comes to a close, a range of FTIR spectroscopy instruments is available at significantly reduced prices, with discounts of up to 50% on selected items. Among the highlights are ex-demonstration FTIR instruments, offering excellent value for laboratories looking to enhance their analytical capabilities. Ex-Demo FTIR Spectroscopy Instruments at Reduced PricesThe ex-demonstration equipment […]
Applied Polymer Technology (APT), part of the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS), has recently upgraded its polymer testing capabilities with the acquisition of a LabEcon 600 Laboratory Press. The press was supplied and commissioned by Intelicare, the exclusive partner of Fontijne Presses in the UK and Ireland. Known for its precision and […]
KoverTek Ltd is pleased to announce a partnership with GlasCraft UK, offering a range of composite equipment designed to enhance production efficiency, reduce labor requirements, and provide cost savings for customers. GlasCraft has been a trusted supplier of plural-component dispense equipment to the composite industry since 1989. The product range includes Fiberglass Chopper spray systems, […]