Registration Now Open: “Exploring Biocomposites and Natural Fibres” – A Groundbreaking Event on Sustainable Materials

Registration is now officially open for Exploring Biocomposites and Natural Fibres, an exciting one-day event dedicated to the future of sustainable materials and product innovation. Taking place on 8th May 2025 at Safran Seats in Cwmbran, South Wales, this event invites professionals, academics, and innovators to delve into the rapidly evolving world of biocomposites and […]


Pushing The Boundaries Of R&D In Polymer Additive Manufacturing

Airframe Designs has been pushing the boundaries on what is possible on a government-funded R&D project. Garry Sellick, additive manufacturing manager, explains. Airframe Designs has completed a collaborative R&D project co-funded by Innovate UK to advance ultra-polymer additive manufacturing of aircraft cabin interior parts. We’re proud of the role we have played on the 18-month […]


Prea Restructures Amid Global Growth and Launches New Website

Prea has announced a strategic restructuring of its operations in response to substantial organic growth and increased demand for its services both in the UK and internationally. As part of this development, the company has launched a new website: www.prea.co.uk. Despite ongoing geopolitical instability and tariff wars, there remains a strong appetite for Prea’s services. […]


Life Cycle Assessment Training Programme

The composites industry faces increasing pressure to demonstrate sustainability credentials and understand the environmental impact of materials and manufacturing processes. As regulations tighten and net-zero targets approach, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has become a crucial methodology for quantifying environmental impacts across product lifecycles. Composites UK, the trade association for the UK composites industry, identified a […]


Advanced Engineering Expands Enabling Innovation Showdown

Start-ups and SMEs invited to compete for free stand at 2025 show Following a record-breaking 2024 event, the UK’s annual engineering and manufacturing exhibition Advanced Engineering UK is expanding its Enabling Innovation competition for 2025. The competition, open to start-ups and SMEs, provides a unique opportunity for companies to showcase their innovations, culminating in presentations […]


Seawork Launches A New Membership For Commercial Marine Professionals

Seawork, Europe’s leading commercial marine exhibition, is excited to launch its exclusive Seawork Membership, designed to give maritime professionals a powerful advantage both onsite and online. Leading the list of exclusive benefits is unrestricted access to Seawork’s online messaging platform on seawork.com, allowing members to connect directly with visitors, exhibitors, and potential leads. Members can […]


GRP Safety Solutions Aim to Curb Railway Trespass Rates Across the UK

With trespassing on the UK’s rail network reaching alarming levels, safety experts are calling for the widespread adoption of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) safety products to prevent unauthorised access and protect lives. In 2021/22, the British rail network recorded a staggering 19,408 trespassing incidents—the highest figure in five years. Alarmingly, 25% of these incidents involved […]


Zund UK Hosts Successful Automotive and Aerospace Open Day

On March 26, 2025, Zund UK welcomed automotive and aerospace industry professionals to its state-of-the-art facility in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, for a customer open day. The event offered attendees an exclusive opportunity to explore the latest advancements in digital cutting technology and discover how these innovations can enhance their manufacturing processes. Guests from leading […]


Airtech Acquires Kimya Assets to Extend Additive Manufacturing Filament Capabilities and Solutions

Airtech Advanced Materials Group is pleased to announce the integration of Kimya’s high-performance filament portfolio into its established range of pellets and filaments for Additive Manufacturing applications. This strategic enhancement includes Kimya’s technical filament materials, development and production capabilities, validation equipment, and intellectual property — further expanding Airtech’s offering for large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) and […]


F1 – The Crucible of Innovation for BTMA Members

Fibre and fabric production technologies – especially in the area of composite reinforcements – have played an as-yet largely unheralded role in the development of the UK’s Formula One industry, but the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) aims to change that. Motorsport Valley “If there’s one thing the UK does well, it’s Formula One, with […]