The composites industry is not short of material innovation. New resin systems, fibres, recycled feedstocks, process technologies and digital tools continue to extend what composite structures can do. The more difficult challenge is often what happens next: moving a technically credible idea into repeatable, certifiable and commercially viable production. That gap between innovation and industrial […]
James Cropper Advanced Materials and Carbon Fiber Recycling (CFR) are delighted to announce that UNIMAT™ has won the CAMX 2026 Unsurpassed Innovation Award, recognising breakthrough technologies that advance the composites and advanced materials industry. The award recognises the companies’ collaboration to create a scalable pathway for transforming recycled carbon fibre into high-value composite reinforcement for […]
18th & 19th November 2026, Milton Keynes Join Shimadzu UK this November for a two-day event exploring the latest in environmental analysis. From microplastics to PFAS, to pesticide screening, hear from industry leaders and experts from Imperial College London, SepSolve, SOCOTEC and more. Day 1: Microplastics and Broader Environmental AnalysisDay 2: PFAS-focused Applications and Environmental […]
New methacrylate adhesive delivers lap shear strength exceeding 20 MPa directly to electroplated and hot dip galvanized steels and other zinc-coated metals, eliminating surface primers and reducing assembly time Matrix Adhesives Group today announced the launch of SCIGRIP® SG3000, a high-strength, toughened two-component methacrylate adhesive engineered for the structural bonding of galvanized and zinc-coated steels […]
Norco Composites & GRP has been accepted into the UK Authorised User Community (AU-UK) by the Ministry of Defence. This makes Norco eligible to support qualifying defence programmes across the United Kingdom, United States and Australia under the AUKUS exemption to the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR §126.7). What AUKUS Authorised User status […]
The aerospace industry continues to increase its use of composite structures, driven by the need for lighter and more efficient designs. As the technology develops, the challenge is increasingly shifting from what composites can achieve structurally to how efficiently and consistently they can be manufactured. Recent industry programmes are progressing towards the production of large-scale […]
Quantis Testing Services has launched to meet a growing need for specialist testing services in support of world-leading composites R&D. The Leicestershire business will deliver tailored testing programmes for organisations with complex technical requirements for demanding applications, initially within energy and infrastructure. Quantis, based at Wymeswold Business Quarter, near Loughborough, gives innovative companies in the […]
Combining Artkim Fuarcılık’s well-established specialty trade fairs with IMBEO’s international business development expertise, this strategic partnership aims to build a powerful B2B ecosystem spanning from Türkiye to Azerbaijan across industrialsectors. Through major events such as Turkchem, Putech Eurasia, and Eurasian Composites Show, the goal is to enable domestic manufacturers to forge European-standard partnerships and seize […]
New Zünd investment supports growth in aerospace and advanced composites manufacturing through enhanced cutting, kitting and traceability capabilities for Cristex. Since its formation in 1990, Cristex has evolved into one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high-performance fibres, fabrics and advanced composite materials. Serving customers across aerospace, defence, motorsport and other high-performance industries, the company […]
SGI Composites celebrates 30 years of composite manufacturing, engineering and innovation from its Colchester headquarters. • Founded in 1996, the company now provides complete GRP solutions from survey and technical design through to manufacture and installation.• Its engineered composite solutions support critical projects across infrastructure, rail, energy, utilities, water, defence, marine and automotive.• SGI uses […]