Hexcel And NIAR Expand Collaboration With Hexcel Application Center In Kansas

Hexcel Corporation, a global leader in advanced composite materials, and the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University, announced at the Paris Air Show the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as an initial step to establish the Hexcel Application Center at NIAR ATLAS in Kansas. This effort aims to broaden […]


Mould Ability Launches New Website To Mark 20 Years In Business

Mould Ability is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website, now live and ready to explore!Following the celebration of its 20th anniversary last year, Mould Ability has taken this opportunity to refresh its online presence. The new website reflects the company’s growth, evolution, and commitment to providing high-quality service across the composites sector. […]


150 Years of Innovation

Shimadzu celebrates 150 years of pioneering scientific innovation. From launching Japan’s first manned air balloon flight to developing electric car batteries over a century ago, Shimadzu has continually shaped the future. As we honour 150 years of innovation, we look forward to shaping the next era of scientific discovery and empowering laboratories worldwide with cutting-edge […]


Plyable Ignites Composites Industry Revolution, Scales AI-Driven Tooling Platform with Strategic Technical Leadership Appointments

Plyable, a groundbreaking tech company revolutionising the composites sector, has announced the strategic appointment of two industry experts: Alan Purves as Technical Director and Will Goss as Engineering Sales Consultant. This decisive move reinforces Plyable’s leadership team and significantly accelerates its mission to revolutionise composite tooling procurement with its cutting-edge design manufacturing software. In an […]


Environmental Product Declarations Gain Momentum in UK Construction Sector

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are rapidly becoming a central focus in the UK construction industry, aligning with broader national efforts to reduce carbon emissions and drive accountability in material specification. As public and private sector projects place greater emphasis on lifecycle assessment and carbon transparency, EPDs are emerging as essential tools for architects, contractors, and […]


Hexcel Highlights Thermoplastics Breakthrough At Paris Air Showwith HELUES Project, A Multi-Partnership Demonstrator

At Paris Air Show, Hexcel [NYSE: HXL] unveiled its latest advancement in thermoplastic composite technology by showcasing a highly innovative PEKK/carbon thermoplastics component developed as part of the HELUES project. In 2018, Hexcel and Arkema have signed a strategic alliance to develop thermoplastic composite solutions for the aerospace sector combining the expertise of Hexcel in […]


Cygnet Texkimp and Viritech Partner To Recover High-Value Continuous Carbon Fibres

From Hydrogen Pressure Vessels As Part Of Ford-led Project To Develop Hydrogen Technologies For Commercial Vehicles Cygnet Texkimp, a leading manufacturer of composites processing technologies, and Viritech, a leading developer of high-performance hydrogen powertrain solutions for the automotive industry, have partnered to recover high-value, continuous carbon fibres from hydrogen pressure vessels as part of a […]


Wilsons Auctions Instructed on Jans Group Auction Series In Administration

Wilsons Auctions, the UK and Ireland’s largest independent auction company, has been appointed to oversee the auction series for Jans Composites Ltd, Jans Offsite Solutions Ltd, and ETRUX Limited, following their administration. Acting on behalf of Scott Murray and Ian Davison of Keenan CF, the Joint Administrators, Wilsons Auctions will manage the sale of assets […]



SHD Group Launches MTE500: An Evolution in Cost-Effective Composite Component Systems

SHD Group has today announced the launch of MTE500, a new cost-efficient epoxy component system engineered for optimised performance across a broad range of applications. The hot-melt, solvent-free, MTE500 resin system represents an evolution in formulation, product processing, and final prepreg format delivering a solution with superior processing versatility and exceptional visual qualities. With improved […]