NCC has confirmed the initial location of its open-access Carbon Fibre Development Facility. Recognised in the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy and Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, the initiative will support the UK’s strategic growth sectors. The national innovation asset will be strategically located at technology partner Cygnet Texkimp’s site in Northwich, Cheshire West. The facility will […]
Powering the possible — composites spotlight and SME innovation take centre stage Visitor registration is now open for Advanced Engineering UK, the UK’s leading annual gathering of engineering and manufacturing professionals. Taking place on 29 & 30 October 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, Advanced Engineering is the UK’s only event that connects the entire industrial […]
Recognised by the Government as being the ‘highest growth opportunity areas for the economy and business’ the Industrial Strategy focuses on key sectors – ‘advanced manufacturing, aerospace, clean energy, defence and digital technologies’. The Industrial Strategy goes as far as to commit to “scaling up R&D in composites, including through support for government-backed centres such […]
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 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. […]
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, 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 (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 […]
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 […]
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 […]