LUMotorsport are reaching out for partnership opportunities to aid in their entry for this year’s Formula Student competition, where they are hoping to compete at both the UK and one European event. In particular, they are seeking a partner to produce composite tubing, as part of their exciting project to move from steel to composite […]
The skills, capabilities and high-quality workmanship present in the UK’s engineering and manufacturing supply chains is being given a new showcase. The Engineering Supply Chain Show (ESC) has been launched with express aim of boosting trade opportunities for this national manufacturing asset. The ESC Show, which is where engineering and manufacturing buyers can go to […]
A new scientific paper published by Robert Gordon University, investigates the performance of COPV’s after impact. COPV’s are used across a wide range of industries such as automotive, defence, aerospace and Oil & Gas. A composite pressure vessel is formed by either a metallic or thermoplastic liner being encased within a high strength composite wrap. […]
bigHead Bonding Fasteners has launched ‘bigHead configurations’ – its new website section where the company addresses fastening composite materials from a customer’s viewpoint. The customer can use the tool to discover which fastening options is best suited to the project at hand. The tool guides you through different options based on what the customer is […]
Leading aerospace specialist Airframe Designs has proved its commitment to environmental management and continual improvement by successfully achieving the prestigious ISO 14001 certification. The audit of Airframe Designs required the organisation to assess environmental issues relevant to its operation including waste management, use of resources and efficiency. Ross Chambers, quality manager at Airframe Designs, completed […]
A year and a half after the launch of this groundbreaking product, PRF Composite Materials are delighted to announce that the company has been granted a UK patent on Q.tool Prepreg Tooling Technology. The UK Intellectual Property Office has issued the patent grant for the prepreg’s unique design, confirming PRF’s assertion that Q.tool is an […]
Leading supplier of GRP products for the marine and shipping industry, Dura Composites, is introducing a new 30mm Mini Mesh product to its d2 GRP grating range. The product will be available to purchase in early 2024, but businesses can already register their interest and request advance samples via the Dura Composites website or from […]
Everyone at Composites UK were delighted with the news that after lengthy discussions between Make UK and the Chancellor, the Treasury has announced a package of support for UK manufacturing worth £4.5bn. As well as this, Composites UK were a signatory on Make UK’s letter to the Chancellor asking for full expensing to be made […]
DK Holdings Limited, ISO-accredited manufacturer of Precision Diamond Tooling, is pleased to be exhibiting at JEC WORLD, the leading International Composites Show, which takes place from 5th – 7th March in Paris next year. “We are excited to be back at JEC WORLD in 2024”, Sales & Marketing Manager John Emptage tells us. “Face-to-face networking […]
On 28th September 2023, several Composites UK member companies got involved in Make UK’s National Manufacturing Day (NMD). NMD is an opportunity for manufacturers to showcase the range of highly skilled and well-paid jobs they have on offer by throwing open their doors in a UK wide Open House. Local communities had the chance to […]