Aerospace leader Airframe Designs has stepped up its commitment to becoming a sustainable manufacturer with a series of environmental initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. The organisation has increased the number of solar panels it uses to generate energy for its site in Blackpool from 80 to 150 panels, increasing the battery storage capacity from […]
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) in partnership with JEC is launching the European Circular Composites Alliance (ECCA), a collaboration dedicated to establishing a circular economy for composites in Europe. The ECCA will set and achieve targets on the use of recovered and recycled composites, develop standards for circular product design, and provide a forum […]
Norco was commissioned by BAE Systems to deliver a series of Hard Hulled Riverine Craft for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Designed by BAE Systems, these robust, versatile craft are essential for fast raiding and assault missions, particularly in riverine environments and beach landing operations. Their compact design enables rapid deployment and mobility, making […]
The University of Bristol and its research partners are proud to announce the launch of AIComp 2025, the inaugural Artificial Intelligence for Composite Materials Conference, set to take place from 1-3 September 2025 in Bristol, UK. AIComp 2025 is the first global conference dedicated to exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the development and […]
Limited exhibition spaces available at the UK’s annual engineering and manufacturing event. Advanced Engineering UK is set to return to the NEC, Birmingham, on October 29 and 30, 2025, showcasing the latest innovations from the manufacturing and engineering sectors. With eight months remaining, the exhibition halls are filling up as companies across the supply chain […]
As global demand for energy rises, so does the need to support sustainable growth in battery technologies. At the core of this energy transformation are lithium-ion batteries, essential for powering electric vehicles and storing renewable energy for a cleaner future. Discover Shimadzu Total Solution for optimising battery development. From the initial stages of development to […]
bigHead bonding fasteners has produced a short video reminding customers that there are many variations on the original bigHead® design. The various functionalities offered by these different fasteners can really enhance design flexibility. There are hooking points, cable and pipe harnesses, pins and spikes as well as the original externally and internally threaded fasteners. You […]
NCC (National Composites Centre) has announced the completion of the design phase for the UK’s new carbon fibre development lines, funded by the Department of Science Innovation and Technology’s ‘Research and Innovation Organisations Infrastructure Fund’. Watch the 3D animation: https://youtu.be/h7qIYj7tdO4 The development lines represent a step-change in UK carbon fibre capability, equipping industry with a […]
Base Materials will supply its buoyancy solutions to Inkfish, an organisation that supports marine research, as part of wider upgrade of their full ocean depth submersible, DSV Bakunawa. The DSV Bakunawa (formerly ‘DSV Limiting Factor’), a two-man, 12-tonne vessel, was previously used for The Five Deeps Expedition, the first successful manned descent to the deepest […]
Composites UK is delighted to announce that early bird bookings are now open for the Composites UK Industry Awards Dinner 2025, set to take place on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham. This prestigious black-tie event is a highlight of the UK composites industry calendar, bringing together professionals, innovators, and businesses […]