Aerospace specialist Airframe Designs has joined a national industry body to help lead the development of additive manufacturing and 3D printing in the UK. The company has become a member of Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK) whose aim is to establish the UK as a world leader in the development and adoption of additive and 3D […]
Composites UK has recently begun to offset twenty tonnes of carbon emissions by planting six trees with Make It Wild in its Rowan Tree Farm Reserve in the west of the Peak District National Park. The association calculated its emissions over the period of 2022 taking into consideration things like the operation team’s energy usage […]
On 20th May 2024, Composites UK will host its second Parliamentary Reception on the Terrance Pavilion at the Houses of Parliament, London. The reception is being co-hosted by Sarah Jones MP, the Shadow Minister for Industry and Decarbonisation and The Rt Hon Margaret Beckett GBE MP. This members-only event will strengthen the message to all […]
KS Composites is delighted to announce that it has raised £10,000 in support of Rainbows, East Midlands’ only children’s hospice charity. Through various fundraising initiatives and the generous contributions of our employees, suppliers, and community partners, we have achieved this significant milestone. A few of our fundraising activities from the past 12 months: Plans are […]
More than a quarter of last year’s exhibitors to Seaworkwere from overseas, with 20% from Europe and the restfrom around the globe. To reflect the growing number of overseas friends and competitors booking stands or registering attendance, Seawork and Marine Civils will be welcoming National Pavilions this year. The Dutch Pavilion, a 25m2 stand hosted […]
Norco Composites & GRP, a leader in the manufacture of composite structures and tooling, was honoured to host Rear Admiral Donald Doull CBE, the Royal Navy’s Director of Capability, for a comprehensive tour of its facilities and an inspiring speech to its employees. This visit marks a significant moment for Norco, underlining the company’s vital […]
Airtech Advanced Materials Group announces its strategic partnership with Caracol, marking a significant milestone in advancing additive manufacturing capabilities for large-scale industrial applications. Caracol, established in 2017 with a mission to redefine the boundaries of additive manufacturing, has engineered the HERON AM platform. This modular, polymer, and composite pellet extrusion robotic 3D printer is meticulously […]
After an exciting 2 years of launching class-leading prepreg products into the marketplace, the PRF team are thrilled to be introducing a new suite of primer and adhesive films in 2024, starting with their new RFA570 eXpress cure adhesive film and RF Primer. RFA570 is unique product which has been principally designed for use with […]
Atlas Composite Technologies, one of the leading UK composites manufacturer, today announced thatBen Swain has been appointed as Managing Director (MD), with immediate effect. Ben, brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to Atlas. With a proven track record ofdriving business growth within the industry, Ben is poised to lead Atlas into a new era […]
The National Composites Centre (NCC) has developed a novel cryostat and test method that allows the screening of composite material performance at cryogenic temperatures in an ultra-fast and cost-effective way. The innovative device and accompanying test method provides a solution for screening a wide selection of materials, highlighting those most suitable for detailed material testing […]