The UK is moving quickly toward a future of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and flying taxis, with commercial operations targeted by 2028. This vision brings significant engineering challenges; from lightweight composites and thermal management to rotor dynamics and aerodynamic stability. Frewer Engineering is well-placed to meet these demands. Our expertise spans high-integrity […]
DK Holdings is proud to announce that it has achieved carbon neutrality for the previous reporting year (April 2024 to March 2025), offsetting 260 tCO₂e through its ongoing environmental strategy and partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain. This milestone forms part of the company’s broader sustainability agenda, which includes investment in on-site solar generation (over 750 […]
DK Holdings Limited, a leading ISO-certified manufacturer of Precision Diamond Tooling, has further enhanced its in-house engineering capabilities with the addition of a new Harrison Alpha 1400XS CNC/Manual Combination Lathe. This investment is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its capacity to deliver highly accurate, precision-engineered components, including bespoke and small to medium […]
18 November 2025 | ENGEL, Leamington Spa Composites UK, in collaboration with the British Plastics Federation (BPF) is pleased to announce Thermoplastic Composites 2025: Strategies and Innovations for Reducing Costs, Carbon Emissions and Waste, will take place on 18 November 2025 at ENGEL’s state-of-the-art facility in Leamington Spa. This one-day conference will bring together industry […]
James Cropper Advanced Materials, a global leader in nonwoven and electrochemical solutions, has announced changes to its Innovation Leadership. Dr. David Hodgson has commenced a new role as a Strategic Advisor and Dr. Mandy Clement has been appointed as Innovation Director. This strategic move reinforces the company’s commitment to innovation, advancing material science and fostering […]
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC, Sheffield, UK) has announced the UK’s first open-access, hybrid fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape development capability to accelerate innovation in sustainable composites technologies. The dedicated research platform will feature a dual-mode thermoplastic processing line, designed and built by fibre handling and converting technology specialist Cygnet Texkimp (Northwich, […]
New online directory connecting talent with industry leaders The UK’s annual engineering and manufacturing exhibition, Advanced Engineering UK is launching its new ‘Unsung Heroes in Manufacturing’ initiative, recognising the individuals making a real impact across the sector admist the ongoing skills gap. A new online directory will profile these inspiring figures, providing emerging engineering talent […]
Composites UK is delighted to announce that Sarah Black-Smith, General Manager of Motion Control at Siemens Digital Industries, will be the keynote speaker its Industry Awards Dinner 2025. The event is scheduled for 29th October 2025 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, coinciding with the Advanced Engineering Show. With over a decade of experience […]
Bowden Chemicals, a leading distributor of raw materials to the polyester and phenolic resin industries, is proud to announce it has been awarded a Smart Grant, by government body Innovate UK, to develop an innovative unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) derived from bio-sourced materials. The 18-month project, which commenced on the 1st April, aims to create […]
Hexcel Corporation [NYSE: HXL] will demonstrate its latest developments for the Aerospace markets at the Paris Air Show 2025, Le Bourget, Paris, 16 – 22 June 2025. “As the aerospace industry gathers at the Paris Air Show, Hexcel will showcase its broad portfolio of innovative lightweight composite technology used across commercial and military aircraft,” said […]