Electric rotors have become a crucial component in the move to electrification within the transport sector, intensified by fast-approaching Net Zero deadlines. The challenges faced in the application of the rotors include the amount of centrifugal force generated at such high speeds, which makes it difficult to keep the magnets in place, and the subsequent […]
Over the last few years Carbon Fibre Tubes (CFT) are proud to have built a strong customer relationship with Forth Engineering. Forth specialise in helping industry partners deliver innovative and ground-breaking solutions to complex problems; in this case we supported them to deliver a range of complex assemblies supporting a highly-technical project called RADBLAD. This […]
GKN Aerospace collected the industry award on behalf of the ASCEND consortium at the ATI Conference on October 8. The award reflected the programme’s excellence in teamwork and partnership across multiple sectors. ASCEND is led by GKN Aerospace and includes 15 project partners: Airborne, Assyst Bulmer, Cygnet Texkimp, Cytec Syensqo, DES Composites, FAR-UK, Hexcel, Hive […]
Our nine industry associations1 have commissioned SGS INTRON to prepare a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) report exploring the environmental impacts of treating End-of-Life (EoL) composites by co-processing in a cement facility. The independent and peer-reviewed LCA report confirms the positive environmental impact of this end-of-life solution for glass fibre reinforced thermoset composites which are used […]
Cristex will be highlighting their new range of Tooling & visual prepregs with Microtex Composites as well as their Kit Cutting, Slitting and Rewinding services. At Cristex they supply a comprehensive range of products into the UK composite and reinforced plastic market. Products ranging from Woven fabrics, Multiaxials, Structural Foams, Epoxy Resins, Prep Preg, Nomex […]
iCOMAT’s journey with Advanced Engineering Many people are wary of freebies, often suspecting there’s a hidden catch. In some cases, that might ring true, but sometimes such opportunity can offer significant, genuine value if fully embraced. Here’s the journey of iCOMAT, founder of a novel carbon fibre process, and how taking a free opportunity from […]
The Shimadzu IRSpirit-X FTIR spectrophotometer is a compact, powerful solution for laboratories needing high sensitivity in a space-saving design. With a footprint smaller than an A3 sheet of paper, it is perfect for small lab spaces without compromising performance. Despite its compact size, the IRSpirit-X features a wide sample compartment, making it adaptable for various […]
Distributor expands adhesives product range Biesterfeld, a leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, will enter into a new partnership with Bostik, which represents the adhesive solutions segment of French specialty chemicals manufacturer Arkema Group. As of 1 October 2024, Biesterfeld represents and promotes the Born2Bond brand manufactured by Bostik in […]
Consistent batch to batch quality is key to the successful use of recycled thermoplastics, and laboratory presses can be an integral part of the process. Through targeted raw material selection, technological know-how and sophisticated process and quality monitoring, it is possible to achieve batchconsistency with virgin material. Process and quality monitoring is the area where […]
Successful introduction of new materials into safety-critical aspects of engineering is a complex process. A gradual build-up of confidence is required, from material coupon testing, to testing of elements, sub-components and full components, and finally full structural testing – destructive and non-destructive. The process reduces risk at each stage, building up layers of certainty, in […]