RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies) has recognised NORCO Composites & GRP with a Premier Award for their performance in 2022 and overall excellence in Collaboration & Customer Service. The Premier Award is an annual recognition platform under the RTX Performance+ Program, which recognise suppliers with superior performance and those who have provided exceptional value to RTX […]
Shimadzu UK has made selection of its FTIR system accessories even easier with a comprehensive, downloadable, quick-read guide. Whatever your specimen, liquid, solid, liquid/solid or gas, Shimadzu’s invaluable guide is organised to enable you to speedily learn how you can extend the power of your FTIR system with affordable accessories, including Infra-red microscopy and powerful […]
A visual-quality epoxy component prepreg for laminates up to 50 mm thick has been developed by Composites Evolution. It can be cured in a single shot using a conventional autoclave or press curing technique, with a low risk of exotherms. The material is readily available and, like all other materials in the Composites Evolution EPC […]
Loop Technology have partnered with Boeing, The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), and Spirit AeroSystems in one of the UK’s largest ever advanced manufacturing investments. The £80 million investment, announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is aimed at revolutionising aerospace manufacturing and creating thousands of highly skilled UK jobs. Loop Technology […]
Dura Composites, world leader in creating composite products and solutions, has invested in like-minded business, Mekina Industries, best known for its permanent formwork solutions for bridge and civil structures. The collaboration will empower Mekina Industries in its aim to lead the way in GRP construction products such as permanent formwork, copers, and custom mouldings. Mekina […]
CIMComp, the EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub is delighted to announce its Annual Open Day will take place on 6th September 2023. This event will provide a unique opportunity for industry professionals, academics, and enthusiasts to gather and explore the groundbreaking advancements in the field of composites manufacturing. The free-to-attend, in-person event is taking […]
The International Composites Summit (ICS), renowned as the premier platform for cost-effective and sustainable composites business in the UK, is pleased to announce its upcoming informal networking dinner. The event will take place on the evening of day one of the exhibition, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at the Double Tree Hilton Hotel, located adjacent to […]
An £80m boost to composites research and development for aerostructure manufacturing in the UK has been announced, with a new research facility set to be built in South Yorkshire that has aerospace giant Boeing as its first major research partner. The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has secured £50m to establish the […]
Composites UK has officially launched the latest in its series of good practice guides. This latest edition focusses on Mould Tooling for Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites. Good mould tooling for composites is intertwined with process selection and critical to manufacturing repeatable and accurate parts. Tooling choices are an important part of reducing the environmental impact of […]
A stunning river bar has been made by volunteers at Glasgow’s Clyde Maritime Centre and installed in the Tall Ship Glenlee, a three-masted museum ship which operates as a visitor attraction and events venue. It’s anticipated that the bar, made with Entropy Resins®, will help the charity to recover from covid, and other challenges like […]