Independent mobility designer Andrea Mocellin and lightweighting experts DEXET Technologies have partnered once again, this time to work on a concept feasibility study for a new, ultra-efficient, single-seater electric vehicle. The goal? To challenge existing assumptions about the aerodynamics, design, and efficiency of compact electric vehicles. The idea for the vehicle was sparked by London’s […]
The University of Bath’s Chemistry Department is renowned for its cutting-edge research in the field of polymer science and sustainable materials. In pursuit of advancing their research capabilities, the department recently acquired a LabTop 150 press from Fontijne Presses. This acquisition, expertly facilitated by Intelicare, promises to elevate the department’s capabilities in quality control and […]
Toray Advanced Composites formally announces a key leadership transition, with Scott Unger as the new Global CEO and Steve Cease as the new Managing Director, USA, and Global CTO, effective this spring. Mr. Unger has over thirty years of experience at the senior level in the composites industry, having co-founded the Morgan Hill, California, site […]
At its Annual General Meeting on 13th May, Composites UK announced the six people nominated onto its Board of Directors this year by its member companies. The Board is made up of 11 Directors (plus others who are co-opted in specialist areas) who are members of Composites UK themselves. Each Board Director is nominated for […]
Additive manufacturing is emerging as a game-changing technology in the aerospace and related industries. Here, Garry Sellick, additive manufacturing manager at Airframe Designs, looks at the pace of change and the opportunities it presents. As the aviation industry tries to keep pace with rapidly emerging technologies, it should grasp the opportunities they present.At Airframe Designs, […]
A trio of manufacturing related research initiatives led by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) have received a £14 million funding boost through Glasgow City Region Innovation Accelerator programme. The three projects will accelerate productivity and sustainability across local manufacturing and engineering specialists, with smaller businesses working alongside partners including Boeing, SSE Renewables, Howden, Thales […]
The latter half of 2023 saw a generally flat demand across Europe and the UK coupled with an improvement in more reliable availability of most raw materials. It is worth considering that almost all raw materials, or constituent elements, are sourced from abroad, particularly Europe and the Far East. Even with the impact and added […]
In collaboration with SHD, JCB Aero have developed a floorboard panel system for the MRO market that offers a substantial weight reduction. Utilising FRVC411, an innovative, toughened and flame-retardant epoxy resin system created by SHD, the durability of the new floor panels was significantly increased while weight and costs were reduced. JCB Aero has developed […]
Suffolk-based manufacturing company Broadwater Mouldings Ltd is one of 252 organisations nationally to be recognised with a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. Announced on Monday 6 May, Broadwater has been recognised for its excellence in international trade. Founded in 1971 and based just outside the picturesque Suffolk town of Beccles, Broadwater is a design engineering […]
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting UK Defence Industry, Carbon Fibre Tubes (CFT) are proud to announce their successful JOSCAR registration for the 3rd year running. As an established member of Defence supply chain, Carbon Fibre Tubes (CFT) have worked with customers in this sector for many years manufacturing composite tubing and parts […]