A recent study(1) conducted by the University of Edinburgh on vacuum-infused thermoplastic fibre-metal laminates has highlighted the performance benefits of Technical Fibre Products’ (TFP) 6g/m2 glass nonwovens as adhesive carriers within Fibre Metal Laminates (FMLs). Fibre Metal Laminates combine layers of composite and metal, creating a unique set of material properties that are an effective […]
On the morning of the 23rd January, our Chairman, Prof. Alan Banks, met with other UK industry leaders and Greg Hands MP – Minister of State for Trade Policy. This was an informal meeting organised by Make UK where the delegates were able to pose questions to the DBT team regarding issues faced by UK […]
With an increase in demand to source goods from UK based suppliers and manufacturers, the Engineering Supply Chain show, will be an ideal place for you to showcase your products and services to a targeted audience in the sector. Buyers will be looking to source manufacturers of UK based precision subcontractors, products, and services to […]
Recognised for its marine epoxy solutions, WEST SYSTEM® has been a staple in marine epoxy solutions for over five decades and will feature at the upcoming RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show. Scheduled for 24-25 February 2024 at Farnborough International, the premier sailing and watersports event promises dynamic displays, showcasing boats, and featuring prominent figures in […]
We read with interest the Governments first Critical Imports and Supply Chain Strategy paper that aims to build resilience to the UK. This is an important topic and one that will be key to the future of our members. Whilst we applaud the lengths taken by Government towards resilience, there were a few omissions that […]
Scott Bader UK, a Northamptonshire-based specialist in composite and adhesive materials, announces the intent to invest £30M to transform its flagship UK manufacturing site. The five-year programme will commence in 2024 with £8M earmarked for the first phase of the works. This planned investment will support the group’s UK customers by making the plant more […]
Composites UK is organising the UK Pavilion at JEC World 2024 for the third time in as many years. Taking place on 5 – 7 March 2024 in Paris, France, the JEC World exhibition hosts the composites industry’s major players in a spirit of innovation, business and networking from across Europe and beyond. The UK […]
The commercial marine industry needs the next generation of innovators and problem solvers to help shape the future of the world we live in. The European Commission has identified the need for investment in skills and career development in the Blue Economy, stating, ‘Our coasts and seas have thepotential to deliver sustainable growth and jobs […]
New Composites UK member company, Delve Search, is an international recruitment consultancy that specialises in search-led hiring. Although new to Composites UK, Delve Search is no stranger to the composites industry, having worked alongside fellow Composites UK member, Cygnet Texkimp. As Cygnet have grown, they have had roles to fill across multiple departments with people […]
Cygnet Texkimp has delivered a four-axis filament winding machine to the National Composites Centre (NCC) where it will form part of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facility for hydrogen transportation and storage. The multi-functional filament winding technology has been developed by Cygnet Texkimp to provide the NCC and its partners with the capability to […]