Machine builder and composites technology company Cygnet Texkimp [Northwich, UK] has created an open-access Innovation Centre at its headquarters in Cheshire as a development, prototyping and testing space for the advanced materials and composites industry. The 15,000 sq ft R&D facility will house machines from across the company’s entire product range including filament winding, prepreg […]
In research and industry, it is getting more and more important for users of vacuum systems to be able to control individual pumps and to use their operating data. Vacuum specialist Leybold has developed a controller precisely for this purpose. With the Multi-VAControl, users have a solution to control, monitor and synchronise pumps in central […]
Technical Fibre Products (TFP) launched, ECOVEIL, a new range of sustainable nonwovens, at this year’s JEC World on 25-27 April. ECOVEIL is a new customisable range of nonwovens produced from naturally derived or recycled fibres. These materials have been specifically developed for use in advanced composite structures to improve the finish, fabrication or functionality of […]
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) will launch its new visual identity at JEC World 2023 in Paris on April 25th-27th. The association will also present a major update of its Eco Impact Calculator which will enable users to obtain more accurate life cycle assessment (LCA) calculations for their composite products. The new branding reinforces […]
At JEC World 2023 (25-27 April), Compo TechPLUS, spol. s r.o (Hall 6, G71) will be showcasing their capabilities with automated fibre winding and laying technology. The highlight will be their latest, custom built, automated fibre winding machine, with fibre placement using a FANUC 6-axis robot. CompoTech, more widely known for advanced composite component manufacturing, […]
International plastic net manufacturer EXPO-NET® Danmark A/S is exhibiting at JEC World 2023, Paris (Hall 5, Q56), which runs from 25 – 27 April. The range of 100% recyclable, extruded thermoplastic resin flow mesh products produced are extensively used in composite manufacturing as essential vacuum infusion processing aids. The company’s head office, manufacturing, engineering, R&D […]
ADDEV Materials Aerospace & Defense is pleased to announce its acquisition of Norway’s leadingdistributor of aerospace coatings “Scandpro”. For over 30 years Scandinavian Products AS“ Scandpro “ has supplied Norway’s aerospace industry with approved coatings from AkzoNobel. ADDEV Materials is pursuing its strategy of geographical expansion. Scandinavian Products AS“Scandpro” will form the basis of a […]
Composites UK is pleased to announce that its next site visit event will take place at Zund UK in St. Albans. On 29th June 2023, between 10am and 3pm, attendees will have access to the state-of-the-art Zünd showroom for live production demonstrations of the company’s cutter and software solutions for the composites industry. Demonstrations include: […]
1 – 2 November, NEC Birmingham Leading engineering exhibition expands floor plan as a result of increased interest On November 1 and 2, 2023, Advanced Engineering UK will return to the NEC, Birmingham showcasing more innovation from the manufacturing and engineering industry. 2023’s edition is already shaping up to be an event that should not […]
CNC Robotics, a leading integrator specializing in machining and additive robotic applications, will be exhibiting for the first time at JEC 2023, the largest composites exhibition in Europe. The event will be held from April 25 -27, 2023, at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre in Paris, France. As a member of Composites UK, CNC […]