The National Composites Centre is delighted to announce that it has secured funding from the Department of Science Innovation and Technology’s Research and Innovation Organisations Infrastructure Fund to build precursor and carbonisation lines to enable innovation in carbon fibre production. Cygnet Texkimp (Northwich, UK) will design and build the research lines, utilising their world class […]
Frewer Engineering makes use of LS-Dyna, Dytran and various custom codes to develop high strain-rate dynamic models, capable of simulating metallics, composites and a range of other novel and non-standard material models. Bespoke material models may include bricks, mortar, biological tissues including bone, pre-tensioned cables, and inflated membranes in tension. Simulations can extend from automotive […]
James Cropper (formerly Technical Fibre Products Inc.) is delighted to be launching it’s new brand identity at the 10th anniversary edition of CAMX in San Diego, CA on booth MM34. The new branding, formally announced in July, aligns the advanced materials manufacturer with it’s parent company James Cropper, drawing on a long history of material […]
Earlier this year Composites UK released a position paper addressing the ongoing skills crisis in the UK composites sector. The paper highlights a persistent shortage of qualified and experienced professionals that has plagued the industry for over a decade. This issue has been exacerbated with EU-Exit, which saw many European workers return to their home […]
The Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge is renowned for its cutting-edge research and comprehensive educational programs. With over 240 researchers and a research income exceeding £10 million annually, the department is a hub of innovation, particularly in fields such as ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites. The recent addition of […]
New AI solution cuts planning time from hours to minutes, optimizes decisions for purchasing additional resources and automates both short and long-term planning of over 10,000 tasks International Composites Summit, Milton Keynes, UK, September 4th – Plataine, a leading provider of AI-powered optimization solutions, is pleased to announce that Multi-Ply Components Ltd., a UK-based global […]
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the death of our friend and Chairman, Prof Alan Banks, who passed away at home on Sunday 1st September 2024 surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Those who knew him will agree that Alan was a force of nature; bringing an impressive […]
Hankuk Carbon Co, manufacturer of advanced composite materials, is pleased to announce the relocation of its operations to a new, state-of-the-art warehouse in Avonmouth. This strategic move comes in response to increasing demand from the UK composite industry and will enable the company to better serve its customers across the West of England and Wales. […]
Embracing innovation and technology will help drive forward the change that is necessary across the aerospace industry. Finding the right talent to steer that change is also crucial, as Garry Sellick, additive manufacturing manager at Airframe Designs, explains. We have further invested in technology to improve the quality of our processes and standards through a […]
As pioneers in electric yacht technology, Optima Yachts is excited to announce its debut at the Southampton Boat Show, where they will showcase the cutting-edge e10 prototype. Marking a new era in exceptional electric boating, the e10 features an ultra-efficient, low-resistance hull form that ensures all-day cruising in comfort and near silence under battery power. […]