Access to large format additive manufacturing technology to make manufacturers more competitive and sustainable Advanced technology being developed by a global consortium of companies and academic institutions could revolutionise the use of industrial additive manufacturing – also known as 3D printing – in the UK, bringing the advanced manufacturing of high-value components for key industries […]
Specialist manufacturing company Atlas Composite Technologies is set to create more than 100 jobs at a new facility on the back of a seven-figure investment. Atlas is expanding with a new 30,000 sq ft building at Pride Park in Derby, opposite Derby County FC’s stadium. The site is due to be fully operational by September […]
Base Materials has signed an agreement with B. Beyer GmbH to become its official distribution partner in Germany. With Germany’s composites market for epoxy materials predicted to record a CAGR of 6.12% between 2021 and 2026, Cologne-based B. Beyer GmbH’s remit includes the distribution of Base Materials’ epoxy range of tooling board materials and compatible […]
The Department for Business and Trade has today (1st August) announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for UK businesses. This comes as part of a wider package of smarter regulations designed to ease business burdens and help grow the economy by cutting barriers and red tape. Following extensive engagement with industry, […]
Toray Advanced Composites, a company which develop and produce advanced thermoplastic and thermoset composite materials, is proud to announce the planned expansion of its Morgan Hill (CA, USA) plant operations. The new facility will add 74,000 square feet (6,800 square meters) to the existing campus facilities. “We’re growing our operations to meet the demand for […]
The International Composites Summit (ICS), the premier platform for cost-effective and sustainable composites business in the UK is pleased to announce its highly anticipated Centre Stage and Innovation Stage speaker programme featuring renowned experts and industry leaders from various sectors. Taking place on September 6th – 7th 2023, at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, ICS […]
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 […]