Leybold UK, based in Chessington, UK, has made it onto the shortlist for the Composites UK 2022 Industry Awards in the Social Impact category. The industry association aims to recognise those companies whoseresults improve people’s lives and support society. The award honours companies active in the composites industry across the UK. This year’s Industry Award […]
Scott Bader is pleased to announce it has partnered with Elixir for the distribution of Crestabond structural adhesives across India. Established in 2011, Elixir-India is a distribution company focussed on the application of adhesives, sealants and dispensing systems in a wide range of industries including transportation, renewable energy, aerospace, machine building and general manufacturing. Elixir’s […]
A Special Recognition in this category has been awarded to PRF Composite Material’s Robert Burnell. Composites UK is delighted to announce that Prof. Michael Wisnom has been named as winner of this years Outstanding Contribution to the Composites Industry Award. The award will be presented at the Industry Awards Dinner on 2nd November 2022 at […]
The EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub has recently finished a bespoke training programme on composite manufacturing, designed by Hub Industrial partner Pentaxia. Pentaxia offered five days of intensive training, providing students with hands-on experience working with an array of tools and equipment. Students from the University of Nottingham were given an insight into the […]
Plyable, an award-winning composite mould producer has now received a total of $4.25M investment to fund the growth of its time and significant cost-saving composite tooling solution. The demand for composites is growing exponentially, with the incredible, rapid innovation seen in aerospace, electric vehicle and marine industries. Plyable’s impressive customer base spans all these sectors. […]
CAMX will be opening its doors on 17th October and TFP Inc. will be exhibiting their advanced nonwovens on booth J11 at the event. On display will be materials from the Optiveil®, Optimat® and Tecnofire® ranges, all specifically designed to provide solutions for key composite challenges. TFP’s Optiveil® and Optimat® materials are multi-functional; designed to […]
Czech Republic based Compo Tech PLUS, spol. s r.o., is working with the Czech Republic Border Police, which is now using its Compolift carbon epoxy composite self-extending telescopic masts. CompoTech initially produced a mast for testing and will supply masts for 11 regional mobile police border surveillance units; each vehicle costing Euro £4.5M (CZK 126 […]
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has contracted Airborne to engineer and supply an automated system for the manufacturing of composite offshore wind turbine blades. By working together, both companies bring the best expertise to the table on manufacturing of wind turbine blades, composite processing, and automation to make this project a success. Airborne is a 100% […]
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on Thursday, 13th of October 2022, will be the largest event of its kind in Scotland. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme and an extensive exhibition area displaying the latest technological solutions and business services available, the National Manufacturing and […]
Solvay Derbyshire has triumphed at this year’s Risk Reduction Through Design Awards for its innovative solution that helps protect workers from developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The chemical engineering and manufacturing specialists won the prestigious award after overcoming stiff competition from innovators across a wide range of sectors. The Risk Reduction Through Design Award 2021/22, sponsored […]