Following the completion of our freezer facility in Hinckley, Leicestershire, we now hold stock of AmberTool® HX56 on site, giving UK composite manufacturers quicker access to this specialist tooling material. AmberTool® HX56 is a prepreg tooling material used for the manufacture of composite tools. It is supplied in tile format, allowing customers to order closer […]
Cristex will exhibit at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 under its unified Cristex brand. Bringing together the expertise of its three specialist divisions, Cristex will showcase its capability across aerospace-grade composite materials, advanced prepregs, lightweight core materials and tooling solutions. It will also showcase its ISO 8 cleanroom prepreg cutting and kitting services, designed to […]
The next edition of Startup Booster will take place during JEC World 2027 on March 2-4, 2027 in Parc des expositions Paris Nord Villepinte. The JEC Composites Startup Booster is the leading startup competition in the world of Composites and Advanced Materials. Launched in 2017, Startup Booster has already fostered the emergence of 1,500+ innovative […]
A new feasibility study, funded by Innovate UK, Delivering Economically Viable Composites Recycling (DEViCoRe), has officially commenced with the aim of overcoming the barriers preventing the UK from establishing a commercially viable composites recycling supply chain. Led by Composites UK, the project brings together industry expertise from Avalon Consultancy Services and Naion to identify practical […]
Toray Advanced Composites announces the appointment of Dr Jan Nowacki as its Managing Director, Europe, effective July 6,2026. Dr. Nowacki succeeds David Bernard, who is retiring after a distinguished 40-year career in the advanced composite materials industry. Dr. Nowacki joins Toray Advanced Composites with over two decades of experience in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. He […]
“Decoding Complexity” – Tebis sharpens the focus of its positioning as a solution provider, becoming a holistic process partner for digital manufacturing Starting in July 2026, Tebis will adopt a more focused positioning on the market. The company’s new tagline “Decoding Complexity” underscores its commitment to systematically breaking down complexity in manufacturing to create efficient […]
The type of vacuum technology you choose has a direct impact on the efficiency of your process. Outdated technology, or a vacuum pump design that is not well matched to the application, can lead to higher energy consumption, accelerated wear, and reduced reliability. By selecting the right vacuum technology for the process, operators can achieve […]
Fibre handling and composites technology specialist Cygnet Texkimp has developed a VHD (very heavy duty) creel solution capable of handling 500kg packages of fibre as part of an industry collaboration to increase efficiency in carbon fibre manufacturing. The large-scale creel will be used to unwind bobbins of PAN precursor fibre into carbon fibre production lines. […]
Every prepreg delivery is more than just another shipment. For manufacturers working in aerospace, defence, motorsport and other high-performance composite industries, receiving prepreg materials is a critical quality control step. Before a single roll reaches production, teams must verify that the material has remained within its specified temperature limits throughout transport. While essential, this process […]
Blagden is pleased to announce a new partnership with Äio to promote its innovative range of natural oils for skincare and haircare applications across the UK and Ireland. The collaboration combines Blagden’s expertise in ingredient distribution and market development with Äio’s portfolio of high-quality, sustainably sourced natural oils. Together, the two companies will support brands […]