As Shimadzu celebrates 150 years of innovation, we turn the spotlight to the people who’ve made it all possible — our customers. From game-changing discoveries to everyday moments that matter, their stories reflect the real-world impact of our technology. We’ve gathered over 60 powerful testimonials into one commemorative book — a tribute to the partnerships, […]
Airframe Designs has been working with a global prime defence contractor to create a full-scale 3D-printed mock-up of a torpedo-style weapon using polymer additive manufacturing. The mock-up provides a physical and accurate visual representation of the artifact to help the customer evaluate the loading-unloading of the store to a new delivery platform. In creating the […]
Kovertek is now able to supply industrial heated blankets and associated products for curing of materials like composites, repairing of wind rotor blades and production in both the marine industry and the aerospace industry where a fast, controlled cure is required. Heating blankets are the optimal surface heating product when it comes to safely and […]
The demand for Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP) composites is accelerating rapidly across infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors, as industries pivot toward lighter, more durable, and sustainable material solutions. Market analysts now forecast a 6.1% CAGR for pultruded composites globally through 2030, signalling a long-term shift in how structural and safety-critical components are specified and deployed. […]
EuCIA, together with key partners from across the composite materials supply chain Glass Fibre Europe, Cefic UP/VE Resin Association, and Epoxy Europe, has submitted a joint position paper to the EU co-legislators on the revision of the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) regulation. Composites play a crucial role in vehicle lightweighting and emissions reduction, enhancing safety, and […]
MPM maintain a varied range of projects and customers across many sectors and applications, This project might be one of their most unique ones to date. In late 2024, MPM partnered with Norse Sky to produce a giant GRP rat as part of a public art and charity initiative for The Daisy Appeal: A Mischief […]
The UK’s annual gathering for the engineering and manufacturing sectors, Advanced Engineering is strengthening its position as the UK’s leading event for the composites industry, with continued backing from Composites UK. This partnership, along with others, ensures that the event stays at the forefront of innovation, offering fresh updates and exciting new features for greater […]
Composites UK is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Composites UK Industry Awards, a flagship event celebrating excellence and innovation across the UK composites sector. This year’s ceremony will take place on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham and will once again coincide with the […]
Back by popular demand Shimadzu are continuing their Excellence in Science learning by running another free learning workshop, 10-12 June 2025 WhereShimadzu UK Centre of Excellence, Mill Court, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill South, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5RE WhenGC/GCMS – Tuesday 10th June 2025HPLC / UHPLC – Wednesday 11th June 2025LCMS – Thursday 12th June […]
With global shipping routes facing mounting pressure from tariff shifts and geopolitical tensions, UK-based composite suppliers are stepping up to safeguard critical infrastructure projects from escalating delays and material shortages. Industry analysts warn that supply chain instability could pose serious risks to sectors reliant on advanced composites—especially as demand rises for non-corrosive, non-conductive, and fire-resistant […]