Composites UK and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) have announced a new collaborative initiative aimed at helping Network Rail better understand how it can expand the use of composite materials across the UK rail network. The partnership will focus on identifying opportunities, challenges, and information needs that can support wider adoption of composite technologies in […]
The European Composite Bridge Database is a comprehensive collection of data about existing composite bridges across Europe. This initiative, coordinated by the Norwegian Circular Materials Technology cluster (NCMT), aims to strengthen the composite industry’s position in the construction sector. What’s in it (for me)?With the upcoming Composite Eurocode expected to be published in near future, […]
Aerospace engineering leader Airframe Designs has become a key partner on an ambitious project to break the world water speed record. The Longbow jet hydroplane project is a collaboration between more than 60 organisations under the banner Jet Hydroplane UK. The ambitious group is aiming to build a new nine-metre hydroplane in an attempt to […]
Following the success of its pilot workshop last month, attended by SME manufacturers from across the North West, CNC Robotics is expanding its Additive Manufacturing Workshop to all UK manufacturers. The next session, taking place on 9th December, offers a wider audience the opportunity to explore how robotic 3D printing can accelerate tooling, modelmaking, prototyping […]
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) is gaining serious attention from engineers, architects, contractors, and asset managers across a wide range of industries as a high-performance alternative to traditional materials such as steel and aluminium. Its adoption is accelerating in sectors from transport and utilities to construction, telecoms, and data infrastructure, driven by the need for materials […]
Airborne has entered into a new project with Lockheed Martin on development of enhanced composites automation systems. Under a project titled ‘Enhancing the digital thread for composites manufacturing’, Lockheed Martin will share technical knowledge with Airborne to develop an automated laminating and kitting system to package complicated material types and shapes. The project will build […]
Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) is fast becoming the defining material of Britain’s next infrastructure revolution. Once viewed as a specialist alternative to steel or timber, GRP is now leading the transformation of sustainable construction across the United Kingdom and Europe. From transport networks and renewable energy facilities to marine defences and manufacturing plants, the material’s […]
DK Holdings Limited, a leading UK manufacturer of high-precision diamond tooling solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Gold Medal by the sustainability rating agency EcoVadis. This distinguished accolade places us in the top 5% of companies worldwide, a strong endorsement of our ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) […]
Twisted has acquired KS Composites, the renowned Melton Mowbray-based engineering and advanced composites specialist. The acquisition brings world-class carbon fibre capability into the Twisted group, strengthening its engineering solutions, accelerating innovation, and securing supply for the next generation of Twisted vehicles and marine products. It has been a significant five years for the Yorkshire company, […]
Base Materials launches an innovative large-format 3D printing service to provide manufacturers with a faster, smarter alternative to traditional tooling methods, where the tooling board is CNC-machined. The process enables the production of complex, single-piece models with no visible bond lines, while cutting material waste by up to 58% and reducing production timelines by as […]