EuCIA and EACP Sign Letter of Intent to Explore Opportunities for Cooperation

The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) and the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership (EACP) have signed a letter of intent (LOI) outlining areas of potential cooperation. EuCIA represents European national composites associations and industry-specific sector groups at EU level. EACP is a network of 45 European aerospace clusters from 18 countries that aims to strengthen Europe’s […]


NORCO Expands CNC And Kit Cutting Capability

Norco Composites & GRP is pleased to announce the significant expansion of its CNC (Computer Numerical Control) and kit cutting capabilities. This development will not only boost their internal manufacturing capability but also allow them to extend these advanced services to external customers, meeting a growing demand for precision machining solutions. Transition from Internal to […]


5 Reasons Why You Can’t Afford To Miss This Event on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) If You’re Serious About Sustainability

Don’t miss “The Relevance of EPDs in the Composites Industry,” taking place on Thursday 24th October, 13 – 16:30pm, at AV Dawson, Middlesbrough, to learn how EPDs can help you gain a competitive edge by showcasing the environmental performance of your products.Focusing on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in the composites industry, this is an essential […]


Innovative Product Launches At Advanced Engineering 2024

The technologies set to take centre stage Advanced Engineering, now less than a month away, has gathered information on what its exhibitors will be launching when the doors open at the NEC, Birmingham on October 30-31, 2024. With only a few weeks to go, exhibitors are gearing up to showcase the very best in advanced […]


Zund UK To Showcase Latest Innovations In Digital Cutting At Advanced Engineering 2024

Zünd is excited to announce its participation at Advanced Engineering 2024, on October 30-31 at the NEC Birmingham. As a global leader in digital cutting, Zünd will be on stand U125, showcasing its latest advancements designed to boost productivity and efficiency in the composite industry. Visitors to the Zünd booth will have the opportunity to […]


Professor Mike Hinton to Receive Outstanding Contribution Award at Composites UK Awards Dinner

Composites UK is proud to announce that Professor Mike Hinton will be honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to the Composites Industry Award, sponsored by Zünd, at the upcoming Composites UK Awards Dinner, taking place on the 30th of October at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham. This accolade recognises Professor Hinton’s significant and enduring impact […]


Innovation Partnership To Anchor UK’s Sustainable Offshore Wind Industry

National Composites Centre (NCC), Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) and Vestas have established a strategic technology research partnership to anchor the UK’s future wind industry. This enhanced, sustained collaboration will accelerate wind blade technology development necessary to propel the UK’s clean energy superpower ambitions and enable supply chain resilience. The UK Offshore Wind Industrial Growth Plan […]


CompoTech PLUS Automated Fibre Laying And Winding Machine Technology Offers Manufacturing Versatility To Produce Both Carbon Fibre Preforms And Final Components

A solution to a recognised new product development (NPD) cost barrier related to specialist carbon and aramid fibre technical fabrics is now accessible through the automated fibre laying (AFL) placement and winding machine technology developed by CompoTech PLUS, spol. s r.o, based in the Czech Republic. This technology provides the composites market with a reliable, […]


Tebis Specialist CAD/CAM For Composite Part Machining

Join Tebis UK at the Composites Forum at 11:10 a.m. on 31st of October 2024 at Advanced Engineering 2024, the NEC in Birmingham. Morgan Hall, Junior Application Engineer from Tebis UK will be presenting Tebis trimming solution for thermoplastics and composites machining. Tebis is a market-leader for CAD/CAM/MES technology with vast experience serving customers in […]


Cygnet Texkimp And Bowman Power Advance Capability Of High-tension Rotor Overwrapping Solution For Mass Land Transport

Collaboration focused on increasing rate, accuracy and repeatability of high-tension winding solution for electric motors destined for transit applications Cygnet Texkimp (Cheshire, UK) and Bowman Power (Southampton, UK) are collaborating to advance capability in high-tension carbon overwrapping of rotors used in electric powertrains for land transport applications. The collaboration combines Cygnet Texkimp’s filament winding expertise […]