Sigmatex, one of the world’s leading producers of carbon fibre textiles, has achieved IATF 16949 Certification for its UK manufacturing operation. The Runcorn-based business has secured the prestigious ISO technical specification endorsing its rigorous automotive quality system standards throughout its manufacturing processes. Commenting on the award of the much sought after industry-recognised standard, CEO Paul […]
Robust, durable and reliable Vacuum specialist Leybold has added a new model to its proven CLAWVAC dry claw vacuum pump series – the CLAWVAC CP B. This innovative rough vacuum pump, designed for robust processes including foodprocessing, materials handling and environmental industries, is powerful, energy efficient and easy to clean. Precise and trouble-free operation under […]
Aerospace specialist Airframe Designs is helping to solve major challenges for its customers by offering new levels of 3D scanning as it expands its services. The company offers in-depth scanning with speed and accuracy, capable of capturing the geometry and creating digital twin data-sets of entire aircraft, assessing corrosion or other kinds of visible damage, […]
With over 40 years combined expertise in the marine sector, Carbon Fibre Tubes (CFT) have long been manufacturing carbon fibre parts for the marine industry. It was this wealth of industry experience combined with their composite manufacturing capabilities that led Rigging Projects to engaging CFT on a recent project. Rigging Projects are marine hardware and […]
Seawork’s latest initiative, Future Seawork, is set to accelerate inventions from the next generation of innovators. Three projects from current university students, which have strong potential or are close to being brought to market in the commercial marine industry, will be hosted in the Innovations Hall at the exhibition. For Seawork 2024, the projects will […]
Developments in adhesive technology have opened up its use beyond the traditional composite applications. However, the existing methods for analysing this type of joint are not always suitable, resulting in inaccurate material behaviour prediction. Frewer Engineering, believe in the benefits of developing new methods that can improve the speed and accuracy of their analysis to […]
Orbex has announced the appointment of a new supplier, MSP, as it progresses towards offering orbital launch services from the UK. MSP will provide technology to automate the production of components being used by the orbital launch services provider as it progresses towards its first launch. Based in North East England, MSP’s primary goal is […]
Wessex Resins and Adhesives has bolstered its team by implementing progressive structural changes within the company. Further enhancements are anticipated in the months ahead. Julian Bush, an experienced Sales Professional with a proven track record in key account management and business development, has been appointed as the new Head of Sales. His focus on driving […]
Technical Fibre Products Ltd (TFP), part of the James Cropper group and a leading manufacturer of advanced materials, has today announced the appointment of Andy Walton as Managing Director of both TFP and TFP Hydrogen Products. Andy has over 30 years of experience in the chemicals, sustainable solutions, and advanced materials sector. He has led […]
British technology company Hypetex has been awarded a significant grant from Innovate UK to develop the world’s first technical coloured flax fibre, which will have applications in the sustainable manufacturing of cars, boats and other products that are usually made with carbon fibre. Called FlaxTex the material is strong, lightweight and 100 per cent biodegradable, […]