Composites Evolution has announced the launch of a new range of unidirectional thermoplastic tapes, to sit alongside its existing line-up of Evopreg® prepregs. Thermoplastic tapes, also known as thermoplastic prepregs, can be used in a wide variety of markets and applications, including flexible pipes for oil & gas and water transportation, pressure vessels (for example; […]
Fluency Marketing is pleased to announce the return of its previously sold out, MarineAM conference and exhibition. With a bigger and better venue, MarineAM 2022 is now looking for industry innovators and thought leaders to bring its programme alive. Taking place on 15th and 16th June 2022 at Southampton FC, the two-day conference focuses on […]
A UK-based engineering business is now manufacturing up to seven times more parts a week with the implementation of advanced manufacturing solutions from MSP to their additive manufacturing process. SST Technology (SST), part of Polar Technology Group, who specialise in the design and manufacture of engineered precision fabrications and thermal management systems for high-tech industries, […]
Resonate Testing has conducted high-level vibration and SRS shock testing on equipment that was used as part of the successful launch of the James Webb telescope on Christmas Day. The $10bn telescope, the largest, most powerful and complex telescope ever built, has been described as a “time machine” by scientists and will allow astronomers to […]
An industrial technology consortium developing innovative hydrogen storage solutions has signed an agreement to work towards setting up a Hydrogen Storage Prototyping Hub (HSPH). The proposed hub brings together the expertise of the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Oxford Advanced Surfaces, Xcience and SET Europe – with the aim of developing improved […]
GRP Solutions is delighted to announce the appointment of composite specialist Tommi Buckley in the newly created role of Technical Manager. Tommi joins us with significant specialist knowledge of the manufacture of GRP & FRP products in the marine industry and beyond. He will be responsible for providing technical customer service and sales support across […]
Dura Composites and Anderton Concrete are teaming to help Energy and Infrastructure customers access the best in pre-cast concrete troughs and GRP composite trench covers from a single supply chain source partner. Anderton Concrete, well known for manufacturing market-leading rail and structural precast concrete products, is now enhancing its offering of pre-cast reinforced concrete troughs […]
Fluency Marketing Managing Director, Gemma Smith, and R-Tech Materials Director of Composites Testing, Geraint Havard, co- hosts of the Material Evolution podcast, will be taking on the challenge of cycling from London to Paris for JEC World in March 2022, whilst raising vital funds for the mental health charity, Mind. Mind provide advice and support […]
PRF Composite Materials has appointed Dave Ellson as Managing Director from January 2022. PRF has expanded enormously over the last few years, and has invested considerable funds into this expansion and paving the way for future growth. This expansion has prompted an increase in management structure and expansion of the sales team, and the Company […]
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie and Solvay have signed a distribution agreement for advanced composite materials such as prepregs, adhesive films, adhesives and primers that are predominantly used in aviation, automotive and other industrial applications. The new cooperation will start immediately and see Biesterfeld distributing the innovative product portfolio in continental Europe and North Africa. Biesterfeld and Solvay […]