The growing use of composites throughout the space sector opens up new opportunities for Frewer Engineering, not only in design and analysis of rocket componentry but the development of space grade composite manufacturing and handling equipment. Frewer has recently completed the design of a versatile multi-purpose machining setup to allow composite components to be manufactured […]
Toray Advanced Composites, together with partners from industry and academia, has been awarded funding from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy’s Research and Development for Mobility scheme for the development of a long-life, fully composite liquid hydrogen tank for civil aviation. Hydrogen has been identified by the European Commission (EC) as a […]
Reactive Components’ new R&D centre in Leicester is now fully open and working on a number of new projects with clients helping them to go from concept to market. The company is pleased to welcome Jack Dabbs, Laura Callis and Rohan Didier to the team here at its Development Centre in Leicester. Jack joins the […]
Scott Bader has further committed to the Irish composites market through the incorporation of its Irish office. Previously part of Scott Bader UK, Scott Bader Ireland was established as its own legal corporation in Ireland during 2021. The investment will ensure Scott Bader Ireland continues to serve their loyal, longstanding customers throughout Northern and Southern […]
Airtech Advanced Materials Group has been extruding and compounding resins for nearly 50 years and has expanded its offering with a line of technologically advanced and reliable resins for use in additive manufacturing. In a newly developed partnership CEAD –a technology supplier of 3D printing equipment on the frontier of large-scale composite additive manufacturing –has […]
ECS Engineering Services has installed the UK’s first ever set of moulded fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) lock gates on the River Thames at Sunbury Dry Dock. The new gates, fitted on behalf of the Environment Agency, offer significantly reduced maintenance requirements and whole life costs, compared to steel or timber alternatives. The mitred lock gates […]
Composite Integration has carried out both collaborative and internal Research and Development activities since its beginnings in 2002. These activities have continued to develop and grow. Dr Tim Searle CEng MIMechE has supported our internal team for several years on a consultancy basis, and we are delighted to announce that he has joined the company […]
Miguel Escallon, Senior Bridge Designer for Knight Architects, and Ahmad Kamara, Senior Design Engineer for Network Rail, have been announced as the latest speaker to join ConstructionAM 2022. The event, taking place on 26th and 27th April 2022, in Manchester, UK, will look at the latest innovation from across the industry. With the construction market […]
The National Composites Centre (NCC) is offering SMEs in the West of England Combined Authority region the opportunity to develop their digital capability for free, as part of the Workforce for the Future programme. Digital Learning Factory training modules created by the NCC, GKN Aerospace and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) will give businesses and […]
Furthering its relationship with SABA, GRP Solutions is delighted to announce its expansion into the UK and Ireland of SABA’s premium range of adhesives and sealants for the marine industry, complementing its existing transportation presence. A strong bond has been forged between the two companies since GRP Solutions’ appointment as a SABA distributor in April […]