As part of Gen 2 Carbon’s strategic plan to develop markets in both the UK and overseas, the company’s first appointment of 2022 sees Tim King join as Technical Sales Consultant. With a broad experience of composites in multiple sectors, Tim comes to Gen 2 Carbon from MTAG Composites. His previous roles within the composites […]
GRP Solutions is delighted to announce its appointment as a Gurit Authorised Distributor for the UK Market. GRP Solutions will distribute Gurit’s range of recycled core materials and formulated products including laminating and adhesive systems to the marine, transportation, building and construction, and industrial markets. Gurit’s passion for a sustainable future and innovative products are […]
Since its formation in 2010, Teclan has developed and patented an innovative process to recycle waste silicone release liners and re-introduce them back into the supply chain for multiple further uses. Quite remarkably the same release liner can be used up to 11 times rather than being used just once and discarded as scrap. Its […]
Cygnet Texkimp has installed a lab-scale version of its thermoplastic processing equipment at its UK-based Innovation Centre to enable faster development of plastics technology through dedicated customer trials. The fibre handling and converting technology specialist is making its Direct Melt Impregnation Thermoplastic Composite Line available to help companies develop new materials and material combinations to […]
Hypetex®, the market leaders in colouring carbon fibre materials, is delighted to announce that its Hypetex® Kromaskin™ field hockey stick for adidas has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 JEC Innovation Awards. Hypetex® was commissioned by adidas to develop a market leading hockey stick differentiated from existing equipment not just by its unique […]
Brookhouse Aerospace is pleased to announce its first significant investment in 3D printing with the purchase of a Fortus 450mc from Stratasys, the global leader in 3D printing and additive solutions, materials and services. The Fortus 450mc is a mid-range machine that is capable of printing a variety of complex components from a wide range […]
The UK composites industry faced unprecedented challenges during 2021, the most exceptional and severe in its history. Market demand remains high and coupled with reduced supply, this continues to keep material prices at rates never previously seen across Europe and Globally. Key factors in keeping material price high: High demand for manufacturing, combined with reduced […]
Resonate Testing has become the first company in Northern Ireland to secure certification from the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA), which recognises the facility as a certified testing laboratory for transport packaging. The testing methods covered by the certification, which are now available at Resonate Testing, include non-simulation integrity performance tests, partial and general simulation […]
Swiss cutting system manufacturer Zünd Systemtechnik and Dutch composite automation company Airborne have expanded their collaboration. As a result of a new distribution agreement, customers will be able to benefit from state-of-the-art digital production solutions for automated processing of composite materials. Zünd and Airborne will jointly promote these production solutions through their sales and servicing […]
The SIMPLC (Safety in Manufacturing Plastics and Composites) initiative to improve health and safety in the plastics and composites industries was launched in 2010. At the time, the plastics industry – in keeping with the rest of the manufacturing sector – had one of the highest rates of industrial injuries. Over the 11 years since […]