Distributor expands its conformal coatings product portfolio Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and Chase Corporation, a global manufacturer of adhesives, electronic coatings, industrial tapes, waterproofing and corrosion protection, have entered into a new partnership with immediate effect. Biesterfeld now holds […]
Orbex Makes Part Setup 900% Faster For Key Composite Parts Ahead Of Inaugural Rocket Launch
Ahead of its inaugural rocket launch, UK-based orbital launch services company, Orbex, has dramatically boosted production for its carbon-fibre Payload Avionic Module, using MSP PerfectPart to overcome challenges with part distortion and cut part setup time from 5 hours to 30 minutes, making the process 900% faster per part. The introduction of these CNC metrology […]
Innovation And collaboration Power The Possible At Advanced Engineering 2025
A round-up of Advanced Engineering 2025 On October 30 and 31, 2025, over 9000 engineering and manufacturing professionals gathered to the NEC, Birmingham, to attend the 16th edition of Advanced Engineering, the UK’s annual gathering for the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Across the two days, visitors witnessed the very latest that the industry had to […]
Non-Metallic GRP Infrastructure Brings New Performance and Sustainability Benefits to Data Centres and Telecoms
The telecoms and data centre sectors are beginning to adopt Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) for platforms, flooring, and cable management systems, marking a shift away from traditional metallic materials that have long dominated critical infrastructure. This move is being driven by the need to reduce electromagnetic interference, improve cooling efficiency, and meet ambitious carbon reduction […]
CEAMS Wins National Award For Breakthrough In Recycled Carbon Fibre
The Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS) has won the prestigious ‘Sustainability – Circularity’ award at the 2025 Composites UK Industry Awards, recognising a major technical and industrial milestone in composite recycling. The award celebrates the CEAMS consortium’s success in reclaiming continuous carbon fibre – one of the most challenging materials to […]
Rhodes Interform Wins Contract To Manufacture Three Hydraulic Presses For Forming Hi-Tech Composite Components Used For Light Aero Structures
Rhodes Interform, one of the UK’s leading metalforming machinery manufacturers, has secured a multi-million-pound contract to design and manufacture three bespoke hydraulic presses for the aerospace sector, which will be used in the production of light aero structures. The contract includes the production of two 180-tonne presses and one 500-tonne press – both will bond […]
End of Year Sale: Unbeatable Offers on FTIR Spectroscopy Instruments!
As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to take advantage of our incredible sale, featuring up to 50% off on selected products! Among our standout offers are our Ex-Demonstration FTIR Spectroscopy instruments, which provide exceptional value for those looking to enhance their laboratory capabilities. Huge Savings on Ex-Demo FTIR Spectroscopy […]
Stewart Lane Appointed President of the Manufacturing Technologies Association
The Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA), the UK’s leading trade body for the manufacturing technology sector, is delighted to announce the appointment of Stewart Lane, Renishaw’s Head of EMEA Business Development, as its new President. A Proven Leader for the Manufacturing Sector, Stewart brings to the role a wealth of technical expertise, commercial insight and industry […]
Airborne And FIDAMC Announce Strategic Partnership To Advance Composite Manufacturing Automation
Airborne, a leader in automation and digitalization of composite manufacturing processes, and FIDAMC (Foundation for Research, Development, and Application of Composite Materials), a prominent research institution in composite materials, announced on 29 October 2025 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a partnership for joint research and development (R&D) activities. This partnership aims to innovate […]
Cristex Strengthens Aerospace Capabilities with Investment in Third Zünd Cutting System Ahead of New Site Launch
Cristex has announced the purchase of a third Zünd digital cutting machine, further expanding its cutting and kitting capacity in preparation for the opening of its new dedicated facility. The contract was signed at Advanced Engineering 2025 by Scott Singleton, Operations Manager at Cristex, alongside representatives from Zünd UK. This latest investment marks a key […]