The future of sustainable, cost-efficient manufacturing takes centre stage at Thermoplastic Composites 2025, a one-day technical conference bringing together leading experts, manufacturers, and innovators from across the composites and plastics sectors. Sponsored and hosted by ENGEL UK on 18th November 2025 at its state-of-the-art facility in Leamington Spa and organised in collaboration with the British […]
Shimadzu’s new UV-1900i Plus – Smarter, Faster UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
Shimadzu, a global leader in analytical instrumentation, has introduced the UV-1900i Plus UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, the next-generation model of its best-selling UV-1900 series, with over one million instruments sold globally. Thanks to hardware improvements, the noise level has been reduced by 25%, enabling highly sensitive and reliable detection of trace-level substances. Its optimised optics and next-generation […]
14 Breakthroughs, One Gallery
Discover the technologies transforming manufacturing at Advanced Engineering 2025 Advanced Engineering, the UK’s annual gathering for the engineering and manufacturing sectors, is set to deliver a spectacular showcase of innovation with its Innovations Gallery, bringing together 14 pioneering technologies that are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in manufacturing and engineering. From cutting-edge composites to […]
John Davidson to be presented with Outstanding Contribution to the Composites Industry Award
Composites UK is pleased to announce that John Davidson, Product Director, Oxidation & Carbonisation at Cygnet Texkimp, will be presented with the Outstanding Contribution to the Composites Industry Award at the sector’s prestigious Awards Dinner on 29th October at the National Motorcycle Museum. With a career spanning more than four decades, John has made a […]
Tebis Presents Its Revolutionary SmartOps Technology
Tebis launches its new CAD/CAM process solution: Tebis SmartOps Technology Tebis introduces its revolutionary SmartOps Technology, an innovative solution for automating design and CAM processes, specifically developed to address the requirements of single-part manufacturing. Users benefit from a unique combination of speed, flexibility and process reliability, providing a genuine shortcut to success thanks to consistently […]
Inside The Royal Navy Supply Chain
Opportunities revealed at Advanced Engineering 2025 When people think of warship building, images of massive vessels being floated out of shipyards might spring to mind. But behind every frigate, destroyer or support vessel is a distributed network of suppliers consisting of component makers, metallurgists, engine builders and materials specialists — many of them rooted far […]
Zünd And Loop Technology Shortlisted For Composites UK Industry Awards 2025
Zünd, in collaboration with Loop Technology, has been shortlisted for the Composites UK Industry Awards 2025 in the Innovation in Manufacture category. The nomination recognises Zünd’s largest cutter to date, working in tandem with the world’s largest industrial robot, through the powerful integration of Zünd’s Aero Q-Line digital cutting system with Loop Technology’s automated high-rate […]
GRP Proves Its Value In Utilities Sector With Long-Term Safety, Durability, And Cost Benefits
Utility operators across the UK are increasingly turning to Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) for platforms, walkways, handrails, and perimeter fencing in substations, pump stations, and treatment plants. The shift is being driven by a combination of safety performance, installation efficiency, and long-term cost savings that address some of the sector’s most persistent infrastructure challenges. The […]
DK Holdings Apprentice Shortlisted For National Award
Precision Diamond Tooling manufacturer, DK Holdings Limited, is proud to announce that Freddy Beard, our CAD/Production Apprentice, has been named a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year Award by Composites UK. Freddy joined DK Holdings in October 2024 and is working towards his Level 2 City & Guilds qualification in Engineering. Alongside his studies, […]
Blackman & White Ltd To Unveil Its Latest CNC Cutting Machine At Advanced Engineering 2025
Blackman & White will be proudly showcasing its newly released GENESIS Z precision cutting machine. Designed and manufactured in Britain, the GENESIS Z will present innovation at its finest and visitors will have the chance to see a machine, which marks a major advancement in digital cutting technology, live in action on stand T140.Blackman & […]