A pivotal aspect of Frewer Engineering’s ethos is its unwavering commitment to innovation and precision. Through its specialised, internally-developed coding techniques, the company has achieved breakthroughs in reading and interpreting composite filament winding data. For Frewer’s valued clients, this translates into increased accuracy in modelling winding patterns, whilst streamlining our design approach. The result? Pressure […]
At its Industry Awards Dinner (1st November), Composites UK, the Trade Association for the UK composites industry announced the winners of its 2023 awards. The event again took place at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, coinciding with the Advanced Engineering Show. The attendees witnessed the following companies take home an award: The 2023 Outstanding […]
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has secured funding for a new capability, the first-of-its-kind in the UK, to research and develop novel fibre reinforced thermoplastic tapes. These recyclable materials have the potential to transform sustainability in composite manufacturing.The Multipurpose Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastic Tape (FRTT) Development Cell is being funded by a […]
Aunique Bio-content Epoxy Prepreg With Exceptionally Flexible Processing and a90-day Extended Out Life SHD Group is proud to introduce VTB301, an exceptionally versatile epoxy prepreg system with up to 25% bio-content. Curing can be achieved as low as 65°C while still having a room temperature shelf life of at least 90 days. The system can […]
The Fluency Business Group (Fluency) is excited to announce an expansion of its offerings to include Fluency People, dedicated to finding the right talent to grow your business. In line with the company’s mission to support and facilitate the growth of the advanced engineering and advanced materials industries, Managing Director Gemma Hardy is pleased to […]
Zund UK has become the headline award sponsor at the Composites UK Industry Awards, taking place on 1st November at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham. The event coincides with the Advanced Engineering Show at the neighbouring Birmingham NEC. Zund is a leading manufacturer of multifunctional digital cutting systems based in St Albans, UK. It […]
Back for an eighth year, Composites UK and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) bring you Thermoplastic Composites (TPC) 2023, which will look at the topic of Sustainable Solutions for Greener Energy. Thermoplastic composites have the potential to make waves in the world of renewable energy as a replacement for traditional materials. They have a crucial […]
BUFA Composites UK Ltd have successfully distributed the Norox range of organic peroxides in the UK – provided by United Initiators – for many years. As a result of this successful partnership, we are delighted to announce that we have added the Curox brand of catalysts to our portfolio. With this addition, we now have […]
SHD Composite Materials Inc., part of SHD Group, are proud to announce the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The expansion into a second US factory is part of SHD’s on-going commitment to increase production capacity, ensuring continuity and consistency of supply to its North American customers, with the highest level of […]
WEST SYSTEM Six10® is a thickened epoxy adhesive with point-and-shoot convenience. The unique single cartridge design incorporates 2 moulded chambers that separate the pre-thickened resin and hardener and allow accurate dispensing at the correct mix ratio. An interchangeable co-axial mixing wand ensures thorough blending of the 2 components and precision application of the adhesive. WEST […]