Metrology manufacturing specialist, MSP, has announced it will host a special technical event on 5th July to educate CNC machining companies about ‘Automated CNC Machining’. The event hosted at the Biesse Group UK facility in Daventry boasts a full schedule with a range of on-machine demonstrations showcasing automation tools which challenge manual production processes. Attendees […]
As part of a portfolio of products designed to deliver improved sustainability, PRF CompositeMaterials is delighted to introduce REEPREG, its new carbon prepreg material made with recycledchopped carbon mat. PRF’s processing allows almost full impregnation, which makes REEPREG drapeable and easilyhandled by the constructor, without falling apart when used – which the PRF team believes […]
bigHead is playing a significant role in supporting Bossard’s Global Electric Vehicle (EV) Group which concentrates on the component fastening requirements of electric vehicle designers and manufacturers across Bossard’s worldwide marketplace. With a presence across four of the world’s five continents, Bossard has established this EV sector focussed initiative with the most relevant group members […]
The EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub (CIMComp) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an industry online session on 16th June 2023. The event aims to bring together leading experts, professionals, and enthusiasts from the composites industry to discuss the latest advancements and industry challenges, share insights, and foster collaboration. The online […]
Smithers has been organizing the world renowned Global Outlook for Carbon Fibre conference for over 20 years, and as Europe’s only conference dedicated solely to carbon fibre, it is truly unmissable for anyone working within this sector. More than 100 key stakeholders from the carbon fibre industry will convene online on the 11-12 October 2023. […]
Composites UK were pleased to see that the decision to remove EU laws by 2023 has been rethought by the Department of Business and Trade. Like many trade associations, the composites industry has welcomed The Retained EU Bill announcement (smarter regulation unveiled to cut red tape and grow the economy). Now that the deadline of […]
At its Annual General Meeting on 25th May, Composites UK announced the five people nominated onto its Board of Directors this year by its member companies. The Board is made up of 11 Directors (plus others who are co-opted in specialist areas) who are members of Composites UK themselves. Each Board Director is nominated for […]
The organisers of the International Composites Summit (ICS), Composites UK and Fluency, are pleased to announce the formulation of its new Advisory Council. ICS, which takes place on 6 – 7 September 2023 is now in its third year and moves to the larger venue of Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes. It will build on […]
SHD recently supplied established aircraft interior company Percival Aviation with FR308 – a novelbio-based, fully FST compliant resin system for use in aircraft and rail interior applications. The highlysustainable product, initially derived from a waste product of cane sugar production, ultimatelyfinding applications on Boeing and Airbus aircraft. In an initial program, the end customer needed […]
KoverTek Ltd a distributor of composite materials in the UK and Ireland is delighted to announce its new distribution agreement with Kisling AG, for the sales of industry leading Structural Adhesives, Epoxies, Methyl Methacrylates, Potting Compounds, Super Glues and Thread Lockers throughout the UK and Ireland. Key markets covered being Land Transport, Composites/FRP, Electronics, Engineering,and […]