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 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 […]
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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 & […]
First speakers announced for Advanced Engineering 2025 The leading event for the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sectors, Advanced Engineering, has announced the first round of speakers for this year’s event. Taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on October 29 and 30, 2025, industry experts and thought leaders will deliver in-depth talks across multiple forums, offering […]
Powering the possible — composites spotlight and SME innovation take centre stage Visitor registration is now open for Advanced Engineering UK, the UK’s leading annual gathering of engineering and manufacturing professionals. Taking place on 29 & 30 October 2025 at the NEC Birmingham, Advanced Engineering is the UK’s only event that connects the entire industrial […]
The Guide of Dunkirk is a historic motor lifeboat, famous for its role as one of the “Little Ships” in the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. Its story is one of service and courage. She was damaged under enemy fire, her transom showing clear shell impacts was displayed for decades at Rowhedge boatyard. Now […]