Shimadzu’s XSeeker™ 8000 redefines efficiency and performance in bench-top X-ray CT systems. Designed for simplicity without compromising capability, the XSeeker combines a compact footprint with advanced imaging power, boasting a high 160 kV X-ray output and a fine 50 µm pixel pitch detector—ideal for everything from moulded plastics to dense aluminium parts. Despite its small […]
James Cropper Advanced Materials and Hexcel are working together through the Aerospace & Defence working group of the European Composites Circular Alliance (ECCA) to advance the development of high value composite materials made from recycled carbon fibre that support both performance and circularity across aerospace, automotive and mobility sectors. ECCA, an initiative led by the […]
NCC and CPI have entered a new formal partnership, committing the two High Value Manufacturing Catapult centres to jointly develop critical innovation capabilities for materials. Materials underpin UK competitiveness across advanced manufacturing and represent a £45bn industry. Composites, in particular, are key to delivering higher performing, lower cost, and more sustainable products. But while the […]
NCC and CEAMS build on award-winning breakthroughs in carbon fibre circularity, working with UK industry to demonstrate a world-first use of reclaimed continuous carbon fibre (rCCF) in a prepreg product. Carbon fibre increasingly supports many of the next-generation products found across key growth sectors like aerospace, energy, and defence. With global demand rising fast, finding […]
Lancashire-based advanced engineering and manufacturing specialist, AFD Systems, has entered into a strategic partnership to design and develop advanced cabin fit-outs with specialist global diving equipment supplier, ORCA. The partnership is aimed at disrupting the cabin-fit out market by combining the advanced engineering skillsets from AFD Systems with the marine manufacturing capabilities from ORCA. AFD […]
Composites UK has submitted a proposal to the recent Innovate UK call for feasibility studies for advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation on behalf of the UK composites supply chain. The proposed project will identify the problems that can be solved to accelerate real-world application of composite recycling technologies, deliver a functioning supply chain providing value, […]
Advanced silicone and polyurethane 3D printing solutions now available in the DACH region Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, announces the start of a new cooperation with manufacturer of industrial 3D printers and global leader in elastomer 3D printing Lynxter in […]
Gear pump manufacturer Slack & Parr showcased its high-precision metering technologies for ceramic composites and low viscosity resins at JEC World 2026. Exhibiting on the Composites UK stand, the company spotlighted its range of specialist pumps for the manufacture of high-performance ceramic composites including silicon carbide-based CMCs, highlighting the use of special materials and surface […]
Composites technology specialist Cygnet Texkimp showcased its latest updates in its range of fibre handling and processing technologies for advanced materials and high-performance parts at JEC World 2026. Following its shortlisting in this year’s JEC Innovation Awards, the company highlighted the ART (Automated Rapid Tape) high-rate fibre deposition technology that it originally developed with supercar […]
SHD Composites is pleased to announce the release of MTC700, a next-generation toughened epoxy prepreg resin system engineered to meet the rigorous performance standards of motorsport, aerospace, and other high-performance sectors. Developed through an intensive program of material characterisation, application trials, and close customer collaboration, MTC700 incorporates a novel epoxy chemistry optimised to deliver outstanding […]