Zünd is set to demonstrate how intelligent modular kit cutting cells are redefining composite manufacturing at Advanced Engineering 2025, taking place 29–30 October at the NEC Birmingham. As a global leader in digital cutting systems, Zünd will showcase how advanced software, automation and robotics seamlessly integrate to deliver faster, smarter and more efficient kitting workflows […]
From the foothills of the English Lakes District to the forefront of global innovation, James Cropper has spent 180 years pushing boundaries, shaping industries and making a material difference. This year, the sixth-generation family business celebrates nearly two centuries of papermaking excellence and advanced materials, with festivities at its Burneside mill, where employees and their […]
New distribution rights for KRAIBON® products in South Africa and UK Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and Gummiwerk KRAIBURG, a leading manufacturer of rubber and silicone compounds, have expanded their strategic sales partnership with immediate effect. Biesterfeld now holds new […]
This month marks a significant milestone for Argo Engineering, as the company announces its relocation to a larger, waterfront office at Hythe Marina Village. Founded in 2016, Argo Engineering has built a strong reputation for integrity, technical excellence, and independent consultancy. Now a team of 13, led by Director Simon Walley, the move to a larger […]
Composites UK, the trade association representing the UK composites sector, is delighted to unveil the shortlist for the 2025 Composites UK Industry Awards. The winners will be announced at the annual awards dinner on 29th October, coinciding with the Advanced Engineering Show, hosted once again at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham. The 2025 competition attracted […]
Aerospace specialist Airframe Designs is supporting the new government defence strategy with a commitment to nurturing young talent and investing in skills as it expands its services to the aviation and related sectors worldwide. The Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) sets out £250m worth of investment over the next five years to create jobs and make […]
With a new 300,000-square-foot site in Ciudad Juárez, DFS Composites boosts its global footprint and ability to supply composite tooling for wind energy across the Americas. DFS Composites Ltd. (Fareham, U.K.), a global tooling solutions and composite part manufacturing company for aerospace, automotive, wind energy, marine and a wide range of industrial applications, has acquired […]
Uplift360 has signed a contract with Babcock International Group (Babcock), a FTSE 100 international defence company. The partnership will explore how composite materials from a Typhoon aircraft can be broken down and repurposed, and how this process could be applied more widely across additional defence platforms. This initiative builds on Babcock’s ongoing work to embed […]
Ruckus Space, a specialist in composite inspection, repair and design, has strengthened its aerospace workflows with AeroView™ Analysis software from Evident. Serving industrial, automotive, and aerospace clients, the company is using phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) techniques to deliver inspections that are fast, traceable, and reliable at scale. Founded by mechanical engineer Shawn Small, Ruckus […]
It has been a busy month at CPM, and the company is thrilled to announce the arrival of its first triplet! A milestone moment for the team – a sign of continued growth and great things ahead. As they say – watch this space. CPM’s momentum is building, and this is just the beginning. This […]