Prodrive represented on Composites UK Board of Directors Advanced engineering and composites group, Prodrive has announced Matt Bradney’s appointment to the Composites UK Board of Directors. Bradney currently holds the position Director of Business Development and has been…
H&S makes its mark Looking after business starts with protecting the workforce. The right Personal Protection Equipment for the job is vital for safeguarding employees and the bottom line, says Christian Matenaers, marketing director…
Techsil makes available Momentive’s aerospace silicones Momentive has just published two new product selection guides for its aerospace silicone adhesive sealants, available via the company’s authorised UK distributor, Techsil. They are Silicone RTVs for Low Outgassing…
Editor's comment: A winged world of wonder Any new composites manufacturing company looking to break into the aerospace manufacturing supply chain will always want to hit the ground running. But like an energetic rookie pilot on their…
Bindatex celebrates 10-year partnership Bindatex, the UK’s leading provider of composite precision slitting services, is celebrating 10 years of partnership and delivering 50 tonnes of multiaxial fabrics to a global composites reinforcement manufacturer. The…
Omega Systèmes to highlight composite formatting at Paris Airshow Omega Systèmes (hall 2B, stand C140), a Web Industries company, will highlight its capabilities in the formatting of composite materials for commercial and defence aerospace applications at the Paris Airshow.…
Composite-metal anti-roll bar tech could give UK global lead Research to develop a high-performance composite metal hybrid stabiliser bars for trucks and trains has entered a new phase. The findings from the project to date show that the technology…
Cygnet Texkimp makes cobot handling system breakthrough Fibre handling expert and custom machinery manufacturer, Cygnet Texkimp says it has developed an AGV-mounted mobile handling system using a collaborative robot (cobot) capable of lifting packages of fibre weighing…
Spindle Doctor UK rebrands as Spindle Revolution Ltd Spindle repair company, Spindle Doctor UK, has announced the official launch of its new corporate rebranding and redesigned website. Now known as Spindle Revolution, the company will continue to offer…
Toray to highlight next-generation technologies at Paris Airshow Toray Industries will highlight the latest advances in aerospace materials technology at the upcoming Paris Airshow. At the show, Toray will further define performance advancements in TORAYCA T1100 Carbon Fibre.…
Optima 3D unveils new weaving machines at ITMA 2019 Optima 3D, the UK-based 3D weaving machine manufacturer, has announced the launch of its Optima Series 500 3D weaving machines. Optima 3D has designed and developed this range of “next…
How can composites manufacturers ride the waves of Industry 4.0? Airborne, technology leader in advanced composites automation and digitalisation, and Plataine, a leading provider of Industrial IoT (IIoT) and AI-based optimisation solutions, have combined their in-depth knowledge on disruptive engineering…
TRB chosen to supply materials for Airbus A380 luxury suites TRB Lightweight Structures has worked closely with international high technology company Safran to create luxury ‘Skyroom suites’ for Singapore Airlines. Available on board five new Airbus A380 passenger aircraft, these…
Velocity Composites forms service partnership with Wesco Velocity Composites, a leading supplier of advanced composite material kits, has announced that it has partnered with Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc., a leading independent distributor and provider of comprehensive supply…
Inspiring the female future Progress for women in industry has often felt stagnant. Hetal Patel, marketing projects manager for the UK’s Advanced Engineering show, discusses the importance of women in engineering. On 23…
Eastman introduces the Hawk automatic cutting system Eastman Machine Company, manufacturer of handheld cutting machines, automated cutting systems, spreading and material handling systems announces the release of the Hawk automatic cutting system. The Hawk joins the equipment…
Formaplex open new R&D centre and announces supercar partnership Formaplex’s new Research & Development Centre has been officially opened by Professor Gordon Murray CBE. Invited customers from across the automotive, motorsport, aerospace and defence sectors came together to see…
Composites UK celebrates 30th anniversary On Monday 3rd June, Composites UK celebrated turning 30 years old with an anniversary event at Brandon Hall Hotel, Coventry. Originally the Composites Processing Association (CPA), it became Composites UK…
How to increase machine performance with composite materials A new white paper from composite manufacturing specialist CompoTech discusses how to increase machine performance and accuracy improvements of up to 50% with carbon fibre reinforced composite materials. To date,…
