Latest edition of JEC World finishes on a high JEC World 2019 closed recently, after three days of innovation, networking and knowledge sharing. "With more than 112 participating countries and 27 national pavilions, JEC World gathered the key players…
Composite adhesives market to exceed 850 kilo tons consumption by 2024 According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Composite Adhesives Market size should surpass $USD 2 billion by 2024. Increasing application for replacing conventional binding and adhering…
F1 composite technology creates lightweight structures to protect troops Williams Advanced Engineering is working with the UK’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) to develop innovative battlefield shelter protection for troops. This uses…
AREVO to manufacture world’s first 3D-printed carbon fibre unibody Arevo has announced a partnership with boutique bike manufacturer, Franco Bicycles to deliver the world’s first 3D printed, continuous carbon fibre single-piece unibody frame for a new line of eBikes…
Mitsubishi Corporation completes acquisition in ELG Carbon Fibre [caption id="attachment_13423" align="alignright" width="300"] Frazer Barnes, ECF’s managing director[/caption] The previously announced acquisition of 25% of shares in ELG Carbon Fibre (ECF) by Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) has been completed. This…
Web Industries upgrades NCC membership to Tier 2 status Web Industries Inc., a precision formatter of advanced materials including high-performance composites for aerospace, defence and industrial markets, has deepened its involvement with the National Composites Centre (NCC) by upgrading…
Bitrez recognised at the Chemicals Northwest awards Bitrez, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist polymers and chemicals, has been named Manufacturing Company of the Year 2019 at the Chemicals Northwest awards. Sponsored by Biochemica Water,…
Norco exhibiting at Seawork 2019 for the first time Norco will be exhibiting at Seawork 2019, held in Southampton 11-13 June, for the first time this year at stand PB35 in hall 3. Having attended the exhibition many times…
Tapping into Roscamat Cotswold Machinery Sales has announced it has added to the range of Roscamat electric tapping arms. The Dragon range which can tap between M2 and M27 vertically, horizontally and at…
National Composites Centre uses advanced Heraeus CAE technology The National Composites Centre (NCC) in Bristol is using sophisticated computer aided engineering (CAE) technology from Heraeus Noblelight to optimise the thermal input and control, necessary for selected composite pre-preg…
JPA Design and Williams debut F1-inspired aircraft interior products Williams Advanced Engineering and JPA Design have joined together to unveil new Formula One-inspired aircraft interiors at the Passenger Experience Conference and the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2019 in Hamburg, Germany.…
Cevotec successful at JEC World 2019 and joins Fiber Placement Center With the newest SAMBA features and stunning showpieces, Cevotec demonstrated the capabilities of Fiber Patch Placement at JEC World 2019, the European composites trade show. “JEC World 2019 show was…
Kaman Tooling now rebranded as KTL Tooling after acquisition Kaman Tooling is operating under new ownership - ‘KTL Tooling’ - following a recent acquisition deal that saw it break away from US aerospace group, Kaman Corporation. The specialist tooling…
Custom Composites celebrates States anniversary date Experienced manufacturer, Andy States is celebrating 25 years at leading Rochdale company, Custom Composites. States (pictured), just 24 when he joined, was originally hired as a machine operator and has…
JEC Innovation Awards recognises composite drive-shaft for aerospace Herone has been declared a winner at the 2019 JEC Innovation Awards, in the Aerospace Application category, for its composite drive-shaft. The winning application was the company's all-thermoplastic drive-shaft system…
Composites UK unveils Ben Wilson as new Chairman Composites UK has announced that Ben Wilson has been appointed Chairman of the Association for 2019–2021. Wilson, business leader at MPM has grown up with composites, being part of a…
SLM Solutions positions itself for fresh growth The Supervisory Board of SLM Solutions Group has announced new appointments and nominations to its leadership ranks, while a capital injection of €13 million will continue to fund growth and…
$2m grant awarded at WSU to advance aerospace composite materials Wichita State University has received a $2 million grant from the US Government to develop and demonstrate advanced composite material manufacturing technology. The grant, secured by WSU Strategic Initiatives, will…
New international exhibitors and innovative start-ups at Compotec 2019 At the 11th edition of Compotec, the event in Italy dedicated to the composite materials industry and their applications, new companies will take part. Toyobo Italia, representative of the parent…
