CompoTech launches standard range of axial fibre carbon composite beams CompoTech has launched a new standard range of lightweight carbon fibre (CF) epoxy composite beams in a choice of round tubes and square shaped options and sizes, which can be…
Teijin Aramid para-aramid to play critical role on NASA Mars Rover Teijin Aramid has announced that, with the successful launch of NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover from Cape Canaveral in Florida, its Technora high-performance fibre is again enabling space exploration. The premium…
Bondloc UK announces Bolton University collaboration Leading adhesives and sealants company, Bondloc UK has partnered with the University of Bolton to help students learn the latest in motorsport industry techniques. Paul Nelson, sales and marketing Director…
Kaman UK reduces lead time for mould tools Kaman UK, a supplier to the aerospace industry, has significantly reduced development lead times for the design and manufacture of complex mould tools for composite part manufacture. The company has…
R&D project promises innovative composite solution AIM Altitude has been working with Composites Evolution and Sheffield Hallam University on an R&D project backed by Innovate UK. The collaboration’s objective has been to develop a nanocomposite material…
First 3D printed composite material 1P pico-satellite ready to launch Mini-Cubes was founded in 2018 to take the concept of a PocketQube – a super small satellite – and develop it into a viable product. Joe Latrell, CEO of Mini-Cubes,…
Engel at China Composites Expo in Shanghai With a wealth of injection moulding experience and automation expertise, Engel develops highly cost-effective production concepts for the manufacture of composite parts. At China Composites Expo 2020 from 2-4 September…
ELG and Aerocircular develop recycling scheme for EoL aircraft ELG Carbon Fibre and Aerocircular Ostend-Bruges, Belgium, join forces to establish a closed-loop recycling scheme for end-of-life aircraft CFRP waste streams. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Scheurer Swiss expands into the UK Scheurer Swiss, known for its expertise in fibre composite technologies and licensed by the Swiss state, is setting the course for international expansion. The company opens its first foreign branch…
Tenax non-crimp fabrics and braided fibres qualified for Airbus Teijin’s carbon fibre materials Tenax Dry Reinforcements (DR) has qualified for the Airbus A320neo wing spoilers using a Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) process developed by Spirit AeroSystems. The highly automated…
Roth Composite Machinery becomes AZL partner Roth Composite Machinery started its four-year partnership with the cross-industry AZL network of more than 80 companies in June 2020. The manufacturer of filament winding machines will actively participate in…
Quickstep Technology selects JETCAM and CROSSTRACK Quickstep Technologies, a global manufacturer of composite solutions for the defence and commercial sectors, has selected and implemented JETCAM Expert nesting and the CrossTrack composite manufacturing suite to manage nesting…
FET-100 Series hits $20 million sales Since its launch in 2015, Fibre Extrusion Technology of Leeds, UK has taken 50 orders for the FET-100 Series, with a value of more than $20 million. This pilot and…
Refitech extends European network in Spain and Italy Refitech extends its European partner network with ClipCarbono from Spain and CarboSix from Italy. Both companies will include a number of Refitech's products in their range and various composite products…
Bitrez wins Chemicals Northwest International Trade Award 2020 Bitrez, a manufacturer of specialist polymers and chemicals, has won the Chemicals Northwest International Trade Award 2020 for the product Curamine. Recognised for its ability to develop a REACH (registration,…
Superstrata debuts custom 3D printed carbon fibre e-bicycle Superstrata, a Silicon Valley-based bicycle brand, has unveiled its flagship product, a 3D printed e-bicycle with an impact-resistant unibody carbon fibre frame. The Superstrata touts a true unibody construction, 3D…
MSA reveals how outsourcing can bridge the gap As manufacturing companies restart production, now is the time to do business differently, possibly having to operate with less staff and restrictions on usable factory space due to the need…
DETI initiative to play an important role in economic recovery The Digital Engineering Technology & Innovation (DETI) initiative in the West of England has launched and will play an important role in driving innovation and digitally enabled recovery following the…
Toray to supply material products for Lilium’s all-electric air vehicle Toray Industries has announced that it has concluded an agreement with Lilium to supply carbon fibre composite materials for the Lilium Jet. The Munich-based company is developing this all-electric, vertical…
