Who says engineering can’t be fun? Norco began 2019 with the opening of a brand-new training centre to offer hands-on training for all new apprentices working at the company, Mike Richardson hears about the exciting progress…
Innovations in training In a Q&A session, Composites in Manufacturing hears the views of iMET’s managing director, Jo Sainsbury on the range of apprenticeships and short training courses the company offers – all…
Putting composites to the test In a Q&A session, Ian McEnteggart, Instron’s composites marketing manager, tells Composites in Manufacturing about the kinds of trends and demands associated with the current testing methods for composite materials.…
Finding a new path for composite toolmaking Two UK companies are taking an innovative approach to composite toolmaking – by tackling it in a non-traditional way. Lou Reade reports. Toolmaking is a long-established process that has…
Innovations of scale Mike Richardson met with SABIC during the recent JEC World, Paris event to witness a major milestone in what the company claims is a trailblazing initiative to digitise and automate…
Spinning wheels turn heads At this year’s JEC World Paris event, Henkel showcased its growing Loctite MAX resin portfolio designed for automotive applications where high temperatures resistance, toughness and clarity are required. Mike Richardson…
Compounds that clean-up Surface finishing specialist, Farécla discusses how its cleaning and polishing compounds are finding increasing use for marine applications. Despite the French-sounding name, Farécla is a British manufacturer with a…
Joined-up marine solutions In this Q&A session Jon Evans, application engineer at composite software developer CompoSIDE, talks to Ed Hill about its use for marine applications. A great deal of time and…
Filament winding finds its feet In a Q&A session, Composites in Manufacturing hears from Mikrosam’s vice-president, Vele Samak how the company has grown to become a globally-recognised leader in machines and know-how for the composites…
It’s all about the fibre Luke Vardy, managing director of Cheshire-based custom machinery builder and composites converting specialist, Cygnet Texkimp discusses the tailored solutions the company can offer the composites industry. First developed in…
Composites UK at 30 Claire Whysall, communications manager of Composites UK heralds the Organisation’s 30th anniversary - and the exciting news of a new Chairman to help lead the industry over the next two…
Editor's comment: Ignore training at your peril Is the UK falling short when it comes to composites training? Whether it’s a lack of specific courses or a fall-off in investment, the composites sector has more work to…
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…
Ooh la, la land – you’ve got to love JEC! A train ride from hell, some interesting hotel food and some friendly – and not so friendly exhibitors - this year’s JEC World show had it all as once again,…
When the world’s stage seems a world away Hello, hello, hello, is there anybody out there? Please excuse the Pink Floyd reference, but on the eve of the JEC World, the show looks set to ‘comfortably’ break its…
Come and see the show! JEC World attracts exhibitors from around the world. Composites in Manufacturing previews some of the companies that will be showcasing their latest products and innovations during the show. We begin…
Innovation meets inspiration! In a Q&A session, Adeline Larroque, JEC Composites’ show director JEC World and EMEA Events, reveals what visitors can expect to see at JEC World, held from 12-14 March 2019…
Getting creative with carbon Total Composite Solutions (TCS) speaks to Ed Hill about its partnership with motorsport legend, Brabham Automotive supplying carbon fibre materials that offer race car owners spectacular visual appeal. CFRP and…
The part and parcel of partnerships Composites in Manufacturing hears how GF Machining Solutions has demonstrated the power of a positive technical partnership through the provision of two bespoke 5-axis machining centres that never miss a…
The cut and thrust of flatbeds Looking for digital flatbed cutting solutions? Then look no further than Zünd. In a Q&A session with UK sales & marketing manager, Dean Ashworth, Mike Richardson hears how the modularity…
Realising the rewards of recycling Prodrive’s P2T process promises to help automotive companies incorporate more composites into their designs – while boosting recyclability at end-of-life. Lou Reade reports. Reinforced composite materials are notoriously difficult to…
Flatbed’s future on the table In a Q&A session, Mike Richardson hears from Applied Cutting Systems’ director, Alan Langford-Smith to understand more about the trends and demands taking place in the busy world of digital…
There’s something in the air Does your current dust extraction system really suck? Mike Richardson meets the owners of UK dust extraction systems specialists, Minden Systems to learn more about its centralised and mobile high-velocity…
Big names, big gains Mike Richardson hears from advanced composite solutions specialists, Retrac Productions’ managing director, Andy Carter about the company’s purchase and its use of CMS CNC machine tool equipment. There’s no point…
