The push and pull of composite manufacturing Weighing up material options usually comes down to cost — but there are a variety of factors to consider before making a purchase. Considering the pros and cons of the…
Local knowledge, global appeal In the epicentre of the Gold Coast’s surf culture, Burleigh Heads, Dolphin Surf Craft produces custom-designed - and in many cases decorated - handmade, true-blue boards that are in high…
Composite solutions for the wind energy industry Dag Kirschke, wind energy segment owner for composite manufacturer Exel Composites, explains the demand for wind energy and why composite materials are the answer to producing powerful and efficient turbines.…
Iconic 60s replica car built using Scott Bader composite materials For classic car enthusiasts of the 1960s British AC Cobra two-seater racing roadster, very deep pockets are needed to afford an original sports car. Back in 2001, world champion auto…
In it to win it! Billy McKenna, managing director of Aro PR and Marketing, discusses the value of industry awards to composites companies, which are the best to go for and how to go about…
Helping industry build on its successes Composites UK’s operations manager, Sue Halliwell looks forward to the Advanced Engineering 2019 show and the annual Industry Awards Dinner - an opportunity to showcase and celebrate what’s great here…
Tackling the challenge of composites recycling It’s estimated that about 90% of the UK’s FRP waste currently goes to landfill. The ReDisCoveR project, led by the National Composites Centre on behalf of the government’s High Value…
Composites Engineering 2019: Exhibitor preview The latest materials, processes, products and services can all be found at Composites Engineering 2019, held at the Birmingham NEC on October 30 and 31. Composites in Manufacturing previews some…
Composites fly to new horizons Light enough to take-off and land on short, grassy runways, the new Pilatus PC-24 business jet’s low weight stems from the use of components made of carbon and glass fibre.…
Lightweight to the core! Von Roll explains how its NEXT GEN core filler for aircraft interiors mean less material, less weight - and less manufacturing costs too. Thanks to the use of lightweight materials…
Composite innovations march onwards! Part of Advanced Engineering 2019 held at the NEC Birmingham, Composites Engineering has firmly established itself as the annual showcase for the UK composite industry. Jeremy Whittingham, show organiser Easyfairs’…
Doing things differently With a host of composite solutions to fit your technical, manufacturing, lead-time and budget requirements, Mike Richardson hears how PRF Composite Materials’ recent equipment and facility expansion project ensures the…
The shape of things to come In a Q&A session, Shape Machining’s chief operating officer, Peter McCool tells Composites in Manufacturing how the company’s innovative use of its CMS-made CNC machining centres puts it in good…
Tooling to mould and die for! In a Q&A session, Sean Henson, Ascent Aerospace’s global product manager for composites and additive manufacturing provides the latest news on the company’s HyVarC tooling solutions. Ascent Aerospace, a provider…
Fluid solutions in an advanced material age Cape Horn Engineering is a specialist in computational fluid dynamics (CFD). In this Q&A session, its founder Dr Rodrigo Azcueta discusses with Ed Hill how composite materials can benefit marine…
The right train of thought Composites in Manufacturing hears about the BRAINSTORM project, a partnership that has created a new design of incredibly lightweight Very Light Rail vehicle frames that are weaved, or braided into…
Composites drives forward! NetComposites will open the doors of the Williams F1 conference centre to welcome participants to its new ‘Composites in Motorsport - Driving composite technology forward’ event this October. Composites in…
Editor's comment: The stage is set As the old saying goes, we all get fifteen minutes of fame. That’s one quarter hour or nine hundred seconds to grab an opportunity to show the world what you…
Partners primed for performance perfection High automation and increased productivity: Belotti, KUKA and Siemens partner together for an ambitious project in the automotive sector. Optimising the production cycle through an increasingly higher level of…
Thermosets drive lightweight car part manufacturing Jari Sopanen, regional manager at leading composites manufacturer, Exel composites explains why one of the best replacements for steel in today’s modern lightweight cars is thermoset components. The US…
A blend of benefits Patrick Loock, segment business owner for products and applications at leading composite technology company, Exel Composites, explains why hybrid composites are the perfect mix in helping manufacturers get the best…
Editor's comment: The industry’s star is rising This issue of Composites in Manufacturing, brings you our largest ever Composites UK’s Membership Directory – a clear indication that the industry’s membership to the Association is growing. As you…
Standing the test of time In a Q&A session with R-TECH Materials’ composites manager, Dr Geraint Havard Composites in Manufacturing hears about the kinds of trends and demands associated with both static and dynamic testing…
Time to splice things up! Making use of a technology that has been widely used in the textiles industry, Composites in Manufacturing hears how Airbond has developed expertise with patents and a soon-to-be-launched suite of…
