Parts that pioneer innovation From concept through production, Alpine Advanced Materials strives to deliver perfect parts made from advanced materials that are engineered to withstand the harshest environments. Company president, Roger Raley reveals more.…
Inspect and detect Zetec’s UT Products manager, Federico Zottig says that as the use of composites expands, the demand for even more capable inspection systems continues to build. When it comes to…
Understanding the delamination factor Composites in Manufacturing hears how The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has undertaking a number of CFRP and CFRP/metallic stack drilling trials in order to help industry…
The creation of the Kreator! Maurizio Bernini, additive manufacturing and new technologies product manager of leading CNC machine tool specialists, CMS discusses the company’s partnership with Fraunhofer Institute on the creation of a new hybrid…
Green show ready to go! Fluency Marketing’s managing director, Gemma Smith explains why the International Composites Summit is all set to reinvent the global supply chain and help enable a sustainable future. [caption id="attachment_19361"…
Kit cutting at maximum velocity! Composites in Manufacturing hears how Velocity Composites has revolutionised its composite material kit cutting processes using Zund’s flatbed cutting system technology. Formed in 2007, Velocity Composites manufactures advanced carbon…
Staying at the cutting edge Composites in Manufacturing hears from leading flatbed cutting machine specialists, Assyst Bullmer to see how the company stays at the cutting edge of a competitive industry. With an industrial…
Composites in construction Composites UK’s operations manager, Sue Halliwell explains how composites are helping support the construction sector towards net-zero. Net Zero by 2050 is set in UK law, and for UK…
Kitting for composites Chris Lever, managing director of Bindatex, thinks kitting is the way forward for a refined and logical hand lay-up process, whilst addressing the hot topics of automation and reducing waste.…
From couture to composites Composites in Manufacturing hears about a project the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has undertaken with Antich and Sons, a fabric company that produces cloth for top…
Coatings that beat the heat! Heat management and plasma spray coatings specialists, Zircotec, reveal how its high performance surface coatings technology is helping to change the landscape for high performance composites applications. The use…
Just roll it! Olympus Scientific Solutions product manager, scanners & inspection solutions, Simon Alain explains how the company’s new RollerFORM XL scanner solution helps accelerate the inspection of composite components with large surface…
Editor's comment: Inspire and aspire I was saddened to hear the recent passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, particularly in respect of The Duke’s inspiring impact on generations of young people and the success…
At the core of the ice hockey World Championship Ice hockey might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of structural foam core. But in a modern hockey stick that must be extremely light, strong,…
Be the best you can be In this Q&A session, Premier Autoclaves’ group sales manager, Scott Dyson discusses the company’s services for autoclaves and how its team’s strength and experience has overcome the business challenges created…
Don’t sweep your dust issue under the carpet Les Brooker, managing director of Minden Systems, thinks too many businesses working with composites are ignoring the potential dangers posed by dust created during commonplace manufacturing processes. Type in…
It’s all about collaboration Recently formed by three individuals with extensive programme management and manufacturing knowledge, DASIS’ CEO, Ian Wilson explains how the company is fulfilling a dream to synchronise a family of UK…
Continuing the sustainability journey A new year brings a change to Composites UK’s Operations Team as we welcome Malcolm Forsyth, former director of global strategy at Scott Bader, as our new sustainability manager. …
Driving the future of mobility DuPont’s global market manager automotive, Carlo Fiorella, reveals how the company is helping to drive the future of mobility through material science in the exciting world of the Formula 1…
Making the right impact In a Q&A session, Composites in Manufacturing hears the views of automated tape layup/automated fibre placement (ATL/AFP) machine tool specialist, Electroimpact’s composites lead engineer, Alastair Gray. Very large, high…
Making modern material gains In a Q&A session, Composites in Manufacturing hears from two people responsible for SAERTEX’s Aerospace unit. Commercial director, Sven Blank and aerospace account manager, Benedikt Staaks reveal how the company…
It’s all in the detail In a Q&A session, Paul Beckett, CEO of 5-axis CNC machining specialists, Total Machining Solutions says that when it comes to pattern & mould machining capabilities, the company’s attention to…
Simulate to innovate! In Altair’s recent Virtual ATCx Composites webinar, vice-president of composite technology, Jeff Wollschlager, discussed the latest integrated multi-disciplinary simulation solutions used to develop composite products more efficiently in his ‘Introduction…
Editor's comment: Lighter, faster, further The automotive industry is preparing for an electric vehicle (EV) future by establishing advanced lightweight composite research that will help deliver increased range, greater performance and a more dynamic drive.…
