ICS celebrates a successful second year
The International Composites Summit (ICS), co-organised by Composites UK and The Fluency Business Group (Fluency), hosted its second successful exhibition in London on 21-22 September.
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Xenia launches new range of super tough carbon fibre
Xenia Materials, a global leader in thermoplastic specialties, has announced the introduction of XECARB ST, a new family of super tough carbon fibre composites custom-engineered to close a performance gap in the market and provide superior impact strength performance.
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European first for CMC automated fibre placement
Engineers at the National Composites Centre (NCC) have completed a European first by manufacturing Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) using Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) technology, paving the way for the high-temperature capabilities of these materials to be unlocked within engines – making them more efficient and reducing CO₂ emissions.
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A host of composite solutions
Celebrating its 40th year, Mike Richardson hears from PRF Composite Materials and how its facility expansion and product development projects are helping to ensure the company continues onward and upwards.
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New machine creates a scene!
United Aerospace’s managing director, Gareth Burks discusses the company’s recent machine tool collaboration with CNC machine tool builder, CMS and the installation of the very first CMS Kreator Ares large format additive manufacturing/CNC machining centre in the UK.
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Omega Systèmes expands composite formatting capabilities
To support European aerospace’s goal to reduce the environmental footprint of the air transport sector while increasing global competitiveness, Omega Systèmes – Web Industries has installed and commissioned a thermoset slitting line at its European Center of Excellence.
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ATS joins composites UK
Advanced Tooling Systems UK (ATS), one of the UK’s leading engineering service providers to the automotive, aerospace, moulding and tooling industries, has joined industry association Composites UK.
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Hexcel collaborates with Spirit on new sustainable aircraft materials
Hexcel has joined with Spirit AeroSystems Europe in a strategic collaboration at its Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC) to develop more sustainable aircraft manufacturing technologies for future aircraft production.
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LANXESS adds new sustainable product variants
LANXESS is placing an emphasis on sustainability in its business activities, driving the circular economy forward.
3 months ago
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Airtech 3D printed composite tooling aids race team challenge
Airtech Advanced Materials Group announces it has been named a Brumos Racing Technical Partner.
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NORCO upskills with new trainee programme
Having the foresight of the imminent skills shortage within the GRP and composites industry, NORCO has taken the contingent decision to start in-house training.
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The grand designs of curves and lines
Composites in Manufacturing hears how Loop Technology is trailblazing the path of high rate, large scale preforming for the production of composite structures - from raw material in, to preform out.
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