CPS unveils new bio-epoxy resin composites Chemical Process Services (CPS), is a new specialist polymer design and development company and has researched and developed a new series of ‘green’ epoxy curing agents for composites industry. The…
Web Industries opens European composites centre Web Industries has announced that it has opened a European Center of Excellence for Composite Development & Commercialisation (CoE) at Omega Systèmes in Nantes, France. The new CoE offers the…
Dura Composites supports fusion company’s clean energy goals Leading supplier of composite products, Dura Composites, supports clean energy goals by fabricating composite structure for leading UK fusion research company. First Light Fusion, an Oxford-based research company provides the…
Innovative digital technology trialled for workforce training An innovative digital technology could be used to upskill workforces, with the National Composites Centre (NCC) leading a new project to trial and develop. LayupRITE 101 is an augmented reality…
BAE Systems Chairman’s Award presented to Zund UK Zünd, the multi-functional cutting solution provider, has announced that it has been awarded a BAE Systems 2019 Chairman’s Award for its cutting system designed to process military aerospace components. The…
Waste slate turned into innovative composite roof tile production Discarded slate from abandoned Welsh slate quarries is being turned into revolutionary composite roof tiles, thanks to an entrepreneurial start-up company, Innovate UK and manufacturing experts from the Coventry-based Manufacturing…
NCC unveils a bright digital future for composites manufacturing On Friday 28 February 2020, the UK’s National Composites Centre (NCC) opened the doors to the most advanced composite manufacturing facility in the world. Part laboratory, part factory, the 9,948m2…
3A Composites Core Materials launches AIREX TegraCore The 3A Composites is welcoming another member to its high-performance foam family: AIREX TegraCore. Thanks to its outstanding combination of low density with excellent properties in fire resistance, damage tolerance,…
Formaplex creates tooling centre of excellence Lightweight engineering specialist, Formaplex has strengthened its Design Engineering Services (DES) division with the creation of a ‘Tooling Centre of Excellence’ as the company continues its programme of investment and…
Mirka unites with abrasive manufacturers for sustainability Mirka is joining the new European programme focused on sustainability called SEAM (Sustainable European Abrasive Manufacturers). The initiative is designed to drive forward the industry’s pledge to implement long-term sustainability…
JEC World 2020 is postponed due to Coronavirus Based on the latest assessment of the coronavirus outbreak, JEC Group has postponed this year’s JEC World until 12-14 May 2020. The composites industry trade show was due to take…
Hexcel and NaCa Systems develop composite car seat back Hexcel is collaborating with NaCa Systems, a Tier 1 supplier of natural fibre composite automotive interior parts, on the development of a lightweight carbon fibre prepreg and wood fibre composite…
TTI to present pultrusion innovation at JEC World 2020 Pultrusion specialist Thomas Technik & Innovation (TTI) plans to rewrite the rulebook when it presents pullCUBE, a new pultrusion machine, at JEC World 2020. At only 3.5m in length, pullCUBE…
Gurit to present cutting-edge solutions at JEC World At JEC World, Paris, Gurit (booth L22, hall 5A) will be showcasing its offerings and expertise for wind energy, composite tooling and lightweighting applications, such as aerospace, rail, healthcare and…
Solvay brings industrialisation solutions to JEC World Solvay says it is enabling the composites industry to ‘Progress Beyond’ by developing innovative technology solutions for the cost-effective adoption of composites in large volume programmes. At JEC World 2020,…
METSTRADE launches into new decade with added space and value Having enjoyed strong growth throughout the last decade, with exhibitor and visitor attendance figures consistently rising, the organisers of METSTRADE have announced ambitious plans for the 2020 edition and beyond.…
Creative Composites announces partnership with Artemis Technologies Creative Composites has announced a partnership with Artemis Technologies, to make component parts for the world’s first zero-emission workboat. Northern Ireland-based Creative Composites, known for their ability to supply high…
Toray and five European subsidiaries to unite at JEC World Toray Industries, Inc. has announced that five European subsidiaries will join with it to exhibit carbon fibre composites at JEC World 2020, held between March 3-5 in Paris. The occupants…
Sicomin partners with GreenBoats on bio-based resins Sicomin has partnered with GreenBoats on the supply of GreenPoxy bio-based resins for the FLAX 27 - a complete natural fibre composite project. Sicomin’s hand lamination and infusion production processes…
CRP Technology unveils Windform FR2 3D printing composite material CRP Technology, one of the leaders in the field of advanced technologies and professional 3D printing, has launched on the market the first flame-retardant and glass fibre reinforced material for…
NCC leads project to introduce non-metallics in delivering sustainable fusion energy The National Composites Centre (NCC) says it is working with the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to explore the role that non-metallic, composite technology can play in making the vision…
50 years of composites celebrated at JEC World 2020 JEC World 2020, held at Paris-Nord Villepinte from March 3-5 will host its “50 years of composites” exhibition, tracing the rich history of composite materials. The “50 Years of Composites”…
Fraunhofer unveils new, bio-based facade insulating material Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF says it has developed a novel, bio-based facade insulating material during a two-year project. It can be competitive in manufacturing, processing…
Fluency Marketing announces ConstructionAM programme Fluency Marketing has announced the final programme for ConstructionAM, which takes place on the 28-29 April in Manchester. The conference will explore the applications and opportunities for the use of…
