bigHead launches Lean Bonding solution At this year’s JEC World held in Paris, 12-14 March, bigHead (hall 5, stand M70) will launch its latest innovation ‘Lean Bonding’. “After several years in development, we are very…
Granta unveils GRANTA MI Version 12 to enable digital twin Granta Design has announced GRANTA MI Version 12, the latest release of its industry-leading materials information management software. Engineering enterprises are increasingly investing in Digital Twin strategies to enable decision-making…
BAXT introduces new CARBONite sanding technology BAXT claims its CARBONite sanding technology is the first ever abrasive material engineered specifically for the sanding of composite materials. The product is said to be suitable for sanding both…
Roth Composite Machinery adds robot winding to product range Roth Composite Machinery says it now completes its range of products with the launch of its Robot Filament Winding Machines. This technology implies that the fibre delivery eye - used…
RAMPF unveils RAKU low density sculpting epoxy RAMPF’s new sculpting epoxy RAKU TOOL EP-2344/EH-2944 with E84 Class A Certification is said to open up a whole new range of possibilities for the theming industry. RAMPF Group, Inc.…
Techsil launches water clear 5min epoxy Techsil has developed a new clear, epoxy adhesive called EP25880 Clear that cures fast and provides a strong, tough and durable bond on carbon fibre composite parts. Techsil’s application engineer,…
Zünd helps Italian customer increase routing capability Italy-based Masserdotti Group, a European visual communications specialist, says it has substantially increased its routing capability with the installation of a second Zünd G3 digital cutting system. Fitted with the…
Surpass your expectations with Novastar Mirka UK says it is bringing the next generation of abrasives to market in September with the launch of Novastar. This new multi-hole abrasive has been developed with durability, versatility,…
Abrasive cuts to the finish line faster A new robust abrasive designed to cut faster and more efficiently while repelling dust has been launched by Mirka UK. Aimed at bodyshops, workshops and industry, Iridium employs a new…
OMAX make ProtoMAX available for broad global release OMAX has announced the ProtoMAX abrasive waterjet has achieved CE certification. The ProtoMAX is said to bring all the versatility benefits of large abrasive waterjet cutters in a sleek and…
SABIC launches STADECK heavy-duty panels SABIC has launched STADECK, its new heavy-duty panel for the building and construction industry. Made from glass fibre reinforced thermoplastic resin, the panel is extremely lightweight and offers significant advantages…
PGTEX orders Schuler 3,600ton hydraulic press Chinese company, PGTEX has ordered a Schuler 3,600ton hydraulic press for HP-RTM and wet compression moulding to reduce costs and increase the efficiency of its composite part production. Schuler presses…
Prepreg resin system wins automotive OEM accreditation X4-160 high performance resin system offered by Total Composite Solutions (TCS), manufactured in Italy by Microtex, has exceeded the requirements of test standards PV1200, PV1300 and PV1300 2, often considered…
SCIGRIP’s adhesives qualified in structural bonding processes SCIGRIP and its Italian distributor, Mastikol have been working together with the Ferretti Group with the aim of qualifying Lloyds approved SG230 HVA to improve production efficiencies through smarter composite…
Alicona launch µCMM ‘OPTICAL’ CMM Alicona presented at the Control show in Stuggart, its latest optical 3D focus-variation measuring instrument µCMM. This new development from Alicona - who developed the FocusVariation technique - moves the…
New multi-hole patterns for Mirka’s popular paper abrasives Mirka is extending its range of paper backed abrasives by introducing multi-hole discs in its Gold and Q Silver Ace ranges. This will improve the discs performance by increasing dust…
BAXT refinishing consumables set to polish up UK market BAXT, a new range of consumable products is now available to the UK’s finishing industry, offering comprehensive specialist solutions for the marine and composite sectors. BAXT has taken over and…
VERICUT V8.2 features access to Sandvik CoroPlus ToolLibrary CGTech, developer of the world’s leading independent CNC verification, simulation and optimisation software, VERICUT, has announced that its latest release, Version 8.2, will include a seamless interface with the Sandvik…
Grieve unveils new 500ºF walk-in oven No. 1016 is a 500ºF walk-in oven from Grieve, currently used for composite curing at the customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 72” W x 120” D x…
FANUC launches new SCARA robot range FANUC UK has introduced its first range of Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA) robots for picking and packing, assembly, and material handling applications. The SR-3iA, which was first unveiled…
CGTech releases VERICUT Composite Applications version 8.1 CGTech says it is now shipping the next major release of VERICUT Composite Applications: VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) and VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS). VERICUT Composite Applications are being used by…
Next generation hockey sticks incorporate TFP nonwovens Technical Fibre Products (TFP) has announced that its lightweight nonwovens play a key part in enhancing the composite fabrication of the next generation of CCM Hockey sticks. CCM Hockey is…
Grieve unveils 1,000°F top-loading oven No. 895 is a 1,000°F (538°C), top loading oven from Grieve, currently used for curing composite materials in large moulds at the customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure…
New high performance structural adhesive Robnor ResinLab, a specialist formulator of epoxy and polyurethane resin systems, has launched PX628D, a two-part toughened epoxy adhesive for structural bonding. PX628D offers high strength and adhesion to many…
