Solvay’s Xencor LFT targets structural medical equipment parts Solvay’s Xencor LFT compounds deliver high strength and enhanced impact resistance for structural applications. These long glass fibre-reinforced thermoplastics (LFT) offer healthcare designers and OEMs new opportunities to replace metal…
Sumitomo expands epoxy, PES offerings for CFRP composites To better support customers in the US aviation/aerospace segment, Sumitomo Chemical (Tokyo) has developed two new grades of epoxy resin with enhanced viscosity for easier processing, as well as a…
Huesker unveils neolaminates made from thermoplastic UD tapes A new group of neolaminates marketed under the brand name W8SVR from Huesker Synthetic are made completely from thermoplastic UD tapes and have the potential to further improve the weight/performance…
bigHead to unveil new Core Range fasteners at JEC bigHead is launching its latest innovation, Core Range, at this year’s JEC World, Paris this March. “Core Range is a simple and complete range of bigHead fasteners for both surface…
Busch new pump all ready for Industry 4.0 Suitable for many industrial applications, Busch says it has introduced a pioneering rotary vane vacuum pump to the market with its new R 5 RA 0760 A PLUS. Able to…
AirBench releases new drop-in downdraught bench AirBench has announced the release of AirBench DB, a compact drop-in downdraught bench designed for light duty dust and fume extraction. The new DB model is designed to be installed…
Greene Tweed launches new ultra-low-temperature FKM Greene Tweed’s Fusion FKM 665, a new generation, ultra-low-temperature and chemical-resistant elastomer, was specifically formulated to meet and exceed the requirements of Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 7379 and AMS-P-83461. With…
Special walk-in oven from Grieve No. 942 is a 350°F (177°C), special walk-in oven from Grieve, currently used for curing epoxy at a customer’s facility. Workspace dimensions of this oven measure 84” W x 144”…
Ceratizit unveils new range of PCD milling tools for hardcore solutions Ceratizit's new range of PCD tools are said to deliver maximum efficiency when processing non-ferrous metals and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics. Indeed, PCD tooling can handle them all. This is due,…
Evonik unveils new epoxy hardener for SMCs A new epoxy hardener from Evonik is said to improve the technical properties and workability of high-performance sheet moulding compounds (SMCs). VESTALITE S allows greater design freedom and makes the…
PROTEK unveils new UNICO CNC range of CNC milling machines A new range of CNC milling machines designed around productivity and ease-of-use looks set to revolutionise the acts of cutting and milling for the manufacturing applications. Designed and manufactured by…
PRF releases new toughened prepreg system PRF Composite Materials has introduced RP542-4, the latest epoxy prepreg system to be added to its innovative product range. Designed as an intermediately toughened system - complementing both the company’s…
Zetec introduces NDT Sweeper Scanner for ultrasonic testing Zetec has introduced the NDT Sweeper Scanner, a versatile manual 2D encoded scanner for ultrasonic inspections in aerospace, oil & gas and other applications. NDT Sweeper has two integrated encoders…
Guhring expands composite materials cutting tool offering Guhring has announced that its range of cutting tools for the machining of composite materials has now been expanded with innovations published in a new ‘High Performance Tools for Machining…
New version 4.9 of Anaglyph's Laminate Tools Anaglyph has announced the release of Version 4.9 of Laminate Tools. This version introduces a wide number of new features, mostly based on users' comments and requests. Here are a…
Eastman introduces the Hawk automatic cutting system Eastman Machine Company, manufacturer of handheld cutting machines, automated cutting systems, spreading and material handling systems announces the release of the Hawk automatic cutting system. The Hawk joins the equipment…
Blackman & White heralds step-change cutting machine launch Blackman & White is in cutting machine technology with the release of its Genesis-Z. Launched at the FESPA Global Print Expo in Munich, Blackman & White will be demonstrating how…
Web Industries unveils new brochures for aerospace applications Two new brochures highlighting carbon fibre composite solutions for aerospace applications are available from Web Industries. ‘Development Centre for Composites Automation’ profiles Web’s 10,000ft2 facility for the development, testing and…
Mirka shines with intelligent new cordless polishers Mirka UK is introducing a new range of battery-operated cordless polishers designed to meet the high productivity demands of the automotive refinish sector. The new polishers are convenient additions to…
Zünd announces DLC-coated routers to improve efficiency Zünd is bringing to market new, diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated router bits. The coating reduces friction and increases wear resistance, thereby delivering very high-quality results as well as better performance…
Tapping into Roscamat Cotswold Machinery Sales has announced it has added to the range of Roscamat electric tapping arms. The Dragon range which can tap between M2 and M27 vertically, horizontally and at…
177°C gas-fired jumbo walk-in oven from Grieve No.996 is a gas-fired, 177°C jumbo walk-in oven, currently used for batch processing large composite structures. Workspace dimensions measure 10’ W x 32’ D x 8’ H. 1,200,000 BTU/HR are…
Williams sets out new approach to use of carbon composite structures Williams Advanced Engineering has published a White Paper to showcase its proprietary, patent-pending innovations in carbon composites and the benefits they offer to the automotive industry and beyond. The company…
Sabic unveils breakaway support solution for AM production SABIC has announced the launch of AMS31F filament, the company’s breakaway support material for fused deposition modelling. The new filament maintains rigidity during printing and provides exceptional pliability during post…
