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…
Lighter composite fabric for law enforcement protection Honeywell has announced at the Milipol 2017 tradeshow in Paris that it is expanding its manufacturing capabilities for its Centurion composite material to meet increased demand from the global law…
Airtech introduces new Filmcote 1524 Airtech Advanced Materials Group says it has unveiled Filmcote 1524 - an engineered film developed as a replacement for release liquids on the surface of mould tools. Filmcote 1524 remains…
Scott Bader gains shipbuilding industry ClassNK approvals Scott Bader has announced it has gained ClassNK approvals for various products in its adhesives range. Crestabond M7-05 and M7-15 have gained NK’s certificate of approval for applications involving the…
Chem-Trend unveils release agent for aerospace composites moulding Chem-Trend has announced its development of Zyvax 1070W for the advancement of moulding processes for aerospace composites components. The new product is designed to reduce application and tool clean-up time…
CMS unveils Ikon for fast, accurate composite and aluminium machining Fast, accurate, flexible, words used by CMS to describe its new machine centre for high volume machining of formed composite and aluminium components. Twin 5-axis spindles with independent movement to…
John Burn unveils Epoxy Board range John Burn makes available its wide range of versatile, high-temperature Epoxy Boards, ideal for various advanced composites. As a high-performance carbon fibre product for tooling and component production, the company’s…
OMAX introduces the GlobalMAX 1508 and 2040 abrasive waterjets OMAX Corporation has announced the launch of its new GlobalMAX 1508 and 2040 abrasive waterjets, extending the GlobalMAX line of reliable and practical machines capable of cutting virtually any material.…
Anaglyph unveils new software application Anaglyph has announced the release of a new version of its composites design and analysis software Laminate Tools. Laminate Tools Version 4.7 brings a number of new features and improvements,…
Black diamond is a real gem M.A. Ford Europe says its new 239 Series diamond grind composites router has been authorised under licence to Boeing US Patent 7,090,442. M.A. Ford has an agreement with Boeing that…
Latest routers optimised for composites New CoroMill Plura routers unveiled by Sandvik Coromant offer optimised milling and slotting operations in composite materials such as CFRP and GFRP. Production engineers, machine shop managers and operators will all…
