Covid-19 forces cancellation of Paris Airshow 2021 In light of the uncertainty linked to the current Covid-19 health crisis, the Paris Airshow organisation has made the decision to cancel the 2021 edition of the show, which was…
Surface Generation forms aerospace thermoplastics partnership After successful proof of concept trials in 2019, Safran Composites based in Itteville, France and Surface Generation have extended their working relationship to further develop processing expertise with highly optimised,…
A world of intelligent testing Global materials and component testing systems specialist, ZwickRoell examines the various solutions for materials testing for aerospace composites. In the current climate it can be disheartening for the composites…
ELG and Aerocircular develop recycling scheme for EoL aircraft ELG Carbon Fibre and Aerocircular Ostend-Bruges, Belgium, join forces to establish a closed-loop recycling scheme for end-of-life aircraft CFRP waste streams. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Industry 4.0 automation for building complex composites With its Fibre Patch Placement system SAMBA, Cevotec empowers aerospace manufacturers to automate the multi-material lay-up of geometrically complex components in one integrated production system, monitored and guided by self-corrective…
Cygnet Texkimp wins Chinese slitter-spooler contract Cygnet Texkimp, a custom machinery manufacturer and expert in fibre handling and converting technology, has signed a deal to supply an industrial-scale slitter-spooler to a manufacturer of aerospace-grade composites based…
A thirst for firsts! Composite product developer, Cecence has years of experience providing solutions for the transportation sector. Ed Hill hears about a revolutionary lightweight ‘first’ for airline passenger seating. As just a…
Techsil makes available Momentive’s aerospace silicones Momentive has just published two new product selection guides for its aerospace silicone adhesive sealants, available via the company’s authorised UK distributor, Techsil. They are Silicone RTVs for Low Outgassing…
Editor's comment: A winged world of wonder Any new composites manufacturing company looking to break into the aerospace manufacturing supply chain will always want to hit the ground running. But like an energetic rookie pilot on their…
Web Industries to highlight custom-formatted thermoplastic composites at JEC Web Industries’ Aerospace division will highlight its world-class capabilities in the formatting of flexible thermoplastic composite materials for next-generation aerospace applications at JEC World 2019, March 12-14, Paris. At the…
Largest ever R&D investment set to make UK composites world leader The National Composites Centre has announced a major new R&D investment programme that will help define the future of composites. £36.7 million is being invested in 10 new technologies, tailor-made…
Paving the way for mass production Engel’s duo machine for composite research at the NCC is helping to put thermoplastic composites into series production – faster! Composite lightweight construction based on thermoplastics promises more efficient…
Premier partnership moves forward At the recent Advanced Engineering 2018 show, Premier Autoclaves and Forward Composites announced confirmation of a large package of works that cements a new relationship between the two companies. Premier…
A lifetime in laminates Preston-based industrial laminates specialist, Attwater & Sons may be five generations into its journey as one of the leading names within its industry, but the company only ever looks forward.…
Attwater secures its transition to AS9100 Rev D Lancashire-based industrial laminates specialist Attwater has successfully achieved accreditation to AS9100 Rev D, the leading standard for the aerospace industry's supply chain. The AS9100 certification is the aerospace sector's upgrade…
Web Industries unveils new SpoolKit logistics solution Aerospace component manufacturers concerned about supply chain efficiency, accuracy and timeliness can turn to Web Industries Inc., for a new logistics solution. The solution, called the SpoolKit, is an all-in-one…
