Editor’s comment: Opportunity knocks

The inaugural International Composites Summit (ICS), London closed its doors after a successful first outing which included presentations, demonstrations and above all, innovations.

Concentrating on strengthening the global composites supply chain and enabling a sustainable future, it wasn’t just the exhibitors who caught the eye – the exotic conference hall carpet was akin to walking on a giant tiger’s back!

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Rapid manufacture of large-scale thermoplastic composite parts announced

A joint development between Electroimpact, Toray Advanced Composites, and Janicki Industries has achieved a leap forward in the high-speed manufacture of large thermoplastic composite parts.

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Virtek and MSL form exclusive UK partnership

Virtek Vision, a leading 3D laser-based vision systems specialist, has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with UK metrology equipment and design software provider Measurement Solutions Limited, (MSL).

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PRF announces opening of fourth manufacturing facility

PRF Composite Materials has announced the opening of its fourth manufacturing facility in August 2021, completing an investment and expansion programme of approaching £6 million and significantly increasing manufacturing and R&D capacity and capability.

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Thermwood collaborates on large-scale composite AM cure tool programme

Thermwood has announced it has played a key development partner role in a Navy ManTech-funded programme issued to Boeing Research and Technology.

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View the Subcontractor Sourcing Guide 2021

The PES Subcontractor Sourcing Guide 2021 is a brand new digital publication to help you source the right subcontract solution for your business.

Creating a Tesla of the seas

Computational fluid dynamics specialists, Cape Horn Engineering explain how the latest innovative wind propulsion technologies can maximise the efficiency of renewable energies and help reduce shipping industry emissions.

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The advantages of building true partnerships

In a Q&A session, Roth Composite Machinery’s managing director, Dr Andreas Reimann explains how the company has grown to become an expert in the field of special filament winding machinery construction.

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The right stuff!

With a team that listens to the market and adapts to new trends while balancing innovative developments with proven solutions, Ascent Aerospace explains how its expertise helps provide the right solution for the right problem, so that its customers know they’re getting quality work products.

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It’s time for change

Composites UK’s sustainability manager, Malcolm Forsyth looks at how the composites industry can positively contribute to a future net-zero world.

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Ru-bix launches new polyurethane tooling board formula

Ru-bix, a specialist manufacturer of thermoset tooling boards, has developed an all-new chemical formula for its 1200 density board.

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Composites Evolution launches new Evopreg EPT tooling prepreg systems

Composites Evolution has announced the launch of two new epoxy tooling prepregs.

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Trelleborg launches new lightweight fire-resistant material

Trelleborg’s applied technologies operation has launched its new lightweight fire-resistant material as part of its ongoing agreement with CFP Composites to make Soteria FR1500 available in Europe.

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Technology Design unveils new FocusScan RX II system

Technology Design (TD) has announced the release of the FocusScan RX II, the company’s most advanced portable Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) acquisition system.

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