Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP)
Composites UK
Circular Economy of UK FRPs examined in new report
The new report details the best way forward for disposal/recycling of waste fibre-reinforced polymer material (FRP) in terms of cost and environmental impact, in the UK. Read more
Velox to distribute Solvay’s Ixef polyraylamide for medical applications
The German raw materials distributor Velox has agreed a deal with Belgian plastics company Solvay for its polyarylamide for single-use medical tools. Read more
The Fraunhofer Institute is the first to combine mechanical testing of a component under realistic loads with a radiographic examination. Photo: Raapke/Fraunhofer LBF
New process analyses damage to raw materials under load with radiographic examination
The Fraunhofer Institute has developed a new method that it says combines the mechanical testing of a component under realistic loads with radiographic examination for the first time. Read more
Composites UK launches information partnership as rail industry invests in plastics
The Rail Alliance and Composites UK aim to increase the use of composite materials for durability and ease of use around the rail network. Read more
KraussMaffei
Heavyweight mould carrier added to KraussMaffei TechCentre
Moulding specialist KraussMaffei fits mould carrier for RTM processes at leading research centre in Munich. Read more
Broadwater Mouldings partners leading healthcare company on radiotherapy system
Suffolk-based FRP composites manufacturer, Broadwater Mouldings, is supplying parts for a new state-of-the-art radiotherapy system designed to improve targeting of tumour tissue. Read more
Project Manager joins Broadwater Mouldings following further expansion
Suffolk-based Broadwater Mouldings has recruited a new Project Manager as a result of further expansion and an “ever increasing number of projects.” Read more
Watch: Composite railway bridge construction
Plymouth-based Pipex px, a supplier of composite and thermoplastic products for construction projects, has manufactured a Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) footbridge to replace its steel predecessor. Read more
Composite railway bridge construction
Plymouth-based Pipex px, a supplier of composite and thermoplastic products for construction projects, has manufactured a Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) footbridge to replace its steel predecessor. Read more
Composites keep railway project on track
Plymouth-based Pipex px, a supplier of composite and thermoplastic products for construction projects, has manufactured a Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) footbridge to replace its steel predecessor. Read more
