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As more people than ever handle carbon fibre, we put together our top tips to ensure companies are taking adequate measures to protect their workers against the hazards of this material.
As more people than ever handle carbon fibre, we put together our top tips to ensure companies are taking adequate measures to protect their workers against the hazards of this material.
Once you have created your carbon fibre part(s), either by way of infusion or wet lay-up, you will most likely need to get your parts
Whether you have recently created a masterpiece in Carbon Fibre composite or, are working on an older piece that is perhaps an integral part of
One of the biggest issues you may encounter when carrying out any composite work are the dreaded ‘pin holes’, minuscule imperfections in your surface finish
As more people than ever handle carbon fibre, we put together our top tips to ensure companies are taking adequate measures to protect their workers against the hazards of this material.
A UK-US company combines graphene & aerogel composite technology to produce one of the strongest, lightest materials known to man. We take a look at how this exploration can benefit society as a whole.
See how a transportation engineering company was able to transform their composite business. Take a look at what a factory revamp, along with modifications to existing processes, can do.
Composite manufacturing is at an all-time-high, both in the UK and globally. Demands on businesses are increasing as the need to create stronger, reliable and enduring products shows no sign of waning. The opportune moment to be in the industry you might say?
Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) installs the most advanced high-pressure resin transfer moulding system in the UK.
DTC have pulled together it’s pick of events & exhibitions in the composite industry this summer. Do not miss out on these showcases of innovation, advice and best practice.
We catch up with Martin Mynne from Pro Build Composites, who deliver top of the range composite components for high performance advanced composite yachts and racing boats.
The amazing properties of this wonder composite ensured that widespread adoption and utilisation of carbon fibre was quick, and dominating. It’s fair to say that in the past decade or so that few new materials that have impacted the world quite like carbon fibre…
Brad is fully in touch with the surfing industry and regularly visits the top surfboard manufacturers throughout the UK to discuss the latest technology in fins, boards and other product innovations. I caught up with him to gain insight into this £3B industry where composites play a huge role.
With the Motorsport build in full swing, Skilled Composite Technicians are always in high demand at this time of the year. In fact, demand for…
CARBONite™ is the new buzz-word in the composites industry, synonymous with superior sanding quality and a premium finish. But it’s far more than just a name
A global leader in composite technology selected DTC to provide specialist equipment to support their composite structures production process…
Carbon fibre is one of the most popular smart materials in the 21st Century, and the number of uses for it are ever increasing. Here we share some tips for when it comes to cutting it…
What Makes Composite Materials So Ideally Suited To The Construction Of Wind Farm Blades? Building a wind turbine is tricky business. These huge marvels of
Arguably the most successful composite to come out of the post fibreglass arms race was carbon fibre. It improves upon fibreglass in many ways, and as an added benefit many people love the way it looks. Used widely throughout sailing teams where performance is critical, carbon fibre is abundant in luxurious powerboats and leisure yachts for aesthetics and to demonstrate that no expense was spared.
The amazing properties of this wonder composite ensured that widespread adoption and utilisation of carbon fibre was quick, and dominating. It’s fair to say that