Materials
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Project Vulcan will establish major UK superalloy forging capacity domestically. Special Melted Products is targeting aerospace, defence, energy, and nuclear programmes.
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Riber’s service growth is funding its next photonics equipment platform. ROSIE targets functional oxides on 300mm silicon for communications and quantum systems.
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SÜDPACK has nearly doubled regulated cleanroom capacity at Coulmer, France. The expansion supports pharmaceutical packaging, sterile barriers, higher volumes, and recyclable material development.
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Britain’s heatwaves have renewed debate over resilient plumbing material choices. Copper producers are calling for greater attention to thermal movement, service life, recyclability, maintenance, and whole-life cost.
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GKN is extending additive manufacturing into F135 engine structural production. A full-scale demonstrator is planned for 2027, followed by a targeted certified component during 2028.
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Four companies have formed a circular European tyre materials chain. Recovered carbon black and pyrolysis feedstock will return to new tyre production through linked industrial processes.
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ATI has launched a framework for UK aerospace composites growth. The programme connects design, certification, automation, materials, inspection, and production scale around future aircraft requirements.
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Europe’s flat glass sector wants carbon rules aligned with technology. Manufacturers warn that emissions targets must reflect commercially proven furnace systems and available energy infrastructure.
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European aerospace production faces growing titanium and rare-earth supply risks. Concentrated extraction and processing capacity could restrict aircraft, engine, electronics, and defence equipment output.
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Amcor has secured RecyClass certification for selected recycled stretch films. The Bontite Sustane range provides traceable post-consumer recycled content, supporting customers preparing for 2027 UK Plastic Packaging Tax changes.
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