Materials
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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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AMRC has opened its £54 million COMPASS composites manufacturing centre. The facility will develop automated, high-rate methods for producing large aerostructures and other advanced composite components.
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British Steel has entered public ownership after months of intervention. The transfer protects Scunthorpe’s blast furnaces while government develops a commercially sustainable, lower-carbon future for the business.
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Bodycote is adding European HIP capacity for aerospace production growth. Investments in France and Germany will support larger components, powder metallurgy, and rising defence demand.
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HJ Enthoven has deployed communications headsets compatible with protective equipment. Maintenance staff can now make calls without lifting visors or disturbing respiratory protection in lead processing areas.
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NextGO Epi has raised funding for gallium oxide wafer production. The Berlin company will expand epiwafer development for power conversion, charging, grid, and data centre applications.
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DEScycle has opened its first operational metals recovery plant today. The Teesside facility will test lower temperature recovery of gold, copper, silver, and palladium from complex electronic waste at industrial scale.
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