Materials
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The UK Metals Council has launched its 2026/27 sector survey. The work will gather evidence on tariffs, energy costs, CBAM, skills, apprenticeships, and trading conditions.
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Freudenberg has developed next-generation battery cell cap technology for Europe. Cell Caps 2 targets prismatic and cylindrical battery cells, combining sealing, insulation, mechanical strength, mass reduction, and thermal safety functions for EV and energy storage applications.
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Sandvik’s GRCop-42 powder targets qualified additive manufacturing for space propulsion.
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LOCTITE will showcase PFAS-free thread sealing technology at InstallerSHOW. The NEC display will feature LOCTITE 55 and 577 for plumbing and related installation applications.
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Amcor will showcase new beauty and personal care packaging innovations. The company’s Cosmetic Business Munich display will include recycle-ready, lightweight, PCR, reuse, and refillable formats.
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Atomera is targeting wider RF GaN adoption through silicon substrates. The company says its Mears Silicon Technology can reduce parasitic losses in GaN-on-silicon devices, supporting lower-cost RF routes for 5G, 6G, satellite, and high-frequency electronics.
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British manufacturers still struggle to convert sustainability goals into action. MyWorkwear research found strong support for sustainability as a business priority, but cost pressure, limited knowledge, and availability gaps continue to restrict delivery.
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UK materials activity is spread across every constituency, Royce says. The Henry Royce Institute’s Materials Map identifies £49bn in annual GVA and 635,000 jobs across the sector.
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Prism has developed recyclable shrink sleeves for Bio&Me’s kefir range. The EcoFloat solution supports PP recycling, shelf visibility, and dairy packaging compliance.
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SL Laser is expanding laser projection for precision metalworking workflows. Its systems project CAD-based positioning data directly onto work surfaces, reducing reliance on templates, drawings, and manual measurement.
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