Exel appoints sales manager for NE Europe

Exel Composites has appointed Mika Bordi as its new regional sales manager for Finland, Russia and the Baltics.

Pure copper powder for AM

Digital Metal has launched a pure copper metal powder suitable for used in its metal binder jetting additive manufacturing (AM) machines.

Markforged to merge and become publicly listed

Metal and carbon fiber 3D printing company Markforged has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with acquisition company one.

Freezing and salting produce tougher, stronger hydrogels

Using a two-pronged process, researchers produced hydrogels that mimic the internal structure, stretchiness, strength and durability of biological tissues.

Shape-changing hydrogel good fit for tissue engineering

Researchers have developed hydrogels that are cell-compatible, biodegradable and can change shape over time in response to water.

Composites One acquires Solvay business

Composites One has completed its purchase of Solvay’s process materials business.

Gurit extends wind contract for three years

Gurit has announced a three-year core material kit engineering and supply contract with a wind turbine manufacturer.

UK engine production falls 29.3% in January

The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) reports that UK engine manufacturing output declined by 29.3% in January with 168,291 units built.

Plansee becomes majority shareholder in Ceratizit

The Plansee Group now holds a majority interest in Luxembourg-based Ceratizit SA, which makes carbide tools.

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