3D PRINTING

Oechsler, HP and BASF in new alliances / Focus on parts production

PLASAN

Robert Willig takes over as CEO of carbon fibre-reinforced plastics specialist

GKN

Acquisition of Fokker Technologies / Latest big deal in the composite aircraft market

NATIONAL COMPOSITES CENTRE

Formal opening of focal point for UK composites development / Key resource, says GKN Aerospace / 8% annual market growth forecast

COMPOSITES

UK centre of excellence set for start in 2011 / Industrial-scale manufacturing facilities