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New pilot-scale thermoplastic sheet extrusion line

New pilot-scale thermoplastic sheet extrusion line

20th May 2019 Ben Hargreaves

We have recently expanded our pilot-scale processing capabilities, with the installation and commissioning of a new thermoplastic sheet extrusion line. The new facility allows us to produce sheets up to 700 mm wide at a range of thicknesses and can be used to process a wide range of filled or unfilled thermoplastics. To see our […]

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CompIC 2019

CompIC 2019

2nd April 2019 Ben Hargreaves

We’ll be making our debut at the Composites in Construction conference (CompIC) in just over one week’s time. If you’re looking for support with the development, commercialisation or use of composite materials in construction-sector applications, come and talk to us. Our multidisciplinary team of structural engineers, civil engineers, materials scientists (and more!) is ready to […]

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Nano in Action Webinar

22nd March 2019 Ben Hargreaves

Earlier this week our Business Manager Ben Hargreaves took part in the latest Nano in Action webinar organised by the Nanotechnologies Industry Association (http://www.nanotechia.org/), providing a brief introduction to polymer nanocomposites. A recording of the webinar, which also featured presentations from BNNano and Pardem Nanotechnology, is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGboBSXCmlA  

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JEC 2019

JEC 2019

4th March 2019 Ben Hargreaves

We are returning to the JEC show this year (12th – 14th March), promoting our full range of specialist technical and market consultancy services.  If you will be there and would like to find out more, come and see us on stand T58, Hall 6.  

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at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2019

9th January 2019 Ben Hargreaves

will be making its debut at the Southern Manufacturing and Electronics show this year (5th – 7th February), promoting its comprehensive range of composite material related services which include market intelligence, materials & process development, design & structural analysis, pilot-scale manufacturing & prototyping and materials characterisation & testing. Our experts will be available […]

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Coventive upgrades its DSC capabilities

3rd January 2019 Ben Hargreaves

We’ve recently upgraded our differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) equipment – allowing us to offer an even more comprehensive range of experiments to clients who want to understand the curing or melting characteristics of their polymer matrices. For more details of our materials characterisation & testing services, please visit https://coventivecomposites.com/services/testing-analysis/

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Latest 2-day training course includes our “Introduction to NanoComposites” module

22nd November 2018 Ben Hargreaves

Our 2-day classroom + practical training course continues to be a hit with delegates, with the latest edition, in particular, proving popular. In a slight deviation to our usual programme, this course incorporated our “Introduction to Polymer Nanocomposites” module and considered how these materials compare to more traditional composites; highlighting the potential benefits and common […]

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unveils new stand design for Advanced Engineering 2018

 unveils new stand design for Advanced Engineering 2018

31st October 2018 Ben Hargreaves

Coventive returns to Advanced Engineering this year with a new and improved stand design. We look forward to welcoming clients old and new!

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Coventive welcomes new starter to its Research & Technology team

1st October 2018 Ben Hargreaves

We are pleased to welcome Dr Lucy Bull to the research & technology team. With a background encompassing structural engineering, materials science and engineering, Lucy joins the team as a Senior Development Engineer.

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expands pilot-scale manufacturing and staff-training services

 expands pilot-scale manufacturing and staff-training services

27th February 2018 James Taylor

has recently expanded its pilot-scale manufacturing facilities to include hot-melt prepregging. Following its launch in October 2017, has seen increased demand across its range of services. Within this, there has been particular interest in the company’s ability to produce intermediate materials on a pilot-scale. Building on this interest, Coventive has installed […]

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New year, new skills – book your place on our composite material training course

15th January 2018 James Taylor

Do you work in the composites industry in a commercial, engineering or technical role and would like a deeper understanding of composite materials and their terminology? Our One-day Classroom Course training course is specifically designed to give a broad introduction to polymer composites and provides you with the necessary background knowledge to enable informed discussions with customers, colleagues and collaborators […]

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New materials and free training from at Advanced Engineering 2017

New materials and free training from  at Advanced Engineering 2017

18th October 2017 James Taylor

will be making its debut at the Advanced Engineering Show highlighting several of its recent material developments together with its consultancy and training services. was launched on the 1st October 2017 when NetComposites Ltd separated its technical services from its media business. On stand M120, they will be showcasing a number […]

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NetComposites rebrands its consultancy, training and innovation services as “”

15th September 2017 James Taylor

To further clarify its products and services, NetComposites has rebranded its consultancy, training and innovation business as “”. This provides a clear differentiation from its news, information and conferencing services, which will continue to operate under the NetComposites brand. Managing Director Joe Carruthers explains: “NetComposites has always been a highly active company with a […]

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