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Future bright for Formaplex as demand for lightweighting grows in multiple sectors
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Lightweight engineering specialist Formaplex has strengthened its Design Engineering Services (DES) division with the creation of a ‘Tooling Centre of Excellence’ as the company continues its programme of investment and growth. “This modern UK facility will support the comprehensive, integrated tooling solutions we provide and
The best of lightweight engineering
The best of lightweight engineering
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This article is reproduced by kind permission of Manufacturing Today. Formaplex’s composites division has doubled in the last three years, as the cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions developed by the manufacturer continue to be in strong demand within aerospace, high-end automotive and beyond. Nowadays, there is
Helia Car – driving at the cutting edge
Helia Car – driving at the cutting edge
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Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) have just returned from their first international race with Helia – a section of an epic 1,864-mile drive from Darwin to Adelaide as part of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge. The cutting-edge vehicle pushes the boundaries of automotive battery technology,
Semi automated paint lines extend finishing capabilities
Semi automated paint lines extend finishing capabilities
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To support the growing demand for our full paint solutions, a £1.5m investment plan has been put into place to increase capacity and broaden our finishing capabilities. Two semi-automated paint lines are now fully operational at our new manufacturing facilities at ‘Voyager Park’, providing solutions
Foxhound – Improving strength
Foxhound – Improving strength
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Formaplex was approached by Ricard and Force Protection Europe to provide composite tooling and machining for the Ocelot Light Protected Patrol vehicle. “We were a key supplier for this project and invested over £1million in new equipment and facilities to deliver machined and assembled pods.
Arash F8
Arash F8
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The Arash Motor Company has been developing supercars with distinctive and individual character since 1999. “...the British Arash AF8 was built using composite tooling manufactured at Formaplex. ” And the British Arash AF8 was built using composite tooling manufactured at Formaplex. The AF8 is 90%
Team GB Olympic Bobsleigh
Team GB Olympic Bobsleigh
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As a result of our reputation for high quality and rapid project delivery, we were approached to produce pattern tools for the Team GB Olympic bobsleigh team. “We machined the patterns and hand finished the surface prior to the application of epoxy paint to seal
Bloodhound
Bloodhound
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BLOODHOUND SSC is a unique, high technology project to design and build a car that will break barriers. Literally. “Formaplex were approached by the team to provide the highly accurate CNC machining needs for the carbon fibre tub of the supercar.” The project aims to
Schofield Watch – Engineering the elite
Schofield Watch – Engineering the elite
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Giles Ellis, founder of the prestigious Schofield Watch company asked Formaplex to be involved in the design of a special edition new watch, using the latest composites and technology. “Formaplex engineers designed the watch housing using CATIA CAD software to maximise the strength and lightweight
Sail Rocket
Sail Rocket
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The Sailrocket team had been developing their concept over a decade for an offshore sailing vessel using an innovation which helped them to smash the world speed sailing record. “The Sailrocket broke the world speed sailing record, reaching 59.23 knots (109.69kph) over 500 metres in