Author: Chloe
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Plyable strengthens leadership team with appointment of Mark Runciman as CEO
Plyable, a global leader in composites manufacturing, announces Mark Runciman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mark joins alongside Martin Oughton, who has played a pivotal role in guiding Plyable through its early development phase and building a one-of-a-kind- platform to provide automated tooling design, and instant quotations. Martin Oughton will continue to be an…
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Plyable Wins Innovation in Composite Design Award at Composites UK 2024
Plyable has won the Innovation in Composite Design Award at the Composites UK Industry Awards 2024! Last night’s ceremony, held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, was a chance to reflect on the achievements and advancements made within the UK composites sector in the last year. The Technology Behind the Award Traditional mold design…
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Project Spotlight: Accelerating R&D with Fast Turnaround Hot Press Tools
Dates: Nov 2020 – Present Day In a recent collaboration with leading materials supplier Syensqo, Plyable demonstrated its ability to deliver rapid and reliable tooling solutions, supporting advanced development projects focused on composite manufacturing. Client Name: Syensqo Challenge/Opportunity: Plyable began working with Syensqo’s Customer Engineering department in November 2020. As materials specialists, their focus is…
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AI and Digitisation in Composite Manufacturing
Composite manufacturing is ever evolving, and therefore the need for efficiency and precision are critical. Industries such as aerospace, automotive, and marine rely on composite materials to drive innovation, improve performance, and reduce weight. Yet, despite its importance, the composite tooling industry has long struggled with inefficiencies, primarily due to time-consuming manual processes. Plyable is…
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Working With the Engineers of Tomorrow: Oxford Brookes Racing’s Formula Student Car
Dates: March 2024 – April 2024 Client Name: Oxford Brookes Racing Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) required master patterns for a rear-wing tool measuring 1m x 0.5m to be laminated by the OBR team. The resulting composite mold would be used for their Formula Student Car to begin testing. With a tight budget and an even…
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Plyable’s Experience at CAMX 2024 and the Future of Composite Manufacturing
Last week, the Plyable team attended CAMX 2024 in San Diego, and it was bigger and better than ever. With a focus on the future of composite manufacturing and the role of AI, the event offered insights into where the industry is heading. Here’s a recap of our experience, the highlights from the event, and…
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Transforming Marine Mold Manufacturing
The marine manufacturing industry is in a constant state of evolution, particularly in the high-paced world of marine racing. In this competitive environment, precision, durability, efficiency, and cost are critical factors that can make or break a team’s success. Plyable has been at the forefront of this industry for years, helping teams achieve their goals…
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Advancing Diversity in Aerospace through Innovation and Inclusion
Last month, Plyable exhibited at Farnborough International Airshow. Alongside the opportunity to meet and network with industry leaders, Plyable also had the chance to take to the stage. Sales Director, Elaine Winchester, joined a very engaging panel on diversity and inclusion within the aerospace sector and what can be done to address the imbalance. The…
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Everything You May Have Missed at Farnborough International Airshow 2024
The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2024 was, once again, a fantastic event, bringing together leaders and innovators from across the aerospace industry. This year’s show featured cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking announcements, and global delegations, all focused on the future of aerospace. Here’s a recap of everything you may have missed, including highlights from Plyable! Component Parts…
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Transforming Composite Manufacturing
Plyable’s Expansion into Composite Parts Production In an industry where innovation and efficiency matter most, Plyable stands out as leaders in composite manufacturing. We’ve revolutionized the production of high-quality, cost-effective composite tooling. Now, we’re ready to redefine industry standards again by expanding into composite parts production. This strategic move aims to offer a complete, end-to-end…