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WEST SYSTEM epoxy set to go sub-orbital

WEST SYSTEM epoxy set to go sub-orbital

A NOVA 2 rocket being developed by Starchaser is within ten months of its first launch.  This one-seater rocket is a significant step towards future plans which include a rocket capable of taking two passengers with the pilot. This uniquely British project is being built in Hyde, Cheshire with WEST SYSTEM® epoxy and glass fibre ... WEST SYSTEM epoxy set to go sub-orbital More

1st June 2020
Longbow – how to survive a disaster

Longbow – how to survive a disaster

The British team attempting to break the water speed record in a jet-powered hydroplane are well aware of the risks, so the pilot will be able to survive a crash in a purpose-built escape capsule – made from epoxy composite, of course. The Longbow project, with WEST SYSTEM epoxy materials sponsored by Wessex Resins & ... Longbow – how to survive a disaster More

15th March 2019
Chasing the stars: a progress update from pioneering rocket company Starchaser

Chasing the stars: a progress update from pioneering rocket company Starchaser

The UK’s pioneering rocket company Starchaser has been working since 1992 to put the man in the street into low earth orbit. We asked Starchaser’s founder Steve Bennett for an update on progress. “We know that 7 out of 10 people when asked say that they would love to take a trip into space,” said ... Chasing the stars: a progress update from pioneering rocket company Starchaser More

31st May 2018
From concorde to formula 1  – J-TEC Composites on the challenges of making performance parts in carbon

From concorde to formula 1 – J-TEC Composites on the challenges of making performance parts in carbon

When former aviation engineer James Newman began experimenting with PRO-SET epoxy for creating custom carbon-fibre components, he didn’t realise it would lead to a whole new career path. The PRO-SET epoxy range has been developed to create incredibly lightweight but strong component parts, especially by infusion. This is why you will find PRO-SET epoxy used ... From concorde to formula 1 – J-TEC Composites on the challenges of making performance parts in carbon More

2nd March 2018
Bringing a ‘Vampire’ back from the dead with epoxy resin

Bringing a ‘Vampire’ back from the dead with epoxy resin

It’s probably not the kind of vampire most people instinctively think of; the ‘Vampire’ we’re referring to is of course the British jet fighter developed by de Havilland during the Second World War. When talented and highly-skilled master carpenter Les Somner was challenged by a friend to restore one, he couldn’t resist taking it on. ... Bringing a ‘Vampire’ back from the dead with epoxy resin More

29th February 2016
Epoxy: helping the UK reach for the stars

Epoxy: helping the UK reach for the stars

Steve Bennett started building rockets when he was just 12 years old. Today he’s the CEO of Starchaser Industries, which designs, builds and launches the UK’s biggest rockets – and WEST SYSTEM® epoxy plays a critical role. The first rockets that Steve Bennett built were probably no more than 20cm tall. “I had mixed results; ... Epoxy: helping the UK reach for the stars More

31st October 2015
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