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Alvant’s innovative material recognised at British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs)

21st October 2019 By Louise

Award-winning technology can help aerospace manufacturers achieve lower weight and emissions targets Alvant has recently been awarded Materials Application of the Year at the British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEA). The prestigious award was presented to Alvant after judges recognised evidence of how the properties of its aluminium matrix composite (AMC) material were exploited to solve […]

Alvant forges partnership with 3M to advance metal matrix composite technology for real world applications

18th March 2021 By Louise

Synergy will help accelerate development of core technology ultimately enabling engineers to achieve lower weight and increased energy efficiency Alvant, a leading specialist in the manufacture of aluminium matrix composites (AMC) materials, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a view to furthering a strategic partnership with advanced materials technology company 3M to accelerate development […]

ALVANT MEDIA KIT: ABOUT ALVANT

12th June 2018 By propel-admin

A full-service supplier of unique advanced materials technology that’s right for the time With management changes and contract wins, Alvant has transformed itself from an R&D company into the provider of high-strength, low-weight Aluminium Matrix Composites Alvant is a business specialising in Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs). Having operated as Composite Metal Technology (CMT) until […]

ALVANT MEDIA KIT: ABOUT AMCs

12th June 2018 By propel-admin

Aluminium-based Metal Matrix Composites: Stepping into the middle-ground between unreinforced metals and carbon composites For lightness, stiffness and strength, aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) are an advanced composites material reinforced with fibres or particulates, which provide sustainability and enhanced capability. Advanced composite materials combine the properties of high strength, high stiffness, low weight, enhanced damage tolerance […]

ALVANT MEDIA KIT: ALVANT’S MANAGEMENT TEAM

12th June 2018 By propel-admin

Collective experience from world-leading engineering companies A strong and experienced management team focussed on technology commercialisation As part of Alvant’s recent transformation from an R&D-focused operation to a full-service supplier, in 2017 the company’s management team was revitalised by a series of internal promotions and external appointments. Executive Chairman Gwen Ventris (MA FRSA) joined Alvant […]

Alvant launches as market interest in aluminium matrix composites surges

13th June 2018 By propel-admin

Light, stiff and strong AMC material is being specified in an increasing number of demanding applications in aerospace, defence, automotive, consumer and industrial sectors, including a Safran landing gear project; new name, new management team, new potential for AMCs. Having recently won a series of new contracts in aerospace, defence and automotive for its unique […]

Alvant appointed to help £28m, Safran-led project, developing large aircraft landing gear of the future

13th June 2018 By propel-admin

AMCs selected to deliver a 30 per cent weight reduction, assisting the aerospace industry’s drive to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions Alvant, the leader in Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs) component design and manufacture, has been appointed to work on a two-year, £28m project titled ‘Large Landing Gear of the Future.’ Alvant is participating in […]

‘Hybrid’ metal composites debut at Farnborough 2018

12th July 2018 By propel-admin

Lightweight metal composite technology revealed that is set to help aircraft manufacturers achieve a safe ‘step-change’ in weight, emissions and performance A British materials technology that responds to the aerospace industry’s challenges of reducing emissions and weight will be presented on Innovate UK’s stand (Innovation Zone in Hall 3, stand 3796) at the Farnborough International […]

Customisable MMC multi-phase material – a viable alternative to titanium and carbon sandwich composite – to be revealed at the Advanced Engineering show

7th September 2018 By propel-admin

Unique manufacturing process for Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) multi-phase panels and components Process creates tailorable material properties Advanced Engineering Show will take place Oct 31st – Nov 1st 2018 at the NEC, Birmingham A novel and customisable multi-phase material that will bring fundamental new possibilities to design engineers will be launched at this year’s Advanced […]

Metal Matrix Composites deliver 40 per cent weight saving for electric motor rotors

5th December 2018 By propel-admin

Alvant’s aluminium matrix composite is proven to offer significant weight and performance benefits for rotor applications found in electric motors, flywheels, fans and turbines Engineers seeking to significantly improve the efficiency and performance of electric motors could benefit from using aluminium matrix composites (AMCs), according to research from the Innovate UK ‘Make it Lighter with […]