As a forward-looking investment in developing a new generation of thermoplastic solutions, Viox's new £ 10 million world-class 'Polymer Innovation Center' has now been completed.
This center is fully operational and confirms once again the commitment of Vigers in the groundbreaking research and development of PEEK polymers and other differentiated polyaryletherketone (PAEK) high-performance thermoplastics, including at Recent innovations in VICTREX AE250 composites were introduced in the aerospace field, closely linked with Vigers' strategy for polymers to components.
Polymer Innovation Center will further enhance Vigers' innovative capabilities and assist customers in developing advanced technology solutions using VICTREX PAEK.
Based in the UK headquarters, the center will be a booster for quick proofing of new parts and components using new PAEK materials.Production of new and differentiated poly (aryl ether ketone) on a technical scale will help to research and test high performance polymerization License plate number, and is expected to promote the progress of applications such as composite materials, 3D printing / additive manufacturing.
Vigers currently leads Innovate UK-backed coalition for 3D printing, and the new Polymer Center will also support the upgrade of existing polymer manufacturing processes.
Work together in the prototype proofing and new application development excellence
The strategic importance of the new center is confirmed by Jakob Sigurdsson, the new CEO of Vigers, who said: 'Our PAEK products, services and technologies will continue to expand into new markets and new applications.' 'As a high performance polymer This new facility, a global leader and pioneer, is a significant step forward for us, especially as we forecast that about 10-20% of overall sales will come from the new differentiated PAEK polymer grades and large projects over the medium term. '
The center expects to create about 60 new jobs in the region over the next 10 years, produce 30-70 kg of innovative polyaryletheretherketone in bulk and support the continuous improvement of existing product quality and performance The 16-meter tall building equipped with unique and state-of-the-art pilot production technology and equipment opens the door to the development of high-performance polymers.
The megatrend has facilitated the use of PAEK materials in all major industries and promoted Victrex's R & D strategy, one of the centers of polymer innovation, which is expected to be the booster for achieving the given growth opportunities.