Plyable joins NCC to accelerate AI adoption across UK manufacturing
Tier 2 membership will bring Tangible’s Auto-Quote and Auto-Mould capabilities to the NCC community, bridging the confidence gap in manufacturing automation.
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From One Cavity to Five: Solving a Challenging Lead Casting Tool for Lead Shield
Lead Shield needed to replace a single-cavity lead casting tool and scale to five cavities. Tight geometry made that harder than it sounded — and the solution came from looking beyond the obvious machining route.
Why AI Alone Isn’t Enough in Manufacturing
AI can accelerate quoting, visibility and workflow in manufacturing — but software alone is not the answer. The real gain comes when automation is combined with engineering expertise.
Plyable Announces Strategic Partnerships with Corebon and Synthesites to Advance Composite Tooling Integration
Plyable has announced strategic partnerships with Corebon and Synthesites to co-develop integrated composite tooling, combining induction heating, process monitoring, and digital manufacturing workflows.
From Toolmaker to Tooling Integrator: Plyable’s Next Chapter
Plyable is evolving from toolmaker to tooling integrator — combining AI, specialist partners, systems engineering and quality frameworks to treat tooling as a system, not a standalone artefact.
December Supplier Spotlight: FDM Digital Solutions
This month’s supplier spotlight is FDM Digital Solutions, a UK specialist in additive manufacturing for aerospace, automotive and Formula 1, and a partner in Plyable’s manufacturing network.
AI for Next Generation Composite Airframe Design: Key Takeaways from the International Composites Summit
Key takeaways from Plyable’s session at the International Composites Summit at Wembley, covering how AI can support next-generation composite airframe design — and why tooling remains a core opportunity.
The Essential Guide on Why Process FMEA (PFMEA) Is a Non-negotiable in Modern Engineering and Manufacturing
Around half of tooling jobs never make it to production. Process FMEA (PFMEA) is the quality framework that finds failure modes early — reducing rework, scrap, and programme risk.
Project Spotlight: Accelerating R&D with Fast Turnaround Hot Press Tools
Working with Syensqo’s Customer Engineering team since 2020, Plyable has delivered backed hot metal press tools 44% faster — helping them iterate materials and processes without waiting on tooling.
Working With the Engineers of Tomorrow: Oxford Brookes Racing's Formula Student Car
Oxford Brookes Racing needed master patterns for a 1m × 0.5m rear-wing tool on a tight budget and deadline. Plyable delivered from design to delivery in 12 days, with engineering advice that kept the project on cost.