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Built on decades of engineering experience , Polar Technology is known for providing marketleading composite and metallic solutions to a range of major manufacturers both across the UK and globally . Having worked with partners in the aerospace , defense , transportation and medical sectors , the company offers a diverse range of applications for a number of highend markets . Scott Roberts , Co-Founder , discusses the company ’ s journey so far : “ Polar Technology was founded by Mike Dewhirst and me in 2012 . Our aim is to deliver innovative , technology-based solutions around advanced composite materials , emerging metal processes , and metallic fabrications .
“ Over the last 12 years , Polar Technology has grown into a best-in-class , integrated engineering company , focused on the design , development , validation , and series manufacture of proprietary , high valueadded , composite and metallic products and systems . At our heart is the vision to create enabling technologies for a sustainable and healthier future .
“ Our solutions are grouped into four key themes , all designed to address global challenges faced in a wide spectrum of end markets . These include thermal management and heat transfer , lightweight structures , advanced mechanical power transmission , and energy transition , supporting businesses in achieving their clean energy goals .
“ Within each theme , our technical and manufacturing expertise , combined with our unique intellectual property , means the solutions that we provide our customers increase performance , save fuel , reduce emissions , and build healthier futures ,” he enthuses .
In 2022 , Paul Janes was appointed as Managing Director of Polar Technology and has since overseen the day-to-day operations of the business as it continues on the trajectory established by Scott and Mike . Paul outlines the current priorities for Polar Technology , and their ambitions for the future :
“ We have recently made strategic capital investments into cutting-edge CNC machinery . In 2024 we installed and implemented two new large CNC machines into production - these are the ‘ Zimmermann FZ33 ’ and the ‘ Belotti Sky 2622 ’. Both are highly capable five-axis composite machine centers with high power spindles . They utilize machine verification and kinematics software to deliver optimized manufacturing sequences , maximizing efficiency and reducing waste .
Flexible approach
“ These two recent investments are indicative of our general strategy to automate our manufacturing processes wherever possible , to ensure maximum repeatability , reliability and productivity .”
As experts in metal forming processes , filament winding and molding of composites and composite-to-metallic joining technology , Polar Technology offers a unique set of specialized services : “ We utilize a range of different methods of metal forming within our fabrication department , tailoring our approach to suit the specific requirements of the product . Alongside our metallic 3D printing capability and our tube and bend department , we also have capabilities in press forming , hydroforming and laser processing . The benefits of this flexible approach include shorter lead times , accurate repeatability of complex forms , and improved quality control . “ Another area where we can offer added value to our
◀ Scott Roberts , Co-Founder
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