TWI Ltd

Continuous developments in out-of-vacuum-chamber EB technology are pushing away at techno-economic barriers previously preventing the uptake of single pass, thick-section, low distortion electron beam (EB) welding of large pressure vessels and structural fabrications. The ability to use EB technology outside a vacuum chamber, coupled with the introduction of new sliding seal vacuum technology means that the welding process is given greater mobility enabling an increasing number of technical applications and commercial opportunities across a range of industries.

Cambridge based technology engineering company TWI is working with the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car design team to provide expertise in adhesive bonding. TWI’s role is to identify and test the perfect materials joining technique for the lower chassis structure of the car designed to inspire the next generation of scientist, engineers and mathematicians and set the new 1000 mph World Land Speed Record.