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19th Apr 2021

FLIR Systems has been granted a contract by the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop novel fabrics with embedded catalysts and chemistries to fight chemical and biological agents such as chlorine gas & Ebola virus upon contact. The fabrics will be incorporated in protective suits & equipment such as boots, gloves, and eye...

19th Apr 2021

As the Indian technical textile segment gains momentum and more attention, this year’s Techtextil India - the country's leading trade fair in technical textiles, nonwovens and composites – is all set for September. The fair will bring together stakeholders across the 12 application areas who will present innovations and discuss pathways for the future.

15th Apr 2021

TechStyles, a division of South Carolina-based AFF group which has been a manufacturing leader for over 30 years, has introduced new products to solve the challenges before the industry such as rising costs, longer lead times, higher minimums, product availability and inconsistent quality. The company intends to revolutionise the coated fabrics...

15th Apr 2021

Bucci Composites, leader in the design, development and manufacturing of structural and aesthetic components in composite materials for the automotive, aerospace, industrial and marine sectors, has completed production of a full carbon wheel rim. The wheel has also passed the rigorous TÜV test procedure, moving one step closer to its imminent market...

14th Apr 2021

A new high-tech composite bridge in north central Tennessee is being seen as demonstrating the benefits of composite materials for rural bridge work. The bridge has been constructed under a partnership led by the Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, or IACMI—The Composites Institute. It replaced a damaged, decades-old concrete crossing.

14th Apr 2021

The leading global hygiene and health company Essity has acquired the distribution rights to the wound care technology Sorbact in Australia and New Zealand from the Australian company Bayport Brands. In 2020, sales of Sorbact in the region amounted to A$1.7 million (Australian dollar). Sorbact is used in wound care products to prevent and treat...

13th Apr 2021

Continuous Composites has succeeded in making a Low Cost Attritable Aircraft (LCAA) wing under an Air Force Research Laboratory’s two-year Wing Structure Design for Manufacturing (WiSDM) contract through Lockheed Martin. The project is based on a new structural design paradigm to bring down costs and lead times for attritable airframe structures.

12th Apr 2021

John Hopkins, the chief executive officer of the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation, or IACMI-The Composites Institute, has found a place in the Smart Manufacturing magazine's list of “25 Leaders Transforming Manufacturing”. These leaders were identified after consultations among manufacturing experts from various industry...

12th Apr 2021

Technology company Confitex has developed an eco-friendly absorbent textile, providing a discreet, effective and sustainable alternative to single-use pads and liners. The new textile is unique since it is fully waterproof without the use of a layer of PU plastic, which is difficult to break down. It has been used in absorbent underwear for men and...