world textiles research news

17th May 2021

Norcross-based Weav3D, an innovator in composite materials, manufacturing processes and processing equipment, has received a $999,943 National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant. The two-year award will be used to design, fabricate and test a continuous composite forming machine that uses ultrasonic...

17th May 2021

Ahlstrom-Munksjö is setting up a new glass fibre tissue production line in the US to support the flooring industry in North America with an investment of € 58 million. The line will produce full range of glass fibre tissue nonwovens with a focus on luxury vinyl tiles and vinyl sheet materials. Deliveries from the new line are expected to begin in...

14th May 2021

The Ontario government is helping Myant to commercialise “connected wearables”, a technology that can sense, monitor and help detect symptoms that may signal the onset of diseases, including those associated with COVID-19. The government is investing over $1.5 million to help the company conduct a broad, community-based deployment of the product.

14th May 2021

Addev Materials has taken over French manufacturer TPI (Textile Pour l’Industrie), which specialises in aeronautics and defence markets with unique expertise in producing a purified cotton textile for cleaning of technical parts. This expands Addev Materials’ offering of critical cleaning and surface preparation supplies in civil and military...

14th May 2021

InfraCore and CMSI have recently signed a license agreement to bring the world class fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite bridge using the patented InfraCore technology to the Canadian market. InfraCore is a leader in robust load bearing FRP structures for the infrastructure market. CMSI Infrastructure is a certified InfraCore inside manufacturer.

13th May 2021

Cobra International is partnering with Radinn to mass produce its new range of electric powered surfboards. Swedish innovator Radinn produces some of the fastest jetboards on the market, offering three board models. The partnership between the two materialised since Radinn was looking to ramp up production and intended to reduce overall board weight.

13th May 2021

Royal DSM, a global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has got seven Premium Manufacturing Partners (PMPs) to help expand its Dyneema fabric offerings. The PMPs will provide operational advantages to address customer needs, including accessibility to diverse fabric options, increased speed to market, and fabric...

13th May 2021

European Boating Industry (EBI) and the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA), representing respectively the recreational boating and composites industries at European level, have joined hands to address the issues around circularity of composites used in the recreational boating industry and promote sustainable recycling solutions.

13th May 2021

Scientists at the University of Rochester and Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have created a novel, living, environmentally friendly photosynthetic material from algae using 3D printing. The new material is expected to have uses in the areas such as energy and medicine. It may also have applications in fashion and space exploration.