Aerospace Textiles

17th Oct 2024

Prada and Axiom Space have formed a groundbreaking partnership to produce NASA's spacesuits for the Artemis III lunar mission, the first crewed moon landing since December 1972. Unveiled at the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) represents a collaboration of technology and creativity.

26th Sep 2024

GKN Aerospace is expanding its Trollhättan, Sweden facility by 2026, integrating advanced automation and digital technologies to boost capacity and efficiency. This investment aims to address a nine-year backlog for aero-engines, enabling the company to meet growing customer demands and support the industry's shift toward more efficient aircraft...

25th Apr 2024

Max Space debuts expandable space habitat at 39th space symposium, reinforced with Aluula Composites. Scheduled for a 2026 launch with SpaceX, it aims for lunar and Martian orbits. The lightweight material enables large living spaces at reduced weight and cost. Aluula's innovation extends beyond space, with collaborations in various industries.

16th Apr 2024

Teijin Aramid has earned the EcoVadis Gold rating, placing it among the top 5 per cent of companies worldwide in sustainability. The company's efforts in reducing emissions, recycling aramid fibre, and upholding strict labour standards have been recognised. Moving forward, Teijin Aramid plans significant investments in sustainable production.

7th Mar 2024

Hexcel Corporation debuts HexTow IM9 24K carbon fibre at JEC World, boasting 12 per cent higher tensile strength than IM7. With 24,000 filaments, it offers over 6,300 MPa tensile strength, 298 GPa modulus, and 1.9 per cent strain. Targeted for aerospace applications, it promises enhanced value and productivity, being compatible with various resin...

21st Feb 2024

Hexcel will showcase aerospace, automotive, marine, and industrial solutions at JEC World 2024 in Paris, including a new carbon fibre, HexTow IM9 24K, and rapid-curing prepreg, HexPly M51. The company will exhibit aerospace parts, marine components, automotive technologies, and sustainability initiatives like skis made with bio-derived resins.

13th Feb 2024

Collins Aerospace has achieved a significant milestone in NASA's design process, completing a fit and functionality test for a next-generation spacesuit intended for use on the international space station. This milestone, conducted in a microgravity-like environment, advances NASA's goal of developing a new spacesuit to replace current models.

13th Feb 2024

American company Columbia Sportswear and Intuitive Machines collaborate to apply Omni-Heat Infinity heat insulation, used in outdoor apparel, to a lunar lander for NASA's upcoming mission. The innovative material aims to protect against extreme lunar temperatures, showcasing the potential cross-industry impact of space technology on Earth.

8th Feb 2024

The Indian government has approved a project focusing on researching the development of the world's strongest carbon fibre, essential in aerospace, civil engineering, and defence industries. Piyush Goyal chaired a meeting to greenlight technical textile projects, including carbon fibre research. India aims for self-reliance in technical textiles.