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...
12th Apr 2021
Royal DSM, a Dutch multinational global science-based company in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has announced the completion of the sale of its Resins and Functional Materials (RFM) and associated businesses to Covestro AG for an equity value of €1.6 billion. The proposed sale of RFM was first announced on September 30, 2020.
12th Apr 2021
Composites UK, trade association of the UK composites industry, has initiated the process for its 2021 industry awards. It has invited submissions from companies and individuals. The annual awards celebrate the achievements of the UK composites industry in terms of company efforts and individual successes. The awards were postponed last year due to...
9th Apr 2021
A joint venture between South Korea’s SK Group and China’s Sinopec plans to start producing petrochemicals at its new facilities in Wuhan in 2021 second half. Sinopec-SK Wuhan Petrochemical was set up by SK Global Chemical, a subsidiary of SK Innovation, and Sinopec in 2013. Production is projected to rise by 40 per cent once full capacity is achieved.
9th Apr 2021
Origin Materials, the leading carbon negative materials company, and AECI Sans Technical Fibres, a leader in engineered thread for high-performance apparel and automotive applications, are extending their collaboration with a view to develop, industrialise and manufacture advanced materials built on the Origin Materials’ carbon-negative technology...
9th Apr 2021
FACC, an aerospace leader, has developed an innovative flap prototype as part of the “Wing of Tomorrow” programme. FACC is working on the “Wing of Tomorrow” programme in cooperation with the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The central goal of the programme is to develop the wing technologies of tomorrow and make them ready for series production.
8th Apr 2021
Concertex, a US-based company focused on coated fabrics and performance driven products to revolutionise hospitality and healthcare market, has introduced Air collection that includes the future of performance driven upholstery. The softness and tactile look of the coated fabrics and wovens included in the collection is new for the performance driven...
8th Apr 2021
Bell Textron, a Textron company, is ready with its state-of-the-art Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and has announced start of operations at it. Bell broke ground on the facility on August 2020 and expects it to be fully operational later this year. The centre will be used to test and refine technologies and processes for Future Vertical Lift...