20th Nov 2017
Graphene Plus (G+) membrane and G+ printed fabrics of Directa Plus, a producer and supplier of graphene-based products for use in consumer and industrial markets, have got international certification from Complife Italia (formerly Farcoderm) (Complife), the independent toxicity testing organisation, confirming they do not cause any irritation to human...
20th Nov 2017
Oerlikon, a leading global technology Group, with a clear strategy to become a global powerhouse in surface solutions, advanced materials, and materials processing, has announced that its new nonwovens business unit received positive feedback from visitors at the SINCE 2017 nonwovens expo, which was held from November 8 to 10, 2017, in Shanghai China.
18th Nov 2017
Aliancys has unveiled new Neomould 2017-S-1 resin for manufacturing composite tooling. Its unique characteristics enable to make molds that perfectly mirror the surface and dimensions of the plug. The thixotropic nature of the resin allows for excellent application on vertical surfaces without sagging, making it suitable for making thick parts in one...
18th Nov 2017
INDA’s 3rd Hygienix conference, which was held from November 6 to 9, 2017, in Austin, Texas ended on a successful note. The event drew over 530 participants from around the world and across the supply chain to advance their business in this important nonwovens and engineered materials sector. INDA is the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry.
18th Nov 2017
Arville is near completing the latest phase in a major overhaul of its dedicated spread-coating plant as part of a long-term project to invest in extra capacity. Phase two has seen the build and installation of two additional production lines, doubling the available capacity. The expansion follows a £1million upgrade of the Lancashire facility last...
18th Nov 2017
Fibrelite has eliminated Access Cover manual handling risks by designing composite covers which weigh at approximately one-third of traditional alternatives with best strength to weight ratio in the industry. The company has made composite covers with load ratings over 40 tonnes, and this has been extended to 90 tonne load ratings for airports and...
17th Nov 2017
Teijin Aramid has developed Twaron ComForte SB3, among the lightest ballistic protection products for body armour which is very effective against high energy semi jacketed projectiles like .357 MAG JSP and .44 MAG SJHP with good trauma attenuation and comfort meeting demanding protection requirements level II and IIIA in accordance with NIJ standard...
17th Nov 2017
Chem-Trend, a global leader in the development, production and marketing of high-performance release systems, purging compounds and other ancillary molding and casting products, has developed two new products - Zyvax MPP 1006W and Zyvax Sealer 1050 – which expand its portfolio of products for use in aerospace composites molding operations.
17th Nov 2017
Edana, the leading global association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has opened submissions for the Outlook Asia Innovation Award. The award competition is organised within the framework of Outlook Asia conference, Asia’s premier nonwoven personal care and hygiene products event, to be held on March 14 and 15, 2018, in Singapore.