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3rd Oct 2017

Pegas Nonwovens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the supplier of production technology Reifenhäuser Reicofil, for the delivery of a semi-commercial production line RF5 Bico FHL R&D 2F for the plant in Znojmo-Přímětice in the Czech Republic. The annual production capacity of the line will depend on the used input raw materials.

3rd Oct 2017

Materials scientists led by Trisha Andrew at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a new technique to create electrically heated cloth. They have made gloves with this technique that keep fingers as warm as the palm of the hand. The technology will help commuters, skiers, crossing guards and others who endure frozen fingers in cold...

2nd Oct 2017

Teijin has developed a smart uniform for firefighters, incorporating a sophisticated wearable device that monitors body heat. The company also revealed that it has been successful in predicting the risk of firefighters’ heatstroke—the first time in the world this has been achieved—during tests in the development of its new smart protective system (SPS).

2nd Oct 2017

DiveR, Australian producer of a top line freediving fins has introduced fins reinforced by TeXtreme technology. The new fin transfers the load progressively from the heel to the toe while remaining soft yet responsive. TeXtreme technology is based on using Spread Tows instead of traditional round tows to create ultra-light weight, high-performance...

2nd Oct 2017

Andritz Nonwoven, part of international technology Group Andritz, will be presenting innovative nonwovens production solutions – such as Andritz Nonwoven aXcess calender range, the key to spunbond applications neXcal twin aXcess - that target technologies for the Asian markets at SINCE 2017 to be held in Shanghai, China during November 8-10, 2017.

2nd Oct 2017

Epm technology has been acquired by AS G (Aero Services Global) as part of a multimillion pound buy and build strategy to service high performance high growth engineering sectors in aerospace, defence and automotive industries. Epm becomes a strategically important part of the AS G Group, which will provide it capital and a robust management...

30th Sep 2017

Outlook, the primary conference for the nonwovens hygiene and personal care industry, focused on innovations and product development process. The three-day conference that ended on September 29, also shared insights on performance and safety testing and sustainability initiatives. It was an opportunity to know about latest sector trends and networking.

30th Sep 2017

TissueGen, developer of Elute fibre, a groundbreaking biodegradable fibre format for advanced drug delivery, has appointed Edward Parent as director, Quality Assurance to guide clinical application and commercial scale-up of its core technology. Ed most recently served as scientist at Evonik Industries, where he advised and implemented technology...

30th Sep 2017

Alpha ProTech Engineered Products has signed an exclusive contract with JX Nippon ANCI, a manufacturer and seller of nonwoven mesh fabrics, to launch REX Wrap Fortis House Wraps with JX ALTA 360º Drainage Technology, a line of house wrap utilising the revolutionary JX ALTA 360 drainage technology. This announcement has been made by Alpha Pro Tech.