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28th May 2021

Impossible Objects is collaborating with Owens Corning to develop new materials for Impossible Objects’ composite-based additive manufacturing (CBAM) process. The partnership will enable production of stronger parts at costs lower than other 3D printing processes. Cost of materials used in 3D printing is higher than traditional manufacturing materials.

28th May 2021

Continuous Composites, a pioneer in the AM 2.0 industry, has earned a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the Department of Defence. The company will use its patented Continuous Fibre 3D Printing (CF3D) manufacturing process for a DoD multifunctional structural composite application through collaboration with AFRL.

27th May 2021

The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced a new geosynthetics industry event entitled GeoNashville 2021: Geotechnical Innovations, Renewed Connections. The event to be held on November 4-5, 2021, at the Music City Center in Nashville, will gather leading geosynthetics...

27th May 2021

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, is organising the triennial IDEA conference on the future of nonwoven and engineered materials supply, production capacity and demand during March 28-31, 2022, in Florida. The conference will deliberate upon the impact of the pandemic on the global nonwoven supply chain and ways of recovery.

27th May 2021

Bast Fibre Technologies (BFT), a cleantech natural fibre engineering company, has closed a US$7 million series A equity financing. The funding will help the company take up full-scale manufacturing and commercialisation of natural bast fibres for nonwoven products. Plastic legislations worldwide are making companies eliminate plastic from their...

26th May 2021

Cristex Composite Materials, a UK-based premier supplier of high performance fibres and fabrics, has announced the arrival of the Ribamatic slitting machine. Cristex have made significant investments over the past 12 months to ensure the company can continuously support its customers’ needs and support the growth of its own production department.

26th May 2021

Albaad Group, a manufacturer of wet wipes and tampons, has taken over Spanish wet wipes producer Optimal Care. The acquired company becomes the "Albaad Iberia" division, which will be integrated into Albaad's European subsidiary in Germany. Through this acquisition, Albaad expands its presence as the leading manufacturer of wet wipes in Europe.

26th May 2021

Magma Global, manufacturer of PEEK and carbon-fibre composite m-pipe, has supplied the world’s first high-pressure composite riser pipe to HWCG’s storage location on the US Gulf Coast, completing its rapidly deployable Offset Flexible Riser (OFR) system. The m-pipe is meant to enhance HWCG’s rapid deployment emergency well containment system.

26th May 2021

Henkel has joined hands with medical technology company Smartz to work on smart adult care solutions. The two have signed a joint marketing and development agreement. The partnership unites their expertise - conductive inks from Henkel´s printed electronics portfolio and Smartz’ existing adult care Internet of Things (IoT) hardware and software...