leathers news

23rd Sep 2019

MITO Material Solutions has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant of $224,988. The US-based company will conduct research and development (R&D) work on a nano-additive that doubles the inter-laminar toughness of composite materials utilised in aerospace, recreation, and automotive industries.

23rd Sep 2019

The 18th Shanghai International Nonwovens Exhibition (SINCE 2019), hosted by CNTA and Informa Markers, will be held at the Shanghai World Expo exhibition and convention centre from December 11-13, 2019. More than 30 years from its debut in Shanghai, SINCE has firmly established itself as an important and influential nonwovens exhibition in Asia region.

23rd Sep 2019

Lenzing has introduced Eco Care technology which enhances production of eco-friendly viscose fibres for nonwoven industry. Eco Care features a responsible production process that is guided by rules of EU Ecolabel, a label of environmental excellence that is awarded to products and services meeting high environmental standards throughout their...

23rd Sep 2019

First Graphene has completed successful prototype trials with Steel Blue for development of graphene-enhanced safety boots used across industrial sectors. In the boots, graphene was incorporated into a thermoplastic polyurethane masterbatch that offered advantages like greater wear and chemical resistance, better thermal heat transfer & reduced...

23rd Sep 2019

Dieffenbacher will present customised automated production plants and suggestions for companies whose success depends on the economical production of high-quality composite parts, at the K 2019 to be held in Düsseldorf during October 16-23. For the first time, Dieffenbacher will also showcase recycling solutions under the heading "Waste 2 Product".

22nd Sep 2019

Cobra International is collaborating with HG Robotics, a leading drone manufacturer that specialises in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for agricultural market, on a composite fuselage cover for Tiger drones. Undertaking a full range of services with HG Robotics, Cobra has now delivered nearly 100 sets and will produce approximately 500 units...

21st Sep 2019

Norco will be exhibiting on stand m16 at NEC, Birmingham, London at the Advanced Engineering 2019 show from October 30-31. Advanced Engineering is the UK's largest annual gathering of engineering professionals and connects the supply chain of the industry with RandD, design, test, production and procurement from OEMs and top tier industry...

21st Sep 2019

Renault F1 Team has used Plataine's AI-Based IIoT solution at its Enstone manufacturing facility in the UK to automate its composites manufacturing processes. This has improved on-time delivery, operations efficiency and full digital traceability. Plataine was selected by Renault F1 Team due to its proficiency in IoT-driven AI applications for...

21st Sep 2019

Freudenberg, the global technology group, has made an offer to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Low & Bonar Plc, a globally active manufacturer of technical textiles. The step would allow Freudenberg to further expand its technical expertise in spunlaid nonwovens. In addition, the acquisition would open up new areas of activity to Freudenberg.