nylon news

10th Mar 2021

Teijin has introduced two new carbon fibre intermediate materials - Tenax PW (power series) and Tenax BM (beam series) - for sports applications. Tenax PW is an advanced aircraft-quality material that helps to maximise power and speed. Tenax BM is highly advanced material suitable for use in satellites. It is ideal for applications requiring...

10th Mar 2021

Arris, a manufacturing tech pioneer enabling the use of high-performance composites in mass-market products, has been named the winner of the Good Design Award for its carbon fibre optimised truss structure with exceptional strength-to-weight characteristics and scalability. The structure is made up of continuous fibre-reinforced thermoplastic...

9th Mar 2021

5.11, the global innovator of purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear, has partnered with 3M to become first in the public safety space to offer 3M Scotchlite Carbon Black embellishment. This patented reflective film has a high level of durability while maintaining flexibility which makes this glass bead technology perfect for use in uniform and...

9th Mar 2021

Composites One, a North American supplier of composites materials and value- added services, has taken over the process materials business of the Solvay Composites Materials Global Business. This gives the company international manufacturing and sales capabilities in specialised materials used in various vacuum-assisted composite manufacturing...

8th Mar 2021

Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company and a leader in reinforced polymer technology, has begun operations in its new fabric treatment line in Manheim. In the state-of-the-art facility, technical fabrics and textiles are treated with specialised coatings and procured by clients from sectors such as aerospace, infrastructure, and energy.

8th Mar 2021

Ergonomix Apparel, a cutting-edge workwear and no melt no drip uniform provider, has used Trizar technology in its upcoming clothing line to add performance in both hot and cold weather. Trizar technology uses the science of emissivity. The new line will also have the advanced design that defines Ergonomix work wear and extends the comfort range.

8th Mar 2021

Japan-based composites manufacturer MaruHachi has installed a new production line for high-temperature unidirectional tapes, which will facilitate new opportunities in high-end applications in demanding market segments like aerospace, automotive or others outperforming traditional materials based on PP and PA which are already widely available.

5th Mar 2021

National Composites Centre is participating in a joint programme between the UK and Australia to accelerate advanced materials integration. For the programme to accelerate the integration of advanced materials into military platforms, nine teams with members from both nations have received Phase 2 funding worth £1.48 million from the two governments.

5th Mar 2021

Gurit, which specialises in making advanced composite materials, has signed a three-year wind core material kit engineering and supply contract with a major wind turbine manufacturer. The contract continues a long-standing partnership with similar volumes. It will generate business for all ten kitting sites, including the new facilities being made in...