nylon news

13th Jan 2020

Hexcel is collaborating with Madshus, a leading innovator in the world of cross-country skiing, on the engineering of a range of next-generation dry carbon fibre tapes for Madshus’ acclaimed cross-country racing skies. Hexcel’s new HiTapee dry carbon tapes improve the performance, manufacturing efficiency and surface finish of Madshus Skis.

10th Jan 2020

Valmet is set to supply an advantage DCT100HS tissue production line, including a de-inking plant and an extensive automation package, to Alas Doradas in El Salvador. The order also includes a Valmet performance centre agreement to support efficient production with Industrial Internet. Valmet is a leading company in the pulp, paper, and energy...

10th Jan 2020

Service Thread, an advanced manufacturer of engineered technical yarns and industrial sewing threads has announced that Sam M Butler III has appointed Jay Todd as the new chief executive officer. Butler, his colleague and close acquaintance and former chief executive officer of the company will continue as the chairman of the Board of directors of the...

9th Jan 2020

Engineers at the University of Missouri have developed an on-skin device which provides "personal air conditioning" to human body without using electricity. Called "wearable air conditioning," the device has several human health care applications such as the ability to monitor blood pressure, electrical activity of the heart and the level of skin...

9th Jan 2020

Valmet and Fabio Perini have entered into an industrial internet ecosystem partnership to strengthen collaboration in the tissue industry. This will allow tissue producers to work efficiently, and to exchange knowledge and resources for the benefit of their customers. Fabio Perini is specialised in the production of machinery, lines, and integrated...

9th Jan 2020

ASICS is developing a range of smart shoes in partnership with Japanese start-up and sensor technology developers no new folk studio (nnf). This was announced by ASICS at the ongoing CES 2020 where it is showcasing the ASICS Energy Research Lab. The collaboration will fuse nnf's precise, multi-dimensional sensors with ISS's expertise in human movement.

8th Jan 2020

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Xplova, and Everest Textile have joined hands to develop a digital fitness platform. The three will develop innovative applications in smart sports and digital health around ITRI's iStimUweaR, a CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honouree. They aim to promote such applications in the smart sports sector.

8th Jan 2020

With 1,400 exhibitors expected and more than 45,000 professional visits likely representing 112 countries, JEC World promises to be a global festival for the composites industry. JEC World, the global trade show dedicated to composite materials¸ will be held during March 3-5, 2020, in Paris. There will be 28 regional and international pavilions.

8th Jan 2020

The University of Surrey has produced a multi-layered nano-barrier for carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRPs) which bonds with CFRP and eliminates the need for multiple bake-out stages and controlled storage required in its unprotected state. CFRP is used in current space missions, but its applications are limited because the material absorbs...