nylon news

9th Aug 2019

AIT Bridges, a designer and supplier of composite bridge systems & structural components for commercial construction, has added a composite tub girder known as AIT CT Girder to its bridge system offerings. Developed in cooperation with University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center, AIT arch bridge system is commercially available...

8th Aug 2019

The global spunbond nonwovens market is projected to grow by $7.4 billion, guided by a compounded growth of 7.5 per cent, according to a report, which said the disposable segment has the potential to grow at over 7.7 per cent. Poised to reach over $12.7 billion by 2025, disposable will bring in healthy gains adding significant momentum to global...

8th Aug 2019

Suominen Corporation's net sales decreased by 6 per cent in April–June 2019 to €103.8 million against €110 million for same period last year. The net sales of the company decreased by 1 per cent in H1 2019 to €213.6 million against €216.6 million for H1 2018. Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes as well as for medical and hygiene...

7th Aug 2019

Scientists at the South Ural State University are working to improve the ballistic properties of glass fibre reinforced plastic (GFRP), a composite material commonly used in aviation, modern transport, and wind power plants. GFRP is popular since it is comparatively cheap while possessing high strength. Composites are increasingly becoming popular.

7th Aug 2019

Buoyed by strong growth prospects, manufacturers of flame resistant apparel are focusing on developing flame resistant apparel that is comfortable, stylish, sustainable and innovative, according to a report in quarterly 'Performance Apparel Markets'. The demand for flame resistant apparel is forecast to grow by 6.5 per cent per annum between 2018 and...

6th Aug 2019

Teijin has completed the acquisition of all the shares of Renegade Materials Corporation, a leading North American supplier of highly heat-resistant thermoset prepreg for the aerospace industry. The acquisition was completed on August 1, 2019. Teijin is a technology-driven global group offering advanced solutions in various areas of operations.

6th Aug 2019

KDH Defense Systems, a leading manufacturer of American-made, high-performance protective solutions, has got two separate delivery orders from the US Army worth approximately $40.0 million. These are new fair opportunity awards stemming from the contracts the company won in 2015. Production will be carried out at KDH’s manufacturing facility in Eden.

6th Aug 2019

Fraunhofer researchers with industrial partners have developed textile-based solar cells which could add a new dimension to photovoltaics, complementing the conventional silicon-based solar cells. Currently, solar panels on building roofs are used for energy generation. New solar cells could open way for use of other surfaces for photovoltaic...

5th Aug 2019

Triumph Group has successfully supplied the first ramp and ramp door structures to Boeing Defence, Space and Security for the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. The structures were brought to Boeing Philadelphia from Triumph Aerospace Structures Composites Centre of Excellence in Milledgeville, Georgia, a longstanding supplier for the V-22 programme.