nylon news

3rd Jan 2018

Duni subsidiary Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB manufacturing tissue and airlaid material, will invest SEK 50 million in upgrading the airlaid machine in Skåpafors, Sweden. The investment will increase the airlaid capacity at Rexcell by about 25 per cent annually. The plan is to have the capacity upgrade installed during the second quarter of 2018.

2nd Jan 2018

TeXtreme is studying the thin ply effect on bolted multi material joints with focus on bearing strength. Aim is to increase the understanding of the impact of material behaviour on structural integrity of complex metal composite structures within aeronautics and develop models that can simulate the mechanical behaviour of bolted composite structures.

2nd Jan 2018

The Scaled test team has successfully performed a low speed taxi test of the Stratolaunch aircraft. The world’s largest aircraft was seen moving down the runway under its own power for the first time. The test demonstrates the fundamental ability to control the aircraft speed and direction on the runway. Scaled Composites is a subsidiary of Northrop...

1st Jan 2018

The Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative have awarded $3.9 million to support the second phase of research and development at the Defence Fabric Discovery Centre, a cutting-edge research hub. Funding will support research and development into revolutionary fibres and fabrics with applications in the defence...

1st Jan 2018

Teijin Aramid plans to increase the production capacity for its Twaron super fibre by more than 25 per cent. This additional capacity will become available within the next five years. With this capacity expansion, Teijin Aramid will be able to meet future market demand and provide its customers with the material they need to excel in their markets.

1st Jan 2018

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation’s nine-metre wind blade prototype drew much interest at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) in Orlando. The prototype, a finalist for the CAMX Combined Strength Award, showcased advanced technology with potential to revolutionise the wind industry five to ten years down the...

30th Dec 2017

The 15th edition of Techtextil North America, and the fourth edition of Texprocess Americas are all set for May 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. The co-located shows are known for creating a dynamic synergy between industries, and present the latest in technical textiles, nonwovens, textile machinery, sewn products and equipment offering in the United States.

30th Dec 2017

The fourth annual CAMX – The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo – came to an end with a panel session “It’s a Digital World,” focusing on the increasing use of social media in all areas of business in the composites industry. The panel was created to help CAMX attendees understand the importance of digital engagement in today’s business landscape.

29th Dec 2017

Aliancys has signed a distribution deal with JRD Polymers in India. JRD Polymers, a known name in the Indian market for plastics and resins, will distribute the full resins portfolio of Aliancys, as well as gelcoats and bonding pastes manufactured by Aliancys in China. The deal will help Aliancys develop stronger supply chain ties and business in India.