textile technology

17th Nov 2020

Creative Composites, the UK’s most advanced composites manufacturer based in Lisburn, is providing innovative SMC parts for a new electric light commercial van. The SMC compression moulded parts have been selected for longevity and light weighting to improve fuel efficiency, lower vehicle operating costs and extend the vehicle’s zero power range.

17th Nov 2020

Continuous Composites has set up a new facility for research, development, and additive manufacturing in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The new building demonstrates its patented Continuous Fibre 3D Printing (CF3D) technology at the largest scale to date, increasing previous build volume by 25 times. The company has been working to commercialise CF3D technology.

17th Nov 2020

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company and provider of infrastructure products, has given a go ahead for Weav3D composite lattice material for reinforcement applications in its polymer concrete and SMC composite products. Weav3D composite lattice is a completely non-metallic reinforcement material that provides high standards of durability and...

13th Nov 2020

Applied Graphene Materials (AGM), producer of specialty graphene additives, has made Gobarr Kimya Ticaret ve Pazarlama Sti (Gobarr) its distribution partner in Turkey. The two have signed a distribution agreement in this connection. The deal increases AGM's distribution network and allows it to target customers in the Turkish coatings and polymers...

13th Nov 2020

Kisling, a Swiss-based manufacturer of adhesives, has come out with a new 2K-epoxy to improve bonding of carbon parts for a variety of applications in the automotive industry. Due to some exceptional features of the ergo. 7440, the Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari was able to solve a current adhesive issue for a new automobile development.

12th Nov 2020

Composites One is negotiating with Solvay to take over its Process Materials (PM) business. The two companies have entered an exclusive negotiation period. Solvay’s PM business provides a broad array of vacuum bagging materials including bagging films, breather fabrics, release films and fabrics, peel plies, sealant tapes plus valves and hoses.

12th Nov 2020

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB) are jointly offering a €21-million loan to Turkey’s leading wet wipe producer Sapro to support business growth and improve sustainability. The loan will finance Sapro’s increased working capital needs and a new line of biodegradable wet...

12th Nov 2020

Shape Machining has joined hands with Ultima Forma to develop lightweight composite parts. The two are focusing to produce electroformed composite parts and have seen encouraging results. Shape was founded by former F1 chief designer Peter McCool to provide precision composite machined tooling to the motorsport, automotive and aerospace industries.

11th Nov 2020

As a leading global player in the meltblown market since its investment in this technology in the year 2000, Mogul Nonwovens has 4 lines in operation. Now, Mogul has invested in two new lines due to a strong demand from personal protective equipment (PPE) applications in the pandemic period to meet the extra demand in addition to its regular business.