textile technology

6th Sep 2019

DragynSkyn has come up with new compression apparel, designed to perform and function under ballistic body armour. Through a crowdfunding Kickstarter campaign, DragynSkyn has released its Extreme Base Apparel to the public for pre-order and investment opportunities. The armour uses a patent-pending, three-layer design which pulls moisture away fast.

6th Sep 2019

Arevo, a company redefining global composites manufacturing through digitalisation, has produced 3D-printed carbon fibre unibody frames for new line of e-bikes from Pilot Distribution Group BV, a leader in bike design and production. Currently Pilot is displaying the new bike called Eve9 in stand of partner Pinion GmbH during Eurobike exhibit hours.

5th Sep 2019

Mikrosam has unveiled new automation capabilities for filament winding of compressed hydrogen and compressed natural gas tanks with a contract to deliver one of the largest production lines for the automotive industry. The complete line will include Mikrosam's multi-spindle filament winding (FW) machines integrated with new innovative automation units.

5th Sep 2019

Morten Holum has been appointed executive vice president (EVP) and chief operating officer (COO) of Hexagon effective September 1. He has been strategic advisor to Hexagon's management since February of this year. He has broad industrial experience in different management and executive roles, most recently as chief executive officer of Saferoad.

4th Sep 2019

Lear has earned four 2019 J.D. Power US Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study awards, sweeping the luxury vehicle categories for the second consecutive year and placing first in two mass market vehicle segments. Lear is a global automotive technology leader in seating and electrical and electronic systems, serving the major automobile companies in the...

4th Sep 2019

PRF Composites, a manufacturer of high performance materials for the composites sector, has added the RP542-4, the epoxy prepreg system, to its product range. Designed as an intermediately toughened system, that goes well with the RP542-1 and super-toughened RP549 systems, RP542-4 is producing excellent results on unidirectional and woven carbon...

4th Sep 2019

Motus Integrated Technologies, a tier 1 and tier 2 supplier of automotive interior products, has completed acquisition of Janesville Fiber Solutions, formally a division of Jason Industries. The acquisition cost of approximately $85 million includes up to $5 million of consideration contingent on achievement of certain performance conditions during...

3rd Sep 2019

Kordsa has been listed among best employers in Brazil for fourth time by Great Place to Work Institute (GPTW). The institute named Kordsa 17th best company among 150 companies. The award demonstrates Kordsa's commitment to placing people at centre of its business and proves success of Kordsa's management strategy as a driver of synergy and business...

3rd Sep 2019

Meryl has collaborated with Adidas by Stella McCartney to develop an ecological tennis collection based on sustainable yarns. Athletes like Garbine Muguruza or Kristina Mladenovic have collaborated on this project with the intention of positive change for the world and awareness of sustainability values. Meryl is Nylstar's luxury textile brand.