2nd May 2023
Piana Technology's Nonwovens business unit has been certified to GRS. This certification shows that the company is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. By using recycled raw materials and ensuring that their production facilities meet social and environmental criteria, Piana is taking steps to promote sustainable...
1st May 2023
With the acquisition of I.G. Bauerhin (IGB), Lear Corporation will be able to expand its range of in-vehicle comfort technologies and enhance its thermal comfort systems portfolio. IGB's expertise in automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, and other related technologies will be a valuable addition to Lear's existing capabilities.
28th Apr 2023
Researchers at Canada’s Waterloo University have developed a smart material that responds to both heat and electricity. The material, made with polymer nano-composite fibres from recycled plastic, can change its colour and shape when stimulated. The material is activated by a low voltage of electricity, making it more energy-efficient and...
28th Apr 2023
China’s imports of natural and synthetic rubber during Q1 2023, decrease 13 per cent in value compared to the same period the previous year. However, the volume of imports increased by 10.7 per cent, according to the General Administration of Customs of China. In March 2023, the value of imported rubber was $1,082 million with a volume of 7,300,000 ...
28th Apr 2023
Lear Corporation has reported 12 per cent YoY increase in sales to $5.8 billion in Q1 FY23. Adjusted EPS increased 54 per cent YoY to $2.78, while net income was $144 million. For FY23, the company anticipates net sales ranging between $21.2 billion and $22.2billion, with an expected core operating earnings of $875 million to $1.075 billion.
28th Apr 2023
Researchers from universities around the world have developed a new metallic coating treatment for clothing or wearable textiles that can self-repair, repel bacteria, and monitor heart signals. The conductive circuits created by liquid metal particles can transform wearable electronics and open doors for further development of human-machine interfaces.
28th Apr 2023
US researchers have created a wearable technology called KnitDema that massages swollen areas of a patient’s hand affected by hand oedema. It uses thread-like shape memory alloy springs woven into the knitted material that are activated by a circuit board to mobilise fluid out of the swollen area. The KnitDema device can be used at the patient’s...
28th Apr 2023
Sweden-based hygiene and health company Essity has announced that it will begin a strategic review of its ownership of Asian hygiene firm Vinda International Holdings Ltd and the Consumer Tissue Private Label Europe business. The aim is to reduce Consumer Tissue’s share of the company's total sales, although no decisions have been made yet.
28th Apr 2023
Ahlstrom Eco's use of lignin-based impregnation in their filter media could have a significant impact on automotive industry's sustainability efforts. Lignin is a polymer found in plants that is typically considered a waste in papermaking processes. It will replace a non-renewable and environmentally harmful material with a bio-based, renewable one.