20th Jul 2021
Scientists at Texas A&M University have designed 3D printable phase-change material (PCM) composites which can regulate ambient temperatures inside buildings. These can be added to building materials, like paint, or 3D printed as decorative home accents, opening possibilities for passive temperature regulation in both new and existing structures.
20th Jul 2021
NASA is working on new deployable structures and materials technologies for solar sail propulsion systems for future low-cost deep space missions. Just as a sailboat is powered by wind in a sail, solar sails use the pressure of sunlight for propulsion. Data obtained from NASA’s ACS3 mission will help develop future larger-scale composite solar sail...
19th Jul 2021
Asahi Kasei’s sustainable nonwoven fabric Bemliese has gained recognition for being biodegradable in water. It has been certified as “OK biodegradable Marine” by TÜV Austria Belgium. Made of cotton linter, this material that can be utilised for making a variety of disposable goods and applications. Asahi Kasei is now aiming for the European market.
19th Jul 2021
Scientists at I Kant Baltic Federal University have produced new polymer nanocomposites with improved magnetoelectric properties. Polymer composites combine magnetic and electrical properties, and are being explored for various applications. Though some materials show better magnetoelectric effect, polymer-based composites are easier to produce and...
19th Jul 2021
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), has secured Production Organisation Approval (POA) in compliance with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA Part 21G). With this, the company is also now taking over its long-standing partner in innovation and production, DG Flugzeugbau, a leader in composite aircraft production.
16th Jul 2021
Reifenhauser Reicofil, a German specialist and leading global manufacturer of complete spunbond, meltblown, and composite lines, has announced that the company will exhibit sustainably produced nonwovens for various applications at the Anex/Since 2021 exhibition in Shanghai from July 22-24, 2021, at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center.
16th Jul 2021
German functional specialist Sympatex has been recognised for its performance in the area of sustainability by non-profit network B Corp. It received the Best for the World 2021 award for initiatives like the European industry partnership wear2wear, its offer of the world’s first climate-neutral membrane and UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate...
16th Jul 2021
Saudi Arabia's Takween Advanced Industries has announced completing the sale of its majority stake in its subsidiary Advanced Fabrics Factory Company (SAAF) to Chinese firm JOFO Nonwoven Co. SAAF manufactures recycled polypropylene granules and non-woven fabric. The transaction price is based on a value of $90 million for 100 per cent of the shares of...
16th Jul 2021
Charlotte-based Pinnacle Converting Equipment and Services has been granted a provisional patent for a process of ultrasonically tabbing rolls of wipes. The process ensures roll closure to stop unravelling during canister wipes production. It is officially listed as “Patent Pending” and will transition into a full utility patent within the next 12...