3rd May 2021
Ebusco, developer of electric city and regional buses, has selected Telene composite parts for Ebusco 3.0 citybus PDCPD (Poly dicyclopentadiene) material of choice, for lightweight structural and durable composites parts. Telene, with Ebusco, has made two composite parts for the Ebusco 3.0 citybus. Telene is a pioneer in dicyclopentadiene-based...
3rd May 2021
Composites UK and the Advanced Composites Alliance (ACA) have become reciprocal affiliate partners of each other. ACA is a newly formed network and a business alliance which is focused on four main sectors: civil aerospace, defence, space and medical technology. Composites UK is the accredited trade association for the UK composites industry.
3rd May 2021
Origin Materials, a leading carbon negative materials company, and Solvay, a global leader in chemicals and materials, have joined hands to develop and industrialise advanced materials built on the Origin Materials carbon-negative technology platform for the automotive industry. The two believe the newly developed materials will be in high demand.
30th Apr 2021
The North American nonwoven capacity has increased to 5.552 million tonnes, a net increase of 0.7 per cent (39,000 tonnes) over 2019, according to the eighth edition of the annual North American Nonwovens Supply Report. INDA, the association of the nonwovens fabrics industry, serves global companies in the nonwovens/engineered fabrics industry.
30th Apr 2021
With a view to offer round the clock access to a range of high-quality composites courses, the National Composites Centre (NCC) has unveiled a new online training platform for users from organisations of all sizes. This provides them an opportunity to develop their knowledge by taking self-taught courses that they can access at any time, from any...
30th Apr 2021
Ensinger has expanded its manufacturing capacities for composites. With a polymer pulveriser machine that was recently commissioned at the Cham site, the global division is extending its vertical range of manufacture. Ensinger is known for the development of compounds, composites, and technical parts, made of engineering and high-performance plastics.
29th Apr 2021
Composite Integration, a UK-based company providing engineered solutions to the composite industry, has entered into a partnership in Germany with Pultex based in Simmerath. Pultex has over 30 years’ experience in the composites industry supplying materials and processing equipment, and has recently moved into a new purpose designed facility.
29th Apr 2021
Sanitized T 99-19 antimicrobial technology has been proven 99.84 per cent effective against SARS-CoV-2 virus by independent labs in France. The antimicrobial protection of Sanitized T 99-19 is valued by global textile manufacturers. Textile and polymer products with Sanitized antimicrobial treatment have been used in hygiene-sensitive areas for many...
29th Apr 2021
Ascend Performance Materials displayed its expanded product portfolio, including products beyond polyamide 66, at Asia's biggest plastics trade show - Chinaplas 2021- in Shenzen. A new line of UL yellow card-certified Starflam flame-retardant polyamides, a high-temperature Vydyne XHT, and apparel and masks made with Acteev were all showcased.