5th Nov 2020
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, PureAir Filtration has initiated a strategic collaboration with Noble Biomaterials, leader in antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft-surface applications. The two have come out with an antimicrobial fibre called FiberShield that can be used as an added fabric layer in particulate filters to help fight microbes.
5th Nov 2020
Quanta Vici, a smart wearable company, has unveiled first ever smart heated gloves and socks. These are now launched on Kickstarter. Quanta Vici Smart Wearables offer smart temperature regulation up to 131 degrees Fahrenheit. This amounts to precision temperature control. Each wearer can choose their ideal temperature degree for maximum comfort.
4th Nov 2020
With strong environmental regulations challenging the automotive industry, Dinamica, a sustainable and recyclable premium microfibre suede produced by Miko, has emerged as a source of comfort and luxury, helping the automotive OEMs to achieve environmental goals. The material has been used to cover the interior of well-recognised recent car models.
4th Nov 2020
Hollingsworth & Vose is increasing capacity for its Technostat electret filtration media products. The expansion will happen at its Hatzfeld Germany location. Technostat is the highest performing electret filter media for cabin air, HVAC, air purifier, and other Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) applications requiring high filtration efficiency and low pressure ...
4th Nov 2020
Due to the continued impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and after thorough consultation of clients and partners, JEC Group, a French leading innovator in virtual prototyping solutions and enabler of industrial transformation, has announced that the next edition of JEC World which was scheduled for March 9-11, 2021 has been postponed to June 1-3, 2021.
3rd Nov 2020
Arkema has been presented the 2020 Pierre Potier Prize for its Elium liquid thermoplastic resin, a breakthrough innovation in the composites market that makes the manufacture of 100 per cent recyclable wind turbine blades possible. The prize rewards initiatives in the field of chemistry that promote sustainable development and eco-responsible...
3rd Nov 2020
A MIT Media Lab graduate student has developed a tulle-like textile – DefeXtiles - by controlling a common 3D printing defect, the under-extrusion of polymer filament. Jack Forman used a standard, inexpensive 3D printer to produce sheets and complex 3D geometries with a woven-like structure based on the “glob-stretch” pattern produced by...
3rd Nov 2020
Symmetrix Composite Tooling, a full-service composite tooling manufacturer, has entered into a supplier/technical partnership with New York Yacht Club American Magic. Utilising its large format CMS Poseidon 5-Axis CNC machine, the company created the patterns and molds for American Magic’s two AC75 foiling monohulls as well as the 26-metre tall mast.
3rd Nov 2020
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology has developed a new structural strengthening process using a non-combustible carbon textile grid and cement mortar. It can double the load-bearing capacity of structurally deficient concrete structures, increase their lifespan threefold, and reduce construction costs by about 40 per cent.