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14th May 2020

Powercast Corporation, leader in radio-frequency (RF)-based long-range over-the-air wireless power technology, and Liquid X, advanced manufacturer of functional metallic inks with prototype-to-production design and manufacturing capabilities, have jointly unveiled a printed electronics venture to enable production of durable, flexible, washable...

14th May 2020

FleeceforEurope and Lindenpartner are set to make 50 million protection class FFP1 through FFP3 respiratory masks a month using Oerlikon Nonwoven’s high-end meltblown technology. The Oerlikon Nonwoven meltblown technology is recognised globally as one of the most efficient method for producing highly-separating filter media made from plastic fibres.

13th May 2020

HeiQ, a specialty chemicals company, has developed antiviral and antibacterial protective kit that is quickly effective against Coronaviruses (229E), as confirmed in wide-ranging studies. In cooperation with HeiQ, CHT Group, a speciality chemicals manufacturer, is supplying the technology to the market to help decrease the global shortage in protective ...

13th May 2020

The Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE) North America, has announced that its CEO search committee has selected Zane Clark new CEO, effective June 15. SAMPE’s current CEO and executive director, Gregg Balko, announced his retirement in December, and will be staying on until July 1 to ensure a successful transition.

13th May 2020

Computer engineers from Continuous Composites in Coeur d’Alene in Idaho state teamed up with Altek, a manufacturer based in Washington state’s Liberty Lake city, to turn their expertise of making high-strength aircraft components into reusable N95 masks that could help ease the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) to fight COVID-19.

13th May 2020

Scottish textile firm Don & Low will manufacture filters used in the production of face masks recommended by the World Health Organisation and the UK National Health Service. The firm’s Forfar plant has received funding from Scottish Enterprise for equipment to make fabric for the top grade FFP3 face masks that protect against virus and bacterial...

13th May 2020

Brazilian nonwovens giant Fitesa is expanding capacity. It has signed four new projects with technology supplier Reicofil. The package includes state-of-the-art equipment that will significantly increase capacity to serve the healthcare and hygiene markets, making nonwovens for medical gowns, drapes, surgical and N95 facemasks, diapers and sanitary...

13th May 2020

Ecofibre Limited, a provider of hemp products in US and Australia, has commenced distribution of Hemp Black facemasks across the US. Ecofibre has previously announced that its Hemp Black business would adjust and accelerate its product launch plans to shift capacity and meet developing demand for the personal protection equipment (PPE).

12th May 2020

Freudenberg, a German-based global technology group, has announced that the company has acquired 100 per cent of the shares in Low & Bonar plc. Freudenberg submitted an offer in September 2019. Low & Bonar is a global manufacturer of technical textiles. The company will be integrated in the Freudenberg Performance Materials Business Group.