4th Apr 2019
Stratasys has unveiled a new agreement with Pantone – a global authority of professional colour standards in multiple vertical industries. Under the agreement, Stratasys becomes first 3D printing solutions provider with technology officially designated as Pantone validated; it can now simulate Pantone Matching System (PMS) colours on printed objects.
3rd Apr 2019
Herone GmbH, has recently won the 2019 JEC Innovation Award in Paris in the Aerospace application category along with development partners Victrex and TU Dresden. The winning application was Herone’s all-thermoplastic drive-shaft system overmoulded with an integral gear, designed for use in aerospace, leading to faster production cycles and cost...
2nd Apr 2019
PFNonwovens, a producer of nonwovens textiles, recorded revenues of CZK 6,484.8 million ($282.21 million) in 2018, up by 5.1 per cent yoy. In Q4 2018, revenues reached CZK 1,682.1 million ($73.20 million), up by 16.2 per cent yoy. Polymer prices on average grew by more than 6 per cent yoy which impacted sales positively which in turn led to increase in ...
2nd Apr 2019
Toray Industries has succeeded in developing a new polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin with world’s highest flexibility level while maintaining its superior heat and chemical resistance. The company plans to start proposing applications of the new resin for automobiles in April and will pursue expansion of its application into various industrial material ...
1st Apr 2019
Karl Mayer Technische Textilien GmbH successfully showcased high-tech machines for the composites sector at the JEC composites show, which was held from March 12-14 in Paris. The company presented the Cop Max 4, an efficient multiaxial warp knitting machine for processing glass, as well as the Cop Max 5, especially designed for processing carbon fibres.
1st Apr 2019
Arevo, the Silicon Valley global composite manufacturing company through digitalisation, won the prestigious ‘Startup Booster’ competition at the recently held 2019 JEC World tradefair in Paris. The competition featured 10 finalists selected from 120 applicants from 30 countries representing materials and manufacturing disciplines across the composites ...
1st Apr 2019
Alexium International, a company that produces flame retardant products, has appointed Rosheen Garnon as its new board chair. The appointment follows the retirement of non-executive chair Sue Thomas from the board with effect from March 31, 2019. Garnon was appointed to the board in September 2018 and currently chairs the audit and risk committee.
1st Apr 2019
Saertex is collaborating with the internationally operating manufacturer of resins, gelcoats, adhesives and specialty polymers Scott Bader for production and distribution of its Saertex Leo system. The two have signed a cooperation agreement that combines the strength of the partners to meet the highest fire protection and further developing the Leo...
1st Apr 2019
Boston Materials, a Massachusetts-based startup that manufactures breakthrough Carbon Supercomposite products using a patented Z-axis reinforcement technology in a carbon fibre composite, has generated $1.75 million in initial funding led by Clean Energy Ventures with participation from SABIC Ventures and members of the Clean Energy Venture Group.