world textiles research news

18th Nov 2020

Scientists at Harvard University have developed an ultra-sensitive, highly resilient strain sensor that can be embedded in textiles and soft robotic systems. Unlike current highly sensitive stretchable sensors which need exotic materials, this sensor doesn’t require special manufacturing techniques. It could be made using any conductive material.

18th Nov 2020

Mar-Bal has united its AltraSet Composite Technologies company with Lattice Composites (Riverside, CA). The integrated merger will lead to addition in Mar-Bal’s composite technologies to include Lattice’s customised epoxy chemistry systems. That mean there will be a unique materials portfolio of polyester and epoxy resin compounds that is world class.

17th Nov 2020

Continuous Composites has set up a new facility for research, development, and additive manufacturing in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The new building demonstrates its patented Continuous Fibre 3D Printing (CF3D) technology at the largest scale to date, increasing previous build volume by 25 times. The company has been working to commercialise CF3D technology.

17th Nov 2020

Encompass Group has unveiled Nova, an efficient patient warming system without noise, air movement or excessive heat. Since Nova warms patients without air movement, it reduces infection risks due to forced air. With no moving parts, the Nova system is silent, creating no additional noise. The Nova blanket is also easy to apply and to keep on patients.

17th Nov 2020

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH company and provider of infrastructure products, has given a go ahead for Weav3D composite lattice material for reinforcement applications in its polymer concrete and SMC composite products. Weav3D composite lattice is a completely non-metallic reinforcement material that provides high standards of durability and...

13th Nov 2020

Applied Graphene Materials (AGM), producer of specialty graphene additives, has made Gobarr Kimya Ticaret ve Pazarlama Sti (Gobarr) its distribution partner in Turkey. The two have signed a distribution agreement in this connection. The deal increases AGM's distribution network and allows it to target customers in the Turkish coatings and polymers...

13th Nov 2020

Kisling, a Swiss-based manufacturer of adhesives, has come out with a new 2K-epoxy to improve bonding of carbon parts for a variety of applications in the automotive industry. Due to some exceptional features of the ergo. 7440, the Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari was able to solve a current adhesive issue for a new automobile development.

12th Nov 2020

Composites One is negotiating with Solvay to take over its Process Materials (PM) business. The two companies have entered an exclusive negotiation period. Solvay’s PM business provides a broad array of vacuum bagging materials including bagging films, breather fabrics, release films and fabrics, peel plies, sealant tapes plus valves and hoses.

12th Nov 2020

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Industrial Development Bank of Turkey (TSKB) are jointly offering a €21-million loan to Turkey’s leading wet wipe producer Sapro to support business growth and improve sustainability. The loan will finance Sapro’s increased working capital needs and a new line of biodegradable wet...