world textiles research news

27th Feb 2020

The A330-800 has got joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The A330-800 is the most efficient longest range entry-level widebody. It incorporates new Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, a new 3D-optimised wing and new Sharklets which use lighter composite materials.

27th Feb 2020

Composite scientists at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre have are developing lightweight propeller blades to help the UK aviation sector reduce its carbon footprint and noise emissions at airports. The project is being carried by an industry-led consortium with two other members of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.

27th Feb 2020

Porcher industries, a France based global leader in high-performance thermoplastic composites and technical textiles, has announced the launch of a new generation of intelligent textiles. These fabrics can integrate functions into the fibre, such as illumination of certain zones, temperature measurement, or detection of a remote presence.

26th Feb 2020

Scientists in Finland have developed a smart jumpsuit, or a garment that accurately measures the spontaneous and voluntary movement of infants from the age of five months. Details on their motility help in finding out abnormal neurological development and early support. In the future, the jumpsuit may also find use in studying older children.

26th Feb 2020

Energy Professionals, leading energy consultants, is collaborating with the American Composite Manufacturers Association (ACMA) to provide its members energy solutions to help improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, decrease costs and meet sustainability goals. Energy Professionals will provide personalised energy consulting services at no cost to...

26th Feb 2020

Composites experts and leading manufacturers will gather in Bristol on May 7 for the second conference being organised by the NCC (National Composites Centre) in its Discover series. The conference will discuss latest developments in composites overbraiding technology with a goal to open new opportunities for collaborative R and D projects.

26th Feb 2020

Bombardier Belfast and Saertex are continuing cooperation on producing lightweight components made of carbon-fibre, non-crimp-fabrics for the Airbus A220 aircraft. The two have signed a deal in this connection. Saertex supplies textile reinforcement materials and carbon fibre non-crimp-fabrics, with which Bombardier produces wing skins for the A220...

26th Feb 2020

ARRK has purchased two new CNC machines at its Composite Centre in Nuneaton in view of increasing demand for carbon. The machines will help company grow. One of the machines is meant to support an increase in demand from motorsport, telecommunications and aerospace industries and the other will increase the site’s carbon machined components volume.

25th Feb 2020

Scott Bader will showcase its adhesive, resin, gelcoat and tooling ranges at JEC World 2020. Of particular interest will be Crestafire, an innovative composite FST system for the rail and building and construction markets. Crestafire products provide high fire, smoke and toxic fume performance and meet the stringent European and Global FST standards.