world textiles research news

25th Feb 2020

Mikrosam and its US representative Composite Automation will supply an integrated ATP machine to UD-CCM, for automatic placement of dry, thermoset and thermoplastic tape. This upgrades UD-CCM's capabilities, allowing R and D of primary structures at rate production. Initially, placement of thin ply materials will be evaluated for current projects with...

25th Feb 2020

The Pentha project in Odisha in which geo-textile tubes from Garware Technical Fibres were used for coastal protection helped the area in withstanding severe cyclones 'Phailin', 'Hud Hud' and 'Fani', that hit Odisha. The geo-textile tube acts as a massive bund that can be used as a protective measure against tidal wave action due to cyclones or...

25th Feb 2020

Cetim, the French Technical Centre of Mechanical Industries, and the Japanese company KMTL (Kobe Material Testing Laboratory), have decided to work together in technical area of characterisation and testing of carbon fibre reinforced polymers and ceramic matrix composites. The two have signed a technical collaboration agreement in this regard.

24th Feb 2020

At JEC World 2020 in Paris from March 3-5, Hexcel will display new composite technologies for automotive sector including ultra-fast curing e-coat compatible prepregs and hybrid components, combining epoxy prepregs with a range of other materials. Hexcel is an advanced composites company that manufactures lightweight, high-performance structural...

24th Feb 2020

CRP Technology has unveiled a new flame retardant from the Top-Line family of composite materials for SLS - Windform FR2 - less than six months after the launch of Windform FR1, the first carbon fibre-reinforced flame-retardant material for professional 3D printing. Windform FR2 is halogen free polyamide based material. It is not electrically...

24th Feb 2020

A scientist in University of Borås has developed a new textile material which is lighter stronger, more heat and weather resistant, cheaper to manufacture, less chemicals involved, and recyclable, in comparison to the material currently used for textile bioreactors. The material may also be used in tents and structural buildings with inflatable...

24th Feb 2020

Polestar is working towards full sustainability for its future vehicles. The electric performance brand aims to reduce weight, cut plastic content and lessen waste material with innovative natural and recycled source materials such as Bcomp’s natural fibre composite solutions, and cork and fishing nets. This could improve crash behaviour for interior...

24th Feb 2020

SGL Carbon will showcase latest developments on serial production for the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors during JEC World, the largest trade fair for composites, to be held from March 3 to 5, 2020 in Paris. Presenting itself as "The Solution Provider," the company will present selective innovative component solutions from all three areas.

24th Feb 2020

Composites UK has appointed Dr. David Bailey FRAeS as its new CEO. Bailey has a wealth of experience in advanced engineering, manufacturing, research and technology, skills planning and development and supply chain improvement, having operated at all levels. Bailey got his first degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 1992 from Loughborough University.