world textiles research news

5th Dec 2019

GKN Fokker will get advanced equipment for development of aircraft parts with thermoplastic composites (TPC) from Mikrosam. This includes its latest Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) machine, slitting equipment for thermoplastic prepregs and a custom-engineered thermoplastic consolidating machine. Thermoplastics are the next generation of composite...

5th Dec 2019

Solvay and SGL Carbon have joined hands to bring to market composite materials based on large-tow intermediate modulus (IM) carbon fibre. The two have signed a joint development agreement. These materials will help reduce costs and carbon dioxide emissions, and improve the production process and fuel efficiency of next-generation commercial aircraft.

5th Dec 2019

The second EurAsian Geotextiles Symposium (EAGS) was held in Beijing recently attracting around 150 participants who explored latest technical developments in geosynthetics and exchanged best practices in standardisation and sustainability. EAGS is a networking event attracting specifiers, academic experts to manufacturers and equipment suppliers.

4th Dec 2019

Composites One, the North American supplier of composites raw materials and value-added services, is taking over Canadian-based Polynt Composites Distribution from Polynt-Reichhold Group, the North American manufacturer of thermoset resins, gel coats and other raw materials. Polynt Composites will continue to own its resin and gel coat blending...

3rd Dec 2019

Avgol, leader in the manufacture of high-performance non-woven fabric solutions for the hygiene market, has commissioned a new production line for its Waveform 3D solution, to meet growing North American demand for value-added technology in hygiene applications. Waveform 3D is a process that impacts three-dimensional qualities to non-woven precursor...

3rd Dec 2019

First Graphene has unveiled the latest formulations of its PureGraph graphene powders. These are now available in production-scale volumes in standard lateral platelet sizes of 20, 10 and 5 micrometres. These are ideal for wide range of industrial applications, to significantly reduce weight and increase strength, thermal and electrical conductivity.

2nd Dec 2019

Delegates from Europe, North America and Asia representing industries such as commercial transport, automotive, industrial packaging, construction and furniture manufacturing, gathered at a summit hosted by EconCore in Leuven, Belgium to share their experiences with the thermoplastic honeycomb technology. It was EconCore's fourth technology summit.

2nd Dec 2019

KNN Cellulose from the Netherlands, Bcomp from Switzerland, and Golden Compound from Germany are the winners of the "Biocomposite of the Year 2019" award. The award was given to developers of new applications for biocomposites at the "8th Biocomposites Conference Cologne". The innovations indicate the versatility of commercially available biocomposites.

2nd Dec 2019

Wärtsilä, a leading technology group servicing the marine and energy markets, has developed a 3D printed composite lifting tool for its engines using Markforged additive manufacturing technology. Use of this technology eliminates shipment time and reduces warehousing requirements. The tool is also significantly lighter and considerably more compact.