world textiles research news

11th Oct 2019

Fortify, a composite 3D printing company, has been selected for the ACE (Awards for Composites Excellence) award in the manufacturing category for equipment and tooling Innovation. The award was presented at the sixth annual CAMX (Composites and Advanced Materials Expo) by the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) to Fortify.

11th Oct 2019

The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Centre (UMaine Composites Centre) has been awarded $1.4 million from the US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) programme for wind energy technology. Founded in 1865, UMaine is a land, sea, and space grant institution and premier university, based in England.

11th Oct 2019

Polygon Company, producer of composite tubing, bearings, and pneumatic cylinders, has unveiled its line of PolyLube high-performance custom-engineered and standard composite plain bearings (bushings), ideal for challenging applications in construction and mining equipment such as wheel loaders, excavators, back hoes, and compact track loaders.

11th Oct 2019

The ThermoPlastic composites Research Centre (TPRC) in Enschede has completed ten years. TPRC has been a key player in the use of thermoplastic composites in the auto and aviation industries. Thermoplastic composites are super-light, strong, stiff materials that are sustainable and recyclable. Products constructed of these can be up to 40 per cent...

10th Oct 2019

Safran Cabin, a leading supplier of cabin interiors, and Victrex are collaborating to design a flexible platform to cut planning and time-to-market of multiple brackets, with the first being a hybrid overmolded aircraft cabin bracket made of Victrex AE 250 carbon fibre Paek composite and Victrex Peek polymer. The bracket is scheduled for final testing.

10th Oct 2019

Toray Industries, Inc., has announced that Toray Industries (India) Private Limited began manufacturing polyamide (PA) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) at a new facility in September. These resins offer outstanding toughness and resistance to heat and chemicals. Key applications include components for automotive and electrical and electronic.

10th Oct 2019

Applied Graphene Materials and Infinite Composites Technologies have jointly come out with a composite material technology for specific space applications. Infinite Composites has successfully added AGM's graphene technology into two resin systems for cryogenic pressure vessels which are being considered for use in multiple NASA spaceflight missions.

10th Oct 2019

Scientists from Iowa State University are carrying out research to develop the next generation of high performance PPE. Firefighters and first responders need effective personal protective equipment (PPE) that provides the right combination of functionality, protection and comfort. The project aims to improve firefighter safety, health or wellness.

10th Oct 2019

A consortium of UK composite experts has won the grant funding of £135,500 for a project to develop world’s first commercially viable, low cost, lightweight, all-composite wheel for electric and niche vehicles, such as driverless cars, last mile delivery vehicles, road sweepers and next generation agricultural vehicles. The wheel will save fuel in...