world textiles research news

4th Jan 2019

PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialised polymer materials, services and solutions, has acquired Fiber-Line, a global leader in customised engineered fibres and composite materials for $120 million. Fiber-Line’s leading technologies will complement PolyOne’s existing specialty composite solutions and wire and cable applications.

3rd Jan 2019

GrapheneCA has become part of IntelliFLEX, the Canadian group which aims to unite companies and research and academic organisations into supply chains for flexible, 3D printable electronics, 2D large area printable electronics, wearable electronics, smart textiles and hybrid electronics, including related semiconductors, integrated circuits and...

2nd Jan 2019

Brandenburg University of Technology (BTU) Cottbus has got a, AFP system from Mikrosam. The 8-axes robotic AFP machine is capable of automated and precise placement of thermoplastic fibres, thermoset prepregs, and dry-fibre material. This gives the university research and development capabilities to make complex 3D parts made of composite materials.

2nd Jan 2019

Arkansas Department of Labour has honoured Rockline Industries’ Springdale campus for exceptional safety, achieving 10 million safe work hours without a lost time accident (LTA). This puts Rockline Industries – Northwest Arkansas (NWA) in elite group as this has been achieved only six other times since Arkansas began recognising workplace safety in...

2nd Jan 2019

Scientists from Nottingham Trent University have developed a technology to embed miniaturised solar cells into yarn that can then be knitted and woven into textiles. This can lead to clothing embedded with tiny solar cells the size of a flea which will allow wearers to generate electricity on the move and charge items like mobile phones and...

31st Dec 2018

Owens Corning, a developer and producer of insulation, roofing and fibreglass composites, has purchased an existing manufacturing facility in Blythewood, SC, to manufacture coated, non-woven products for various applications within the North American building materials industry. The $13.6 million capital investment is expected to create16 new jobs.

31st Dec 2018

Technora black, the strong, flame-retardant para-aramid fibre of Teijin Ltd, has been selected for use in the back panel of the newest Aquos zero, Sharp’s flagship smartphone model. The new model, which weighs just 146g, has a plastic back panel reinforced with Technora black and a frame made of magnesium alloy. It will be the world’s lightest...

31st Dec 2018

MB Spritzgusstechnik has installed a Negri Bossi Bipower i2700P injection moulding machine with 27,000 Kilonewton clamping force and injection capacity of 28kg in HDPE. The machine is designed to provide a homogenous and consistent melt quality of recycled material. It includes a special barrier screw with feeder aids to ensure optimal processing...

29th Dec 2018

Encompass has been awarded new group purchasing agreements with Premier. These include disposable non-sterile protective apparel, VCT anti-embolism stockings, cubicle curtains, tracks and privacy screens, and reusable textiles and textile services. With integrated data and analytics, collaboration and other services, Premier enables outcomes at a lower ...