Hexcel Prepreg speeds up prototype and new product development cycles A high-performance system with a high Tg epoxy resin prepreg system for components that will be exposed to harsh conditions. » Thursday, July 22, 2021
Vitrulan Acquisition of textile glass activities of PD Industriegesellschaft The plant previously belonged to the Preiss-Daimler Group and will retain the around 70 employees. » Thursday, July 22, 2021
A+A 2021 Hybrid trade fair experience in October For the A+A 2021 this means that the live program on site will be extended to include digital content. » Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Cevotec System to extend research ops for Materials Resource Management The technological backbone of the AI and new materials research is a system based on Fiber Patch Placement technology. » Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Coats Digital Accurate production planning and improved delivery performance Support with effective master planning across multiple factories, as well as detailed and accurate scheduling of manufacturing lines. » Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Purdue University Washable smart clothes powered by Wi-Fi will monitor health A method to transform existing cloth items into battery-free wearables resistant to laundry has been developed. » Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Interview with André Genton, CEO of Porcher Industries Textiles are becoming smart Porcher Industries designs and manufactures technical materials allowing the anticipation of technological and functional evolutions. » Monday, July 19, 2021
Icap-Sira Chemicals/Polymers SpA Textile coating with inherently flame-retarded acrylic polymers These specific coatings can be produced by compounding flame-retardant molecules into a polymer dispersion or solution. » by Anita Barni, Stefano Alberton, Giulia Longhi and Federica Frigerio | Thursday, July 15, 2021
DSM Bio-based running shoe with high strength and low weight The first seamless trail running shoe made with bio-based Dyneema UHMWPE is being introduced by the norda shoe brand. » Thursday, July 15, 2021
Autoneum Carpets now even more eco-friendly The carpet systems from have a high content of recycled fibers thanks to an ABC process. » Thursday, July 15, 2021
Polartec Non-PFAS DWR treatments A durable water repellent finish free of per- and polyfluoralkyl substances has been developed. » Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Bostik Global hot melt solutions platform strengthened Aiming to increase its share of the global thermobonding market, the new offering includes pellet, powder, web and film adhesives. » Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Hexcel Carbon fiber prepreg for lightweight drone applications The maiden flight of a lightweight camera drone using carbon fiber prepregs has been completed. » Friday, July 09, 2021
MIT Media Lab e-textile musical interface MIT Media Lab has developed an interactive textile-based musical interface with a familiar layout of piano keys. » Thursday, July 08, 2021
Pangaia Insulation made of wildflowers A down-fill material made using a combination of wildflowers, a biopolymer and aerogel. » Wednesday, July 07, 2021
Cinte Techtextil China Successful conclusion of in-person and online editions With 366 exhibitors participating and 14,868 visits recorded, this edition marked the first annual fair. » Wednesday, July 07, 2021
Fraunhofer LBF Novel halogen-free flame retardants for CFRP Novel flame retardants were developed with efficient flame protection that do not allow fibers with critical dimensions to form. » Monday, July 05, 2021
AMC Wool blend tennis apparel keeps players cool The first-of-its-kind wool blend tennis apparel collection has been engineered with Merino wool using cutting-edge technology. » Wednesday, June 30, 2021
instrktiv Guide to IFU for medical devices Creating instructions for use (IFU) for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic products requires you to take quite a lot of responsibility. » by Ferry Vermeulen | Wednesday, June 30, 2021
University of Stuttgart Living and working in the future: Maison Fibre A full-scale inhabitable installation made entirely from robotically produced, fibrous building elements, constituting the very first multi-story structure of its kind has been presented. » Wednesday, June 30, 2021
