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SABIC has purchased a majority stake in fibre-reinforced thermoplastic unidirectional (UD) tapes producer Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastics (FRT) BV.

Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota has chosen to soundproof its latest model – the 2016 Prius, which was launched in Japan in December 2015 – with material made using a novel nonwoven fabric.

An electrocardiogram (ECG) chip paves the way to low-cost, low-power multi-sensor systems for medical monitoring applications, its developers say.

Albany International Corp has agreed to acquire Harris Corp’s composite aerostructures division for US$210 million, including the assumption of a $23 million capital lease. 

Using catalyst-free malleable polyimine networks as binders, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder in the USA have produced carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) that can be recycled

Toho Tenax of Tokyo, Japan, is introducing a flame-retardant (FR) thermoplastic prepreg reinforced with high-modulus carbon fibres.

Toho Tenax of Tokyo, Japan, is introducing a flame-retardant (FR) thermoplastic prepreg reinforced with high-modulus carbon fibres.

Sensor-containing responsive smart fabrics are beginning to appear in the latest developments from French Tier-1 automotive supplier Faurecia, including the Active Wellness seating system.

Revolution Fibres, based in  Auckland, New Zealand, has officially become the first nanofibre producer in the world to meet aerospace industry standards and is introducing its XantuLayr product as

Japanese companies Toray Industries Inc of Tokyo and Toyota Tsusho Corp of Nagoya are to develop a recycling process for carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs). 

A UK textile manufacturer has launched a range of flame-retardant (FR) fabrics for children’s dresses along with a plea to toughen-up the safety requirements for such textiles.

An intumescent mat that can be activated on demand to provide protection without needing to experience the heat of a fire will be shown for the first time at JEC World in Paris, France, on

Effective from the beginning of 2016, SGL has formed a new business unit, Composites – Fibers and Materials (CFM), combining its existing activities in composites with those for carbon fibres for t

Driven by consumer demand for specific products and growing market penetration in developing economies, global demand for nonwovens will reach 11.1 Mt in 2019.

A flame-retardant (FR) spunbond fabric cover can help keep down the manufacturing costs of home furnishings and reduce the toxic gases generated in the event of a fire.

Parasol Medical has developed the Drysmart incontinence pad, a real-time incontinence monitoring product that gives clinicians early warning to prevent elimination-related patient falls.

A large carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) aircraft component capable of structural health monitoring has been built by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) as part of the Smart Intelligent Ai

The French textile and rubber company Joubert Productions of Ambert has launched snow chains with chain links made from a pair of Elastollan thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) from BASF of Ludwigsh

GKN Aerospace is working with Durham University to develop and implement an ultra-sensitive test method to measure accurately improvements in airframe drag performance. 

Researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark are developing a chemical substance that could make it possible to recycle glass fibre-reinforced plastic components from wind turbines.