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A wearable device can significantly reduce the heat signature of its wearer when viewed through night-vision devices, even when the ambient temperature changes. 

The world’s first re-usable plastic spin-on oil-filter module for cars has been developed by BASF and Hengst.

A thermal processing method for the moulding of components, such as medical devices, from regenerated silk has been developed by researchers at the Tufts University School of Engineering in Medford

The Center for Environmental and Human Health Effects of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) is to be established by researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Raleigh, USA.

Automotive-textiles and seating-components manufacturer Tesca has bought Tuchfabrik Willy Schmitz, also a supplier of automotive fabrics, for an undisclosed sum.

Beaulieu Fibres International will introduce a bicomponent fibre for soft cushioned hygiene nonwovens at Index20, which is scheduled to be

FESPA Global Print Expo is the latest major exhibition to be postponed as a result of concerns about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Karl Mayer Group has finalised an agreement to buy flat-knitting machinery manufacturer Stoll.

Graphene additives from First Graphene have been shown to increase the strength of cement mortar significantly, enabling the construction of lighter and more environmentally friendly buildings and

A quick and easy testing approach could be used to determine if a person is infected with coronavirus (COVID-19)—even before symptoms present themselves.

Producers and converters of disposable nonwovens are responding to increased demand for protective apparel and facemasks in China and other countries following the outbreak of novel coronavirus (CO

The role that non-metallic composites can play in the manufacture of nuclear fusion reactors is being explored by the UK’s National Composites Centre (NCC) and Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).

Working with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Cardinal Health has voluntarily recalled 9.1 million surgical gowns that may have been contaminated at a manufacturing plant in China.

Following an ordinance of the Swiss Federal Council brought into force on 28 February that prohibits events bringing together more than 1000 people, the organisers of Index20 have announce

Three fibre suppliers specialising in technical textiles have merged to form a new company, FibrXL, which is based in Almere and Beek, The Netherlands, and Richmond, Virginia, USA.

An agency of the US Federal Government has proposed amending existing legislation concerning the generic names of fibres in order to bring it into line with international standards.

A Vienna, Austria-based machinery manufacturer has devised an holistic scheme that aims to put an end to unnecessary waste generated by the use of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), als

A lightweight composite headrest for a child’s car seat that is simple to produce has been developed by a consortium of companies in Germany and Poland.

Composites manufacturers in Germany continue to be dissatisfied with the current business environment there, according to a half-yearly survey conducted by Berlin-based Composites Germany.

Increased demand from its domestic market has prompted Quantum Materials of Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, to bring forward plans to invest US$3.5 million in new manufacturing equipment.