TTNet World News 25 August 2020
TTNet World News 25 August 2020
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TTNet World News 25 August 2020
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Economic, environmentally friendly way to coat carbon fibres with nanotubes
A method for incorporating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) that eliminates the need for the nanomaterials to be functionalised beforehand has been developed by researchers in the USA.
Topical presentations to be given by Oerlikon specialists at on-line event
The tracking and tracing of products through a manufacturing process, methods for recycling manmade fibres and meltblowing technologies for the production of face masks will be the subject of three talks to be delivered at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress 2020 – Webinar Week by specialists from the Oerlikon Group.
Andritz to supply hydroentanglement line to Chinese manufacturer of wipes
Chinese manufacturer of medical and hygiene textiles, Zhejiang Baoren Hezhong Technology Co Ltd, has ordered a high-capacity hydroentanglement line from Andritz.
3M stops counterfeit respirator scheme on Amazon
3M of St Paul, Minnesota, USA, has secured a permanent injunction from Federal court in California that prevents a number of companies from charging grossly inflated prices on Amazon for counterfeit, defective or damaged respirators.
Retech invests in headquarters
Specialist in the heat-treatment of synthetic fibres, Retech, has built a new logistics centre and has upgraded the technical and testing facilities at its headquarters in Meisterschwanden, Switzerland.
Producing surfboards from recycled carbon fibre
What is claimed to be the first company to manufacture surfboards using recycled carbon fibre has been established by three graduates of Deakin University of Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Producer of nanoparticles for use in textiles implements solvent-recovery system
A system that enables the recovery and re-use of more than 95% of the organic solvents used for the manufacture of nanoparticles has been put in place by Promethean Particles at its facility in Nottingham, UK.
Purchase of Stoll prompts name changes in the Karl Mayer Group
Following its acquisition of flat-knitting specialist Stoll in 2020(1), the Karl Mayer Group has changed the names of two of its companies.
Delivery vehicle to feature flax fabric-reinforced body panels
Fabrics made from flax and a bio-based resin are to be used to manufacture body panels for what is described by its manufacturer as the world’s first purpose-built, 16-t electric vehicle (EV) designed for inner-city freight deliveries.
Decontaminating face masks using a simple dry-heat method
An easy-to-operate and inexpensive household appliance could be used to decontaminate the face masks instrumental in the fight against the human coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to researchers in the USA.
Suominen to increase production capacity for hydroentangled fabrics
Suominen Corp of Helsinki, Finland, is investing approximately €8 million to increase its capacity for the production of hydroentangled fabrics in Europe.
Brückner supplies back-coating line to manufacturer of blinds
One of the largest manufacturers of window blinds in the world, Eclipse, has invested in a back-coating line from Brückner Textile Technologies GmbH & Co KG.
Electrospun cellulose wound dressing kills bacteria
Electrospun membranes of cellulose that, when used as wound dressings, kill bacteria in a highly efficient manner are being developed by researchers at Empa in St Gallen, Switzerland.
Car-in-a-backpack is built using carbon fibre-reinforced plastics
Carbon fibres and thermoplastics from Teijin are being used by cocoa motors Inc for the production of a laptop computer-sized automated people mover (APM).
Heat- and fire-resistant nonwovens to be launched in Shanghai
A nonwoven veil made from basalt that improves the heat- and flame-resistance of composites is to be introduced at China Composites Expo 2020 by Technical Fibre Products (TFP).
Coats to incorporate antiviral treatment into threads and yarns
An antiviral and antimicrobial treatment proven effective against the strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic is to be incorporated into yarns and threads by Coats.
Low & Bonar invests in Hammer-IMS quality-control system
A non-radioactive quality-control system that enables the basis weights and thicknesses of flat materials to be assessed as they are being produced is being used by Low & Bonar for the first time.
SDL Atlas introduces fixture for testing stretchable fabrics
SDL Atlas has developed a fixture that enables the accurate testing of stretchable fabrics using its MMT: Moisture Management Tester.
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