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Carbios and Nouvelles Fibres Textiles Cooperate to Develop the French Polyester Textile Recycling Industry

CARBIOS, (Euronext Growth Paris : ALCRB), a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and Nouvelles Fibres Textiles, a French company specializing in the recovery of end-of-life textiles, today announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a contract for the supply of polyester textiles to the world's first PET biorecycling plant currently under construction in Longlaville, France.

26 Jul 2024

Harper International Receives Order for Scientific Line for Pitch Carbon Fiber

Buffalo, NY - Harper International, world leader in thermal processing solutions for advanced materials, has been awarded a contract to engineer and manufacture a Scientific Line for the production of Bitumen Pitch Carbo...

From Harper International 8 Jul 2024

Enhancing the Safety and Longevity of Firefighting Gear

Two new studies from the University of Alberta demonstrate how to make the production, maintenance, and wearing of firefighting gear safer.

28 May 2024

AIMPLAS and REDIT Ventures Create LOFITH COMPOSITES, a Company Focused on Developing Sustainable Composites

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, and REDIT Ventures, a specialized investment vehicle sponsored by the eleven REDIT Technology Institutes that make up the Network of Technology Institutes of the Valencian Community (REDIT), have launched LOFITH COMPOSITES, a new technology company focused on developing long-fibre reinforced thermoplastics (LFTs) composites.

6 Mar 2024

Teijin to Produce Tenax™ Carbon Fiber from ISCC PLUS Certified Sustainable Raw Materials

Teijin Limited announced today that it will begin production and sales of TenaxTM Carbon Fiber made with sustainable acrylonitrile (AN) using waste and residue from biomass-derived products or recycled raw materials that have received ISCC PLUS certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification system.

11 Jan 2024

National Composites Centre Commissions Cygnet Texkimp Filament Winding Machine for New Era of Hydrogen Vessel Development

Composites technology company Cygnet Texkimp [Northwich, UK] has delivered a four-axis filament winding machine to the National Composites Centre [NCC, Bristol, UK] where it will form part of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facility for hydrogen transportation and storage.

10 Jan 2024

Researchers Overcome Massive Hurdle in Textile Recycling

Although present in much of the clothing we wear on a daily basis, elastane is incredibly difficult to recycle. Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) have uncovered a novel method to overcome these challenges, bringing the textile industry one step closer to its sustainability goals.

13 Dec 2023

Developing Cotton-based Fiber With Electric Conductivity

A single strand of fiber created at Washington State University possesses the electrical conductivity of a polymer called polyaniline and the flexibility of cotton.

12 Dec 2023

Selecting Sustainable Fibers for Composite Materials

The durability, lightness, and strength of composite materials make them applicable in many industries from building, construction, and infrastructure (BCI) to wind energy, transportation, and telecoms.

22 Nov 2023

SAMBA Pro Fiber Patch Placement System of Fraunhofer IGCV in New AI Research Hall “Hall 43” of Augsburg University

IGCV’s SAMBA Pro Prepreg system has found its new home in “Hall 43”.

From Cevotec GmbH 27 Sep 2023

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Fibers News

Carbios and Nouvelles Fibres Textiles Cooperate to Develop the French Polyester Textile Recycling Industry

Harper International Receives Order for Scientific Line for Pitch Carbon Fiber

Enhancing the Safety and Longevity of Firefighting Gear

AIMPLAS and REDIT Ventures Create LOFITH COMPOSITES, a Company Focused on Developing Sustainable Composites

Teijin to Produce Tenax™ Carbon Fiber from ISCC PLUS Certified Sustainable Raw Materials

National Composites Centre Commissions Cygnet Texkimp Filament Winding Machine for New Era of Hydrogen Vessel Development

Researchers Overcome Massive Hurdle in Textile Recycling

Developing Cotton-based Fiber With Electric Conductivity

Selecting Sustainable Fibers for Composite Materials

SAMBA Pro Fiber Patch Placement System of Fraunhofer IGCV in New AI Research Hall “Hall 43” of Augsburg University

Using Ion Chromatography for Water Resources Management

Making Fully Integrated EDS and EBSD Affordable and User-Friendly

Professional Development Insights for a Flourishing Career in Analytical Chemistry

Compact Raman Spectroscopy Redefined: Meet the Cora 5001

72DL PLUS™ Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

FilmTek 2000M TSV - For Spectroscopic Reflectometry

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Enhancing Efficiency: Connectivity Options on the 39DLP™ Thickness Gauge

Exploring Liquid Crystals: History, Types, and Emerging Technologies

Comprehensive Overview of Physical Characterization Techniques for Lithium-Ion Battery Materials in R&D and Manufacturing

Enhancing Geological Analysis: Advancements in Spectral CT for Precise Mineral Quantification and 3D Characterization

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Using Ion Chromatography for Water Resources Management

Making Fully Integrated EDS and EBSD Affordable and User-Friendly

Professional Development Insights for a Flourishing Career in Analytical Chemistry

1New Printing Method Paves the Way for Flexible Electronics

2Parker Hannifin Expands GVM Motor Series Power to Meet Growing Demand of Electrification in Mobile Applications

3ISE Labs Expands Capabilities, Doubles Lab Space with Opening of Second Silicon Valley Location

4How to Convert Waste Styrofoam into Polymers for Electronics

5A New Approach to More Sustainable, Low-Cost, and High-Energy-Density Batteries

6Silica Nanorods for Corrosion Suppression and Strengthening of Al-10Zn Alloy

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