September 2013

September 10, 2013  |  Industry News

KYMIRA Sportswear Not every observer buys into the claims of this sportswear company. It uses a new, but quite credible technology. What do you think? New nanomaterial increases yield of solar cells Researchers have optimized the nanostructures so that a solar cell provides more electricity and lose…
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Lenzing AG and Chinese manufacturer NBC announce joint project

September 10, 2013  |  Industry News

Lenzing AG, Lenzing, Austria, and Nox-bellcow (ZhongShan) Nowoven Chemical Ltd. (NBC), Hong Kong, announced their joint cooperation on the development of facial masks made with 100 percent TENCEL®Skin. NBC is a manufacturer of skin care products in China. Its vice president Frankie Fan notes, “In…
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Ticona Wins Best Paper Award

August 26, 2013  |  Industry News

Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese® Corp., announces that David Sheridan, senior design engineer, will receive a Best Paper Award in September during opening ceremonies of the 13th annual Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition. He …
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Ph.D. studentship opportunity

August 21, 2013  |  Industry News

There may be an opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to undertake a Ph.D. studentship (scholarship) within the Advanced Textiles Research Group (ATRG) at Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, U.K. A first degree is required and a background in electronics or mechatronics would be advant…
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Verseidag offers duraskin® in the U.S.

August 19, 2013  |  Industry News

Verseidag US, Randolph, N.J., has introduced its line of duraskin® architectural materials to the North American market. This includes PTFE coated glass and PVC/polyester material with PVDF weldable topcoat. These high-quality technical fabrics are available in several weights and widths. See Vers…
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PurThread wins technology award

August 12, 2013  |  Industry News

PurThread Technologies has been awarded the 2013 American Technology Award in Advanced or Technology Manufacturing by the TechAmerica Foundation. This award recognizes the best products and services from across the technology industry, as evaluated by industry experts. PurThread’s category win sin…
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Internet access via balloon

August 12, 2013  |  Industry News

Raven Aerostar and Google are collaborating on a project to provide balloon-powered Internet access for rural, remote, and underserved areas of the world. Raven Engineered Films is participating in “Project Loon” by manufacturing and supplying ultra-thin film to Raven Aerostar for the balloon e…
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Aerospace showcase call for submissions

August 5, 2013  |  Industry News

IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 and Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show will feature a unique opportunity to showcase applications used in the aerospace industry. Interested companies are asked to submit items for consideration by August 15, 2013 using the online submission form: http://i…
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“The chemistry inside innovation™” from Celanese Corp.

July 31, 2013  |  Industry News

Technology and specialty materials company Celanese Corp., Dallas, Texas, will showcase the scope of its diverse products at K 2013 Oct. 16-23 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Designed to help drive innovation in mobility, water, energy and infrastructure, healthcare and consumer products, the company has ch…
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August 2013

July 31, 2013  |  Industry News

The ultimate in a customized shoe The ‘DNA 3D printed shoe’ will be designed according to the individual’s foot contours and how that person moves. Under the sea Three Massachusetts research facilities will receive funding to help find out if undersea ”kites” can reliably produ…
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