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Die außerordentliche Isolierungsleistung des Aerogels entsteht durch seine extrem porige Struktur, die einen Luftanteil von bis zu 99,8 % ermöglicht. © Outlast Technologies

 
02/01/2023 – Isolierung für Bekleidung und Arbeitsschutz

Isolierung für Bekleidung und Arbeitsschutz

Weltneuheit: Hochkonzentrierte, extrem dünne Aerogel-Meterware

Outlast Technologies hat ein neuartiges Verfahren entwickelt, mit dem sich große Mengen Aerogel dauerhaft an unterschiedliche Träger heften lassen. By  Sibylle Michel
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As well as improving mask manufacturing, the ProQuIV solution can also be used to optimize the production parameters for other applications involving these versatile technical textiles. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

 
23/12/2022 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

ProQuIV optimizes the production of nonwoven masks

Fraunhofer researchers at ITWM have developed a technology which helps to save materials and energy when producing nonwovens. By  Sibylle Michel
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It is a challenge to blend microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) with hydrophobic, i.e. water-repellent, rubbers. © Empa / Daetwyler Schweiz AG

 
09/12/2022 – Rubber production

Rubber production

Renewable cellulose-based fillers

In two years of intensive collaboration between Empa and the Datwyler Schweiz AG as part of an Innosuisse project, a process was successfully developed ... By  Sibylle Michel
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Dr. Ulrich Mörschel, CEO of Textechno: “The single-fibre pull-out test gives a direct measure of the fibre-matrix adhesion strength on its own.” © Textechno

 
17/11/2022 – New standard for composites

New standard for composites

Micromechanical testing of the interfacial shear strength

Fast and effective micromechanical testing of the interfacial shear strength is the focus of the new DIN SPEC 19289. By  Sibylle Michel
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The latest machine generation RF5 sets benchmarks in terms of quality, performance, availability, efficiency, and machine intelligence. © Reifenhäuser

 
29/09/2022 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

PFNonwovens invests in Reicofil RF5 technology in South Africa

Reifenhäuser Reicofil announces the sale of an RF5 SMMS 3200 nonwovens line to PFNonwovens for their production facility in South Africa. By  Sibylle Michel
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Auch dieses Jahr werden wieder innovative Entwicklungen der Vliesstoffbranche vorgestellt. © Hofer Vliesstofftage

 
05/09/2022 – Events

Events

Hofer Vliesstofftage finden wieder statt

In wenigen Wochen trifft sich die Vliesstoff-Branche, vom 20. bis 21. September 2022, in der Freiheitshalle Hof zu den 35. Hofer Vliesstofftagen. By  Sibylle Michel
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The 61st anniversary of the Dornbirn GFC Congress will take place live this year in Dornbirn, Austria. A high number of participants is expected. © Dornbirn

 
12/07/2022 – Fiber Congress

Fiber Congress

Top level Keynote speakers at Dornbirn-GFC 2022

The 61st edition of the Dornbirn GFC Congress will take place this year from September 14 to 16. Key topics will be innovation, sustainability and circular ... By  Sibylle Michel