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Aluula composites are mono-polymers made without glue. © stock.adobe.com/Shakil Mahbub Hussain

30/04/2024 – Aluula/Michelin

Aluula/Michelin

Sustainable partnership to redefine material innovation

Aluula Composites, a textile manufacturer from the Canadian west coast, and Michelin Inflatable Solutions are at the forefront of a collaboration that ... By Editorial staff

Newly developed print head for 3D-printing of continuous cellulose fiber reinforced components. © DITF

03/02/2023 – Research

Research

New 3D printing process enables sustainable fiber composite components

The DITF, together with Arburg GmbH+Co KG, are developing an energy- and material-efficient 3D printing process for manufacturing of lightweight bio-based ... By Sibylle Michel

Biomimetic fish fin with dielectric elastomer actors und fiber reinforcement. © ITM/TUD

15/12/2022 – Composites

Composites

Intelligent materials for robotics and prostheses

Researchers are going to develop a completely new class of materials in which actuators and sensors are integrated directly into flexible fibre composites. By Sibylle Michel

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

Train noise in focus: Empa researcher Bart Van Damme with a new type of rail pad that has been tested in train traffic. © Empa

15/11/2022 – High-tech

High-tech

“Cushions” against rail noise and vibrations

An inconspicuous component under the railway tracks is a beacon of hope for quieter rail traffic. First tests on passing trains show a positive effect. By Sibylle Michel

3D-Druck mit Harz auf Textil: Die ersten Versuche des FH-Forschungsprojektes „StereoTex“ waren bereits erfolgreich. © Patrick Pollmeier/FH Bielefeld

20/09/2022 – Optimierung von Schutzkleidung

Optimierung von Schutzkleidung

3D-Druckverfahren für stichhemmende Schutzkleidung aus Harz

Im Projekt „StereoTex“ entwickeln Forschende ein Verfahren, das es ermöglicht, stichhemmende Schutzkleidung aus Textilien und Kunstharzen herzustellen. By Sibylle Michel

With more than 500 product launches during this year’s show, Jec World remains the preferred venue to introduce new products to the global market. © Jec World

23/05/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Jec World surpassing all expectations

The global composites community reunited at Jec World 2022 on May 3rd to 5th for three busy days of innovation, networking and knowledge sharing. By Editorial staff