The PCI Fibres Conference 2013 will take place November 7 and 8 at the JW Marriott Hotel, Pacific Place, in Hong Kong. Topics include the supply of the various fiber raw materials and the situation in the Asia-Pacific region. The PCI ...
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The Los Angeles-based P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S architectural firm has been having some fun with textiles, redefining spaces, and lighting. This geometric light piece is part of an?experimental carbon fiber pavilion they call the Textile Room. This ...
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Stepping out of the exhibit halls in the courtyards at the Messe Friedrichshafen — the massive expo center that hosts the Eurobike show — you take some risks. The courtyards have smoking zones that get ample use. They also ...
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While the Spanish crank and power brand has adopted more subtle graphics for its cranksets, changes go more than skin deep. "We've got new materials and a more serious mountain bike line," said Phillip Lucas, head of Rotor's U.S. office in ...
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Dutch sports car manufacturer Spyker has introduced the new Spyker B6 Venator Spyder concept vehicle at the Quail Motorsports Gathering in Pebble Beach, California in the US. The two door sports vehicle is powered by the ...
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Zipp has introduced two new bottle cage designs, one made of aluminum and one of carbon fiber. The SLSpeed carbon cage weighs 18 grams and is designed for side or direct bottle entry. The side entry is useful on smaller frames and those ...
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Giant Bicycle is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall its XTC Advanced SL 29er 0 and 29er 1 series models because they are spec’d with a carbon seatpost that can crack. The company is also recalling the ...
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After leaving most car enthusiasts wondering what's next when it introduced the all electric BMW i3, BMW released some details about the upcoming plug-in hybrid i8. At a test track showing off the sports car, BMW revealed that the i8 will ...
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US-based Pamarco Technologies, a manufacturer and distributor of components for the printing industry, has acquired Absolute Engineering for an undisclosed value. According to Brabners, the company's corporate associate Mark Traynor led ...
FoxFury Lighting Solutions is proud to sponsor the University of Michigan Solar Car Team (UMsolar) in their effort to win the 2013 World Solar Challenge. FoxFury has provided UMsolar with portable LED area lighting for night use during the ...
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have created a robot with six curved legs that can do a hand-stand, jump over gaps and climb over rocks. The robot could one day be used by search-and-rescue teams or by the military in ...
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ABB Robotics has added an 8 kg model to its IRB 360 FlexPicker line, supplementing the existing 1-kg and 3-kg models and expanding the high-speed picking and packing performance of the most widely used Delta robot in the industry to heavier ...
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Japanese Toray Industries has acquired 20% stake in US based carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) auto parts manufacturer Plasan Carbon Composite (PCC). The move is part of the Japanese firm's plan to expand its automotive carbon fiber ...
Expect to hear a lot about the BMW i3 in the coming months. A four-seater about the size of a Nissan Juke, BMW's first electric car for sale will combine several cutting-edge technologies, potentially making it one of the most advanced ...
British luxury carmaker Jaguar will unveil its new Project 7 car based on F-TYPE on 12 July 2013 at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed that will be held in the UK. The vehicle will be powered by Jaguar's 5L V8 Supercharged engine ...
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