On a pound-per-pound basis, carbon nanotube-based fibers invented at Rice University have greater capacity to carry electrical current than copper cables of the same mass, according to new research. While individual nanotubes are ...
In a little more than two weeks, the first Future of Tire Technology conference and exhibition will be held Oct. 28-30, 2013, at the Omni Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. The three-day event will be hosted by Smithers Rapra Inc. All the sessions ...
Tags: Tire Technology, Big Thing Theory
Teijin Aramid is launching a new anti-ballistic spall-liner solution at the DSEI show in London next week. The new fabric, Twaron T765, offers cost-effective ballistic protection in ground vehicles. It is ideal for protecting military ...
Tags: Textile
Experts from Ford, Firestone Polymers and Pirelli are among the many tire industry leaders who will be sharing their expertise at Smithers Rapra Inc.'s first Future of Tire Technology conference and exhibition. The event will take place ...
Tags: Tire Technology, Auto Parts
The Netherlands-based Teijin Aramid chose Techtextil as the platform to introduce a new-generation Twaron CT 608 aramid fabric made using its para-aramid ultra-microfilament Twaron 550 decitex f1000 yarn. Teijin reports that when used to ...
Tags: Textile, Teijin Aramid, Fabric
Teijin Aramid announced it realized a 8.8% total energy efficiency improvement over the past 2.5 years. Besides that, the company is aiming to prove the added value to its products by introducing the Customer Benefit Model. This model ...
Tags: Textile, Netherlands, Teijin Aramid
With around a month still to go before Techtextil opens its doors, the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens is fully booked up. Well over 1,250 exhibitors, including all of the world's leading manufacturers, ...