Category: MobileTex
Polyimide fibre launched for composite applications
At the recent JEC World event, Industrial Summit Technology launched an advanced polyimide fibre for composite applications in various industries, including automotive and mobility, aerospace…
Flax fibre composites for the automotive industry
Bcomp, a Switzerland-based producer of flax fibre reinforcements, has entered into a strategic collaboration with composites manufacturer SFG Composites to mass-produce flax fibre composites for…
Replin appoints international sales manager
Ellie Parkes has been appointed international sales manager for Replin by Hainsworth, established 80 years ago and now a sub-brand of AW Hainsworth that designs,…
New colours added to Pearlized fabric collection
Ultrafabrics has introduced nine new colourways for its Pearlized collection, a fabric designed to feel indistinguishable from soft-touch leather, “blending a classic, natural grain with…
Grant to complete biocomposites development
Canada’s INCA Renewable Technologies, a producer of natural fibre composites, has been approved for a C$202,500 grant from the Alberta Innovates Agri-food and Bioindustrial Innovation…
Fabric from refitted aircraft made into schoolbags for children
Emirates has launched a project transforming retired aircraft materials into schoolbags for children across Africa as part of efforts to promote circularity and support social…
Spinout to commercialise feather-light heat shield materials
Aegis Fibretech, a spin-out from the UK’s University of Birmingham, is commercialising a novel ultra-lightweight insulation to improve efficiency and safety in automotive, motorsport and…
Active Heel Airbag can protect against serious foot injuries
ZF Lifetec has developed the Active Heel Airbag, which can help to create a stable heel impact point even in a relaxed seating position with…
Bio-based recyclable thermoset resin and linen fibre used in EV prototype
Taiwan-based Swancor has partnered with LIUX, a Spanish start-up in the electric vehicle sector, for its GEKO prototype vehicle with recycling technology for automotive body…
Circuline range unveiled for automotive trims and NVH solutions
Supreme Group launched the Circuline range at last month’s Bharat Mobility Component Show, held in New Delhi, India.
Fabric woven with metal fibres can keep cold-sensitive EVs warm
A research team from the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute’s Energy Conversion Research Center has developed a “plane heating element” made of metal fibre fabric technology,…
Automotive surface material nominated for innovation award
A plant-based surface material for automotive interiors is one of six innovations nominated for the Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2025.
Front centre airbag on show at mobility expo
A front centre airbag was one of the main exhibits from Toyoda Gosei at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, held in January in New Delhi,…
Luxury sports car-inspired seats for aircraft interiors
Aircraft service provider Duncan Aviation’s Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, facility recently completed a distinctive partial interior refurbishment on a GL-5000 private jet that sports seating influenced…
Sustainable technologies for Renault demonstration vehicle
Autoneum has supported Renault Group in the development of Renault Emblème, a low-carbon demonstration vehicle designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% over its…
Bio-based PLA fabric range launched
Acme Mills has launched Natura, a new range of bio-based polylactic acid fabrics designed to replace traditional petroleum-based nonwovens such as polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene and…