Category: MobileTex

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Sustainable, airless tyres using NASA technology

Space wheels developed by US space agency NASA for lunar rovers could help cut vehicle particle pollution on Earth.

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Environmentally conscious flame-retardant treatment for wool fabrics

An environmentally conscious, non-halogenated, flame-retardant treatment for wool fabrics in the public transport sector has been developed by Camira.

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Aerospace boost with new AMRC facility and Boeing programme

The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre has secured £50m to establish the Compass (Composites at Speed and Scale) facility in Sheffield, UK.

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Acoustic comfort with integrated particle dampers

Autoneum has added an integrated damping function to fibre-based trim components, such as carpets or inner dashes, to improve their acoustic performance.

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Interior design of EVs integrated with 3D fashion technology

French carmaker Peugeot has integrated Stratasys’ 3DFashion technology into the interior of its new concept car, Inception.

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Lasting impressions in new Volvo EX90 SUV

The interior of the new all-electric Volvo EX90 sport utility vehicle includes natural, recycled and certified materials, including Nordico upholstery created from textiles made from...

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Sustainable sound absorption for underbody shields

Owing to the innovative use of chamber resonators, Autoneum’s new lightweight Ultra-Silent Tune technology is said to significantly reduce external tyre rolling noise while ensuring...

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Crystal Cabin Awards winners announced in Hamburg

The winner in the Cabin Concepts category of this year’s Crystal Cabin Awards was Air New Zealand’s Skynest, which showed “an outstanding level of innovation...

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Safe on the high seas in Miami

Trevira CS exhibited for the first time at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas (CSI) in June in Miami, Florida, USA.

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Autoliv to launch motorcycle airbag in 2025

Autoliv is to launch a motorcycle airbag, with production beginning in the first quarter of 2025.

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Sustainable yarns for automotive carpets

BIG Yarns has unveiled its new SustainableYarns platform, which has potential application in automotive carpets.

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Fibre handling expertise helps develop novel prototype

A prototype machine developed as part of the UK-based Continuous Interface Coating for Silicon Carbide (CICSiC) composites project enables the mechanical properties of silicon carbide...

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Renewable materials reduce EX30 SUV’s environmental impact

Swedish carmaker Volvo has revealed the efforts it has made to reduce the carbon dioxide footprint of its upcoming, all-electric EX30 small sport utility vehicle.

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Paris metro and tram seats transformed into footwear

A French company is selling slippers made from leftover fabric used to renovate the Paris public transport network, featuring the unmistakable patterns, and inspired by...

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Customisable aircraft carpet range launched

A new range of customisable aircraft aisle carpets has been launched by Calhoun, Georgia, USA-based carpet and rug manufacturer Delos.

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DART to replace 34,000 fabric seats with vinyl

Dallas Area Rapid Transit in Dallas, Texas, USA, is replacing 34,000 fabric seat cushions with new vinyl ones across its bus fleet.

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