Archive: 2018
Volvo to use 25% recycled plastic in new vehicles
Volvo has announced a target of using at least 25% recycled plastic in all new vehicles it produces by 2025.
Quick and easy aviation carpet refurbishment
Desso Tarkett showcased its latest aviation carpet collection at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2018 in Hamburg, Germany.
Tesla CEO hints at vegan leather for vehicle interiors
During the electric vehicle maker’s annual shareholder meeting last month, Tesla chief executive officer Elon Musk revealed that the design team is actively working on...
Senior management changes at Adient
Automotive seating supplier Adient has appointed Frederick Henderson as interim chief executive officer (CEO) and lead director John Barth as chairman.
Bicomponent 3D spunbond nonwoven
The three-dimensional nonwovens market is dominated by needlepunched and air-through bonded carding processes using staple fibres.
Co-operation with vehicle industry drives growth of composites
BMW and SGL, Ford and DowAksa, Hyundai and Hyosung, Mitsubishi and Wethje, Volvo and Benteler-SGL as well as Henkel – are just some of the...
Self-cleaning aircraft seats under development
Recaro Aircraft Seating is reported to be developing a self-cleaning aircraft seat infused with a disinfectant that destroys almost every germ on contact within seconds...
Andritz needlepunch line starts in Mexico
Andritz has started up a complete neXline needlepunch line for the production of needlepunched velour felts for the automotive market at Autoneum’s plant in San...
Holmbergs acquires Fasching Safety Belts
Holmbergs Safety System of Sweden is acquiring the Austria-based Fasching Safety Belts, a provider of safety belts for the bus and motor coach industry, as...
NASA Space Technology Award for 3D material
Bally Ribbon Mills, a designer, developer and manufacturer of specialised engineered woven fabrics, has received a Space Technology Award from NASA’s Space Technology Mission...