Archive: 2019

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Recyclable composite material for automotive interior applications

Renolit Composites, the Italian automotive extrusion and thermoforming specialist that is part of the Germany-based Renolit Group, reports increasing demand for its 100% recyclable, glass...

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Electronic textiles research develops colour changing fabrics

Multi-disciplinary research at the UK’s University of Southampton is creating smart fabrics capable of emitting light and changing colour.

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Sustainable yarns for automotive carpets

Beaulieu Yarns, a division of Beaulieu Engineered Products, has launched new and extended product ranges, including yarns for premium automotive segments.

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New aviation collection from Scott Group

Scott Group Custom Carpets has unveiled a new carpet collection for aircraft and yachts.

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Marine fabricators conference records second-largest attendance in history

The 2019 Marine Fabricators Conference, held in Long Beach California, USA, in January, reported 260 delegates, the second-largest crowd in the event’s history, with nearly...

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Hyundai creates world’s first multi-collision airbags

South Korean automaker Hyundai has announced the development and future availability in its Hyundai and Kia cars of what is claimed as the world’s first...

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Yanfeng unveils autonomous rideshare vehicle interior

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors has unveiled the Experience in Motion demonstrator 2020 (XiM20), in Sunnyvale, California, USA.

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Accelerating the composites recycling challenge

A motorsport and advanced technology business is working with lightweighting and materials researchers at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to advance its...

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Indorama acquires German airbag yarn producer

Thailand-based Indorama Ventures is to acquire Germany’s UTT, which produces airbag fabrics, for an undisclosed amount.

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Aircraft seat cover facility opened in Poland

Recaro Aircraft Seating has opened its own seat cover production centre in Swiebodzin, Poland, close to one of its seat production facilities.

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