Technical Textiles

The hycuTEC process easily achieves filtration efficiencies in excess of 99.99% in the case of typical filter media. © Oerlikon

06/01/2023 – Sustainable solutions for filtration

Sustainable solutions for filtration

Oerlikon Nonwoven presents its portfolio at Filtech 2023

Oerlikon Nonwoven will be showcasing its meltblown and spunbond portfolio at the upcoming Filtech in Cologne, Germany, from February 14 and 16, 2023. By Editorial staff

As well as improving mask manufacturing, the ProQuIV solution can also be used to optimize the production parameters for other applications involving these versatile technical textiles. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

23/12/2022 – Nonwovens

Nonwovens

ProQuIV optimizes the production of nonwoven masks

Fraunhofer researchers at ITWM have developed a technology which helps to save materials and energy when producing nonwovens. By Editorial staff

Biomimetic fish fin with dielectric elastomer actors und fiber reinforcement. © ITM/TUD

15/12/2022 – Composites

Composites

Intelligent materials for robotics and prostheses

Researchers are going to develop a completely new class of materials in which actuators and sensors are integrated directly into flexible fibre composites. By Editorial staff

The intimate setting of Filtrex gives the opportunity for an intensive exchange, also with the delegates. © Edana

23/11/2022 – Event

Event

Successful edition of Filtrex 2022

Around 100 filtration media professionals gathered in Berlin, Germany, on 8–9 November, for a two-day conference on topics relating to filtration. By Editorial staff

Dr. Ulrich Mörschel, CEO of Textechno: “The single-fibre pull-out test gives a direct measure of the fibre-matrix adhesion strength on its own.” © Textechno

17/11/2022 – New standard for composites

New standard for composites

Micromechanical testing of the interfacial shear strength

Fast and effective micromechanical testing of the interfacial shear strength is the focus of the new DIN SPEC 19289. By Editorial staff

Nominated for the ISPO Textrend Award Fall/Winter 2024/25: comfortemp nature Lyocell HO 60X - the volume fleece with 100 percent biodegradability. © Freudenberg Performance Materials

16/11/2022 – Fostering transformation through collaborative innovation

Fostering transformation through collaborative innovation

Freudenberg at ISPO 2022

Freudenberg experts from Europe and Asia will be welcoming trade fair visitors of ISPO, 28–30 November 2022, to Stand 512 in ISPO Outdoor Hall A1. By Yvonne Heinen-Foudeh

Train noise in focus: Empa researcher Bart Van Damme with a new type of rail pad that has been tested in train traffic. © Empa

15/11/2022 – High-tech

High-tech

“Cushions” against rail noise and vibrations

An inconspicuous component under the railway tracks is a beacon of hope for quieter rail traffic. First tests on passing trains show a positive effect. By Editorial staff