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TodayNov 4Wed10 items
  1. SignLink UK38

    Ultima Displays Puts Life-Sized Formulate Fabric F1 Car on Showroom Display

    Ultima Displays has installed a life-sized F1 racing car model built from Formulate tension fabric materials at its Corby showroom, after the replica received a Highly Commended prize at the Print Industry Awards 2026. The model, first shown at The Print Show 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, integrates a race simulator with seat, steering wheel, and pedals. Trade partners can book showroom visits to view the display and Ultima's wider range of display innovations.

    Signage & Display#Material Innovation#Process & Yield
  3. CompositesWorld74

    Solico Engineering Uses Full-Structure FEA to Cut 12% Weight from ISO-Optimized Composite Hull

    Solico Engineering applied full-structure FEA in FEMAP with Nastran to a 12.7-meter glass fiber/vinyl ester foam-cored hull already optimized to ISO 12215-5, achieving an additional 12% structural weight reduction (roughly 337 kilograms).

    Automotive & Composites#Process & Yield#Material Compliance

    Manufacturing & Process Note: Full-structure FEA adds engineering time but reveals uneven conservatism in ISO-optimized composite hulls, enabling targeted ply removal and local reinforcement; shipyards must weigh the 12% weight saving against doubled engineering hours and ensure FEA boundary conditions reflect actual shop-floor connections.

  7. Innovation in Textiles58

    Sanitized and Rudolf Launch Finishing Technologies to Extend Textile Functional Life

    Sanitized introduced Odorex EON, a biocide-free treatment that adsorbs odour molecules and releases sebum residues during laundering, while Rudolf launched Ruco-Dry Eco CWS, a water-repellent finish for cotton fabrics with high hydrostatic pressure resistance. Both technologies target persistent odours and declining weather protection to extend the useful life of performance apparel and technical textiles. The developments were highlighted at Performance Days in Munich on October 13-14th.

    Technical Textiles#Material Innovation#Process & Yield
  10. Digital Output Magazine (Wide-Format, SEG & Rigid Substrates)58

    Mikkelsen Innovation Launches FASTSEWN U.S. Subsidiary and Opens Milwaukee Manufacturing and Support Facility

    Mikkelsen Innovation ApS has registered FASTSEWN, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, adding a U.S. sales, engineering, and support team of six employees so far, led by COO Ranjan Singh. The site was chosen for its central location and air service through Chicago and Milwaukee airports, and for existing manufacturing and parts procurement contacts in the area. FASTSEWN is hosted at the Milwaukee facility of initial customer Olympus Group, where its StitchNCut production system will be installed for demonstrations in a live production environment.

    Signage & Display#Equipment Launch#Factory Automation
Nov 3Tue
  2. Digital Output Magazine (Wide-Format, SEG & Rigid Substrates)38

    STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine Integrates Cutter & Buck and Storm Creek into On-Demand Decoration Platform

    STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine has integrated Cutter & Buck and Storm Creek into its on-demand platform, connecting both apparel brands with automated decoration and fulfillment. Cutter & Buck adds 198 new styles, including Clique branded items, while Storm Creek expands the platform’s sustainable apparel selection; orders route automatically for decoration and fulfillment with a five-business-day turnaround through the decorator network. The integrations accompany a redesigned product catalog with dynamic filters and improved search.

    Technical Textiles#Factory Automation#Process & Yield
  4. Innovation in Textiles74

    AVK Innovation Awards 2026 Recognise Thermoplastic Composite Drill, Robotic Mould-Free Forming and Prestressed Mineral Castings

    AVK, the German Federation of Reinforced Plastics, awarded first prizes in three categories at the 2026 AVK Innovation Awards, presented at JEC Composites Talks DACH in Cologne on October 20th.

    Automotive & Composites#Material Innovation#Process & Yield

    Manufacturing & Process Note: The shift toward thermoplastic composite bodies and mould-free robotic forming reduces scrap and tooling lead times, but shop floors must validate thermal stability and fibre alignment before scaling these processes beyond prototype runs.

  5. Textile Today58

    KARL MAYER to Showcase WARPDIRECT 2.0 Warping Machine and HSB Size Box at ITMA ASIA 2026

    KARL MAYER will present its latest-generation WARPDIRECT direct warping machine and HSB Size Box for the PROSIZE sizing machine at ITMA ASIA 2026 in the Weaving Hall, Booth 3/A24. The WARPDIRECT 2.0 achieves warping speeds up to 1,200 m/min and features an electric press roll system that reduces maintenance while ensuring precise, cylindrical beams. The HSB Size Box offers a cover factor up to 100%, size add-on savings of up to 10%, and a maximum sizing speed of 160 m/min, with 200 m/min available as an option.

    Technical Textiles#Equipment Launch#Factory Automation
  7. JEC Group Composites News76

    Project OPTIMA Launches Two-Year Initiative to Accelerate Thermoplastic Composite Production for Aerospace

    CCP Gransden leads Project OPTIMA, a two-year UK composites supply chain initiative supported by the ATI SME Programme, to accelerate industrial adoption of thermoplastic materials in aerospace.

    Automotive & Composites#Material Innovation#Factory Automation

    Manufacturing & Process Note: Thermoplastic composite aerospace programs demand tight control of tape impregnation consistency and fabric forming parameters; inline monitoring and digital product passports add traceability overhead that must be balanced against production rates.

Nov 2Mon
  1. JEC Group Composites News63

    Diatex Opens 10% Capital to Bpifrance and BNP Paribas to Fund Composites Expansion

    Diatex has sold a 10% stake to Bpifrance and BNP Paribas Développement in May 2026 to finance acquisitions and international growth, as composites now represent 60% of its business. The French group, which employs around 100 people and exports to 58 countries, integrates weaving at TDM and cutting at Cipodec, using heated knives to seal synthetic textile edges and prevent fraying. Diatex is also developing reusable silicone- and rubber-based vacuum bagging solutions to reduce consumable waste and replace certain fluorinated materials.

    Technical Textiles#Material Innovation#Process & Yield
  4. SignLink UK38

    Ultima Displays Puts Life-Sized Formulate Fabric F1 Car on Showroom Display

    Ultima Displays has installed a life-sized F1 racing car model built from Formulate tension fabric materials at its Corby showroom, after the replica received a Highly Commended prize at the Print Industry Awards 2026. The model, first shown at The Print Show 2025 at the NEC in Birmingham, integrates a race simulator with seat, steering wheel, and pedals. Trade partners can book showroom visits to view the display and Ultima's wider range of display innovations.

    Signage & Display#Material Innovation#Process & Yield
  5. Technical Membranes & Nonwoven Giants (Freudenberg, Serge Ferrari, Dyneema, Hyosung)74

    Hyosung TNC's Bio-based Spandex Fiber Enters Scaled Production

    Hyosung TNC has moved its sugarcane-derived spandex fiber into scaled production, according to WWD. The bio-based fiber is produced from sugarcane feedstock, though specific capacity figures and commercialization timelines were not disclosed in the source.

    Technical Textiles#Material Innovation#Process & Yield

    Manufacturing & Process Note: Bio-based spandex shifts feedstock exposure from petrochemical propylene oxide to sugarcane-derived intermediates; qualification lots should be validated against existing heat-set and dyeing lines before scaling, since cure and colorfastness windows may differ from conventional spandex.

  7. Innovation in Textiles78

    Dow Launches Dowsil IE-5619 Fluorine-Free Silicone-Organic Hybrid Finish for Durable Water and Oil Repellency

    Dow has launched Dowsil IE-5619 DWOR Emulsion, a third-generation silicone-organic hybrid textile finish that provides durable water and oil repellency without fluorinated chemistry.

    Technical Textiles#Material Innovation#Material Compliance

    Manufacturing & Process Note: The shift to fluorine-free finishes requires mills to revalidate cure schedules and wash-durability performance on each fabric substrate; the 1–3% solids add-on and 150°C cure window fit existing stenters, but oil repellency claims must be verified per construction before commercial adoption.

Nov 1Sun
  4. AcrylicFabWorks Blog74

    AcrylicFabWorks Compares Cold Bending, Line Bending and Thermoforming for Crack-Free Acrylic Parts

    AcrylicFabWorks, the acrylic division of SinoPlastix, has published a process guide comparing cold bending, line bending and thermoforming for acrylic sheet, detailing the causes of cracks and crazing and the prevention methods.

    Signage & Display#Process & Yield#Precision Engraving

    Manufacturing & Process Note: Cold bending leaves residual stress that can cause crazing at fixings or when solvents contact the bend; annealing after forming is essential to relieve stress before bonding or cleaning. Line bending requires full-thickness heating to avoid cracking, and edge finishing before bending prevents crack initiation at notches.

Oct 30Fri
  3. SignLink UK40

    FESPA Southern European Congress Returns for Eleventh Edition in Porto

    FESPA will hold the eleventh Southern European Congress on November 11th and 12th at the HF Ipanema hotel in Porto, organised by its member associations from France, Italy, Spain, Portugal (APIGRAF), and Greece. The two-day programme covers AI in printing and packaging, large-format finishing automation and sustainability, and innovation best practices, closing with visits to three print, graphic arts, and textile companies. Registration is open through the APIGRAF website.

    Signage & Display#FESPA#Process & Yield
  4. JEC Group Composites News68

    ST Composites Develops Flax-Fibre Bicycle Frames Under France 2030 LINNOV Project

    ST Composites launched the LINNOV project to industrialise flax-fibre bicycle frame production at around 5,000 units per year, targeting prototypes by summer 2027. The frames use 100% flax reinforcement and epoxy resins with 30–50% bio-based content from European suppliers, with the company investigating a 100% biomass-based and recyclable resin. The project aims to replace imported aluminium frames and reduce frame weight by almost half while supporting French flax supply chains.

    Automotive & Composites#Material Innovation#Process & Yield

    Manufacturing & Process Note: Flax-fibre bicycle frame development depends on securing consistent French flax supply and qualifying bio-based epoxy systems at 30–50% bio content; plant managers should validate resin lot consistency and cure cycles before scaling to 5,000 frames per year.

Oct 29Thu