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Tekspa Nonwoven@tekspanonwoven· 22:33Pulse Score2525

Tekspa Nonwoven is promoting its automotive hood insulation felts, engineered for heat resistance and noise reduction under the hood. The post directs readers to the company website and provides a phone contact for inquiries.

Bipolar Electrode Electrical Treatment Enables Wireless Carbon Fiber Recovery from CFRP Waste

Researchers investigated a bipolar electrode electrical treatment (BPE-ET) system that separates resin from CFRP without direct wiring, allowing entire batches of irregularly shaped waste to be submerged at once.

FESPA Explores On-Demand Production, DTF and Customisation in Merchandise Printing

FESPA examines on-demand production, DTF and customisation as the future direction of merchandise printing. The article frames these three factors as the focus areas shaping how merchandise printing evolves. No specific equipment specifications, material grades or financial figures are stated in the source text.

Fraunhofer IWU Expands Industrial Pultrusion Platform to Curved, Multimaterial and Sensor-Integrated Profiles

Fraunhofer IWU has advanced its industrial-scale pultrusion line to process thermosets, thermoplastics, glass, carbon and natural fibers, producing profiles from less than 1 to 5,800 square millimeters in cross-section.

Thermo Fisher Scientific In-Line Raman Spectroscopy Tracks Polymer Changes During Extrusion

Thermo Fisher Scientific has demonstrated that in-line Raman spectroscopy, combined with rheology, can monitor polymer identity and physical transformations during extrusion in real time.

Tekspa Nonwoven@tekspanonwoven· 17:13Pulse Score2828

Tekspa Nonwoven presents its Tek-Weave acoustic felt room dividers, designed by Chiara Debenedetti for modern architectural spaces. The post highlights the combination of modular form and acoustic function. Contact and website details are provided.

Tekspa Nonwoven@tekspanonwoven· 14:34Pulse Score1818

Tekspa Nonwoven presents pendant lamps that combine sustainable acoustic felt with natural wood details, positioning the product at the intersection of lighting and acoustic comfort. The post directs readers to the company website and provides a contact phone number, with hashtags referencing acoustic lighting, felt lamps, and lighting design.

Textile Technology Source Editor Janet Preus Reflects on Learning Advanced Smart Textiles

Janet Preus, senior editor of Textile Technology Source, recounts learning the advanced textiles vocabulary from scratch and watching the segment grow into a daily publication. She cites features on knitted responsive tension structures by Dr. Felecia Davis and Dr. Delia Dumitrescu and an overview of smart textiles by Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar. Preus says she still learns something new daily, mostly in smart textile technologies and e-textiles, and expects smart textiles to reach eventual ubiquity.

Chinese Researchers Develop Penguin-Inspired Janus Film for Passive Heating and Cooling

A joint team from Harbin Institute of Technology, Henan Normal University, and Suzhou Laboratory created a vanadium dioxide-based Janus film that passively switches between solar heating and radiative cooling while modulating microwave transmission.

Durak Tekstil Develops Durak Maxibalance Bio-Ceramic FAR IR Embroidery Thread for Balance and Movement Comfort

Durak Tekstil has developed Durak Maxibalance, a bio-ceramic embroidery thread using far infrared (FAR) technology that reflects body-emitted FAR IR energy back into tissues. The Turkish industrial thread manufacturer says the functional thread is designed to help maintain body temperature, alleviate muscle soreness, strengthen balance, and boost athletic performance, though it is not a medical device. Durak Tekstil cites promising field results and targets activewear, everyday apparel, and medical/supportive textiles.

Tyndall National Institute Leads EU-Funded eFLOWER Project to Develop Sustainable E-Textiles

Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork is coordinating the EU-funded eFLOWER project, a four-year, approximately €5 million initiative launched in April 2026 to develop next-generation eco-designed, stretchable, and circular electronic textiles.

ATC Manufacturing Expands Post Falls Facility for Thermoplastic Composite Production

ATC Manufacturing has announced a large-scale expansion of its Post Falls, Idaho facility to increase capacity for thermoplastic composite (TPC) parts, aiming to replace legacy metal and thermoset components. The expansion follows the company's 2021 forecast of rapid TPC growth and builds on its custom-built facility established in 2015. Two videos produced by ThermoForged provide a closer look at ATC's recent developments and how TPC materials and processes serve its customers.

Nanollose Pays for Pilot Equipment, Seeks Site for Production

Nanollose has paid for pilot equipment and is seeking a site for production, according to Ecotextile News. No further technical specifications, capacity figures, or site details were disclosed in the source text.

William Smith Hosts Three UK Cheetah Pit Stop Events for Colour Change PPF Installer Training

William Smith will host three Cheetah Pit Stop events in November in Barnard Castle, Bristol, and Glasgow to train UK installers in colour change PPF following the Cheetah range's September launch. Each event combines seminars, live demonstrations, and hands-on practical sessions led by Training and Application Manager John Raine and PPF specialist Kris Owen. The Cheetah range offers 63 colours and finishes on a 200 micron TPU construction with a patent-pending dry-apply system featuring built-in air release channels.

Tekspa Nonwoven@tekspanonwoven· 17:44Pulse Score2323

Tekspa presents wave-structured acoustic felt partitions with natural wood trim. These flexible sound-absorbing room dividers are engineered for modern open-plan offices, co-working spaces, and lounges. Contact details: website tekspa.com.tr and WhatsApp +90 547 637 49 04.

Tekspa Nonwoven@tekspanonwoven· 15:13Pulse Score1818

Tekspa Nonwoven is promoting its premium felt layers featuring metallic gold, bronze and silver trims, positioned for luxury product design and accessories. The post includes the company website and phone number for inquiries.

AGY Supplies Materials for New Tropicana Field Roof Foundation

Aiken-based AGY provided materials for the foundation of the new roof at Tropicana Field, according to the Post and Courier. The report names AGY as the materials supplier for the roof foundation work but does not specify the material grades, quantities, or project timeline involved.

New Method Enables Highly Efficient Recycling of Acrylic Glass, Could Boost Circular Economy

A new method enables highly efficient recycling of acrylic glass, according to Noticias Ambientales, and could boost the circular economy. The report does not specify the process technology, recovery rates, or commercial partners involved.

ReForm Composites Commercializes Thermoplastic Pultrusion for Continuous Fiber TPC Profiles

ReForm Composites has commercialized a thermoplastic pultrusion process that uses off-the-shelf thermoplastic prepreg tapes instead of dry rovings, eliminating in-line impregnation and enabling continuous fiber TPC profiles to be produced many times faster than traditional thermoset pultrusion for simple sections.

Drytac Launches PrintDuo 10 mil Double-Sided Printable Film for Window Graphics

Drytac has globally launched PrintDuo, a 10 mil (250µ) white matte polypropylene/polyester film with 99.9% opacity for double-sided window graphics. The adhesive-free film is compatible with eco-solvent, latex/resin, and UV printing, and pairs with SpotOn Duo, WindowTac, or ReTac Duo mounting adhesives for installation. Its lay-flat construction resists curling and roll memory during printing, finishing, and installation.