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Fossil-free model car with roof made of carbon fibre

Researchers from Innventia, Swerea and KTH Royal Institute of Technology have developed a model car to demonstrate that lightweight, fuel-efficient cars of the future can...

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H Dawson acquires controlling stake of Axminster Carpets

H Dawson Wool, an international wool merchant based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, has acquired a controlling equity stake in Axminster Carpets, which has operated...

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Johnson Controls announces new automotive company to be named Adient

Automotive interiors producer Johnson Controls has revealed that its new automotive seating and interiors business will be called Adient.

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Airlander taking shape for maiden flight

The world’s biggest airship is being prepared for its maiden flight this spring over Bedfordshire, UK.

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New Ford lab integrates wearables and vehicles

At Ford’s new wearables research laboratory, scientists and engineers are working to integrate wearable devices and vehicles to enable driver-assist technologies to be more aware...

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Consolidation the key for airbag fabrics

Airbags now account for around 18% of all automotive textiles, equating to around an annual 145,000 tonnes.

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Recyclable bio-based automotive composites

The Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI) will present a number of innovations at the Sachsen Live booth during JEC World in Paris, France, from 8-10...

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Autotech Nonwovens orders needlepunch line for automotive nonwovens

Autotech Nonwovens of India has ordered a needlepunch line for the production of nonwovens for automotive and other applications from Andritz Asselin-Thibeau, part of the...

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Izmir metro and tramway design combines modernity and tradition

MBD Design was chosen by Hyundai Rotem to conduct a design study for the metro and tram systems in Izmir, Turkey.

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Airbag cutting solutions launched

Lectra has launched its FocusQuantum airbag cutting solutions.

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KLM opts for Norwegian Wilton carpet on B787

Desso has developed a specially woven carpet for the new KLM Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

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Toray to build carbon fibre production line in the US

Toray Industries has signed a long-term agreement with Boeing to supply Torayca carbon fibre prepreg for the production of the new Boeing 777X aircraft, extending...

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ZF TRW launches new side impact airbag

ZF TRW has developed a new airbag designed to help vehicle manufacturers improve side impact protection and also to meet further safety requirements.

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Aerospace certification for nanofibre producer

Revolution Fibres of Auckland, New Zealand, claims to be the world’s first nanofibre producer to meet aerospace industry standards.

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Olea launches 'Internet of Things' seatbelt sensor

Olea Sensor Networks has released a seatbelt vital sign monitor for automotive safety applications that works with next-generation Internet of Things telematics systems inside a...

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New EU fire specification for railway interior textiles

The Railways Interior Expo 2015 held in Prague, Czech Republic, in November, included two conferences; one was dedicated to innovations in train travel and the...

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