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Improved acoustics for electric vehicles

A new fibrous material for automotive carpet systems, inner dashes and floor insulators, which acts as an acoustic insulator or absorber depending on its stiffness,...

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Four automakers announce Takata settlements

BMW, Mazda, Subaru and Toyota have announced agreements to resolve economic loss claims in the Takata multi-district litigation in the US.

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Melamine-based acoustic and thermal insulating material

Slovenia-based SmartMelamine has developed a melamine etherified resin (MER) meltblown nonwoven as a high-performance material with improved thermal and acoustic properties, which could be used...

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Toyoda Gosei building new airbag plant in India

Toyoda Gosei is building a new plant in India to meet growing automobile production in the country and the expected increase in demand for airbags...

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Automotive interiors show set to be the biggest yet

The next Automotive Interiors Expo, the car and truck design, component and fabrication showcase, will be held at Messe Stuttgart, Germany, from 20-22 June.

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Luminescent, glossy, iridescent yarns for automotive interiors

Italian coloured polyester yarn producer Sinterama has introduced Madreperla, a range of luminescent, glossy, iridescent yarns that could have application in automotive interiors.

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Textile heating system for automotive seating

Besides apparel applications, such as workwear, active sportswear and healthcare garments, Kufner’s THS (textile heating system) technology is finding use in automotive seating, which is...

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Indorama Ventures to acquire European tyre cord maker

Global chemicals producer Indorama Ventures has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Glanzstoff Group, a major European manufacturer of tyre cord fabrics and single-end...

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OTIZ enters PA66 automotive market

Chinese industrial yarn manufacturer Oriental Industries (Suzhou) (OTIZ) recently commissioned its first polyamide (PA) 66 investment for the automotive market.

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Toray opens new airbag fabric plant in India

Toray Industries has officially opened a new plant for producing airbag fabric at Toray Kusumgar Advanced Textile (TKAT) at the Sarigam Industrial Estate in Gujarat,...

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