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Limited-edition McLaren car has 40% more carbon fibre
McLaren Special Operations, the bespoke division of McLaren Automotive, has announced the creation of the MSO Carbon Series LT.
Airbus BFE catalogue qualification for Lantal
In addition to the “wool standard” and “wool/polyamide standard (80/20)” carpet qualities that are already qualified for the Airbus buyer furnished equipment catalogue, Lantal Textiles’...
Performance Fibers to expand tyre cord fabric capacity in China
Performance Fibers, which was integrated into Indorama Ventures (IVL) a year ago, is expanding its tyre cord fabric production capacity in China.
Developing 3D woven textile composites in the UK aerospace industry
The Breakthrough Aerospace Materials (BAM) project commenced in March 2016 with funding from Innovate UK.
Thermoplastic and nonwoven composites: trends to 2020
Thermoplastic and nonwoven composites are enjoying high growth, according to Dr George Kellie of UK-based Kellie Solutions.
Structural weight-saving technologies using natural fibres
Bcomp in conjunction with a partner has developed a range of grid fabrics for automotive composite applications.
Prevent acquires Car Trim Group
Prevent Group has acquired the Plauen, Germany-based Car Trim Group, which produces automotive interior components in leather and other materials for leading global automakers, including...
Sports car made from cannabis hemp
A Florida, USA, environmentalist has built a stylish, carbon-neutral sports car made of cannabis hemp using US$200,000 of his own money.
Partner buyout at Estonian automotive carpet producer
Priit Tamm, the long-time owner of Estonian automotive carpet manufacturer Mistra-Autex, has acquired his business partner Tauno Vaaderpass’s 41.
Faurecia adds automotive seat covers expertise
Automotive equipment supplier Faurecia has added CoverTech, a new expertise facility for automotive seat covers, to its TechCenter in Brières-les-Scellés, France.