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𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

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Thermoplastic elastomers provide superior sealing, UV resistance, and recyclability for automotive mirror gaskets, meeting demanding industry standards while enhancing vehicle durability. Out of sight but never out of function — car mirror gaskets discreetly do the work most drivers never notice. These unobtrusive yet vital components seal the gaps between the mirror housing and the vehicle body, keeping out water, dust, and wind. #Mirrorgaskets serve a dual purpose: they reduce vibration and noise, keeping mirrors stable for clear visibility and safer driving, while also creating a more polished exterior finish. #Thermoplasticelastomers (TPEs) suit sealing applications due to their soft, elastic properties, delivering reliable #sealingperformance , durability, and resistance to varying environmental conditions. #KraiburgTPE offers its UV/AP series with excellent sealing performance, durability, design flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, as well as the added benefit of recyclabilit...
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𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐱-𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧 & 𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐩 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

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These developments mark a transition beyond traditional hand lay-up techniques, positioning natural fibres as credible, scalable solutions for high-performance industrial applications. European flax-linen and hemp bio-composites are rapidly evolving, with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies unlocking new levels of performance, precision and repeatability. As a result, flax-linen and hemp are emerging as serious contenders across demanding sectors including automotive, construction, design and advanced engineering. Recent progress in thin-ply prepreg technology has enabled flax rovings, such as those developed by Depestele, to be transformed into ultra-lightweight, high-performance composite structures. Leveraging the ‘thin ply effect,’ these materials demonstrate enhanced damage tolerance, while automated prepreg systems and back-injection moulding are facilitating efficient, high-volume production, particularly within the automotive sector. Advanced fibre placement and filament wi...
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Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : (Polymerization process) - Key Polyester Types & Applications:

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Today's KNOWLEDGE Share (Polymerization process) Key Polyester Types & Applications: PCT, PEN, PTT, PET,PBN and PBT are all members of the thermoplastic, sharing similar chemistry (aromatic diacid + dihydric alcohol) but differing in the specific alcohol used (ethylene glycol for PET, butanediol for PBT, propanediol for PTT) or diacid (naphthalene for PEN), leading to distinct properties like melting points, stiffness, and chemical resistance, making PET ideal for bottles/films, PBT for electrical connectors/automotive parts, PTT for fibers/textiles, and PCT/PEN for higher heat applications, with grades varying by additives for enhanced performance. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate): Most common polyester, used for beverage bottles, food trays, and films due to good clarity, strength, and barrier properties; can be heat-set for ovenable trays. PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate): Similar to PET but with lower melting point, better impact resistance, and faster crystallization; exce...
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1,000 m below the sea: China develops its first deep-sea tourist submarine

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China’s ambition to conquer the depths of the ocean is entering a new phase. After years of investing in scientific exploration and deep-sea technologies, the country is now preparing to bring tourists into the underwater world. Chinese state media China Daily revealed plans for a new manned submersible capable of carrying passengers to depths of #1000metres . The project is being led by the China Ship Scientific Research Center ( #CSSRC ), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corp ( #CSSC ). According to Ye Cong, director of the CSSRC in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, engineers of the rearch team plan to build a prototype before the end of this year. “After more than four years of research, engineers have finalised the structural design,” he said, adding that if everything goes according to plan, the #deepseatourism #submersible will be ready for launch and commercial operation before 2030. One of the most striking features of the future submersible is expected to be its panoramic #und...
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𝐃𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝟑𝟐𝟖𝐞𝐜𝐨® 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞

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Deutsche Aircraft and Hexcel today jointly announced the signing of a long‑term industrial partnership and supply agreement focused on advanced composite solutions for the D328eco, the next‑generation regional turboprop designed, certified, and industrialised in Europe. The agreement was formalized at the ILA Berlin Air Show, at the BDLI Pavilion, emphasizing the role of ILA as Germany’s leading aerospace exhibition and a key platform for advancing Europe’s aerospace industrial ecosystem. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to long term cooperation, industrial resilience, and technological excellence anchored in Europe. Under the agreement, Hexcel and Deutsche Aircraft will collaborate closely to integrate advanced composite solutions into the D328eco airframe. The materials are engineered to meet the programme’s stringent mechanical, weight, and environmental requirements, supporting both performance and sustainability objectives. The composite solutions will be applied in pr...
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𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐤 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬

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Evonik develops solutions to enhance the chemical recycling of plastics, offering specialized catalysts and adsorbents to improve the quality of pyrolysis oil. In the pyrolysis process, plastic waste is broken down into its chemical building blocks at high temperatures and in the absence of oxygen. The primary product of this process, pyrolysis oil, can supplement fossil feedstocks like naphtha derived from crude oil. Pyrolysis oil is further processed in steam crackers, which produce the essential building blocks for new plastics, such as ethylene and propylene.  However, pyrolysis oil often contains impurities such as chlorine, nitrogen, or silicon, which can compromise the efficiency and operational safety of steam crackers. “Cracker operators apply strict quality standards to the feedstocks they use,” says Hendrik Rasch, who is responsible for Circular Packaging and Plastics Recycling in Evonik’s Next Markets Program. “This is precisely where our products come in. They help to ...
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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 : 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤, 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧...

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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤, 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧... 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐲: misalignment → microbuckling → kink-band formation... That is why ORNL’s three-lobed filament is clever. The shape works twice: ▫️Mechanically thick: Higher area moment of inertia → more resistance to local fiber bending. ▫️Chemically thin: Shorter oxygen diffusion path during PAN oxidation → faster, more uniform core stabilization. That matters because oxidation is slow. If oxygen reaches the center faster, line speed can go up without leaving an under-stabilized core. Less hidden core and more perimeter. Compression and throughput attacked from the same cross-section. 📚Source(s): DOE-funded researchers developing high-throughput, low-cost carbon fiber — CompositesWorld Initial Assessment of Alternative Carbon Fiber Geometries — ORNL / S...
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