Felt IA FRD Reinforced By TeXtreme® Contributes To Kona Ironman Triumphs

BORAS, Sweden — October 13, 2016 — Defending champion Daniela Ryf won the women’s Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA and set a new course record with a 8:46:46 finish. For the second year in a row, Ryf was riding a custom made IA FRD reinforced by TeXtreme® from Felt Bicycles. Ryf and her Felt IA FRD laid the ground for the victory through an extremely strong bike ride.

Next to Ryf on the podium stood three-time Kona champion Mirinda Carfae, who also rode a Felt IA FRD. Carfrae won the 2013 and 2014 Ironman World Championship aboard the Felt IA FRD and this year’s win by Ryf, has given the Felt IA FRD four consecutive women’s Ironman World Championships.

Bikes with composite parts reinforced by TeXtreme carbon fiber materials have over the recent years been successfully used to win stages and races in competitions such as the Tour de France, Ironman World Championships, Giro d’Italia, La Vuelta a España and several World Championships.

“The unique material characteristics together with our knowledge in FEA analysis, lay-up optimization as well as the manufacturing- and marketing support, position TeXtreme as the No.1 collaboration partner for achieving ultra light products. This past weekend’s win at Kona  further strengthens this position”, says Andreas Martsman, vice president – Marketing & Sales of Oxeon AB.

TeXtreme represents the next generation in state-of-the-art carbon fiber material and which has been broadly adopted by the bicycle industry. By weaving ultra thin, flat Spread Tows instead of round yarns, TeXtreme is being used to create ultra-lightweight, high-performance products. Companies utilizing TeXtreme Technology achieve significant results in reducing weight while increasing stiffness and strength, in comparison to other carbon fiber materials.

Jeff Soucek, director of R&D of Felt Bicycles, on their usage of TeXtreme: “We were looking for reduced weight on our frames, but still needed the same high properties of stiffness and strength. By using TeXtreme we succeeded in making frames that was lighter, as stiff, while actually increasing the impact durability. Because TeXtreme is so thin we could work with several plies to get the same thickness or less, resulting in significant improvements and a better riding experience.”

TeXtreme carbon fiber fabrics have been used throughout the bicycle market in frames, wheels, saddles, helmets and shoes for road cycling, mountain biking, Time Trial/Triathlon, cyclocross and track racing.

Alongside the use of TeXtreme in bicycles, other users can be found in Formula 1, America’s Cup, NASCAR, Le Mans, Indy Car, ice hockey, golf, tennis, surf boards, table tennis, rowing shells, canoes, skis, snowboards, and various industrial and advanced aerospace applications.

Posted October 13, 2016

Source: TeXtreme® — Oxeon AB  

Ascend Performance Materials To Exhibit Its Growing Portfolio Of Vydyne® PA66 Solutions At K 2016

HOUSTON — October 12, 2016 — Ascend Performance Materials will be showcasing its most recent innovative grades of Vydyne® PA66 at the K Show, the world’s largest plastics trade show, in Dusseldorf from October 19-26. Ascend, the world’s largest fully-integrated producer of PA66 resin, manufactures materials used in the automotive, consumer, industrial, textile, electrical and electronic and carpet industries. Customers also rely on Vydyne PA66 fiber products for air bags and tire cord.

“We are fully committed to the PA66 chain. It is our only business,” said Phil McDivitt, president, Ascend Performance Materials. “Our 60-plus years of PA66 expertise combined with our world-class operations and continued investments in people, technologies and facilities make Ascend the choice when customers are looking for new PA66 solutions.”

Under the theme “inspiring everyday,” the company will highlight its material solutions at Hall 6, Stand C52. More than 100 individual plastic and fiber products made from Vydyne® PA66 will be on display in an automobile, a home environment and a workplace setting.

Ascend will be showcasing PA66 innovations in:

Automotive:

  • The new Vydyne R530HR PA66 grade delivers “best-in-class” thermal and hydro-aging performance for demanding automotive cooling system applications.
  • For fuel-efficient turbocharged engines, the Vydyne PA66 HT-series provides high levels of resistance to property degradation after long term exposure to this challenging operating environment.
  • Vydyne R860 is a new ‘eco-friendly’ reinforced PA66 compound with post-industrial recycled content that delivers the right balance between performance and economics when used in fans and shrouds.
  • Push-to-release fasteners using Ascend’s material were designed for the 2015 Ford Mustang and received the Society of Plastics Engineers Innovation Award in the Body Exterior Category.
  • New heat-stabilized grades of Vydyne PA66 offer superior temperature resistance for transmission covers, oil pan covers and air intake manifolds.

Cable ties:

  • Ascend manufactures the world’s largest portfolio of PA66 products for cable ties and fasteners, including grades of Vydyne that are impact modified, heat stabilized, outdoor weatherable and UV resistant.
  • Vydyne 47H BK0644, a new impact modified grade of PA66, delivers best-in class heat resistance, toughness, flexibility and UV resistance.
  • New grades of Vydyne PA66 deliver cost-saving manufacturing advantages, including low plate out, fast cycling and high flow.

Consumer and industrial:

  • New high-viscosity grades of Vydyne PA66 for the food packaging and industrial film industries offer improved heat performance, gloss and superior puncture resistance when compared to alternative polyamide offerings. Vydyne PA66 homo-polymer and co-polymer resins can enable a simpler film layer construction.
  • Glass-filled Vydyne PA66 provides cost performance when used in thermal breaks in window frames to increase insulation.
  • Several new grades of Vydyne PA66 offer strength, toughness, stiffness, heat resistance, precise color and durability.

Electrical and electronics:

  • The glass-filled and electrically neutral Vydyne PA66 J-Series is copper-free and halogen-free, heat-stabilized (155°C for 1000 hours), CTI>600V and is laser-markable and laser-weldable.
  • Vydyne ECO315J is a new unfilled, halogen-free PA66 grade for electrical connectors that offers superior ductility, meets UL94 VO at 0.4mm and exhibits enhanced heat aging of 1000 hours at 135°C.
  • Vydyne ECO366H is a new flame retardant, non-halogenated and heat stabilized grade of PA66 for use in electrical applications in the construction, data communication, renewable energy and transportation industries. ECO366H meets the standards of UL94, offering a V-0 rating, a GWFI (glow wire flammability index) of 960°C and a RTI (relative thermal index) electrical of 150°C down to 0.4 mm. This grade is designed for high performance and long-lasting electrical applications.

Textiles and fibers:

  • No-Shock® is a PA66-based bicomponent fiber that is a permanent anti-static solution and is dyeable for pastel colors in clothing and textiles. The fiber is available as filament (drawn and undrawn), staple fiber and sliver forms in a wide range of deniers. No-Shock® repels lint and dust, is static-free and chemical-free and OEKO-TEX® certified. No-Shock is ideal for woven, knit and electrically embedded wearables.
  • Ascend’s PA66 fiber products serve the carpet, consumer apparel, clothing, shapewear and sportswear industries, along with manufacturers of tire cord and vehicle airbags.

“Our world-class, integrated operations provide the supply assurance needed in today’s dynamic marketplace. Customers trust Ascend to deliver value as we continue to develop new product innovations,” said McDivitt.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: Ascend Performance Materials

Discover how DuPont™ Sorona® Fiber Looks Good, Feels Good and Does Good

SHANGHAI — October 11, 2016 — DuPont Industrial Biosciences hosts the DuPont Textile Collaboratory and will show how DuPont™ Sorona® fiber brings the latest fabric innovations and a new brand look, along with their selected pavilion mill partners. Customers can tour the DuPont Textile Collaboratory at the China International Trade Fair for Apparel, Fabrics and Accessories (Intertextile), Oct. 11-13, 2016, Stand number 5.2-E96.

DuPont Industrial Biosciences proudly hosts the Textile Collaboratory, which brings together leading fiber, fabric and insulation providers from across the Asia Pacific region. Leaders in their fields, they will demonstrate their ability to provide innovative solutions with Sorona® renewably sourced fiber, and provide value thoughout the textile value chain.

“We are happy to see that there are more pavilion members under the Sorona® umbrella this year. Our intent is to integrate upstream and downstream resources to better serve brand houses all over the world,” said Dennis Tsai, Sorona® Asia Pacific business director. “We are excited to see the growth in working together with partners along our whole value chain and look forward to creating even more success stories in the future.”

At the booth, key highlights for Sorona fiber this year will be a beautiful comfort stretch knitwear and woven collection that is spandex-free yet provides exceptional stretch and recovery even after repeated stretches and washes. Sorona fibers used for fabrics in T-shirt and hoodies also provide excellent softness and volume hand, are quick to dry and and resists fading for long-lasting, vibrant colors.

Insulation materials made with DuPont Sorona fiber also will be introduced as a revolutionary alternative to down and feather filling. The introduction of these insulation materials provide apparel designers and brands with a stable source of supply for staple fiber-fill and down-like insulation that is well-suited for elegant, lightweight, breathable garments while offering the same unique compression and recovery characteristics that customers need.

Besides the innovative products made with Sorona fiber, this year customers also will find a completely new and updated look for the Sorona  brand. Come Discover the Feeling to see how Sorona Looks Good, Feels Good and Does Good.

DuPont™ Sorona is a high-performance fiber made in part from annually renewable plant-based ingredients. It is used primarily in fiber applications, including textiles for apparel and home, office and automotive interiors, residential and commercial carpeting and automotive mats.

DuPont Industrial Biosciences works with customers across a wide range of industries to make products and industrial processes more efficient and sustainable. Through a unique combination of agriculture, biotechnology, chemistry and material science capabilities, we advance market-driven, biobased solutions to meet the needs of a growing population, while protecting our environment for future generations. For updates about how DuPont Industrial Biosciences is helping customers deliver cost-effective products with superior performance and sustainability.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: DuPont Industrial Biosciences

Dyneema® Carbon: A Perfect Marriage For Lightweight Performance

HEERLEN, The Netherlands — October 2016 — Dyneema® Carbon hybrid composites represent a leap in the evolution of carbon. The world’s strongest fiber significantly improves the performance of pure carbon composites in terms of weight, impact resistance, ductility and vibrational dampening. Join us in building a shatterproof world.

The lightweight performance power of Dyneema Carbon hybrid composites will be presented at the plastics and rubber K Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, October 19-26, 2016. Ongoing projects will be highlighted that demonstrate how Dyneema® Carbon improves the performance of sports and automotive motorsports products that currently rely on pure carbon composites. Imagine a hockey stick with a better feel through reduced vibration, or a rally racecar component that does not shatter on impact — and that’s just for starters.

The popularity of pure carbon is easy to explain: “It’s strong, stiff, lightweight and easy to mould. But it’s not so good at handling impacts,” notes DSM Dyneema scientist and part-time professor at Delft University of Technology Roel Marissen. Carbon also splinters when it breaks, which can cause injuries. By marrying carbon with Dyneema®, impact energy absorption can be increased by up to 100 percent while removing the risk of splintering. Dyneema® Carbon hybrid composites are also lighter, less brittle and more vibration dampening than pure carbon composites.

Fifteen times stronger than steel but floats on water, Dyneema fiber has long been used to moor oilrigs, sail ships, stop bullets and repair human ligaments. As a fabric component, it’s becoming increasingly popular with high-performance sports apparel and athletic sportswear – from mountain climbing to motorcycling.

Now as part of a hybrid composite, Dyneema can bring its lightweight strength to products currently using pure carbon composites — covering everything from golf clubs to racing bikes to steering wheels. The possibilities are endless.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: Dyneema®

Saurer Group Appoints New Leadership Team

WATTWIL, Switzerland — October 10, 2016 — Saurer announces the appointment of Clement Woon as CEO and Jesse Guan as COO of the Group. This adjustment is intended to prepare the Group for its next phase of development. Dr. Martin Folini will continue to be engaged with Saurer in a consulting role.

Clement Woon is a Singapore citizen and was co-CEO and co-President of the Jinsheng Group. He has the proven ability in the strategic development of Multi-businesses firms to access growth and profitability. In the past, he was active as CEO of Oerlikon Textile, President and CEO SATS Ltd., a public listed Singapore company and President of Leica Geosystems Division, a Swiss company.

Jesse Guan, a Chinese Citizen, has been working for Jinsheng since 2011 and was Co-President & Executive President of the Jinsheng Group. He brings a variety of experiences to the Senior Manage- ment and had i.e. full P&L responsibility in industrial MNCs (such as Ingersoll Rand & TI Automotive) for product & manufacturing focused businesses in Asia.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: Saurer Group

SSM Textile Technology At India ITME 2016

HORGEN, Switzerland — October 12, 2016 — SSM, Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG, announces their participation of the forthcoming India ITME in Mumbai, December 3-8. The 10th India International Textile Machinery Exhibition 2016 event is expecting participation from 95 countries with around 1500 exhibitors from across the globe in 17 chapters spanning the textile segment from raw material to finished products. The Swiss based SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG, inventor of the electronic yarn traverse system, will attend the show with the presentation of breakthrough technologies.

Special focus lies on the SSM X-Series: the machines (TWX-W/D, PWX-W and PSX-W/D) are the most economized winding solution, reduced to the max yet maintaining highest flexibility for any cost efficient winding application. Another eye catcher will be the SSM XENO – a modular platform covering all dye package winding, rewinding and doubling applications with three leading SSM winding technologies – as well as the well-known Sewing Thread Finish Winding machine TK2-20 CT for Cones.

Machines for the following applications will be presented:

  • Dye Package Winding/Rewinding
  • Assembly Winding (doubling)
  • Air Texturing
  • Sewing Thread Finish Winding

Besides the displayed applications, SSM offers renowned machines for False Twist Texturing, Air Covering, Draw Winding, Yarn Singeing and Conventional Covering. Together with the introduction of the XENO-platform and the X-Series, SSM is demonstrating their market leadership.

SSM looks forward to inspiring and interesting discussions concerning open projects using their latest developments.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: SSM, Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 Exhibitor Preview: Sedo Treepoint

MENGERSKIRCHEN, Germany — October 10, 2016 — Sedo Treepoint GmbH will present its latest technologies and systems at the forthcoming ITMA ASIA.

Industry 4.0 and Made in China 2025 are governmental initiatives that will transform the industry dramatically. As tomorrow starts now, textile workshops soon need to adopt. Sedo Treepoint will show its latest smart solutions to start integrated manufacturing already today.

The established and successful Sedomat controller series now comes with a lot new features. Additionally the new modular SedoIO remote input series makes machine automation more flexible and economical.

Our new production planning simulation tools SedoExpert will optimize production output and takes company organization to a new level. The integration of continuous and discontinuous machines as well as printing will give unexpected benefits.

We will present innovative strategies to be much more sustainable in the dyeing and finishing with a minimum effort. By using our color management and energy management tools, savings higher 25% e.g. in water could be achieved.

For all customers working in Indigo applications, Sedo Treepoint’s new sister company Sedo Engineering will present a revolutionary way to produce “Leuco” indigo on demand.

Visitors are most welcome to visit Sedo Treepoint GmbH at ITMA ASIA, October 21-25 in Hall H6 Stand F 13.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: Sedo Treepoint GmbH

ITW Dynatec To Preview New “Simplicity” Hot Melt Adhesive Supply Unit At PACK EXPO 2016

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — October 2016 — ITW Dynatec will feature smart hot melt solutions designed for today and tomorrow at Pack Expo 2016, McCormick Place, Chicago, November 6-9, Booth N-5725. The company will showcase the latest model of its popular and proven Dynamelt™ S Series adhesive supply unit (ASU), and also plans to preview the recently developed “Simplicity” ASU product line. A beta unit of this new ASU will be available for in-person demonstration and evaluation during the show.

Introducing “Simplicity”

“The name ‘Simplicity’ effectively sums up everything this new ASU represents,” explains Brittany Ulrich, ITW Dynatec’s Global Marketing & North American Distribution Manager. The system is simple to install, simple to operate, and simple to maintain; it truly embodies ‘simplicity’ in every conceivable way.”

The new ASU features single board control and is very easy to operate, eliminating the need for extensive or ongoing training to run the hot melt function in a production line. A relatively compact device, its small internal reservoir and optionally-integrated auto-feeding system rivals “tankless” systems. Ulrich continued, “In designing this new unit, we really wanted to deliver a solution that represents the very best of ITW Dynatec’s original Melt-On-DemandTMtechnology, and much more.” The Simplicity ASU combines all of the most trusted features of Dynatec equipment, with “turn it on and walk away” convenience, at a competitive value, to make this unit a viable option for a broader range of packaging operations, from emerging entrepreneurs to established global organizations.

Proven Performer: The Next Generation DYNAMELT™ S

The Dynamelt™ S Series Adhesive Supply Unit represents a proven industry standard across a wide range of applications with its modular construction, straightforward operation, and low operating costs.  These versatile ASUs also utilize ITW Dynatec’s Melt-On-Demand™ hopper. The Dynamelt S unit features a 10 or 20 pound capacity hopper, intuitive controls, and consumes 20-percent less energy than competitive units, representing a significant reduction in operating cost. Included among the newer features are a Nano ceramic hopper coating that is five times more durable than competitive PTFE coatings, an easy-to-read, repositionable display panel, and a 7-Day Scheduler to simplify daily operation.

In many regions, the Dynamelt™ S is the preferred ASU for specialty beverage and dairy “case and carton” sealing operations around the world due to its versatility, ease-of-use, and proven reliability. Ulrich commented, “We elected to feature the Dynamelt S given it has become such an established and reliable ASU for many of our global customers.” One of ITW Dynatec’s consistently top-performing units, Dynamelt S ASUs have been effectively used in a broad range of market sectors, including dry foods, beverage, corrugated, produce, personal care and more.

Exclusive Melt-On-Demand™ Technology

With ITW Dynatec’s Melt-On-Demand™ technology, not all adhesive in the hopper needs to be melted for the unit to function. This enables the system to be operation-ready much faster than with other conventional equipment. This unique Melt-On-Demand™ technology virtually eliminates the problem of charring and reduces equipment maintenance time. ITW Dynatec was the first company to introduce Melt-On-Demand™ technology in North America in the 1960s, and continues to evolve this technology.

ITW Dynatec Packaging Information Suite At Pack Expo 2016

ITW Dynatec also invites all attending and exhibiting packaging OEMs and manufacturers to its packaging information and hospitality suite, which will be open throughout the Pack Expo show. Complimentary refreshments and lunch will be provided to all attending packaging customers, partners, and colleagues, where they can also learn about ITW Dynatec’s exclusive partnership and support programs. The company will also be offering in-person demonstrations of the new Simplicity ASU.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: ITW Dynatec

Pollack Signs Up For Mertex Software From Reflex Data Systems

HULL, England — October 12, 2016 — New York textile business Pollack — well known for its fine art credentials and design integrity — is turning to an ERP software provider to achieve its long-term aims.

The company has gone to the United Kingdom for the specialist Mertex software from Reflex Data Systems, which is dominant in home markets and sees the United States as a major route to expansion.

When first meeting Reflex in 2009, Pollack was not ready to take the plunge. But subsequent events — such as the merger with high-end wallcovering firm Weitzner two years later — have highlighted the need for the agile Mertex software, which is constantly updated to keep pace with the fast moving textiles industry.

Susan Whalen, vice president, operations, explained that a recent focus has been on reorganization and infrastructure, including almost doubling warehouse and sampling space to 56,000 square feet after moving operations from New York to Jersey City. The company continues to maintain headquarters in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood and a trade showroom in the prestigious Decoration and Design Building.

“It was time to look at the company’s systems ─ we had three separate programs running our business, which was far from ideal,” she said.

“It was a major decision that we took only after due diligence and visiting a number of Reflex clients in the UK. We chose Mertex because it is developed with textile clients and designed specifically for this industry.”

Susan said the various Mertex modules would transform Pollack’s business with advantages including vastly improving warehouse management processes through barcoding and inventory management. She added that the Reflex Analytics module would play an important role by allowing quick access to client and business performance information on any computer or phone, anywhere in the world.

“Our end game is a system with a fully integrated ecommerce platform,” she said.

Pollack, founded in 1988, carries out 85 percent of its business in the United States, including both residential and commercial clients.

Amy Soule, vice president, marketing, said: “Our aim is to offer very-high-quality textiles that appeal to a variety of design perspectives and applications. That quality goes beyond the product itself ─ we put great thought and consideration into everything we do, from designing to shipping.

“Mertex will enhance our business and help our customers have a seamless experience.”

Jerry Alcock, Reflex Data Systems’ managing director, said that Pollack’s decision to go with Mertex further evidenced the company’s deep understanding of the textiles market.

As a fully integrated system, Mertex enables companies to increase sales and profitability by improving operational efficiency. It provides real-time information and enables wholesalers and manufacturers to manage every aspect of a product’s journey to market, including purchasing, warehousing, manufacturing and sales.

Posted October 12, 2016

Source: Reflex Data Systems

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 Exhibitor Preview: Terrot

CHEMNITZ, Germany — October 5, 2016 — On October 21 the doors of ITMA ASIA + CITME, China’s most important trade fair for textile industry, will be opened to present latest textile trends and machinery for textile production.

Terrot Group, manufacturer of circular knitting machines will exhibit in hall 4 booth F12, showcasing two machine models of the brands Terrot and Pilotelli.

Terrot’s circular knitting machines are produced at the site of Chemnitz, Germany, whereas Pilotelli’s are made in Italy.

Terrot Machines For Special Applications Advanced Double Jersey Jacquards With UCC548E

With its machine range Terrot offers the means to produce a large variety of knitted fabrics for several applications, from fashion and sportswear supported by transfer technique and Interlock Mini Jacquard or home textiles such as special mattress ticking machines to transfer and spacer technology for technical textiles.

Among the latest models are the Double-Electronic Jacquard UCC548E2 (2-way technique) and UCC548E3 (3-way technique) with electronic needle selection both in dial and cylinder. It masters high gauges up to E28, which allows various pattern styles on both sides of one fabric. Rapid pattern changes are easily processed via direct pattern data upload and changeover time is reduced.

The model UCC548E3 will be exhibited at ITMA ASIA:

Exhibition Machine UCC548E3
UCC548E3, 34“, E28
Diameter: 30”
Number of feeders:48
Gauge: E22
Needle Selection: Piezo needle selection in 3-Way technique in cylinder, Piezo needle selection in 2-Way technique in dial
Knitting structure: double electronic jacquard
Fabric Application: sportswear, leisure wear, underwear, fashion outerwear, technical textiles

Pilotelli Macchine Tessili Sinkerless Technology SL-4 Powerful Single Jersey production

The SL4 version, latest generation of Pilotelli’s sinkerless technology, incorporates newly engineered technology that is patented by Terrot. Easy to use, the Pilotelli sinkerless machine guarantees high output and reduced maintenance.

This machine model stands for extremely reliable plating technology – especially in use of elastane, very low maintenance up to 10 times fewer and user-friendly operation. It masters fine fabrics up to gauge E40 and the stitch forming technique is in a stationary point of the cylinder. Consequently one obtains a superior uniformity of the stitch and a total absence of vertical lines. This does not only improve fabric quality but also supports easy maintenance and energy saving. Due to the absent of conventional sinkers the cleaning frequency of the knitting head is reduced. The in-build click-clack system solves the problem of picking up the dropped-off fabric. In traditional machines, sinkers must be replaced after a certain period of time because of the wearing out caused in the knock-over area.

The SL-4 model is available with tubular frame or open width frame, and is also available in special configuration for high-speed production. This machine model is ideal for the production of leisure wear textiles.

The model SL-4 J 3.0-4 T.3 will be exhibited at ITMA ASIA:

Exhibition Machine SL-4 J 3.0-4 T.3
Diameter: 34”
Number of feeders: 102
Gauge:E28
Number of needle tracks:2 cam tracks equipped for high-speed single jersey
Knitting Structure:  single jersey
Fabric Application: leisure wear

Terrot welcomes visitors at the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2016 at booth F12 in hall 4.

Posted October 11, 2016

Source: Terrot

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