Tech Notes
Revolutionary rapid fiber measurement system
Diamscope uses the light microscopy method to automatically scan and analyze fibers in water, measuring diameter (from 0.2 µm), curvature and length (less than 0.5 mm). The water helps disperse the fibers evenly and rapidly.
The whole measurement process takes less than two minutes to prepare the sample and measure up to 20,000 fiber snippets. The system is self-cleaning and self-contained,
A&E’s new REPREVE® recycled sewing thread targets footwear and non-apparel applications
American & Efird (A&E), the world’s foremost manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles, released Anefil Poly® using REPREVE®. Incorporating REPREVE fiber made …
Successful closing of sale of Polymetrix shares
Bühler successfully closed the sale of 80% of the Polymetrix shares to Sanlian Hope as per March 22, 2018. The Bühler Group remains a minority shareholder with 20% of the …
Saurer Invests in Arbon – new technology center following in the footsteps of the pioneering founders
The Saurer Group announced April 27, 2018 that it is establishing a technology center in Arbon, Switzerland. The research and development center at the home of the Saurer textiles group …
Techtextil North America 2019 sets its sights on Raleigh
The sixteenth edition of Techtextil North America announces the 2019 premier trade show for technical textiles and nonwovens will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina. The relocation to Raleigh brings …