EPFL researchers have engineered a fiber-based electronic sensor that remains functional even when stretched to over 10 times ...
A sheet of fabric that is three times stronger than Kevlar could stop a bullet despite being just 1.8 millimetres thick, ...
An experimental new two-faced fiber, however, is both flexible and conductive. Developed by a team of scientists at Washington State University, the fiber is made of two substances: cotton cellulose ...
(Nanowerk Spotlight) The rapid integration of high-density multifunctional systems and modules in modern electronics has brought the issue of electromagnetic compatibility to the forefront.
Non-crimp fabrics like METYX’s glass fiber fabric range are becoming increasingly sought after in the advanced manufacturing industry, with applications in many sectors. Image Credit: ...
The commercialization of clothing-type wearable robots has taken a significant step forward with the development of equipment ...
Teijin Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan) reported on April 12 that it has qualified its carbon fiber and polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-based materials Tenax thermoplastic woven fabric (TPWF) and Tenax thermoplastic ...