The Fabricator

Five-axis laser transforms part finishing for metal spinning manufacturer

"It’s as much an art form as it is a science," Funkhouser explained. "In many ways, it’s akin to blacksmithing. You are ...
Nature

Multifilament spinning of mechanically recycled polypropylene from post-consumer sources for a circular economy in textile applications

The use of polypropylene (PP) waste in the textile industry has been limited to low-value applications, as it is difficult to produce high-quality recycled fibers. Recent advances in recycling and ...
Nanowerk

Scientists develop rapid wet spinning process for superior carbon nanotube yarns

Despite their immense potential, the road to translating the superlative properties of individual carbon nanotubes into high-performance macroscopic fibers and yarns has been fraught with challenges.
CompositesWorld

Wet-spinning carbon fiber precursor begins in Australia

CSIRO wet-spinning line in Waurn Ponds, Australia. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), an Australian research and development center, reports that it, in ...