#Composites

2020-05-06

Kordsa’s new R&D Platform: “Thin Films and Flexible Electronics”

Kordsa transforms daily life according to the changing trends and consumer needs. Seeking for opportunities in next generation material and technology, the Company is expanding its capabilities with flexible electronics and thin films and launched the new “Thin Films and Flexible Electronics” R&D Platform in partnership with Sabanci University.

The world is changing, so are our lives. Each day, new technologies and materials are introduced to make life better and easier. The article by Kordsa’s Global Technology Director Devrim Özaydin in the Reinforcer Magazine of Kordsa suggests that products based on thin films and flexible printed electronics technology are expected to make their way into our lives in the near future. This new technology, having applications like foldable displays to wearable biosensors, photovoltaic solar cells to flexible RFID’s will be more in our daily lives in the near future and will add extra ease and comfort to our daily routines. We will see many innovative thin film and flexible electronics technology based products in automotive industry, consumer and industrial electronics, and healthcare industry in near future.

As a company with an open innovation approach, Kordsa makes major collaborations and now seeks for new opportunities in thin film and flexible electronics technology. The Company puts focus on these materials and technology of the future and launched “Thin Films and Flexible Electronics” R&D platform in partnership with Sabanci University and is engaged in a new project with 6 partners so called “Nanosis-1004” about wearable healthcare electronics for monitoring health data via nano technological sensors. The project application was completed by Kordsa and SUNUM (Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center) to be funded by the leading Turkish research body, TUBITAK.

Kordsa showcases sustainability and innovation-driven solutions at Tire Technology Expo 2025

Kordsa, a global player in advanced material technologies, participated in Tire Technology Expo 2025, one of the leading trade fairs for the tire industry, held in Hannover, Germany. At the event, Kordsa highlighted its advancements in tire reinforcement technologies while sharing its vision of providing solutions to the global tire industry with the advantage of local production.

Kordsa recognized on CDP 2024 ‘Global A List’ for climate change and water

Kordsa, a subsidiary of Sabanc? Holding, has been recognized on the 2024 Global A List of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), one of the world’s most prestigious environmental reporting platforms, for both Climate Change and Water themes. This marks the first time Kordsa has achieved an A rating in both categories.

Engineering depth and diversity for composites

Airbond is the latest member of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) to receive recognition for contributions to the composites industry. The engineering firm based in Pontypool, South Wales, has just received the Make UK Energy and Sustainability Award for its Lattice 3D Printing project.

Circulose restarts commercial-scale production at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall

Circulose today announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, marking a significant step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of CIRCULOSE®, a recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles, in the fourth quarter of 2026.

VIATT 2026 to debut German Pavilion, strengthening European participation alongside key Asian textile hubs

Vietnam’s textile and garment sector continues to be a major contributor to the country’s economic growth, with export revenues expected to reach USD 46 billion in 2025, a 5.6% increase from 2024 . From 26 – 28 February, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to contribute to economic growth opportunities by accelerating digital transformation and green transition across the entire textile value chain. The upcoming edition will respond to the rising demand for advanced technologies and sustainable materials with the introduction of the German Pavilion, alongside strong exhibitor participation from key Asian sectors, as well as several high-profile fringe events.

Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs

As car manufacturers look to further reduce their carbon footprint, Autoneum has developed an innovative front trunk solution for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), made entirely from polyester-based textile. The Ultra-Silent Frunk offers significant weight reduction, improved acoustic and thermal insulation, and uses up to 70 percent recycled material, supporting sustainable and efficient vehicle design. Autoneum, global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, has already received orders for the new frunk from three major OEMs in Asia and Europe to be built in three BEV models. Series production for two BEVs has been underway in China and Germany since last year.