#Composites

2020-07-08

Extremely durable ceramics by Kordsa, beyond your coffee cup

Ceramic matrix composites are gaining increasing attention as a mainstream material option for high temperature components especially in the aerospace. Kordsa, shapes the ceramic matrix composites market with its high quality and innovative ceramic fabrics & prepregs.

Ceramics, known for their incredible strength and superior heat resistance, have many uses in daily life from pottery and bricks, to gas turbine engines and dentistry. The article by Mary P. Shafer, General Manager of Fabric Development Inc in the Reinforcer describes the increasing use of CMC’s in various industries. Briefly, CMC materials, especially oxide-oxide composites, can substitute metallic components in high temperature environments bringing advantages in terms of weight reduction, increase in thermal ef?ciency, prolonged service lifetime and reduced maintenance cost.

Reinforcement leader Kordsa, recently has expanded its CMC capabilities with the acquisition of Fabric Development Inc (FDI), Textile Products Inc (TPI) and Axiom Materials. FDI is currently supporting the aircraft insulation activities while TPI is a leader in weaving fabrics for CMCs and is the sole source for the Passport engine program. Axiom Materials is one of the leading manufacturer of oxide-oxide prepregs. Its High Temperature Composites Center will be the only one of its kind to support this growing market.

For more details on CMCs and Kordsa’s capabilities please read: “Ceramics-Beyond Your Coffee Cup” by Mary P. Shafer General Manager of FDI.

https://www.reinforcer.com/en/category/detail/Ceramics-Beyond-Your-Coffee-Cup/99/1506/0

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.

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.

Modern testing methods for raw cotton

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will take place from 25 to 27 March 2026 at the Bremen Parliament. This conference has traditionally stood for in-depth expertise and international exchange. The program will focus on technical innovations, market trends, and regulatory frameworks across the entire value chain – from agriculture to the circular economy. With high-profile speakers, the conference is regarded as the key meeting point for the global cotton industry. Today’s focus: Cotton quality and testing methods.

Rieter responds to higher raw material prices

Global political and economic developments have been leading to rising raw material and energy costs for some time. The textile machinery industry is also affected by this trend. Rieter machines and components consist to a large extent of steel, copper, aluminum and electronics. These materials in particular have seen higher demand and higher prices in recent months.