Industrial Advantages to 3D Printing

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BioHome3D was printed in four modules and assembled in half a day. Photo courtesy UMaine

Benefits at Both Ends of the Scale NatureWorks is continuously expanding its portfolio of Ingeo polylactic acid (PLA) materials which includes well-established grades for fibers and nonwovens, extrusion and injection …

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Expo activity. Photo courtesy Caryn Smith

Huge Potential of India’s Nonwovens Industry Highlighted at INDEX 23 In April this year, India overtook China as the world’s most populous country according to the UnitedNation’s population estimates – …

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Mechanically recycled fiber samples prepared for yarn spinning. Photo courtesy of Uster

Extreme Recycling and the Short Fiber Challenge Switzerland ranked top in the list of the world’s most innovative countries for the 12th year running in 2022, keeping the USA in …

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The new Beaulieu International Group pilot plant in Belgium. Photo courtesy of Beaulieu International Group

How fiber producers are exploring all options for sustainable gains. Many new innovations for the production of nonwoven fabrics are emerging in the marketplace – the inevitable response to sustainable …

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Drylock’s fluffless diapers reduced shelf space requirement in stores. Photo courtesy of Drylock Technologies

The complexity of absorbent hygiene products (AHPs) – baby diapers, femcare products and those for coping with adult incontinence – is not immediately apparent to consumers who never-theless greatly value …

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