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As strong as Steel, as light as Aluminium...

Classification: General

5, 10 and 20 layer Fibrecore for improved impact energy absorption.

Images Courtesy of: DSTL

Fibrecore is a new Ultra-Light, composite stainless steel from FIBRETECH combining:

Lightweight

High strength

High Stiffness

High energy absorption

High noise and vibration damping properties

Fibrecore offers the strength of Steel for the weight of Aluminium.

Launched in 2006, but developed by Fibretech over 6 years in conjunction with Cambridge University (UK), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA), CMI (UK), Volvo Technology Transfer (Sweden) and Defence Science Techonology Laboratories(DTSL) - (UK), Fibrecore is a new-material solution for the Automotive, Military and Aerospace industries.

http://www.fibretech.com/products_fibrecore.htm

Changing Refractories in Changing World Conference

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2009's Institute of Refractory Engineers (IRE) Conference will take place on the 29th September with the theme of: Changing Refractories in a Changing World at the Holiday Inn, Rotherham.

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Innovative new material has Aerospace potential.

Classification: General

The Midlands Aerospace Consortium have today released a new Case Study for Fibretech's Fibresheet product describing it as "a new metallic material with huge potential for the aerospace industry".

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Fibresheet

Classification: Filtration

Fibretech is responsible for an innovative new metallic material that could radically alter the filter industry.

Known as Fibresheet™ this material is porous as paper, yet strong as steel; lighter than cloth but formable into complex shapes.

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As strong as Steel, as light as Aluminium...

Classification: General

Fibrecore is a new Ultra-Light, composite stainless steel from FIBRETECH, offering the strength of Steel for the weight of Aluminium.

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Fibretech open first lab in the UK

Classification: General

Fibretech has opened the first laboratory in the UK dedicated to the development of Rapidly Solidified Metal Products.

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New Steel Fibre for Refractory

Classification: Refractory

FIBREX HT is a new low-chromium steel fibre developed by Fibretech for Steel Industry Refractory.

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Fibre Technology Ltd (Fibretech) confirmed as a member of a consortium set up to develop the Jetpod Aircraft.

Classification: Other

It has been confirmed that Fibre Technology Ltd (Fibretech) is a member of a consortium set up to develop the Jetpod Aircraft.

The Jetpod is a Very Quiet Short Take-Off and Landing aircraft, or VQSTOL as Avcen has come to name it.

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Capital Investment in 3rd Generation Products

Classification: Other

Fibre Technology Ltd, based in Nottinghamshire is the base for the Group's Metallurgical Research & Development activities. One of the key projects that the Company has been working in over the past two years is an ultra-lightweight sandwich structure, named Fibrecore™.

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TUV Certification renewed

Classification: Other

>TUV Certification renewedFibretech has recently had its TUV ISO 9001 (2000) Quality Assurance certification renewed. As a result of the supply of products into such demanding markets as Automotive, Aerospace and Petrochemical, the team at Fibretech opted to try to achieve their Quality Assurance Certification from the world leader specialising in these 'pristine' markets.

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TÜV Certification approved for another year.

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TÜV has certified Fibretech to ISO 9001:2000 for 2005-06, making it a successful 3 years in a row. The annual independent inspection of Fibretech by TÜV UK Quality Assurance Ltd confirms the manufacturting practices, processes and inspection procedures set out and maintained by Fibretech ensure consistent quality and reliable performance in;

"The manufacture, development and distribution of steel and stainless steel filamentary materials and fibres.

For more info, or a copy of Fibretech's Certificate of Approval contact us.

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Latest News

Classification: Filtration

Fibretech now offers a new range of steel fibres, filters and filtration media. Matching process know-how with innovation, products in 304, 316L and 310 fibres are complemented with new products in 446, FeCrAl and Inconel alloys, to offer a wider range new corrosion and temperature resistant products.

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Mini Cooper S – Microtex HT

Classification: Automotive

>Mini Cooper S – Microtex HT"BMW is preserving the unique sound of the Cooper S with a little help from Fibretech. The exhaust system of the 16V 2 engine uses components manufactured and supplied from Fibretech's factory in Nottingham, UK. Each Cooper S muffler contains Microtex HT, a high-temperature, high gas-pressure resistant acoustic absorption product, made from stainless steel filaments unique to Fibretech."

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“Fibretech moves into Fuel Cells”

Classification: Other

>“Fibretech moves into Fuel Cells”Fibretech now produces porous media and fibres for Fuel Cell applications.

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“Bosal award Fibretech 95% rating…”

Classification: Automotive

Bosal (UK) Ltd, a major exhaust systems manufacturer for the automotive OE and aftermarkets has awarded Fibretech a 95.24% supplier rating for the start of 2005.

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