02 Feb 2023 News
The Autonomous Region of the Azores is currently facing a major challenge due to the presence of an invasive species known as kahili ginger. This species, originally from South America, is a threat to biodiversity and the ecological balance of the region.
Read More10 Jan 2023 News
Fibrenamics, a leading institute for fiber-based solutions and composites, announced the success of the TerryPlanet project, in partnership with Mundotêxtil. The project, which aimed to develop innovative terry cloth based on circular economy principles, was a major step towards exploring sustainable strategies in the production of terry cloth, a type of structure often used in bath towels.
Read More07 Dec 2022 News
In an interview for Fibrenamics, Carla Silva, Project Manager in the R&D Department at Simoldes, highlights the drivers that allowed Simoldes to differentiate itself from the competition and meet the demanding requirements of the automotive industry.
Read More08 Nov 2022 News
Fibrenamics, one of the biggest Portuguese technological centers of technical and scientific innovation in natural fibers and composite materials, in partnership with Açorgeo, CIMPA, and the Gaspar Frutuoso Foundation of the University of the Azores, launched an innovative project aimed at protecting the biodiversity of the Azores.
Read More23 Sep 2022 News
For over 10 years, Fibrenamics has been producing and transferring scientific knowledge to the industry, in the area of fibrous and composite materials.
Read More22 Sep 2022 News
If in the past, we went through the age of stone and bronze, today, if we could give a name to this era, it would undoubtedly be the age of composite materials. In this century, we've been witnessing the proliferation of this type of materials to the widest market sectors and, therefore, the construction sector is no exception.
Read More21 Sep 2022 News
From Guimarães to the world, out came another technological innovation of excellence. This one is now positioned in the market as the main alternative for concrete and steel elements. An example of the usage of this technology could be the substitution of the beams used in railroads.
Read More20 Sep 2022 News
Developed by Fibrenamics - the University of Minho, this project aimed to create interlaced composite bars - BCR - for subsequent application in concrete reinforcement (beams, columns, and, in network form, slabs and floors) and soil stabilization (nailing and anchoring).
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