Fifth Ballistics Center to Develop Protective Materials that Help Keep People Safe Around the World Wilmington.

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont today announced the start up of its $500 million Cooper River Kevlar® facility near Charleston, S.C.

Drive to Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels Demands Materials Innovation Traverse City, MI (PRWEB) August 02, 2011 The auto industry’s current materials portfolio will need to be augmented to meet new 2025 fuel economy standards, according to a recent WardsAuto and DuPont Automotive survey in late July.

A French company has found business success by blending high-tech fibers used in ESA space mission with old-fashioned denim to create comfortable, stylish protective gear for bikers.

SASA, Israel, November 23, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Plasan, a global leader in survivability and combat-proven armor solutions and Q-Flo, University of Cambridge spin-out company, today announced the formation of TorTech Nano Fibres Ltd, a joint venture between the two companies. TorTech, based in Israel, will produce carbon nanotube fiber for the enhancement of body armor and composite armor systems for vehicles.