Well-known Italian-Swiss watchmaker releases luxury wristwatches with basalt-fiber composite case
Panerai was the first to decide on the use of basalt-fiber composite in the exclusive watch models.
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New rock wool production facility to be established in Uzbekistan
The industrial machinery to produce rock wool will be supplied by the Italian company.
Recyclable basalt plastic for automotive being developed in Europe
International initiative to develop recyclable basalt plastic based on bio-resin for the automotive industry.
Ocean Race Summit to consider materials for sustainable boat building
GS4C will make a presentation on basalt composites and other sustainable materials for the boat building at the summit taking place in Genoa.
Amer Yachts is looking to make the switch for basalt fiber
Amer Yachts has entered into cooperation agreement with GS4C in a move to replace fiberglass with basalt fiber in its yacht structure.
Fireproof basalt-fiber reinforced ceramic composite developed in Italy
The experimental tests proved that basalt fiber reinforced ceramic composite retained its properties up to 1200 °C.
Earthquake-resistant basalt mesh solution tested in Italy
New FRCM walls reinforced with basalt fiber and stainless steel proved to be damaged when exposed to two and a half times stronger shocks than before reinforcing.