Day: 6 December 2025

Toray Develops Recycling Technology that Retains Carbon Fiber Strength and Surface Quality

Stuart Mitchell

Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has developed a recycling technology that can decompose diverse carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) made from thermosetting resins while retaining the strength and surface quality of those fibers. The company drew on this technology to create a nonwoven fabric employing recycled carbon fibers. Toray has started providing prototype samples to customers with a view to them developing performance and decorative materials for diverse applications, such as automobiles, construction, electricals and electronics, and daily necessities. The company will push ahead with technical assessments matching…

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When he was on the streets, the St. Pancras station piano was Francois’ only solace. Now he nurtures his extraordinary gift for music in a safe and secure home

Stuart Mitchell

National homelessness charity, Crisis, is today releasing a powerful new campaign film; a story of one man’s journey out of homelessness, the difference that Christmas kindness can make, and the healing power of music.    The film tells the story of Francois Pierron, who became homeless after moving to London and having his wallet and passport stolen on his first night in the city. Francois spent much of the next decade homeless, often sleeping rough on the streets of Camden.    During this period of homelessness Francois learned to play the piano,…

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