Turbulent fibers

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Simulation of the dynamics of a fiber curtain being laid to form a non-woven tissue. Fraunhofer ITWM
Simulation of the dynamics of a fiber curtain being laid to form a non-woven tissue. © Fraunhofer ITWM

From car interiors to diapers – non-woven tissues are used every-where. Manufacturers are aiming to produce increasingly hard-wearing non-woven tissues from as little plastic as possible. A simulation model has been designed to help optimize the process.


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