Save the date: EV materials webinar

Save the date: EV materials webinar

pinfa-NA free webinar – EV battery enclosure screening fire tests, with K.R. Vessey, UL Solutions. Wed. 29th May, 11h30-12h30 EDT (17h30 -18h30 CEST). https://www.pinfa-na.org/
Batteries, technologies and fire safety

Batteries, technologies and fire safety

Fire fighter suggests to anticipate fire safety in new materials, rather than trying to deal with consequences. Lithium ion batteries, lightweight timber and steel construction, new polymers: these all bring new fire risks for society and challenges for fire fighters....
Cost of fire in England: 12 billion UK£/year

Cost of fire in England: 12 billion UK£/year

Government estimates total fire costs at 12 bn UK£/y, of which a 1/4 is impacts of fire, and 3/4 fire prevention and mitigation. The report covers only fires attended by fire services, for the year ending March 2020 and covers only England (population 56.5 million,...
Lessons from Japan Airlines Airbus fire

Lessons from Japan Airlines Airbus fire

All 379 people escaped the A350, with its carbon-composite fuselage, when it caught fire after a crash on landing. The, Japan Airlines flight crashed during landing into a small aircraft which was stationary on the runway at Haneda Airport, Japan, 1st January 2024...
Flame retardant anti-corrosion coating

Flame retardant anti-corrosion coating

Axalta non-halogenated flame retardant protective and decorative coating for metals in buildings, mobility, offshore. The treatment is an all-in-one (no primer) spray-on thermosetting and protects from sunlight, water and salt and abrasion and provides electrical and...