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This issue of the RECENT journal was edited with the support of: ContentsA Success Story about Clustering in Technical Textile and Composite Material Sectors: Bursa Model
RECENT J. (2025), 76:124-133 https://doi.org/10.31926/RECENT.2025.76.124 Abstract This study summarizes the cluster activities carried out in Bursa province in the field of technical textiles and composite materials. The article actually summarizes the steps of a success story in clustering and shows how to carry out such activities in the most efficient way for similar structures. This article is inspired and compiled from previous studies [17-26]. Within the scope of cluster development roadmap studies, a Cluster Coordination Unit (CCU) was established by the BCCI. Cluster expert support to Cluster Coordination Unit started after completion of the Cluster Strategy and Roadmap. Support to CCU has started with two full day “Cluster Development and Management” training specially designed for cluster management team. Training provided by CCU team, ensuring the team to understand key concepts of cluster phenomenon, cluster development stages and role of cluster coordination in the success of the clusters. Overall, the study provided a detailed view of past business practices and export initiatives, along with an assessment of the institutional support offered to the industry. The findings offered valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the textile industry, highlighting trends in material utilization, export techniques, and the effects of technological advancements on competitiveness and sustainability. Keywords technical textiles, composite materials, clustering, Bursa Maria STOICANESCU, Valeriu Marius COMICI
RECENT J. (2025), 76:134-137 https://doi.org/10.31926/RECENT.2025.76.134 Abstract This paper analyses the influence of heat treatments on the mechanical and structural properties of the 20Cr130 stainless alloy. There have been applied various heat treatment processes, varying austenitisation temperature, the holding time and the cooling methods, in order to determine the changes induced in the microstructure and resulting mechanical behaviour. The results showed that the treatment temperature and cooling rate have a major impact on the size of the grains, the secondary phase formation and hardness. The study provides practical insight into the optimisation of heat treatments for industrial applications requiring specific performance from the 20Cr130 alloy. Keywords stainless steels, properties, heat treatments
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