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  2. January 2007

January 2007

Nanopeutics in professional woundcare development agreement

1 January 2007
Alltracel Pharmaceuticals of Dublin, Ireland, has announced that its Nanopeutics subsidiary has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with an undisclosed "world leader" in the professional woundca
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Linen Connect expands healthcare product range

1 January 2007
UK-based commercial linen supplier Linen Connect has announced exclusive distribution rights for healthcare brand Brinmark Healthcare, a supplier of commercial healthcare products.
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Multi-weft insertion helps weave lattices

1 January 2007
A machine modification that allows for a multiple weft lattice to be constructed is described in International Patent WO 2005/064058.
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Woven polyvinyl chloride floorcovering

1 January 2007
An unusual floorcovering has been developed in the USA by Mohawk Brands Inc of Wilmington, Delaware.
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Fake furs gain additional colour effects

1 January 2007
Kaneka Corp of Osaka, Japan, says it has found a way to extend the design possibilities for fake fur fabrics, in particular to introduce additional colour effects.
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Chinese develop process for ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene

1 January 2007
A new way of making ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibres is the subject of International Patent WO 2005/066397.
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Arrester cables for racing cars

1 January 2007
The use of arrester cables is essential in high-speed racing cars that otherwise might lose a complete axle in an accident, which unrestrained could be potentially lethal to onlookers.
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Cut-resistance combined with greater flexibility

1 January 2007

Teijin Twaron has introduced a version of its para-aramid fibre specifically developed to meet the demands of higher comfort combined with better cut-resistance in the growing market for protective

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Meltblown fabric

1 January 2007
GE Osmonics Inc has developed a three-dimensional nonwoven of meltblown fibres, for use as a filter medium.
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High molecular weight polyolefin reinforcement improvements

1 January 2007
A novel approach to making polymer matrix composites reinforced with ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin fibres is the result of the work of a group of Israeli researchers.
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Bright, coloured metal ropes

1 January 2007
By coating the wires in a metal rope with a polymer, it is possible to protect them and to improve their aesthetics, according to NV Bekaert SA.
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New chair of nanotech

1 January 2007
The use of polyester as a substrate for wearable technologies is one of the current projects being developed by Professor Arokia Nathan, who has been appointed the first holder of the Sumitomo/STS cha
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Norafin is new name for Jacob Holm's STA division

1 January 2007
Jacob Holm Industries' Special and Technical Applications Division (STA) has been renamed Norafin GmbH.
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Breathable composite backsheet

1 January 2007
Absorbent articles, such as diapers, adult incontinence garments and feminine hygiene products, with a breathable composite backsheet have been developed by Procter & Gamble.
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Non-stick dressing

1 January 2007
A wound dressing that includes a novel wound treatment composition is described in US Patent 7 074 981 by Susanna Chalmers of Riebeeck-Kasteel, Western Cape Province, South Africa.
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Collagen material for sutures

1 January 2007
A collagen material that can be sutured while still retaining its biochemical properties has been developed by Tapic International.
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Controlling active substances

1 January 2007
A process and device for the application of active substances to a wound surface has been developed by Kinetic Concepts of San Antonio, Texas, USA.
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Thin, absorbent composite sheet

1 January 2007
A thin absorbent composite sheet for use in absorbent articles, such sanitary napkins and panty liners, has been developed by Unicharm.
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UK tampon factory to close

1 January 2007
UK-based cosmetics and personal care group Accantia says it intends to outsource production of its feminine hygiene products overseas.
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Optimization of corneal implants

1 January 2007
Textile-based corneal prostheses have been developed by specialists at the Clinic for Ophthalmology and the Department of Textile Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry at RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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Absorbent materials with cellulose ester-containing bicomponent fibres

1 January 2007
Nonwoven absorbent materials made with cellulose estercontaining bicomponent fibres have been developed by Celanese Acetate.
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Suture factory to be built in Serbia

1 January 2007
Marax Group has signed an agreement with the Serbian Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SIEPA) for constructing a factory for suture production in Prokuplje, Serbia.
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Hospital gowns emphasize patient care and comfort

1 January 2007
Surgical gown distributor Select Gowns has introduced a new line of SoftTouch Mammography tops and capes.
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Kimberly-Clark increases ownership of Brazilian subsidiary

1 January 2007
Kimberly-Clark has increased its ownership of Brazilian subsidiary Kimberly-Clark Kenko Industria e Comercio (Kenko) from 70% to 100%.
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New pilot plant for polymer research and development

1 January 2007
The Institut fur Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen (ITA), Aachen, Germany, has put into operation a new piston spinning plant, reports Chemical Fibers International (5/2006).
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Private-label diaper contract

1 January 2007
TenderCare International has announced that shipments have begun on a multimillion dollar exclusive private-label baby diaper and pull-ups contract for a "large international grocery chain" in the USA
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Adding intelligence to optical fibres

1 January 2007
Pennsylvania State University researchers are developing a new generation of super-intelligent and inexpensive optical fibres.
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New tools for the nanoscale

1 January 2007
FEI Company is expanding its Helios NanoLab family of DualBeams with the introduction of the Helios NanoLab 400 and 400S systems.
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Shape memory experiments in space

1 January 2007
Tembo elastic memory composite hinges manufactured by Composite Technology Development (CTD), based in Lafayette, Colorado, USA, are to be tested on the International Space Station (ISS).
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Eleksen reports strong profits and Zegna deal

1 January 2007
Eleksen reports that between January and June 2006 its sales were GBP1.8 million - representing an increase of 622% on the same period in 2005.
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Latest Philips garments explore emotional sensing

1 January 2007
Philips Design has developed a series of dynamic garments as part of its ongoing SKIN exploratory research into the area of 'emotional sensing'.
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Nanotech venture capital to exceed $650 million in 2006

1 January 2007
Venture capitalists continue to devote cash to nanotechnology start-up companies, but, with the long expected time from investment to exit of six years - twice what VCs expect for investments in other
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US men's suits get functional with Resist Spills

1 January 2007
Perry Ellis and Hart Schaffner Marx have incorporated Nano Tex's Resist Spills fabric treatment into their latest lines of men's suits and separates.
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Airlines get the edge with ion mask treatment

1 January 2007
P2i Ltd is talking to a number of airline companies in respect of its new ion mask enhancement for cabin trim, seats, carpets and uniforms.
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Ahlstrom launches nanoalumina filtration media

1 January 2007
Ahlstrom has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Argonide Corporation to manufacture and commercialise patented electrostatic nanofibre filter media under the Disruptor brand name.
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Nanotech at ITMA 2007

1 January 2007
Nanotechnology will have a high profile at the ITMA 2007 international textile machinery exhibition which takes place in Munich from 13 to 20 September 2007.
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Aspen Aerogels receives Nano 50 award

1 January 2007
Aspen Aerogels, based in Northborough, Massachusetts, has received a coveted Nano 50 award.
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New design possibilities with Windows Vista

1 January 2007
Windows Vista, the latest Microsoft operating system, is being integrated into Kaledo 3D Trend, the new fashion design software package which will be commercially released by Lectra in 2007.
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Dogi creates smart textiles with aloe vera nanoparticles

1 January 2007
Barcelona-headquartered Dogi International Fabrics has created a new line of smart fabrics with aloe vera nanoparticles which provide moisturising, calming, anti-oxidant and anti-ageing benefits to th
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PowerMatrix range of smart fabrics from Sefar

1 January 2007
Swiss headquartered Sefar AG now offers a range of woven smart fabrics based on its PowerMatrix hybrid of polyester and copper monofilaments in warp and weft.
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Levi's Redwire in India

1 January 2007
Levi's has now launched its Redwire DLX iPod-compatible jeans in India, retailing at Rupees 9,000 (US$201), making them a little cheaper than the US$250 they are prices at on
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Strong first year for new fluid printer

1 January 2007
Fujifilm Dimatix reports that it shipped more than 5,000 Dimatix materials cartridges and around 100 full Dimatix Materials Printer (DMP) systems to customers in the first year of production.
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New face at Textronics

1 January 2007
Textronics has named Geoffrey Lapres as chief financial officer (CFO).
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NanoSolutions and Material Vision to be held in parallel in 2007

1 January 2007
Materials technology and its continued development via nanonottechnology is of decisive importance for Germany's future.
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Smart Fabrics 2007 rescheduled

1 January 2007
Intertech-Pira has rescheduled its Smart Fabrics 2007 conference which will now be held on May 7-9, 2007 at the Washington Marriott in Washington DC, USA.
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Innovation award for Schoeller's c_change

1 January 2007
Schoeller Textil AG of Switzerland has received the 2006 Frost and Sullivan Product Innovation of the Year Award.
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New luminous knitted fabrics for cars

1 January 2007
Automotive interiors specialist Eybl International reports that it has developed a luminous textile which works in three dimensions.
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Nanocoating installation for AP & C

1 January 2007
Advanced Powders and Coatings (AP & C), a subsidiary of Raymor Industries, is currently expanding its thermal spray coating production capacity at its new facility in Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada, t
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Nanoledge to be supplied with Arkema CNTs

1 January 2007
Arkema of France is to supply multiwalled carbon nanotubes to Nanoledge for incorporation into nanotube-resin composites.
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US college invests $190 million in new materials complex

1 January 2007
With a total investment of $190 million, Pennsylvania State University will construct a new 350,000-square-foot materials/life science research facility at its University Park campus.
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