March 2008

Method for manufacturing vascular stent-grafts

1 March 2008

A sewing machine capable of sewing reinforcing wire to tubular grafts to form vascular stent-grafts has been developed by Anson Medical, the Cardiovascular Devices Division of Lombard Medical Technolo

Cushioning devices for amputees

1 March 2008

A polymeric gel and cushioning devices for an amputee's residuum are disclosed in US Patent 7 291 182 by Ohio WillowWood.

Fibres that retain their superabsorbent properties under pressure

1 March 2008

Addressing the need for fibres that retain their superabsorbent properties under pressure, researchers in the USA working for Stockhausen say they have devised a method for making such items.

Improved electroblowing process for nanofibrewebs

1 March 2008

DuPont has revealed an electroblowing process designed to form webs of nanofibres (International PatentWO 2006/071977).

Silver fibre with activated carbon

1 March 2008

Purification Products Limited from Shipley,UK, has added a material to its portfolio that combines a silver-coated fibre with activated carbon powder.

Superhydrophobic fibres

1 March 2008

Researchers in the USA have been electrospinning block copolymers to create fibres with superhydrophobic properties.

Assessing snagging reliably

1 March 2008

The SnagPod is a snagging resistance tester,offered as an additional chamber for James H.Heal'S ICI pilling tester or a later generation of its Orbitor pilling and snagging tester.

Durable flame-retardant polyester

1 March 2008

In European Patent EP 1 857 586, the applicant Daihachi Chemical Industry Co Ltd - a manufacturer of flame retardants, plasticizers and agents for metal extraction, with headquarters in Osaka - says i

Alginate and chitosan combined to make fibre for wound dressings

1 March 2008

Scientists at the University of Bolton,UK, are using a combination of extracts from seaweed and from crab shells to create an innovative medical textile with unique properties to aid and accelerate he

Curtain coating method improved

1 March 2008

A method and a device for better controlling the flow of air around a web undergoing curtain coating is the subject of International PatentApplication WO 2006/090008.

Fiberweb in talks on possible offer from Avgol

1 March 2008

Nonwovens producer Fiberweb said it is in discussions with Tel Aviv-listed Avgol over a possible offer for the company, comprising GBP1 per share in cash and a further dividend of 2.5 pence per share.

Nanotechnology and Smart Textiles for Industry,Healthcare and Fashion

1 March 2008

The 3rd International Conference on Nanotechnology and Smart Textiles for Industry,Healthcare and Fashion will be held on 19 March 2008 at the Royal Society,London,UK.

Panaz restructures marketing

1 March 2008

As a result of a corporate restructuring programme necessitated by the expansion of both its workforce and international customer base,UK-based contract furnishing fabrics specialist Panaz has announc

Macroporous prosthetic knits

1 March 2008

Macroporous prosthetic knits are described in US Patent 7 290 410 by Sofradim.

Diaper with elasticated topsheet

1 March 2008

A disposable absorbent diaper with an elasticated topsheet has been developed by Procter & Gamble.

Air-permeable allergen barrier

1 March 2008

Air-permeable allergen barrier fabrics that are durable and comfortable have been developed by Precision Fabrics Group.

Nonwovens a fighting force in the medical field

1 March 2008

In the European Union, health care associated infection (HCAI) or nosocomial infections affect one out of every ten patients, causing roughly three million infections and some 50 000 deaths a year, re

Kinetic Concepts files another lawsuit against Innovative Therapies

1 March 2008

Medical technology company Kinetic Concepts (KCI), a supplier of advanced wound care and therapeutic surfaces, together withWake Forest University Health Sciences, has filed a patent infringement laws

Smart textile vascular graft

1 March 2008

A so-called"smart textile" vascular graft has been developed by the SciMed division of Boston Scientific.

Multilayer composite vascular access graft

1 March 2008

A multilayer composite vascular access graft (mcVAG) is described in US Patent 7 297 158 by Thoratec.

Coloplast renews Compeed contract production agreement

1 March 2008

Coloplast has renewed a five-year contract production agreement for its Compeed woundcare products.

Fire retardant coating

1 March 2008

A flame retardant (FR) that combines microencapsulated ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and melaminebased particles retained in a base material is the subject of International PatentApplicationWO 2006/075

RespiSENS from Fraunhofer

1 March 2008

The RespiSENS module - developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits - measures respiratory effort and respiratory frequency.

Nanotechnology Masters Courses directory

1 March 2008

A new approach to skills development and training is needed for the multidisciplinary field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, and many universities are now offering masters courses in nanotechnology,

Swimming downhill in new Speedo design

1 March 2008

Speedo has harnessed the expertise of NASA amongst a number of international research institutes to create the new LZR Racer, which independent testing has shown to be the world's fastest swimsuit.

Explorations in 3D

1 March 2008

The first world conference on 3D fabrics and their applications will be held at the Weston Conference Centre, University of Manchester, UK, on April 10-11 2008.

EU backing for smart wear inter-connects

1 March 2008

Danish Ohmatex, a pioneer in intelligent textile development, has won an EU contract for Euro50,000 to cover the development of flexible socket connectors to advanced micro-sensors in professional pro

Recognition for Arkema's controlled architecture polymers technology

1 March 2008

Arkema has been named a winner of the 2007 Nano 50 Awards for the development of its controlled architecture polymers technology.

TenCate acquires nanocoating specialist

1 March 2008

TenCate is to purchase 75% of Xenia Technology, a Cambridge, UK-based specialist in the area of inkjet technology for the development of inks, coating fluids and related software.

$10,000 scholarship for wearable vision

1 March 2008

A $10,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student or class project that combines wireless technology and fashion to produce a vision of the future in wearable wireless communication technology.

Extra security from Woven Electronics

1 March 2008

Woven Electronics has expanded its patented, fiber optic-based security system LightLOC, which provides perimeter and access security with standard 25km long-range capabilities.

FutureVest acquires Barotex

1 March 2008

FutureVest, based in Brentwood, California, USA, has completed the acquisition of Barotex Technology and the combined company is now called Barotex Technology Corporation.

Military vehicles at Techtextil USA

1 March 2008

ArmorWorks and Tech Fiber, both Phoenix, Arizona-based armour protection providers, will showcase their ballistic advantage kit armour systems on military vehicles during Techtextil North America (TTN

M&S Outlast range

1 March 2008

Having achieved a positive response to earlier items, Marks & Spencer is now introducing a new line of temperature regulating clothing and underwear with Outlast PCM (phase change management) tech

Free motion communication

1 March 2008

Swiss sports gear manufacturer Swany is introducing the new GX-2 Urban - its second generation mobile phone glove.

Cycling success for Zephyr

1 March 2008

Zephyr Technology has secured a multi-million dollar OEM agreement to supply smart fabric-based, heart rate monitoring (HRM) products to Sigma Sport, located in Neustadt, Germany.

Fibretronic takes modules to retail

1 March 2008

Fibretronic is introducing CONNECTED-wear as a new way that the company's range of audio control systems can be supplied for interactive apparel and soft goods applications.

NanoDynamics ramps up Cell-Pore production

1 March 2008

NanoDynamics is ramping up production of its Cell-Pore ceramics technology at its plant in Buffalo, New York, to meet the demands of the expanding waste gas odour control market.

Taking personal protection to new extremes

1 March 2008

One of the winners of the ISPO Awards at the outdoor sports show held in Munich at the end of January was The Life Bag - an avalanche airbag with a mechanical trigger, which can be accessed easily via

Specialist clothing for protection

1 March 2008

A range of stylish antimicrobial nightwear with silver has been designed by UK company Allana, a specialist in clothing for people with physical disabilities.

Business is booming for 3XDRY

1 March 2008

Schoeller Technologies AG reports that the number of licensed finishing partners for its 3XDRY finishing treatment has increased by 50% to 65 worldwide within the last year.

Nano additive extends life of tyres

1 March 2008

Speciality chemicals group Lanxess has developed a new high-performance rubber additive called Nanoprene, which in tyres is said to significantly cut tread.

Darkest manmade material developed

1 March 2008

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Rice University have created the darkest material ever made by man, a thin coating comprised of low-density arrays of loosely vertically-aligned car

Wearables at ISPO 08

1 March 2008

The Wearable Technologies Show being presented from January 27-30 as part of ISPO Winter 08 in Munich aims to provide a unique setting for marketing new technologies in the sports and lifestyle sector

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