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Mite-proof encasings approved by allergy research foundation

1 April 2008
Evolon fabric used in mite-proof encasings has been awarded a Seal of Quality by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation,which aims to help allergic patients by certifying the quality of p
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Expandable tubular graft

1 April 2008
An endoluminal prosthesis having an expandable graft has been developed by Medtronic Vascular.
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Ultrasonic crimping of a varied-diameter vascular graft

1 April 2008
A method for crimping a varied-diameter, seamless vascular graft, such as an aortic root graft, is disclosed in US Patent 7 309 461 by the SciMed division of Boston Scientific.
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Absorbable protective coatings incorporate cellulose sponge

1 April 2008
An absorbable protective wound covering is described in US Patent 7 294 750 by Hogy Medical.
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Materials containing silicon fibre

1 April 2008
Fibres and fabrics containing biocompatible, bioactive or resorbable silicon have been developed by pSiMedica, part of pSivida.
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SCA introduces stretch baby diaper

1 April 2008
Sweden's SCA has invested SEK500 million to further improve its baby diapers. The new stretch Libero diaper has been launched in Sweden and will soon be introduced to other countries.
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SCA to invest in incontinence care

1 April 2008
SCA of Sweden is to increase its capacity in the European incontinence care segment.
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Collano launches Nolax at INDEX 08

1 April 2008
At this month's INDEX 08 nonwovens exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland,Collano (Stand 4117) will introduce its new Nolax unit, a knowledge and innovation resource for radical system developments that ta
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Study shows VAC therapy better for treating diabetic foot ulcers

1 April 2008
A randomized controlled clinical trial has shown that VAC negative pressure wound therapy from Kinetic Concepts is more efficacious than advanced moist wound therapy in the treatment of diabetic foot
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Fibertex invests in nonwoven prints

1 April 2008
Fibertex Nonwovens is investing in Innowo Print of Germany, a joint venture that will print directly on nonwoven materials for applications such as diapers and feminine hygiene products.
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Covidien to sell European incontinence business

1 April 2008
USA-based healthcare products supplier Covidien is to sell its European incontinence business to a private French company,who will rename the business Lille Healthcare.
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Dow acquires intellectual property assets of Advanced Design Concepts

1 April 2008
Dow Chemical has acquired the intellectual property assets of Advanced Design Concepts (ADC),a joint venture formed with nonwoven fabric producer Fiberweb.
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Composite including a folded substrate and an absorbent adhesive

1 April 2008
Kimberly-Clark has developed an absorbent composite (10) including a substrate (12),with at least part of this coated with an absorbent adhesive composition (14).
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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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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.
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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.
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Printed and organic electronic signage will be a $2.5 billion market by 2015

1 March 2008
Signage manufactured using printed and organic electronics will generate an annual $2.5 billion by 2015, according to a new report.
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$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.
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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.
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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.
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