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New nanofinish cuts fluorochemicals

1 June 2008
Victor Group, headquartered in Quebec, Canada, is to be the exclusive mill distributor of GreenShield - an eco-friendly nanotechnology-based stain and water repellent developed by G3 Technology Innova
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Inteltex project looks at conductive polymer composite potential

1 June 2008
Innovation is critical to the survival of European nonwovens said Gerd Ries, chairman of EDANA, the industry organisation responsible for the recent INDEX08 nonwovens show in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Nanoclays lose weight and add performance for Yamaha

1 June 2008
Among products recognised for innovation at the JEC Composites show in Paris was the WaveRunner personal watercraft which employs lightweight NanoXcel composite material developed by Yamaha Motor and
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Merger strengthens region's advanced processing

1 June 2008
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and the Centre of Excellence for Nano, Micro and Photonic Systems (Cenamps), are to merge with immediate effect in a move that reinforces the North East region
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Phase change for military vehicles

1 June 2008
UK automotive textiles supplier Exmoor Trim is introducing a range of temperature regulating Outlast products for vehicles.
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Hohenstein study on microcapsules in textiles

1 June 2008
Microcapsules play a vital role in drug delivery systems designed to transfer substances from textiles on to and into the skin.
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Pi cross-section 3D woven profiles

1 June 2008
Biteam AB, the pioneer of 3D-weaving technologies, has developed the first ever fully 3D woven family of Pi () cross-sectional profiles.
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Keeping the lid on without discomfort

1 June 2008
A new product designed to dry and freshen crash helmets has been developed by Matrix Development Technology (MDT) in the UK.
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STELLA has stretchable technologies for a range of new products

1 June 2008
Three different basic technologies for stretchable electronics have now been developed as part of the multi-company EU-backed STELLA project: The Stretchable Copper Board (SCB) is based on a polymer s
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Protection in record freefall

1 June 2008
At the end of May, Frenchman Michel Fournier will attempt to drop out of the stratosphere in a free fall jump from an altitude of 130,000 feet - 40 kilometres - above the plains of Saskatchewan, Canad
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Greener NanoSphere formulation introduced

1 June 2008
Following the announcement of the strategic distribution partnership between Schoeller Technologies AG and Clariant, the companies have worked together to bring a new NanoSphere finish to the market.
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Growth in nanotech products

1 June 2008
The global market for nanotechnology was worth $11.6 billion in 2007 and is expected to increase to $12.7 billion in 2008 and $27 billion by the end of 2013, according to a new report.
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3D malaria fighter

1 June 2008
For decades, BASF says it has been committed to the fight against malaria and other tropical diseases.
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No-sew behind VitalJacket and LZR

1 June 2008
The success of the latest Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit is in part down to the No-sew Technology developed by Petratex Confeccoes of Portugal.
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New options explored with NanoSpider

1 June 2008
The vast amount of research and development work currently being carried out worldwide into nanofibre production was emphasised at a recent conference held by Elmarco - the developer of NanoSpider tec
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T-shirts will be talking in two years: Philips

1 June 2008
In the next stage of its Lumalive development, Philips aims to unveil a "truly electronic textile" product within two years, and while there are still obstacles to be overcome, believes they are not i
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Disruptor recognition

1 June 2008
At the recent Index nonwovens show in Geneva, Switzerland, Ahlstrom claimed the Innovation Award in the Nonwovens Rollgoods category for Disruptor.
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NanoAg+ for hospital protection

1 June 2008
Hill-Rom is to incorporate NanoHorizon's antimicrobial technology into its patient support surfaces.
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New PE fibre out-performs para-aramids

1 June 2008
A new high strength melt spinning polyethylene fibre with superior lightness and cut resistance has been developed by Japan's Toyobo.
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Auxetic behaviour of nanotubes

1 June 2008
When most materials are stretched in one direction, they get thinner in the other directions - like a rubber band.
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