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Transition time for US nanotech initiative

1 June 2008
In 2001, the USA launched the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), the federal coordinating programme for nanotechnology research which has received $7.2 billion in funding since inception.
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New applications will boost silver inks market

1 June 2008
The market for silver conductive inks will almost triple over the next eight years to reach $2.4 billion by 2015, according to a new report from NanoMarkets.
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Nano level mixing without bubbles

1 June 2008
In the arena of high technology and high performance materials, the uniform dispersal of nano-sized particles in substrates such as resin is extremely difficult.
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Freudenberg introduces nonwoven made of post-consumer recycled chips

1 June 2008
Freudenberg Nonwovens' Spunlaid Division North America has launched a post-consumer recycled (PCR) product range within its portfolio of spunlaid nonwoven polyester fabrics.
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Polyethylene to rival para-aramid

1 June 2008
A strong,melt-spinning polyethylene fibre with superior lightness and cut resistance has been developed by Japan's Toyobo.
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Schoeller and Clariant cooperation leads to improved NanoSphere

1 June 2008
Following last year's announcement of the strategic distribution partnership between Schoeller TechnologiesAG and Clariant, the companies have worked together to bring a new NanoSphere finish to the m
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Nanotube papers exhibit controllable auxetic behaviour

1 June 2008
Researchers have demonstrated the auxetic properties of types of so-called "buckypaper".
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Lantal promises pneumatic comfort for airline passengers

1 June 2008
At the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Swiss fabrics specialist Lantal exhibited three prototypes of a new business class seat that exploits adjustable pneumatic technology.
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RKW-Group launches new brands and products at Index 08

1 June 2008
At the recent Index 08 held in Geneva, Switzerland, Germany-based RKW-Group presented its new RKW ProLife brand for hygiene and medical applications, including components for wipes,diapers, feminine h
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Pantex establishes subsidiary in UAE

1 June 2008
Pantex International has established a subsidiary,Pantex - MENA,serving theMiddle East andNorth Africa,reports Nonwovens Industry (25March 2008).Located in the United Arab Emirates,Pantex -MENA will p
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Modular neck support and redefinition structure

1 June 2008
A modular cervical (neck) support and redefinition structure is disclosed in US Patent 7 320 671 by Gail Gerstmar of Tigard,Oregon,USA.
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Knitted fabric with grip properties

1 June 2008
A prosthetic knit for medical or surgical use is highlighted in US Patent 7 331 199 by Sofradim.
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Stockinette for cast or splint

1 June 2008
An orthopaedic stockinette developed by Brian Reaux includes a preformed sleeve of elastic fabric material.
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Adhesive dressing

1 June 2008
A medical adhesive dressing that does not adhere to the skin is described in US Patent 7 317 134 by Corium International.
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ExxonMobil Vistamaxx elastomer wins Index award

1 June 2008
ExxonMobil has received the Index Award for nonwovens innovation in the raw materials category for its Vistamaxx 2125, a highly elastic,melt-spinnable elastomer that can be processed on conventional p
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FiberVisions offers new opportunities for carded thermal-bond nonwovens

1 June 2008
A new polypropylene fibre from FiberVisions is claimed to be creating unique opportunities for nonwovens producers to enter the bulky nonwovens market, and meet increasing demand for fabrics with impr
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Concordia Medical to move into larger facility

1 June 2008
Concordia Manufacturing of Coventry,Rhode Island, USA, is to relocate its Concordia Medical business to a new, 2285 m2 leased facility designed and built specifically for medical device manufacturing.
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South Korean court rules against Kimberly-Clark subsidiary

1 June 2008
The South Korean Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a domestic diaper manufacturer, saying it did not violate a patent of US firm Kimberly-Clark.
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Limb encircling therapeutic device

1 June 2008
A therapeutic compression garment has been developed by CircAid Medical Products of San Diego, California,USA.Disclosed in US Patent 7 329 232, the garment (10) is made of flexible, foldable, lightwei
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Zavod Elastik invests in spunlaid line

1 June 2008
Russian company Zavod Elastik has purchased a spunlaid line from Oerlikon Neumag.
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