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Improved electroblowing process for nanofibrewebs

1 March 2008
DuPont has revealed an electroblowing process designed to form webs of nanofibres (International PatentWO 2006/071977).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Coloplast renews Compeed contract production agreement

1 March 2008
Coloplast has renewed a five-year contract production agreement for its Compeed woundcare products.
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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.
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Smart textile vascular graft

1 March 2008
A so-called"smart textile" vascular graft has been developed by the SciMed division of Boston Scientific.
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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
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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
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Air-permeable allergen barrier

1 March 2008
Air-permeable allergen barrier fabrics that are durable and comfortable have been developed by Precision Fabrics Group.
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Diaper with elasticated topsheet

1 March 2008
A disposable absorbent diaper with an elasticated topsheet has been developed by Procter & Gamble.
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Macroporous prosthetic knits

1 March 2008
Macroporous prosthetic knits are described in US Patent 7 290 410 by Sofradim.
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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
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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
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Free clinic for information technology

1 March 2008
Syscom plc, a specialist software provider, will be holding a free clinic on information technology (IT) and software at the Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show to be held in Birmingham, UK, 2-3 Apri
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Lenzing wins right to supply US military with Austrian fibre

1 March 2008
Lenzing group and TenCate Protective Fabric will supply flame-retardant materials for the new generation of combat wear used by the USA's armed forces.
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Rieter Board proposes Hess as its Chairman after retirement of Feller

1 March 2008
At a meeting on 29 January 2008, the Board of Directors of Rieter Holding Ltd proposed Roland W.
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ITMA and K2007 help boost Dornier

1 March 2008
Lindauer Donier GmbH, a manufacturer of air-jet and rapier looms, as well as finishing machinery and plants for plastic films, has reported its turnover in 2007 was up to Euro221 million (2006: Euro21
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Ahlstrom to get new Chief Executive Officer as Moisio resigns

1 March 2008
AHLSTROM Corp's President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jukka Moisio has resigned.
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