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December 2014

Thermoset carbon fibre preform technology

1 December 2014

Toho Tenax Co Ltd has developed a technology for the efficient production of thermoset carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) preforms, which it is calling Tenax Part via Preform (PvP).

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Variable-denier yarn and suture

1 December 2014
Variable-denier yarn that can be used as a suture has been developed by Syntorr of Palo Alto, California, USA.
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Product combination for advanced dressings

1 December 2014
Bayer MaterialScience introduced a new product combination for advanced wound care and negativepressure wound therapy applications at Compamed in November 2014 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
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Bioresorbable rope-shaped dressing for use in reduced pressure therapy

1 December 2014
A bioresorbable linked dressing for use in applying reduced pressure to a wound site has been developed by Kinetic Concepts (KCI).
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Wireless remote monitor demonstrates digital healthcare

1 December 2014

A pilot collaborative study has demonstrated how a smart bandage can facilitate early problem recognition and intervention in patients suffering from advanced liver disease.

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Project to develop reusable operating theatre clothing

1 December 2014
German scientists are developing reusable operatingtheatre textiles that are designed to be more comfortable to wear and more durable as they can be cleaned using a gentler process.
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Carbon fibre as a car's body and battery

1 December 2014
Researchers in Sweden are attempting to develop structural materials based on carbon fibres that can simultaneously act as an electrode in a vehicle's power supply.
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Biodegradable elastic textile made from a single material for tissue growth

1 December 2014
Researchers in Germany have succeeded in making biodegradable, mechanically stable and elastic flocks for use as scaffolds in tissue growth.
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Increasing the modulus of standard carbon fibres

1 December 2014
A cost-effective process for converting standardmodulus polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based carbon fibres into intermediate- and high-modulus (IM and HM) carbon fibres has been developed by UHT Unitech Co o
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Dressing for the controlled release of therapeutic agents

1 December 2014
A wound dressing for the controlled release of therapeutic agents is disclosed in US Patent 8 858 987 by Systagenix Wound Management.
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Growth of woundcare market steady

1 December 2014
The global market for advanced woundcare had an estimated value of US$6.2 billion in 2013, having grown by around 5% since 2012, according to the latest study.
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Hemp-based materials for the automotive industry

1 December 2014
Automotive equipment supplier, Faurecia of Nanterre, France, has created a 50/50 joint venture with French agricultural cooperative Arc Les Gray-based Cooperative Agricole Interval to develop and prod
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Knitted mesh for tissue repairs

1 December 2014
A method for making a knitted mesh suitable for tissue repair has been developed by Allergan.
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TenCate acquisition adds sensors to body armour

1 December 2014
TenCate Advanced Armor USA of Newark, Ohio, USA, has acquired the sensor technology of Newport Sensors, based in Irvine, California, USA.
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Yacht to be reinforced with thin-ply carbon fibre multiaxial fabrics

1 December 2014
Thin-ply carbon fibre multiaxial reinforcements (C-Ply) from Chomarat of Le Cheylard, France, will be used to fabricate renowned naval designer Jean-Marie Finot's latest yacht, the Albatros.
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Opportunities for advanced products in US wound-management market

1 December 2014
The market for traditional wound-management devices (sponges, pads and bandages) in the USA is unlikely to disappear, despite the development of next-generation technologies with improved efficacy, ac
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Industrial Opportunity Partners acquires Vita Nonwovens

1 December 2014
Private equity firm Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP) has acquired Vita Nonwovens of High Point, North Carolina, USA, a technical nonwovens producer that serves the bedding, automotive, building p
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Clothing for protection against Ebola virus disease

1 December 2014
With the current outbreak of the Ebola virus in west Africa, DuPont has published a technical bulletin that provides general guidance for the use of protective apparel as a response to the Ebola virus
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Reinforced meshes for retropubic implants

1 December 2014
Reinforced meshes for retropubic implants are described in US Patent 8 828 092 by Boston Scientific Scimed.
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TenCate adds sensors to protection

1 December 2014
TenCate Advanced Armor USA has acquired the sensor technology of Newport Sensors, based in Irvine, California.
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CNT nonwovens expansion in Israel

1 December 2014
Tortech Nanofibres, a subsidiary of armour systems developer Plasan, has installed additional capacity for the manufacture of its nonwoven carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet at its manufacturing plant in Ma'
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Beauty patch powered by sugar and air

1 December 2014
At present, galvanic skin treatments can only be done by beauticians using special devices.
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ACE recognition for MarkForged

1 December 2014
The first 3D printer that can continuously accommodate carbon fibre, Kevlar and glass has received an Award for Composites Excellence (ACE) from the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA
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Barriers to adoption for smart fabrics

1 December 2014
The market value for sensors and 'smart' materials employed in clothing will grow from roughly $212 million this year to more than $1.8 billion by 2021, according to a new report from industry analyst
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Ultrafiltration first for washing machines

1 December 2014

The Haier Group, a multi-national consumer appliances and home electronics company based in Qingdao, China, has teamed up with Dow Water & Process Solutions (DW&PS) to develop a new water r

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Vest-like design for defibrillator

1 December 2014
A lightweight, easy-to-conceal shirt-like garment which can deliver lifesaving shocks to patients experiencing serious heart problems has been designed by biomedical engineering students at Johns Hopk
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HeiQ plans $4 million nanofibre plant

1 December 2014
Melbourne-based stem cell company Cytomatrix has formed a joint venture with Switzerland's HeiQ Materials to support the commercialisation of a stem cell solution based on nanofibres for bone marrow t
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Patented new heating technology

1 December 2014
FlexiWarm is a new heating foil technology developed by FlexiWarm Gmbh, based in Bad Bentheim-Gildehaus, Germany.
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Adding comfort for diabetes sufferers

1 December 2014
Wearable alternatives to current glucose monitoring technology could have a big future, but the golden days of high margin disposable glucose test strips may be coming to an end according to analyst I
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London hospital tests smart bandage

1 December 2014
A collaborative pilot study has recently been carried out at the Royal Free Hospital in London on the Isansys Lifetouch device - a new wireless vital signs 'smart bandage' cardiac monitor.
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New nanotube process for imaging systems

1 December 2014
Sensitive electro-optical imaging and target-acquisition systems will achieve new levels of range and sensitivity performance as a result of a UK company's recently-introduced 'super black' material.
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Algae alternative to silver ions

1 December 2014
The use of silver ions for antibacterial textiles has been a matter of hot debate worldwide.
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Wearable Week at ISPO 15

1 December 2014
The first Wearable Week takes place in Munich, Germany from February 2-8 incorporating the 14th Wearable Technologies Conference (WT I) on February 2-3 - which features over 50 speakers.
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Kimberly-Clark announces details of restructuring programme

1 December 2014
In announcing its third-quarter financial results in October 2014, Kimberly-Clark executives announced details of a restructuring programme intended to offset overhead costs associated with the spinof
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Ultrafiltration for washing machines

1 December 2014
A filter based on porous hollow nanofibres has helped a China-based manufacturer of consumer appliances and home electronics to introduce a washing machine that uses a low amount of water.
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