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February 2007

Apparatus for manufacturing intraluminal implants

1 February 2007
A method and apparatus for making a braided intraluminal implant has been developed by Surpass Medical.
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Gate assembly for a tufting machine

1 February 2007
Card-Monroe Corp says it has developed an improved gate assembly for a tufting machine.
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Cut-resistant gloves

1 February 2007
Using the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre Dyneema, researchers have developed better cut-resistant gloves, according to the fibre's manufacturer, DSM of Urmond, The Netherlands
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Enzyme to help minimize pilling in polyester-based fabrics

1 February 2007
A polyester hydrolytic enzyme can reduce the propensity to pilling and/or improve the colour clarity of polyester fabrics without the need to use a detergent, according to Novozymes North America Inc.
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Flame-retardant and conductive fabric

1 February 2007
An electrically conductive fabric construction for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is also flame-retardant, according to its developer, Parker-Hannifin Corp of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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DSM's polyamide 4,6 now in staple and filament

1 February 2007
DSM Engineering Plastics is to start making fibre and film from its established temperature-resistant polyamide 4,6 resin called Stanyl(r).
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Waterproof membrane also a barrier to termites

1 February 2007
An inventor from the USA has patented a waterproofing membrane that he claims also offers subterranean walls and structural members protection against termites.
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Spinning up improves the preparation of nanofibres

1 February 2007
Korean workers developing techniques to improve the electrospinning of nanofibres have revealed their latest findings in International Patent WO 2005/073441.
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Printed bags for infusion products

1 February 2007
European Patent EP 1 696 076 discloses a package for infusion products, such as tea or coffee, that can be printed with an identifying logo.
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Synthetics and cellulosics working together

1 February 2007
Procter & Gamble Co of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has developed a simple, high-speed process for making an integrated material based on a combination of cellulosic and synthetic fibres.
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Fibre optic connector

1 February 2007
An over-moulded ferrule capillary with an octagonal collar for connecting optical fibres is the subject of US Patent 6 203 209, assigned to Whittaker Corp of Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
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3D Systems launches new nanocomposite material

1 February 2007
3D Systems, a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions, is introducing Accura Greystone, a new engineered nanocomposite material, for its Stereolithography (SLA)
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Intelligent blinds save heat

1 February 2007
Germany's Junkers and Mullers introduced two new energy-saving roller blinds called Thermotec BLO and Thermotec Transparent at the recent Heimtextil show in Frankfurt (January 9-12).
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Advances in woundcare with nanofibres

1 February 2007
Alltracell's m.doc wound dressing products incorporating nanofibre layers will appear commercially on the market before the middle of 2008.
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Vibration sensor for composites

1 February 2007
Iptrade, based in Newton, Massachusetts, has announced the completion of the development phase of the IntelliVibe S1 elastic vibration sensor based on its Smart Composite technology.
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Cold plasma treatments

1 February 2007
A surface treatment for materials, including textiles, that reduces the need for using large quantities of water, as well as polluting and toxic substances, is the subject of International Patent WO 0
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Dressing for heel or elbow

1 February 2007
A wound dressing for application to a protruding part of the body, in particular the heel or elbow, has been developed by Coloplast.
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Absorbent composite

1 February 2007
A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed by Celanese Acetate.
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Polymer Group announces US plant consolidations

1 February 2007
Polymer Group (PGI) has announced it will consolidate manufacturing in the USA to "lower operating costs and improve overall performance".
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Dressing based on pH gradients

1 February 2007
A wound dressing based on the Teorell-Meyer gradient has been developed by Gelsus Research and Consulting.
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Koester launches closure product

1 February 2007
Koester has added Combi-Tape to its line of closure tapes for incontinence briefs.
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Jellyfish are blueprint for new absorbent materials

1 February 2007
Research into the water-absorbing capabilities of jellyfish could be used to develop the next generation of superabsorbent diapers.
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Rigid dressing for a residual limb

1 February 2007
A rigid wound dressing for a residual limb immediately following surgical amputation is described in US Patent 7 094 212 by Ossur.
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Smith & Nephew launches enhanced Allevyn Non-Adhesive dressings

1 February 2007
Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division has launched a new version of its Allevyn Non-Adhesive in Europe.
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Bioabsorbable branched polymers derived from dioxanone

1 February 2007
Bioabsorbable polymer compositions containing units derived from dioxanone are disclosed in US Patent 7 097 907 by United States Surgical.
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Dressing for transporting exudate away from a wound

1 February 2007
A dressing for transporting exudates and other liquids away from a wound has been developed by Protex Healthcare of Wokingham, Berkshire, UK. As US Patent 7 112 712 shows, the dressing comprises:
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Tyco Healthcare announces senior management team

1 February 2007
Tyco International has announced the executive team that will lead Tyco Healthcare as it prepares to become a separate, independently traded company.
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Low-linting fabrics for use in abdominal surgery

1 February 2007
Researchers at the Textilforschungsinstitut Thuringen-Vogtland (TITV) of Greiz, Germany, have undertaken a project to produce optimized surgical fabrics for use in intra-abdominal surgical procedures.
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Fiberweb and Procter & Gamble extend nonwoven supply deal

1 February 2007
Fiberweb and Procter & Gamble have agreed an extension to a global supply arrangement for various spunbond nonwoven products.
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Antiseptic tampon

1 February 2007
An antiseptic tampon is disclosed in US Patent 7 091 395 by Jean-Bastien Pasquini of Leudelange, Luxembourg.
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Ossur acquires Gibaud Group

1 February 2007
Orthopaedic device supplier Ossur of Reykjavik, Iceland, has acquired Gibaud Group of France in a transaction valued at around Euro101 million (US$132 million).
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Adding functionality for emergency workers

1 February 2007
A number of projects have been initiated to explore the potential of integrating electronics and other new technologies into clothing through the European Union's Sixth Framework programme for researc
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US military funding for PhotoScrub nanofilter

1 February 2007
Austin, Texas-based Nano-Proprietary, through its subsidiary, Applied Nanotech, Inc.
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Aerogel-insulated pipes installed at Canadian oil sands site

1 February 2007
Aspen Aerogels is providing aerogel insulation material to Shaw Pipe's Insul-8 AG (above ground) pre-insulated pipe, which will reduce total installed costs, installation time and energy costs at the
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Readable plastic a US$250 billion industry by 2025

1 February 2007
Cambridge University spin-off raises $100 million for first display modules factory in Germany.
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Printing nanomaterials in layers

1 February 2007
A printing technique able to combine layers of dissimilar semiconductors on a range of substrates has been developed at the University of Illinois.
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Eleksen display for Windows SideShow launched at CES

1 February 2007
Eleksen Group launched its Wearable Display Module (WDM) for Microsoft Windows SideShow at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas from January 8-11 2007.
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D3o receives multi-million pound round of private equity investment

1 February 2007
d3o lab, the materials technology company behind the smart material of the same name, recently closed a multi-million pound round of fund raising from private investors to fuel international growth an
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Singular ID launches enxure for brand protection

1 February 2007
Singular ID's enxure is a new enterprise brand security system consisting of tags, containing unique random arrangements of nanosized magnetic features which provide a fingerprint or signature that is
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Elmarco's AntimicrobeWeb sails through tests

1 February 2007
Elmarco of the Czech Republic has launched a new material for the elimination of mechanical or biological air impurities called AntimicrobeWeb, as well as developing the technology for its production.
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Nanosolar selects manufacturing sites

1 February 2007
Nanosolar, the company with proprietary nanoparticle ink and fast roll-printing technology designed to make solar electricity fundamentally less expensive, has secured manufacturing sites in San Frans
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Newly developed masterbatches and compounds based on nanofibres

1 February 2007
Austrian technology group Electrovac AG has founded a new division - Electrovac Nanofibers(ENF) for the production and processing of carbon nanofibres (CNF).
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Aspen Aerogels completes design of aerogel blanket cryogenic insulation system

1 February 2007
Aspen Aerogels' Cryogel material for cryogenic insulation applications has been fully verified by third-party materials testing as well as a scaled system test.
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Nanoscale cubes and spheres

1 February 2007
Porous nano-objects with defined sizes and structures are of interest in a range of fields including capsules for enzymes, a means of transport for pharmaceutical agents and building blocks for larger
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Smart polymer fibres with shape memory effect

1 February 2007
Textile researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and at the College of Polymer Science and Engineering in Sichuan, China, have reported the development of new polymer fibres with a shape memory
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Retailer in Central Asia directly linked to tailored clothing manufacturers in Germany

1 February 2007
The Skandal fashion house in Almaty, Kasakhstan, has become the first retailer in Central Asia to use a 3D body scanner supplied by Human Solutions GmbH of Kaiserslautern, Germany.
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Milliken Chemical opens new European microbiology laboratory

1 February 2007
As a result of continued growth and market acceptance for Alphasan silver inorganic antimicrobial technology, Milliken Chemical Europe has invested in a new microbiology laboratory.
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Determining the flow physics of silk

1 February 2007
UK researchers at Oxford University have discovered that spiders and silkworms spin their fibres using methods that are not all that different from commercial spinning.
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Fujifilm Dimatix wins emerging technology award

1 February 2007
Fujifilm Dimatix has been presented with the first-ever Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal Emerging Technology Award.
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Nanoglass textiles for bone surgery

1 February 2007
A consortium backed by the UK's Department of Trade and Industry is aiming to develop new bioactive glass nanofibre-based textiles for medical applications.
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