January 2015

Industry 4.0 at BMW

1 January 2015

BMW is running a pilot project at its US plant in Spartanburg to determine if wearable technology could improve and accelerate its workflows in quality assurance.

Hexcel acquires 50% stake in multi-axial fabric specialist

1 January 2015

Hexcel Corp of Stamford, Connecticut, USA, has acquired a 50% stake in Formax Ltd of Leicester, UK, a specialist in the production of lightweight multi-axial fabrics for reinforcing composites.

Durable washable diaper

1 January 2015

A durable washable diaper is described in US Patent 8 894 626 by Sandra Beck of Rensselaer, New York, USA.

Repair article based on high-performance polyethylene material

1 January 2015

A surgical repair article that comprises a structural member of high-performance polyethylene (HPPE) filament is described in US Patent 8 845 660 by DSM.

Single-handed self-inflating anti-haemorrhage device

1 January 2015

Two French designers have developed an inflatable wound bandage that snaps around the wrist so it can be quickly self-administered with only one hand to help stop heavy bleeding.

Smart T-shirt can make treatment of spinal disease more effective

1 January 2015

A T-shirt that contains embedded sensors is to be developed with the aim of increasing the comfort and effectiveness of the spinal braces required by patients suffering from abnormal curvature of the

AstenJohnson acquires needlepunch manufacturer

1 January 2015

AstenJohnson of Charleston, South Carolina, USA, has acquired Eagle Nonwovens Inc on St Louis, Missouri, USA.

Balloon catheter mesh

1 January 2015

A mesh for the resecting surface of a balloon catheter is disclosed in US Patent 8 864 762 by Sanovas.

Making fibres detectable

1 January 2015

Two US companies are collaborating in an attempt to make staple fibres that can be detected with X-ray radiation or metal detectors.

Conductive, stretchable inks for smart garments

1 January 2015

A range of stretchable conductive inks for use in smart clothing and wearable electronics was displayed for the first time during Printed Electronics 2014, held in Santa Clara, California, USA, on 19-

Bluestar invests in airbags for Asia

1 January 2015

Bluestar Silicones of Lyon, France, has announced a major investment plan to reinforce its position in the Asian market for airbag coatings.

Garment to monitor muscle activity of astronauts during exercise

1 January 2015

A garment capable of monitoring the muscle activity of astronauts during exercise in space is the goal of a project funded by the Paris, France-based European Space Agency (ESA).

Two-piece garment for shoulder surgery on female patients

1 January 2015

A surgical garment that allows surgeons to perform shoulder surgery on female patients without exposing their breasts throughout the pre-surgical, surgical and post-surgical process has been developed

Amazon launches own range of diapers

1 January 2015

Amazon has launched its own range of disposable diapers and wipes, under the Amazon Elements brand.

Global market for sorbents to reach US$11.1 billion by 2019

1 January 2015

Demand for comfort and hygiene products in emerging economies is driving strong expansion in the absorbent and adsorbent materials market, with sales of US$11.1 billion expected in 2019, according to

Physics research could lead to improved electrospinning

1 January 2015

Cooperative research in the USA and Spain could ultimately lead to improvements to the electrospinning of small-diameter fibres.

EDANA highlights the impact of healthcare-associated infections

1 January 2015

EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related industries, has launched its latest infographic that highlights the human and financial impact that healthcare-associated infecti

Kelheim wins ITMA Future Materials Award for incontinence solution

1 January 2015

Germany-based viscose fibres producer Kelheim Fibres has been awarded an ITMA Future Materials Award in the category Best Innovation - Medical Textiles for its solution for incontinence products.

Tampon with improved leakage protection

1 January 2015

An improved tampon has been developed by Kimberly-Clark of Neenah, Wisconsin, USA.

Losing the THC in hemp

1 January 2015

Hemp, as a type of cannabis, has been refined into fibres, fabrics and other products for centuries, but because commercial varieties are the same species as marijuana and contain very low levels of T

Seamless Devices for nanoscale transistors

1 January 2015

Science and technology development and commercialisation company Allied Minds, of Boston, Massachusetts, has entered into an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with Columbia University and forme

Graphene for composites

1 January 2015

Graphene developer Haydale, headquartered in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, is to acquire fellow UK company EPL Composite Solutions (EPL), a specialist in advanced composite polymer materials.

Nanocellulose products partnership

1 January 2015

American Process, based in Atlanta, Georgia, and Futuris Automotive of Melbourne, Australia, have formed a partnership to develop ultra-strong, lightweight automotive structural components reinforced

BMW i tech transfer for carbon

1 January 2015

Satellite dishes are the latest end products being proposed for nonwovens based on recycled carbon fibre composites - employing the same technology that is used to make various components for the BMW

Muscle monitoring in space

1 January 2015

Ohmatex has been awarded a Euro350,000 contract with the European space agency (ESA) to develop muscle monitoring exercise suits for astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS).

New device for treating psoriasis

1 January 2015

Philips BlueControl is a clinically tested wearable medical device that employs blue LED light to control mild to moderate cases of psoriasis vulgaris.

3D printed arrays bound for space

1 January 2015

RedEye, a Stratasys company based in Minneapolis has partnered with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to 3D print 30 antenna array supports for the Formosat-7 constellation observing system for m

Enter The Dash

1 January 2015

Munich-based Bragi's The Dash will receive the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015 Best Of Innovation Award in the Headphones product category in January.

Lightweight ballistic protection

1 January 2015

The core antiballistics component of a new system for soldiers in the US Army is to be supplied by Point Blank Enterprises of Pompano Beach, Florida, USA.

Viscose helps retain heat

1 January 2015

Kelheim Fibres is developing a viscose fibre that reflects infra-red (IR) radiation.

Aramid-reinforced cover to contain unwanted airbag deployments

1 January 2015

A Dutch company has introduced a protection cover designed to minimize the impact of the unwanted deployment of an airbag.

DelStar parent buys Smith & Nephew plant

1 January 2015

Schweitzer-Mauduit International (SWM), the parent company of DelStar Technologies, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets from UKbased Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Managem

Absorbent article with heat-absorbing material

1 January 2015

An absorbent article and sanitary napkin capable of suppressing stuffiness that a wearer feels when a body fluid such as menstrual blood is excreted has been developed by Unicharm of Tokyo, Japan.

Composites protect solar panels

1 January 2015

A lightweight solar panel system for military forces was unveiled by IDG Europe of Lidingo, Sweden, at the Innovative Energy Solutions for Military Applications (IESMA 2014) conference and exhibition

Wacker and Asahi Kasei open airbag competence centre in Japan

1 January 2015

A development laboratory dedicated to silicone coatings for airbags has been opened by Wacker Asahi Kasei Silicone Co Ltd in Tsukuba, Japan.

Ebola prompts high demand for protective care worker garments

1 January 2015

Continuing concerns over the Ebola virus has created "unprecedented demand" for protective garments using BI-AX International's APTRA - a breathable microporous plastic film that is said to resist con

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