October 2007

SCA appoints new President and Chief Executive Officer

1 October 2007

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA), a vertically integrated supplier of absorbent hygiene products, packaging solutions and publication papers, has appointed Jan Johansson as President and Chief Exe

3M to acquire Neoplast

1 October 2007

3M is to acquire Neoplast, a Thailand-based manufacturer/distributor of surgical tapes and dressings and first aid bandages for the professional and consumer markets across the Asia Pacific region.

Concordia to expand biomedical manufacturing facilities

1 October 2007

Following an investment of US$250 000 from the Slater Technology Fund, Concordia Manufacturing is to significantly expand the facilities at its operations in Coventry, Rhode Island, USA.

Launderable products made from water-soluble polymeric material

1 October 2007

Water-soluble medical products and methods of their manufacture are disclosed in US Patent 7 203 974 by Microtek Medical.

Teijin Twaron renamed Teijin Aramid

1 October 2007

Effective from 3 September, for all locations worldwide, from production and the head office in The Netherlands to all sales offices on various continents, Teijin Twaron has changed its name to Teijin

Fabric doesn't cling when wet

1 October 2007

To prevent sweaty clothes from clinging to their wearer, Japan's Teijin Fibers Ltd has developed a fabric that it claims becomes more undulated when wet.

Softer, stronger spunbonds with improved heat sealing

1 October 2007

DuPont says it has developed spunbond webs with better strength, softness and improved heat sealing qualities.

Hygiene market accounts for 33% of European nonwoven deliveries

1 October 2007

According to EDANA, the international association serving the nonwovens and related products industries, production of nonwovens in Europe grew by around 6.5% in 2006 to reach 1.49 million tonnes.

AGY to acquire Owens Corning's continuous filament mat business

1 October 2007

On 7 September, President and Chief Executive Officer of materials specialist AGY, Doug Mattscheck, announced his company had entered a definitive agreement to buy the continuous filament mat (CFM) ma

Carbon nanotube production expanded

1 October 2007

Bayer MaterialScience AG has opened a second production facility for its carbon nanotubes (Baytubes(r)) to be located at H.C. Starck GmbH in the town of Laufenburg on the German-Swiss border.

Lenzing Group opens viscose fibre plant in Nanjing

1 October 2007

Inauguration ceremonies were held at the viscose fibre production plant in Nanjing, China, on 8 September, after the successful conclusion of several months of trial operation.

Multilayer conductive dressing with analgesic properties

1 October 2007

Metallized wound dressings for restoring the electrobiological activity of tissue systems have been developed by Argentum Medical.

Kimberly-Clark launches sleep boxers and shorts in North America

1 October 2007

Kimberly-Clark has announced the North American launch of GoodNites Sleep Boxers and Sleep Shorts, described as the first absorbent underpants that look and feel like boxer-style underwear.

Stretchable knitted substrate

1 October 2007

A stretch fabric substrate for medical use has been developed by Alcare of Tokyo, Japan. The substrate may be used, for instance, as an orthopaedic water-curable casting tape.

Expansion of Quill SRS range with absorbable sutures

1 October 2007

Speciality pharmaceutical and medical device company Angiotech Pharmaceuticals has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to begin marketing a new range of absorbable polyme

Melt spun fibres containing phase-change materials

1 October 2007

A multi-component fibre containing a temperature regulating constituent, in the form of a phase-change material (PCM) has been developed in the USA by Outlast Technologies.

Electret resists ageing at high temepratures

1 October 2007

Researchers at 3M in the USA have developed an electret that they claim is resistant to charge degradation even when exposed to high temperatures for prolonged periods.

So range of speciality textiles

1 October 2007

Waxman Speciality Products, a newly formed division of the UK-based Waxman Group, has launched the So range of fibre-based products aimed at the speciality textiles market--including functional, cosme

Disposable absorbent article with improved vapour permeability

1 October 2007

A disposable article for the absorption and containment of bodily discharges is described by Unicharm in US Patent 7 211 709.

Polymer Group announces capacity expansion in North America

1 October 2007

US-based nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) is to install a state-of-the-art spunbond line in North America to serve hygiene and other customers in the USA and Mexico.

Smart bra for early cancer detection

1 October 2007

A smart bra to detect the early stages of breast cancer is being developed by researchers at the Centre for Materials Research & Innovation (CRMI) at the University of Bolton, UK.

US demand for infection prevention products and services in 2011

1 October 2007

US demand for infection prevention products and services will grow by 4.0% annually to US$16.8 billion in 2011, according to a new study by The Freedonia Group.

Diolen offers first high-tenacity multifilament yarn made with Fortron(r) polyphenylene sulphide

1 October 2007

Diolen Industrial Fibers has introduced a high-tenacity multifilament made with Fortron(r), a polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) made by Fortron Industries LLC.

Playtex introduces Gentle Glide tampon with unique 360deg design

1 October 2007

Branded consumer products company Playtex Products has introduced a range of Gentle Glide tampons featuring an innovative 360deg design that conforms to the body for enhanced protection and comfort.

Estonian medical clothing producer closes after German orders cease

1 October 2007

Estonian medical clothing producer maker Peleriin Medical has closed after its subcontracting became too expensive, reports news2biz Estonia.

Phase change materials for energy savings

1 October 2007

From an energy efficiency perspective, roof technology has not progressed substantially in hundreds of years.

Bluetooth in Lifeshirt Preclinical System

1 October 2007

California-based VivoMetrics has incorporated Bluetooth wireless technology into its LifeShirt Preclinical System.

Bayer joins forces with FutureCarbon

1 October 2007

Bayer MaterialScience AG is now one of the leading manufacturers of carbon nanotubes (CNT) with its Baytubes product.

Nanspider woundcare for the military

1 October 2007

Alltracel Pharmaceuticals, the Irish group focused on the woundcare, oral care, dermal health and cardiovascular health markets, has announced that its Nanopeutics subsidiary has signed a licensing ag

Benchmarking Europe's nanotechnology educational possibilities

1 October 2007

A new approach to skills development and training is needed for the multidisciplinary field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, and many universities are now offering masters courses in nanotechnology

City Sports to launch iPod-enabled jackets

1 October 2007

At the recent Magic show in Las Vegas (August 27-30) it was announced that sporting goods retailer City Sports will carry a new line of iPod-enabled apparel using Eleksen's ElekTex technology.

Nanofibre coatings on titanium aid muscle growth

1 October 2007

University of Arkansas researchers in the US have found a simple, inexpensive way to create a nanowire coating on the surface of biocompatible titanium that can be used to create more effective surfac

New wearable bluetooth module from Fibretronic

1 October 2007

Fibretronic's latest innovation in wearable electronic accessories is the BT-MOD - a self-contained soft module for the handsfree operation of mobile phones.

Increased performance functionality through smart materials

1 October 2007

At the recent Antec annual technical conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) held in Cincinnati, Ohio, Clive Bosnyak of Creative Polymer presented a paper entitled 'Smarter Materials Sys

Craghoppers teams with Eleksen

1 October 2007

Outdoor performance wear specialist Craghoppers is the latest company to team up with Eleksen to incorporate smart fabrics into its latest outdoor gear.

Bayer adds CNT capacity

1 October 2007

Bayer MaterialScience AG is opening a second production facility for Baytubes, its carbon nanotubes, at H.C. Starck GmbH in the town of Laufenburg, on the German-Swiss border.

Double-edged smart and nanotextiles conference date

1 October 2007

Following on from IntertechPira's highly successful 2006 Smart Textiles Conference, this year's Nanotextiles and Smart and Intelligent Textiles conferences taking place at the Dorint Novotel in Prague

Oerlikon Neumag signs cooperation agreement with Elmarco

1 October 2007

Oerlikon Neumag has signed a cooperation agreement with Elmarco in order to move forward the ability of the two companies to offer complete technological solutions for nanofibre applications.

Nonwoven facer for gypsum wallboards

1 October 2007

Johns Manville in the USA has developed a coated nonwovens mat to act as the facer on a gypsum wallboard.

Ultrasound bandage

1 October 2007

Novel ultrasound and ultrasound transducer array bandages for use in therapeutic applications are described in US Patent 7 211 060 by Smith & Nephew subsidiary Exogen of Piscataway, New Jersey, US

Adhesive bandage indicating wound care instructions

1 October 2007

Adhesive bandages or surgical dressings having markings associated with wound care instructions are disclosed by Kenneth Levin in US Patent 7 205 449.

Boston Scientific to divest cardiac and vascular surgery businesses?

1 October 2007

Medical device manufacturer Boston Scientific says it intends to explore the sale of its cardiac and vascular surgery businesses as part of the company's plan to review its portfolio of assets and div

Flame retardant fibre

1 October 2007

A synthetic fibre with a high degree of flame resistance has been developed by Kaneka Corp of Osaka, Japan, specifically designed for use in furniture such as bedding and chairs.

Nanocomp expands team

1 October 2007

Nanocomp Technologies based in Concord, New Hampshire, USA, has announced that Mark A. Banash has joined the company as vice-president of engineering.

Enhanced filtration with nanofibres

1 October 2007

United Air Specialists (UAS), based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has introduced advanced nanofibre filtration technology said to make its dust collection cartridge filters last twice as long as cellulose

Nansulate in Africa

1 October 2007

Industrial Nanotech has awarded African distribution rights for its Nansulate product line to Megaros Industrial Products.

Oerlikon Neumag signs cooperation agreement with Elmarco

1 October 2007

Oerlikon Neumag has signed a co-operation agreement with Elmarco in order to move forward the ability to offer complete technological solutions for nanofibre applications.

Supercool capsules

1 October 2007

At the recent Outdoor Retailer held in Salt Lake City, Utah, Cognis presented new Skintex Supercool, a technology for treating fabrics with microcapsules that provide a cooling sensation.

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