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Inkjet printing of carbon nanotubes

1 August 2007
Nantero, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, is working with Hewlett-Packard to explore the use of HP inkjet technology and its carbon nanotube (CNT) formulation to create flexible electronics products an
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Next generation armour project

1 August 2007
University of Bolton scientists are working with Eastern Michigan University to develop the next generation of armoured vest for the police and armed forces.
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Panaz exclusive UK Nano-Tex distributor

1 August 2007
Lancashire-based contract fabrics specialist Panaz has been awarded exclusive UK distribution rights for Nano-Tex, the advanced textile treatment which offers enhanced stain resistance and cleanabilit
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High-density polyethylene for stronger nonwovens

1 August 2007
Borealis has launched a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) grade specifically for use in the skin layer of bicomponent fibres.
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Fabric range targets environmental protection

1 August 2007
Korea's Hyosung Corp launched its Eco Fabric Collection at the ispo Sport and Style trade show in Munich, Germany (8-10 July).
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Teijin Twaron opens jet-spinning plant in Arnhem, The Netherlands

1 August 2007
With the opening of its pilot production plant for jetspinning in Arnhem, The Netherlands, Teijin Twaron says it can now manufacture aramid pulp in a completely different way.
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Knitted compression stocking for the lower limb

1 August 2007
A compressive orthosis for the lower limb in the form of a knitted stocking, sock or tights is described by Arcueil, France-based Innothera Topic International in US Patent 7 192 411.
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Hexion to acquire Huntsman

1 August 2007
Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc announced on 12 July the signing of a definitive agreement to buy Huntsman Corp in an all-cash transaction valuing the acquisition at approximately $10.6 billion, includ
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Scaffolds using flock technology

1 August 2007
Scaffolds for tissue engineering made using flock technology were described at the Techtextil Symposium by Birgit Mrozik of the Institut fur Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik,Dresden,Germany.
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Adhesive bandage for joint disorders

1 August 2007
The use of a simple adhesive bandage to prevent, treat or correct disorders of a joint and/or associated appendages is described in US Patent 7 195 605 by Christopher White of Minneapolis,Minnesota,US
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Determining the cause of skin irritation from textiles

1 August 2007
Scientists at Germany's Hohenstein Institutes have developed dermatologically monitored wear tests that are claimed to determine the cause of skin irritation.
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Metallic coatings made more uniform

1 August 2007
Japan's Suzutora Corp has developed a method for coating textiles with metal that allows for an even application over a wide area.
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Absorbent composite

1 August 2007
A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is described in US Patent 7 181 817 by Celanese Acetate.
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Flame retardant bedware

1 August 2007
A consortium of European companies have developed a range of bedware based on an inherently flameretardant polyester fibre--Advansa's Dacron.
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Medical sterilization systems market to reachUS$2.3 billion by 2010

1 August 2007
Steam sterilization continues to be the most important and widely used procedure for sterilizing medical equipment, according to a new report from Global Industry Analysts.
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Making carbon nanotubes

1 August 2007
Surrey NanoSystems of Newhaven, UK, made its debut at Nanotech 2007 (Santa Clara, California, USA, 20-24 May) where it displayed equipment for nanomaterial fabrication suitable for research or commerc
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Hohenstein Institutes opens second Indian office

1 August 2007
Citing the need to meet growing demand for independent quality testing in India, the Hohenstein Institutes has opened, in addition to its existing agency in Mumbai, a second contact office in Tirupur-
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Network and biocomplexity

1 August 2007
The Fiber Society will hold a workshop on Medical Textiles Network and Biocomplexity at the University of California at Davis,California,USA,on 8 October 2007.
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Residual limb suspension liner

1 August 2007
A residual limb suspension liner for a prosthetic system has been developed by Ossur of Reykjavik, Iceland.
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Lenzing Plastics acquires US monofilament producer Glassmaster

1 August 2007
Another step in the expansion of Lenzing Plastics has been realized with the acquisition of the majority of the assets of US monofilament plastics maker Glassmaster.
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