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Nanotubes could purify water

1 June 2007
Researchers in the USA have found a new way to control the flow of water through carbon-nanotube membranes with an unprecedented level of precision.
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Philips R&D adds photoluminescence mapping system

1 June 2007
Supplier of metrology equipment Nanometrics has successful installed its VerteX photoluminescence mapping system at the Philips Electronics Microsystems Plaza (MiPlaza) R&D centre in Eindhoven, th
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Titanium Dioxide for UV absorbing textiles

1 June 2007
Nano Chemical Systems Holdings plans to shortly launch a nano-enhanced fabric protection system.
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International partnering the key for nano-enabled products

1 June 2007
As nanotechnology investments and product revenues grow - $12.4 billion was invested in nanotech R&D worldwide in 2006, and over $50 billion worth of nano-enabled products were sold - cross-border
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Nylon nanocomposites partnership

1 June 2007
NaturalNano has signed a joint development agreement with Nylon Corporation of America (NYCOA), a leader in the nylon polymerization and compounding industry.
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Thin coating cuts costs

1 June 2007
Wacker, headquartered in Munich, Germany, will be showcasing a novel liquid silicone rubber for the heat-resistant coating of industrial textiles at Techtextil 2007, in Frankfurt from 12-14 June.
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SmartShirt ready for field trials

1 June 2007
Sensatex has announced that it will shortly begin field trials of its patented SmartShirt System.
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Adidas backs Cognis active reload concept

1 June 2007
Will the concept of recharging clothing to regain the efficacy of active ingredients catch on?
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Bold moves in bio and nano

1 June 2007
DuPont's achievements in the areas of nanofibres and biomaterials were recognised during the recent IDEA nonwovens exhibition held at the Miami Beach Convention Centre in Florida, USA.
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Self-cleaning and e-textiles from BASF

1 June 2007
At the forthcoming Techtextil 2007 in Frankfurt from 12-14 June, BASF will showcase a number of solutions for technical textiles based on cooperations with partners.
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Nano-Tex expands team

1 June 2007
Bob Moran has joined Nano-Tex as senior vice-president of US sales.
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Philips acquires Digital Lifestyle Outfitters

1 June 2007
Royal Philips Electronics is to acquire US-based Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) subject to receipt of regulatory approval.
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New laser option for nanofibres

1 June 2007
Laser spinning is a new technique for producing very long amorphous nanofibres that are several centimetres long, but just 35 nm across and could allow near-continuous fibres with tailored composition
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Nanocomp claims first ready-to-use carbon nanotube textiles

1 June 2007
Nanocomp Technologies based in Concord, New Hampshire, USA says it has successfully produced a revolutionary new textile material from long, carbon nanotubes.
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Eleksen to supply to Intel

1 June 2007
Eleksen has been selected as an ecosystem partner by Intel to deliver a range of ElekTex-based solutions for Intel based Ultra-Mobile PC (UMPC) and MIDs (Mobile Internet Devices).
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Superbug-killing nightwear

1 June 2007
Night clothing made of Biotech silver fabric which kills superbug MRSA were launched at Naidex 2007, the UK's largest trade fair for home carers and disability healthcare professionals which took plac
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Etched fabric for circuit boards

1 June 2007

At the recent INDEX nonwovens show in Miami, Noblebiomaterials/Sauquoit Industries showcased its Circutex technology.

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Manhattan on the nanoscale

1 June 2007
A photovoltaic array based on carbon nanotube (CNT) towers holds the promise for smaller and more versatile solar cells.
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ThermoKnitt on display

1 June 2007
EXO's ThermoKnitt was showcased on the Scottish Enterprise Stand at the International Wool Textile Organisation Congress which took place in Edinburgh on 15 May.
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Strong US sales boost Eleksen

1 June 2007
Eleksen Group reported its first annual results following the company's admission to AIM in May last year.
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