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Synthetic silk biopolymer producer AMSilk has received certification from TÜV Süd for its quality management system. 

Solvay Composite Materials of Heanor, UK, and GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business of Hoogeveen, The Netherlands, are teaming-up to promote and accelerate the adoption of thermoplastic composites for ae

US company LeMond Composites has signed an exclusive $US44-million deal to license technology developed by Deakin University’s carbon fibre research centre, Carbon Nexus, in Australia.

A surgical implant that includes a biodegradable polymeric coating that stiffens the mesh for handling and softens it upon placement within the body has been developed by Covidien subsidiary Sofrad

A sutureless wound closure has been developed by Deva Medical Ventures of Chester, UK. 

A prosthesis for treating hernias of the abdominal wall, in particular umbilical hernias where the defect is small, is disclosed in US Patent 9 622 843 by Sofradim Production.

A pair of flame-retardant polyamide (PA) 6 compounds that are highly reinforced with glass fibres has been launched by Lanxess of Cologne, Germany. 

A novel fibrous material (Hybrid-Acoustics ECO+) for automotive carpet systems, inner dashes and floor insulators, which acts as an acoustic insulator or absorber depending on its stiffness, has be

Researchers at the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim, Germany, have developed a method that allows the effect and efficacy of phase-change materials (PCMs) in textiles to be tested without the nee

Sustain Natural of Burlington, Vermont, USA, has launched a new range of organic cotton feminine hygiene products via an online subscription service where women can customize their own kits deliver

Diana Unicharm of Hanoi, Vietnam, part of the Japan-based Unicharm Group, is to install new recycling operations from Diaper Recycling Technology of Singapore to process factory waste, reducing the

Red Bull and Schoeller are to unveil their jointly-developed Taurex finishing technology at Outdoor in Friedrichshafen, Germany on 20 June 2017.

Global hygiene and health company Essity was listed on Nasdaq Stockholm on 15 June 2017 and the company’s Class A and Class B shares have commenced trading. 

Hydrogel wound dressings that exhibit reduced fibre loss during use have been developed by KCI USA. 

A self-expanding implantable medical device formed from one or more non-interlocking filaments has been developed by W L Gore & Associates.

A surgical mesh described by Covidien in US Patent 9 642 690 includes positioning sutures for use in hernia repair.

Taking inspiration from the nacre found in oyster shells, researchers at Columbia University in New York, USA, have developed a nanocomposite that demonstrates great strength and resilience.

A standard (PDESP21) for highly aesthetic spread-tow carbon fibre fabrics has been developed by Oxeon of Boras, Sweden.

A wound dressing that can be used in situ to provide an indication of the condition of the wound/dressing interface has been developed by researchers at the Department of Biomedical Engine

Markforged, which claims to be the inventor of the world’s first printer capable of processing carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), is making its Eiger software available free-of-charge to inter