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Bob Moran has joined Nano-Tex as senior vice-president of US sales.
Royal Philips Electronics is to acquire US-based Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) subject to receipt of regulatory approval.
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
Nanocomp Technologies based in Concord, New Hampshire, USA says it has successfully produced a revolutionary new textile material from long, carbon nanotubes.
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).
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

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

A photovoltaic array based on carbon nanotube (CNT) towers holds the promise for smaller and more versatile solar cells.
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.
Eleksen Group reported its first annual results following the company's admission to AIM in May last year.
The Institute of Nanotechnology will be collaborating with MediaPlanet on the forthcoming Nanotechnology III report, which will be included as a supplement with the June 28th edition of The Times.
Members of EDANA, the International Association serving the nonwovens and related industries, are expressing deep concern about the decision of the European Commission (EC) to introduce provisional pu
Many of Europe's leading manufacturers of synthetic sports surfaces have opted to gather together to form an association with the aim of protecting the rapidly growing industry's image and prospects.
ADT, Salpomec and UPM Raflatac have combined resources to open a centre that will demonstrate to garment manufacturers, brand owners, retailers and logistics providers how radiofrequency identificatio
With its acquisition of BlueSky Medical Group Inc, Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management business has taken its first steps into the market for negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).
Cabana Life is hitting the shops with a new line that combines fashion with function, offering stylish clothing with an ultraviolet (UV) radiation protection factor (UPF) of more than 50.
Mapa Spontex UK Ltd has added two gloves to its Ultrane range, which are designed to combine optimum protection against mechanical risks with good dexterity and grip.
Mast Carbon Advanced Products, a UK specialist in activated carbon textiles, has increased the width of its standard activated carbon cloth.
Saint-Gobain Vetrotex's Reinforcement & Composites unit has increased its European production capacity for the reinforcement based on thermoplastic and glass fibres (Twintex(r)) by 25% at its plan
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is now accepting applications for companies interested in a special business fact-finding mission to China.
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