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Fibre optic sensors to monitor civil engineering structures

1 April 2010
The world's largest manufacturer of fibre optic sensors for civil engineering applications and the world's leading supplier of geosynthetics are to collaborate in the development of a unique monitor f
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Expanding the horizons for brittle, high modulus yarns

1 April 2010
Wrapping brittle core multifilamentary yarns in another material before coating them with an adhesive that remains tacky over time allows them to be spooled, stored indefinitely and then processed in
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High-tenacity thermoplastic polyurethane filaments

1 April 2010
A German supplier of papermaking plants and equipment has found a way to make high tenacity monofilaments of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) claiming them to be suitable for use in paper machine clot
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Strong, durable, textile-like floor and wall coverings

1 April 2010
Composites with soft fabric faces provide a strong, durable structure that is suitable for wall and floor coverings, according to their USA-based inventor.
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Society of Manufacturing Engineers rewards nanotechnology

1 April 2010
A process for manufacturing nanofibres that is significantly cheaper and safer than existing methods has won recognition from the USA's Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME).
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Blended fibres offer improved protection from flames

1 April 2010
DuPont has proposed making flame-resistant spun staple yarns from blends of fibres made of diaminodiphenyl sulphone and polyoxadiazole.
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Geosynthetics Institute awards accreditation to Indian Institute

1 April 2010
The Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) of India has announced that its Geotech Laboratory has won accreditation from the Geosynthetics Institute (GSI) of Folsom, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Acoustic insulation can be tuned to suit different applications

1 April 2010

Owens Corning has revealed how to make a fibrous blanket for use as an economical acoustic insulation and how to adjust its composition to match the varied requirements of a number of different end

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Peratech clinches $1.4 million deal for QTCs

1 March 2010
Peratech has announced that Nissha - one of the world's largest manufacturers of touch screen technology - has signed a $1.4 million licensing agreement to use Peratech's award winning quantum tunnell
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CNTs to grow at almost 60% per year

1 March 2010
The global market for carbon nanotubes (CNTs), based on commited production, was worth $103.79 million in 2009, according to a new report from BCC Research.
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200 tons of CNTs from Leverkusen

1 March 2010
Bayer MaterialScience has opened a new pilot facility for the manufacture of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) at Chempark Leverkusen, Germany.
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Particle promotion

1 March 2010
At a UK meeting on the characterisation of sub-micron and nano-sized particles, Fraser McNeil-Watson of Malvern Instruments will provide details of the optical methods for particle size and zeta poten
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Future legislation will drive growth for biodegradable polymers

1 March 2010
The global market for biodegradable polymers has doubled between 2005 and 2009, according to a new report, with annual growth of 13% predicted up to 2014.
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Four-layer carpet like a forest floor

1 March 2010
Bayer MaterialScience has developed a viscoelastic carpet based on polyurethane foams and a special textile fabric which is said to feel like walking over soft moss.
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Advance in firefighting suits with nanostructured aramid

1 March 2010
A new fabric incorporating a nanostructured fibre for use in advanced firefighting suits that become 40% more effective in preventing second and third-degree burns and 15% lighter than conventional he
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P2i partners for solar exploration

1 March 2010
Having established a leading position in liquid repellent nanocoating technology, UK-headquartered P2i has now teamed up with US-based new technology launch and commercialisation specialist Energy Lau
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Leading sailing team endorses Barrier by Heiq

1 March 2010
During the 33rd America's Cup, sailing team Alinghi - the winner of the last competition and therefore defender of the cup - is using a new water repellent technology on its sailing jackets to ensure
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First carbon nanofibre produced via melt spinning route

1 March 2010
Teijin and the Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a highly crystalline carbon nanofibre (CNF) offering 30% greater electrical conductivity than existing products.
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Slippery approach to speed

1 March 2010
Spyder completely redesigned its Speed Suit in time for this year's Vancouver Olympics - by introducing Slippery Technology.
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Dutch courage with Dyneema

1 March 2010
A new Craft skin suit made with Dyneema fibre has been supplied to the Dutch Olympic short-track speed skating team.
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