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Surrey NanoSystems has won a major order for its carbon nanotube growth tool from ITA, an advanced technologies research institute based in Trapani, Sicily.
Investing in Medical Nanotechnologies II will be held on 28-29 November 2007 at the Royal College of Surgeons in London.
Following a huge success at the Techtextil in June, the smartTextiles community will hold another of its special showcase presentations at CPD, the leading German fashion fair which takes place in Dus
Dow Chemical's new Hypod propylene and ethylene-based dispersions combine the performance of high-molecular-weight thermoplastics and elastomers with the application advantages of a high-solids waterb
Canadian researchers have developed a process for making polyurethane plastic sheets from canola oil rather than from petroleum.
The influence of innovative materials on design and architecture was reflected in the great interest shown by visitors in materials-related exhibits and subjects at the Design Annual, the showcase for
DuraBan, a Minneapolis-based US chemical manufacturer specializing in eco-friendly antimicrobial, antibacterial and disinfectant technologies, has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regist
Molecular nanotechnology company Zyvex, based in Richardson, Texas, USA, has spun-out a new company called Zyvex Performance Materials(ZPM.
Inherently conductive thermoplastics may soon be able to replace some of the metals and coated plastics that currently go into enclosures for telecom equipment and other electronics.
A new technology has recently been patented that may open the door for the large-scale commercial production of nanofibre yarns for woven and knitted textiles.
Fluorescent semiconductor nanoparticles that exhibit chiral luminescence have been made by scientists from Ireland.
Richard Palmer, CEO of design driven materials technology company d3o, has been voted Brighton's representative for the UK's Arena O2 X Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
DuPont and Environmental Defense in the US have developed a comprehensive framework to assist with the responsible development and use of nanotechnology.
Fashion is a global powerhouse, directly or indirectly employing one in six people worldwide from cotton growers to catwalk models. But where does nanotechnology fit in?
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have have produced an integrated multiple-step microscale production line.
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
University of Bolton scientists are working with Eastern Michigan University to develop the next generation of armoured vest for the police and armed forces.
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
Borealis has launched a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) grade specifically for use in the skin layer of bicomponent fibres.
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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