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Resorbable mesh in UK study of devices used in breast surgery

1 October 2014
Novus Scientific, a producer of resorbable synthetic polymer medical devices, has announced that its latest product will be included in a UK study of medical devices used in breast surgery.
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Polymer Group invests in Spinlace technology

1 October 2014
Nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) has expanded its Spinlace technology at its manufacturing facility in Benson, North Carolina, USA.
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Laparoscopic inguinal hernia prosthesis

1 October 2014
An improved composite prosthesis for the laparoscopic repair of inguinal or femoral hernias, as well as large incisional ventral hernias, is described in US Patent 8 795 383 by Alfredo Alvarado of Wes
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Alimentary protein-based scaffolds

1 October 2014
Researchers at Drexel University of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, have developed engineered biomaterials derived from plant products.
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Transfer layer for absorbent article

1 October 2014
A composite that is particularly suitable for use as a transfer layer in an absorbent article has been developed by Tredegar Film Products.
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SCA's transfer of Chinese hygiene business to Vinda approved

1 October 2014
SCA's agreement with Vinda International Holdings to transfer its hygiene business in China, Hong Kong and Macau has been approved by the independent shareholders of Vinda.
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Outlook for barrier nonwovens and film

1 October 2014
USA-based management consulting firm Price Hanna Consultants has released a study covering the global market outlook for nonwovens and film used to provide infection barrier and protection in medical
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Medline launches stronger bonded sterilization wrap

1 October 2014
Designed to maintain sterility for surgical instruments and devices, Medline's new Gemini wrap has been shown to have high strength to ensure the integrity of the sterilization process.
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Post-operative bra

1 October 2014
A post-operative compression bra (1) is disclosed in US Patent 8 790 154 by Lea Blackwell of Fort Myers, Florida, USA.
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Wearable airbag prevents hip fractures in the elderly

1 October 2014
ActiveProtective Technologies of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, with support from product development firm Boston Device Development (BDD) of Boston, Massachusetts, both in the USA, has developed a nove
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Dental dressing

1 October 2014
A dental dressing to promote healing and relieve pain and swelling associated with exposed dental alveoli (tooth sockets) has been developed by Jerry Wilhoit of Greeneville, Tennessee, USA.
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Protective gowns feature lightweight, breathable fabric

1 October 2014
Kimberly-Clark Health Care has launched the Aero Blue* Performance Surgical Gown.
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Chinese filter market to top Rmb90 billion a year by 2017

1 October 2014
China's demand for filters will increase by 14.0% a year to reach an annual value of Rmb90 billion (about US$14.5 billion) by 2015, according to the latest report from market research firm Freedonia G
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Printed car becomes a reality

1 October 2014
A concept car (Strati) produced by additive manufacturing, also known as three-dimensional (3D) printing, was made using a carbon fibre-reinforced compound, and assembled and driven during the Interna
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Chinese distributor for Technical Fibre Products

1 October 2014
Growing demand for performance nonwovens from Asian composite manufacturers has prompted Technical Fibre Products (TFP) of Kendal, UK, to appoint a distributor in the region.
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Comfort and protection for surgeons

1 October 2014
Kimberly-Clark Health Care of Roswell, Georgia, USA, has introduced a range of lightweight surgical gowns (Aero Blue) designed to protect the wearer from exposure to bodily fluids.
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Ploucquet expands in technical textiles

1 October 2014
Ploucquet GmbH of Zittau, Germany, says it has sold its production facility in Brasov, Romania, where it made waistbands, in part to allow the company to extend its activities in technical textiles.
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Laser-scribing targets US$70-billion denim jeans market

1 October 2014
A US company is investing in laser technology designed to improve the efficiency, reduce the environmental burden and increase the safety of manufacturing processes for denim.
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Johns Manville extends range of glass-fibre insulation

1 October 2014
An insulation material for the cavity walls of homes has been improved so as to offer a higher degree of thermal-resistance than before.
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Alexium flame-retardant treatment for automotive interiors

1 October 2014
A major supplier of automotive interiors has chosen to use a flame-retardant (FR) treatment from Alexium International of Perth, Australia, for commercial production.
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