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Patent on technology for exploiting nanofibre strength

1 May 2013
George Stylios and Lian Luo at Heriot Watt University in the UK have developed a new method and machinery for making nanofibres, outlined in patent WO/2013/030522, published in March.
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Improved 'NanoVelcro' for cancer cell analysis

1 May 2013
Researchers at UCLA have refined a method they previously developed for capturing and analysing cancer cells that break away from patient tumours and circulate in the blood.
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Completing the jigsaw with printed QTCs

1 May 2013
Switches and similar Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) such as touchpads have been something of a stumbling block in the progress of printed electronics to date.
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US coast to coast for Solar Impulse

1 May 2013
Dubbed "a flying laboratory for clean technologies', the Solar Impulse will set off from California on its US coast-to-coast flight on May 1st.
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Clariant acquires Bayer nanosilver portfolio

1 May 2013
Clariant International AG of Switzerland has acquired the nanosilver ink technology platform developed under the trademark Bayink from Germany's Bayer Group.
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Tungsten-aramid blend protects against radiation

1 May 2013
A modified para-aramid fabric developed by Teijin Ltd offers protection against high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, such as X- and gamma rays, according to the company from Tokyo, Japan.
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Microfibres for wetlaid nonwovens

1 May 2013
Eastman Chemical Co of Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, launched its latest microfibre (called Cyphrex) at IDEA 2013 International Engineered Fabrics Conference and Expo (Miami, Florida, USA; 22-25 April).
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Artificial spider-silk fibre close to commercial manufacture

1 May 2013
A German company claims to have demonstrated the viability of commercially manufacturing an artificial silk fibre.
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Drug-loaded fibres

1 May 2013
The extrusion of biodegradable polymers at room temperature has allowed a US company to develop drug-loaded fibres for use in implanted medical devices.
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Olefin grades for the stable processing of blown films

1 May 2013
New grades of olefin block copolymer (OBC) for blown films from Dow Chemical offer stable processing at high temperatures, and make soft, elastic components for diapers, training pants and adult incon
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Wire-form collector helps align electrospun fibres

1 May 2013
Researchers at a UK university are experimenting with the use of an electrically connected wire card (13) as the collector for an electrospinning device.
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Breakthrough for printed switches

1 May 2013
Two UK partners have developed printing inks that can be used as pressure-sensitive switches.
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Nanofibre mats that respond dramatically to temperature change

1 May 2013
Nanofibre-based articles that switch one or more of their properties in response to some external change are being studied by researchers in the USA.
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Lantal introduces lightweight carpets and breathable seat covers at Aircraft Interiors exhibition

1 May 2013
Three carpet styles, and fabric and leather seat covers from Lantal - a specialist in high-performance textiles for transportation applications based in Langenthal, Switzerland - made their debut at t
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Nanowebs of polyolefin filaments created for battery separators

1 May 2013
A Japanese company and university have worked together to develop a battery separator made from a porous sheet of nano-scale polyolefin filaments.
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Substrate for abrasive discs

1 May 2013
An Indian specialist in tricot textiles has developed a polyamide (PA) fabric for use as the substrate of the abrasive discs required in industrial applications such as finishing sheet metals.
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Vinyl-free substrates for banners

1 May 2013
To address concerns about the impact on the environment of existing materials used for commercial graphics, Cooley Group has developed a range of fabricbased substrates for the large-format printing o
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Protection for drinking water

1 May 2013
The latest fabric-based membrane developed by Cooley Group is intended for use as a liner and floating cover for reservoirs, the company from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA, told attendees at the Geosyn
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52ndMan-made Fibers Congress

1 May 2013
More than 100 presentations will take place on 11-13 September 2013 during the 52nd Man-made Fibers Congress, which once again will be held in Dornbirn, Austria (see also, pages 21 and 50).
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Technical textiles help drive workwear and personal protection markets

1 May 2013
The increasing use of technical textiles and processes is seen as the main area of growth for the workwear and personal protection market by the organizers of the Workwear and Clothing Show, held at S
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