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Swiss technologies in new healthcare textiles

1 April 2010
Orlando, Florida-based Vestagen Technical Textiles is introducing a new class of nanotechnology-based healthcare textiles for use in environments where biological contamination of clothing can occur.
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Nanofibres react to stress for smart clothing applications

1 April 2010
Engineers at the University of California Berkeley have created new energy-scavenging nanofibres that can convert energy from mechanical stresses and into electricity, and could one day be used to cre
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Add water to set

1 April 2010
Concrete Cloth - the winner of the first MEDIUM Material of the Year award from Material ConneXion - is a patent-protected impregnated fabric developed by UK company Concrete Canvas
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Luxury auto giants at HiperNano 2010

1 April 2010
Aston Martin and Rolls Royce will address the challenges in the auto and aero industries for nano-enhanced materials at NanoKTN's HiPerNano 2010 conference which takes place on 28 April 2010 at Cranfi
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Minolta backing for Power Plastic

1 April 2010
Konica Minolta has invested $20 million in Konarka, the developer of Power Plastic.
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Project to print large area sensors

1 April 2010
The companies and institutes involved in the the EU project 3 Plast - for printable pyroelectrical and piezoelectrical large area sensor technology - have set themselves the goal of mass producing pre
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Nonwovens on the front line

1 April 2010
Nonwovens are poised to play an increasing role in military and homeland security activities with the introduction of a new force protection system.
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Synthetic surface for stem cell growth

1 April 2010
Corning Incorporated's Synthemax is a novel synthetic surface that supports the growth and differentiation of stem cells.
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MTI PolyFab acquired by 3M

1 April 2010
3M has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MTI PolyFab, a manufacturer of silicone-based thermal and acoustic insulation for the aerospace industry.
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Biopolymer binder in Edenbloc35

1 April 2010
A new rigid insulation material is being introduced by Second Nature UK, the manufacturer of Thermafleece wool products.
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Bayer acquires Artificial Muscle

1 April 2010
Bayer MaterialScience has acquired Artificial Muscle, a pioneer and leader in the field of electroactive polymers for the consumer electronics industry, based in Sunnyvale, California.
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Nanotube-reinforced prepreg USV

1 April 2010
A new unmanned surface vessel (USV) - which could prove particularly effective in the fight against modern piracy - it to be made solely from nanotube-reinforced carbon fibre.
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Fibertex expands nonwovens capacity for Asian hygiene market

1 April 2010
The Personal Care division of Fibertex, the Aalborg, Denmark-based manufacturer of nonwovens, is expanding its capacity in Asia with a new production line at its plant in Malaysia.
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Kinetic Concepts wins patent case against Smith & Nephew

1 April 2010
A US District Court jury has found that a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) product marketed and sold by Smith & Nephew infringes two patents owned by Wake Forest University Health Sciences,
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Absorbent dressings reduce localized stretching of the backing layer

1 April 2010
Medical articles (10) that include an absorbent layer (30), a backing layer (20) and an optional liquid permeable facing layer (50) are disclosed in US Patent 7 612 248 by 3M.
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Fabric for use in soft tissue and muscle wall repair

1 April 2010
A prosthetic fabric for use in repairing soft tissue and muscle wall defects, including hernia repair and chest wall defects, has been developed by C R Bard.
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Invertible dressing forms its own disposal pouch

1 April 2010
A larger type bandage that will find particular application in hospital settings has been developed by Michael Masini of Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
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New range of silicone elastomers for support stockings

1 April 2010
Bluestar Silicones is launching a new range of TCS 7560 and TCS 7561 Silbione products designed for elastic bands for lingerie and medical applications, such as support stockings, prostheses and other
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Clay-based haemostatic agents

1 April 2010
A clay-based haemostatic device for promoting the clotting of blood to control bleeding has been developed by Z-Medica. Disclosed in US Patent 7 604 819, the device (10) includes:
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Antimicrobial and deodorant fibre has hygiene applications

1 April 2010
An antimicrobial and deodorant fibre is described in International Patent WO 2008/123631 by ES FiberVisions.
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