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Researchers at the Textile Research Institute Thuringia – Vogtland (TITV) and Julius Boos Jr., Germany, have developed a number of textile-based implants, including embroidered implants.

Mechanically bonded hybrid metal and reinforced thermoset components are to be developed as the result of a joint development agreement between Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd of Tokyo, Japan, and GRIP Me

A prosthesis (200) for repairing a hernia defect is disclosed in US Patent 9 801 704 by Sofradim Production.

A wound care article with a larger proportion of actively absorbing area relative to its entire area has been developed by BSN Medical.

A method of preparing a cross-linked, collagen-based medical scaffold has been developed by Ension.

A multilayered dressing for use in covering wound openings for catheters has been developed by BSN Medical of Hamburg, Germany.

An intraluminal vascular prosthesis for implantation in the aortic arch has been developed by Jotec.

There will be a change in leadership for Ahlstrom-Munksjö of Stockholm, Sweden, when its current President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jan Åström retires in 2018.

Karl Mayer of Obertshausen, Germany, has set-up a company to develop digital technologies for the machinery builder. 

The UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has issued guidelines recommending that controversial vaginal mesh-implant operations be banned for treating organ prolapse.

Ahlsell is cementing its position as a supplier of workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE), snapping-up two companies operating in this market in the space of a week. 

Pegas Nonwovens is to relocate its headquarters.

BeBop Sensors of Berkeley, California, USA, will launch the Forte Data Glove at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, in 9–12 January 2018.

Sportswear brand inov-8 of Staveley has teamed-up with the University of Manchester, both in the UK, to incorporate graphene into running and fitness shoes.

Oil and gas services provider GSP SA of Constanţa, Romania, is to evaluate what is claimed to be the world’s first graphene-based system for tackling environmental emergencies such as oil spills—Gr

Spread-tow carbon fibre fabrics from Oxeon of Boras, Sweden, have been used to produce high-performance skis. 

An intelligent heated tool can cure composite parts significantly faster and at half the cost of those cured in an autoclave, according to its developers in the UK. 

A glass fibre roving designed for use in thermoplastic composites, such as tapes and long fibre-reinforced thermoplastics (LFTs) where high heat resistance is required, has been launched by Johns M

Far greater consumer awareness on what can and cannot be flushed is required, according to a report that explores the impact of wipes and personal care items on UK sewer systems.

Thread manufacturer Coats is adding high-performance yarn producer Patrick Yarn Mill to its growing list of acquisitions.