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Film to create energy harvesting clothing and carpets

1 October 2010
Rapid printing processes using active inks are being developed to make films for textiles that can harvest energy from individuals as they walk around.
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Extremely high surface areas from oval-shaped multi-lobal fibres

1 October 2010
Sheath-core bicomponent fibre technology can be exploited to make multi-lobal fibres with extremely high surface areas, according to the specialist manufacturer Allasso Industries, based in Raleigh, N
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Kimberly-Clark reveals cheaper way to make conductive fabrics

1 October 2010
Building on its 135 years of experience in papermaking, Kimberly-Clark says it has developed a material in response to the need for low cost conductors in consumer products.
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Natural fibre-reinforced materials 10% lighter in weight than those strengthened with glass

1 October 2010
A line of polyolefin-based compounds reinforced with natural fibres from plants such as flax, hemp and sisal have been developed by So.F.Ter of Forli, Italy.
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Owens Corning increases production of continuous filament mat by 40%

1 October 2010
Owens Corning has announced that in order to meet market demand, it will increase production of continuous filament fibre glass mat reinforcements by restarting the second production line at its facil
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Blackstone reaches agreement to buy Polymer Group Inc

1 October 2010
Polymer Group Inc (PGI), one of the world's leading producers of nonwovens, has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of the investment specialist Blackstone Capital Partners V
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Monadnock completes phase two of its expansion programme

1 October 2010
The last phase of the development at Monadnock Non-Wovens LLC's manufacturing facility in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, USA, is completed and occupied.
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TenCate increases durability of its flame-resistant fabric for military

1 October 2010
Uniforms for US Marines due to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2010 will be made using an improved version of the flameresistant (FR) fabric Defender M, according to the textile's supplier, TenC
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P2i adds nanocoating technologies through acquisition

1 September 2010
P2i, has acquired Surface Innovations, a UK-based technology company with a wide range of functional nanocoating patents for an undisclosed sum.
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Exploiting the body's mysterious energy

1 September 2010
At the July Outdoor show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Schoeller Textil introduced its new Energear fabric.
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Robots get tactile

1 September 2010
A tactile sensor system consisting of conductive foam, textiles and an intelligent evaluation circuit has been developed for robots by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and
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New Explorer adds high recyclable content

1 September 2010
Launched later this year, the all-new Ford Explorer will set a new benchmark for sustainability in the SUV segment due to an increased use of renewable and recycled content, with bio foam and recycled
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DuPont invests in nanofibres for future energy

1 September 2010
DuPont has introduced the first nanofibre-based polymeric battery separator that boosts the performance and safety of lithium ion batteries.
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VDMA sets up Composite Technology Network

1 September 2010
The VDMA has formed a new network for machinery manufacturers engaged in the development and production of technologies for the manufacture and quality control of composite materials.
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Improving Li-ion power with CNTs

1 September 2010
SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT) and the University of Oklahoma (OU) have been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST).
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A new sling for electronic arrows

1 September 2010
'The Quiver' is a new fashion/ personal electronics accessory developed by Canadian brand DEW (Digital Equipment Wear) that just might catch on.
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Telehealth alliance between GE and Intel

1 September 2010
GE and Intel Corporation have announced a 50/50 joint venture to create a new healthcare company focused on telehealth and independent living that is likely to build on a number of wearable technology
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Power Plastic parking lot

1 September 2010
SKYShades reports that it has completed its first parking structure integrated with Konarka's Power Plastic at the West Palm Beach office complex of golfer Greg Norman's Great White Shark Enterprises.
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Dyneema for water protection

1 September 2010
Protective suit specialist TST Sweden has signed a licensing agreement with fibre manufacturer DSM Dyneema that will enable it to use the Dutch company's distinctive trademark on its multilayer water-
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Sony approval for Ticona range

1 September 2010
Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, today announced it received Green Partner certification from Sony Corporation at its US production plants in Shelby, North Carolina,
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