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Zoltek restarts carbon fibre production lines

1 November 2004
The US-based carbon fibre maker Zoltek Co Inc says it has restarted two of the five installed carbon fibre manufacturing lines at its Abilene, Texas, USA, plant.
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Structural changes for global nonwoven fabric industry

1 November 2004
The nonwovens industry is undergoing significant structural change. A global recession has affected many end-use markets and led to greatly diminished demand.
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Gauze/scrim variant

1 November 2004
International Patent WO 01/53759 discloses a comparatively simple fabric construction that the US inventor says has a variety of potential applications.
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Endovascular graft prevents blood leakage

1 November 2004
A vascular graft that prevents blood from leaking into the region between the graft and the blood vessel has been developed by Endovascular Technologies, a subsidiary of Guidant.
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Wearable self-examination aid

1 November 2004
A T-shirt has become the latest tool in the battle against breast cancer.
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Water-decomposable backsheet for absorbent article

1 November 2004
Water-decomposable backsheet for absorbent articles are disclosed in US Patent 6 747 186 by Unicharm.
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Polyamide fibre for use in V-belts and automotive airbags

1 November 2004
Polyamide High Performance is using DSM Engineering Plastics' fibre-grade Stanyl KS411 polyamide 46 (PA 46) in the production of its new Stanylenka 460HRST fibre.
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Tetraxial woven construction

1 November 2004
A tetraxial woven construction and a machine on which to make it are the subjects of International Patent WO 03/012184.
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Extruding natural fibre reinforced plastics

1 November 2004
A novel process that produces thermoplastic granules reinforced with natural fibres has been developed by Agrotechnology & Food Innovations BV of The Netherlands.
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Managing organizational change for the benefit of customers

1 November 2004
Managing a major change within a company can be a challenge for many organizations but it can prove to be a positive experience too, as illustrated by recent changes within Acordis Services Ltd.
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Mesh material for hernia repair

1 November 2004
A surgically implantable device that allows a surgeon to locate suture threads attached to the device before implantation is outlined in US Patent 6 746 458 by William Cloud of Charlotte, North Caroli
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Changing times force machinery exhibitions to rethink

1 November 2004
The decline in the US textile industry, visa problems for those trying to travel from the Middle East and a growing interest in other markets, such as China, are all factors forcing machinery show org
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Spinning technique makes nanofibres on large scale

1 November 2004
US Researchers say they have carried out the first large-scale manufacture of fibres composed solely of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNs).
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Good first half to 2004 for Swiss textile machinery manufacturers

1 November 2004
Exports up by 3.5% in first half of 2004
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European launch of Vicryl Plus antibacterial suture

1 November 2004
Coated Vicryl Plus Antibacterial (Polyglactin 910) Suture has been launched in Europe by Ethicon Products, a division of Johnson & Johnson Medical.
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Open-celled thermoplastic with high stiffness

1 November 2004
GE Advanced Materials, The Netherlands, has adapted a papermaking process in order to produce a long thermoplastic resin reinforced with glass fibre.
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Swiss research partner for the worldwide textile industry

1 November 2004
Markus Ruedi and colleagues say EMPA's combination of knowledge from basic disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology and engineering helps to improve and develop materials and technologies for i
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Godets and temperature control systems for technical fibres

1 November 2004
Heated godets with precise and reliable temperature control systems are decisive components in the production of quality fibres, including technical yarns.
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Weaving, knitting and making-up narrow fabrics for industry

1 November 2004
While reviewing the activities of Jakob Muller, Roland Seidl, of the Jakob Muller Institute of Narrow Fabrics in Frick, reveals the extent to which narrow fabrics play an important role in a variety o
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Rieter Textile Systems-combining expertise for success

1 November 2004
Rieter believes that the keys to success in the technical sector are an understanding of each market's needs, flexibility, reliability and the provision of extensive services, particularly facilities
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