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A researcher at the University of Twente in the Netherlands has developed an efficient method for bonding parts made from thermoplastic composites to those made from metals. 

A majority of German companies working in the composites industry see the current global economy as positive for their businesses, according to a recent survey carried out by Composites Germany. 

A smart medical dressing that “lights-up” when it detects infection could improve treatments for burns patients and help combat the problem of antibiotic resistance.

Hernia mesh lawsuits involving Atrium Medical’s C-Qur range of polypropylene surgical mesh are beginning to move forward in a multi-district litigation recently established in the US District Court

Biomedical engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, have woven a fabric that mimics the sophisticated and complex properties of the bone tissue, periosteum. 

Operations at a former Kimberly-Clark diaper plant in Calatayud, Spain, have restarted, according to news sources. 

An improved absorbent core for use in absorbent articles, such as diapers or feminine hygiene products, has been developed by Procter & Gamble. 

Mitsubishi Rayon Co (MRC) Ltd is to acquire SGL Carbon Fibers LLC from the SGL Group in order to expand its carbon fibre business in North America. 

The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, is working to develop wind turbine blades based on thermoplastic composites. 

Epoxy resin formulator Sicomin has supplied materials to produce both moulds and parts for the 5 gilded domes of the recently inaugurated Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Paris, France. 

A breathable backsheet material that exhibits reduced leakage has been developed by SCA.

A hernia repair device (200) outlined by Covidien in US Patent 9 492 261 includes a mesh (21) that extends across a tissue defect and a number of filaments (220a-d) coupled to the mesh.

A coloured suture (410) disclosed by Teleflex Medical has distinguishable ends, a distinct junction and reduced glare, it is claimed in US Patent 9 474 520.

Shareholders in Ahlstrom and Munksjö have given the go-ahead to the proposed merger of the two companies.

A nanostructured biocompatible nonwoven tissue to be used in wound dressings is one of three new products that will be developed and validated as part of the European Union (EU)-funded PolyBioS

Temporarily stiffened mesh prostheses have been developed by Medtronic subsidiary TYRX of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, USA.

Chemicals company Denka Corp of Tokyo, Japan, has published a patent describing the benefits of a cobalt-based catalyst for use in the production of carbon nanofibres.

Collier Research Corp of Hampton, Virginia, USA, has become the only software company to be a member of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Advanced Composites Consortium (AC

Teijin Ltd has completed the acquisition of automotive composite parts producer Continental Structural Plastics Holdings (CSP) Corp for US$825 million.

Solvay of Brussels, Belgium, has agreed to sell its formulated resins business to ALTANA AG’s ELANTAS PDG Inc of St Louis, Missouri, USA.