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The future belongs to flexible displays, says BASF

1 October 2014

BASF Venture Capital has invested Euro1 million in the technology company SmartKem, based in St. Asaph, Wales, as part of a total financing round of Euro3 million.

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Footballers move onto the hard shoulder

1 October 2014
Sportswear manufacturer Russell Brands is planning to incorporate excess carbon fibre from Boeing's 787 Dreamliner plane composites production into its protective athletic gear.
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Nanoparticle holograms for energy storage

1 October 2014

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new method for making multi-coloured holograms from a thin film of silver nanoparticles, which could greatly increase the storage capabil

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Nanofibre focus at RISE 15

1 October 2014
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has announced that its three-day RISE (Research, Innovation & Science for Engineered Fabrics Conference) will include the one-day Nanofibres
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Ellsworth cycles to feature nanocarbon composites

1 October 2014
BST Nano Carbon - a company which claims the experience and know-how of carbon nanotubes, graphene and nanocarbon needed to translate these materials into groundbreaking new products - has acquired El
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New Balance working with soft exosuit team

1 October 2014
The Biodesign Lab at Harvard University is teaming up with sportswear leader New Balance to explore the potential of its latest 'soft exosuit' - an ekoskeleton with a number of significant advantages.
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Apple Watch: This time it's personal

1 October 2014
In a major endorsement of the latest wave of wearable technology being wrist worn, Apple unveiled its highly-anticipated Apple Watch on September 9th, declaring the device its most personal ever.
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Thin Film and Flextronics team up

1 October 2014
Printed electronics specialist Thin Film Electronics, headquartered in Oslo, Norway is partnering with Flextronics, a leading global supply-chain solutions company.
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Major expansion at TFP

1 October 2014
Technical Fibre Products (TFP) has announced plans to double its current production capacity through the installation of a third manufacturing line.
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Medical dressing comprising an antimicrobial silver compound

1 October 2014
A medical dressing comprising a complex of silver and being capable of controlled release of antimicrobial silver ion activity to a wound bed has been developed by Coloplast.
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Israeli company turns jellyfish into superabsorbent polymer

1 October 2014
As part of the race to produce the first mainstream fully biodegradable diaper, Israel-based technology company Cine'al has developed a novel superabsorbent polymer (SAP) made from jellyfish.
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Resorbable mesh in UK study of devices used in breast surgery

1 October 2014
Novus Scientific, a producer of resorbable synthetic polymer medical devices, has announced that its latest product will be included in a UK study of medical devices used in breast surgery.
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Polymer Group invests in Spinlace technology

1 October 2014
Nonwovens producer Polymer Group (PGI) has expanded its Spinlace technology at its manufacturing facility in Benson, North Carolina, USA.
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Laparoscopic inguinal hernia prosthesis

1 October 2014
An improved composite prosthesis for the laparoscopic repair of inguinal or femoral hernias, as well as large incisional ventral hernias, is described in US Patent 8 795 383 by Alfredo Alvarado of Wes
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Alimentary protein-based scaffolds

1 October 2014
Researchers at Drexel University of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, have developed engineered biomaterials derived from plant products.
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Transfer layer for absorbent article

1 October 2014
A composite that is particularly suitable for use as a transfer layer in an absorbent article has been developed by Tredegar Film Products.
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SCA's transfer of Chinese hygiene business to Vinda approved

1 October 2014
SCA's agreement with Vinda International Holdings to transfer its hygiene business in China, Hong Kong and Macau has been approved by the independent shareholders of Vinda.
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Outlook for barrier nonwovens and film

1 October 2014
USA-based management consulting firm Price Hanna Consultants has released a study covering the global market outlook for nonwovens and film used to provide infection barrier and protection in medical
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Medline launches stronger bonded sterilization wrap

1 October 2014
Designed to maintain sterility for surgical instruments and devices, Medline's new Gemini wrap has been shown to have high strength to ensure the integrity of the sterilization process.
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Post-operative bra

1 October 2014
A post-operative compression bra (1) is disclosed in US Patent 8 790 154 by Lea Blackwell of Fort Myers, Florida, USA.
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