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Symbion selects Medline for medical and surgical supplies

1 January 2014
Symbion Healthcare based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, an operator of ambulatory surgery centres and surgical hospitals, has selected Medline Industries as its exclusive distribution partner for medic
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Jajoo and Investkonsult set up hygiene products joint venture

1 January 2014
Sweden-based Investkonsult and India's Jajoo Surgicals have set up a joint venture (JV) to manufacture hygiene products at Dewas near Indore, India.
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Coated surgical mesh

1 January 2014
A coated surgical mesh (10) is highlighted in US Patent 8 574 627 by Atrium Medical.
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Three-dimensional printing creates disposable nonwovens

1 January 2014
Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has been used to create what is described as "revolutionary" nonwoven fabrics for use in feminine hygiene products.
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Medline launches healing dressings for moist wounds

1 January 2014
Medline Industries has introduced Opticell and Opticell Ag+ with silver to help manage moisture and promote autolytic debridement.
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High-strength suture with absorbable core

1 January 2014
A novel high-tensile-strength semi-absorbable composite suture (10) with a core made from a bioabsorbable polymer has been developed by DePuy Mitek of Raynham, Massachusetts, USA.
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Nonwovens for high-performance medical and hygiene applications

1 January 2014
The first international conference on Nonwovens for High-Performance Applications, to be held in Cannes, France, on 5-6 March 2014, will include a session on Medical and Hygiene Applications and featu
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Kimberly-Clark looking to spin-off Health Care business

1 January 2014
Kimberly-Clark (K-C) has authorized its management to pursue a potential tax-free spin-off of the company's Health Care business.
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Comformable dressing

1 January 2014
A wound dressing that has improved adhesion to irregularly shaped surfaces has been developed by 3M.
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Preventing antibiotic resistance in hospital textiles

1 January 2014
Spanish scientists are exploring technologies for fighting antibacterial resistance, which could have particular relevance for textiles used in hospitals, according to a report in ScienceDaily (18 Nov
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Force sensor for monitoring sub-bandage pressure

1 January 2014
The principle therapy for treating chronic leg ulceration is considered to be graduated compression bandaging of the diseased limb, but its success largely depends on the amount and distribution of th
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Hartmann Group adds production site in Russia

1 January 2014
The Hartmann Group, a maker of products for adult incontinence and medical applications, has set up a production site in Russia to capitalize on regional growth.
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Recognition for nanocoatings start-up

1 December 2013
C-Voltaics, the nanotechnology company started by a University of Houston researcher, has received the $50,000 2013 Goradia Innovation Prize.
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New standard and test unit for nanofibres in filters

1 December 2013
At the recent Filtech conference held in Wiesbaden, Germany (October 22-24) Palas, based in Karlsruhe, Germany, introduced the MFP Nano Plus testing unit.
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Nanomaterials focus at Clemson

1 December 2013
The construction of a world-class nanomaterials facility has been completed at Clemson University in South Carolina.
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Insignia Technologies starts trials in the US and Europe

1 December 2013
Smart packaging and pigment company Insignia Technologies has secured an GBP865,000 investment led by Equity Gap along with Highland Venture Capital, the Scottish Investment Bank, the University of St
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Mixing and matching nanoparticles

1 December 2013
Scientists at the US Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a general approach for combining different types of nanoparticles to produce large-scale composite materials.
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Cleaning up chromate with polyelectrolytes

1 December 2013
German researchers have developed an easy and inexpensive method of fixing high amounts of polyelectrolytes onto polyester nonwovens that could prove useful in removing chromate from groundwater and s
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European expansion for H&V

1 December 2013

Hollingsworth & Vose is to add NanoWave filtration media production capability at its plant in Hatzfeld, Germany to support the rapid growth in demand for high performance filter media.

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New prepreg stores at room temperature

1 December 2013
Twaron PVB is a new prepreg for composites consisting of Twaron fabric and a specially designed new PVB thermoplastic and offering a number of advantages including longer shelf life and a stable balli
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