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Forcespinning for ceramics

1 February 2012
Kertak Nanotechnology, a leading manufacturer of ceramic nanofibres located in the Czech Republic, has invested in FibeRio Technology's new continuous nanofibre production system, the Cyclone FE 1.1 w
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New Balance opts for Nanofront

1 February 2012
Sports brand New Balance is launching new high performance running socks featuring Teijin's Nanofront polyester nanofibres.
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Absorbent for safely storing radioactive waste

1 February 2012
Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a new absorbent based on titanate nanofibres and nanotubes capable of removing radioactive material from contaminated water and
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Cleanroom debut for Nanospider

1 February 2012
The National Tissue Centre (NTC) in Brno, Czech Republic, has become the first cleanroom to employ an Elmarco Nanospider industrial scale nanofibre system.
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Flexible thermoelectric device from polymer/nanotube composite

1 February 2012
A polymer/carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposite that can be used to print thermoelectric conversion devices on flexible substrates such as plastic films and papers has been developed by researchers at t
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Smart Fabrics 2012

1 February 2012
IntertechPira has announced the agenda for the 8th annual Smart Fabrics 2012 conference which includes speakers from Adidas, MIT, Nike and Philips.
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First responders to hypothermia

1 February 2012
DuPont's Electronics and Communications business has teamed up with North American Rescue (NAR) to introduce a new range of battery-activated hypothermia prevention products focused on decreasing prev
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e-skin from semiconductor-enriched nanotubes

1 February 2012
Researchers with the US Department of Energy (DOE) Berkeley Lab have developed a promising new inexpensive technique for fabricating large-scale flexible and stretchable backplanes using semiconductor
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PU emulsion from Freudenberg

1 February 2012
The finishing of textiles for sport, leisure and work is a key prerequisite for ensuring clothing has the required functional properties such as weather resistance.
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New patent for nanofibre lighting

1 February 2012
The latest patent covering NLITe nanofibre lighting technology has been secured by Research Triangle Institute.
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Fiberweb completes hygiene business sale to Petropar

1 February 2012
Fiberweb has confirmed that the sale of its hygiene business to Petropar was finalized on 30 December 2011.
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Improved surface characteristics and absorbing ability

1 February 2012
An absorbent article with good surface characteristics and absorbing ability is disclosed by Unicharm in US Patent 7 994 386. The absorbent article, such as a panty liner (1), comprises:
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Dressing with absorption and suction capabilities

1 February 2012
A wound dressing with absorption and suction capabilities has been developed for use in negativepressure wound therapy by Kinetic Concepts (KCI).
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SCA establishes a joint venture in Australasia

1 February 2012
SCA has completed the transaction of creating a joint venture in Australasia.
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Novel process binds compounds onto fabrics

1 February 2012
A novel nanotechnology process for binding compounds onto fabrics and other surfaces, including medical products, has been licensed to Alexium by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) of Ohio, USA.
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High-strength coreless suture

1 February 2012
Teleflex Medical has developed a high-strength surgical suture that provides improved knot tie-down characteristics, which enable surgeons to form low-profile knots with superior knot security.
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Diaper supplier settles lawsuit over "inflated" billing charges

1 February 2012
A California, USA, healthcare company is paying US$5 million to settle a "whistle-blower" lawsuit alleging it overcharged state and federal programmes for adult diapers and other incontinence products
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Pain-sensitive therapeutic dressing

1 February 2012
A pain-sensitive therapeutic wound dressing has been developed by Systagenix Wound Management.
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Material for acquisition of liquids

1 February 2012
A material for the acquisition of liquids for use in disposable absorbent articles is disclosed in US Patent 7 994 242 by Procter & Gamble.
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Global demand for nonwoven fabrics to reach 9.3 Mt in 2015

1 February 2012
Global sales of nonwoven fabrics are forecast to increase 6.9% annually to 9.3 Mt in 2015, according to a new study from The Freedonia Group.
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