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DSM acquires textured polymer tech for solar panels

1 June 2013
DSM has acquired an innovative light trapping technology that can significantly increase the efficiency of solar panels.
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New CNT grades from SWeNT

1 June 2013
SouthWest NanoTechnologies, based in Norman, Oklahoma, is introducing three new research grade carbon nanotube products.
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Solid sales of Lantal's PCS

1 June 2013
The Pneumatic Comfort System (PCS) business of Switzerland's Lantal Textiles posted significant gains in 2012 due to initial deliveries of the air-cushion product for the Business Class seats of Lufth
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Smart fabric system fights pressure ulcers

1 June 2013
New research shows a significant improvement in the prevention of pressure ulcers for bed-bound patients with the use of the M.A.P - billed as the first-ever continuous bedside pressure mapping system
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Three industries will be 84% of 3D printing market

1 June 2013
As an enabling platform for applications ranging from personalised medicine to personal drones, 3D printing will grow into an $8.4 billion market in 2025 - up from $777 million in 2012.
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New smart fibres for medical implantables

1 June 2013
Elute is a new range of biodegradable drug-loaded fibre products being commercialised by TissueGen, based in Dallas, Texas.
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Kimberly-Clark to close diaper plant in Spain

1 May 2013
Kimberly-Clark of Neenah, Wisconsin, USA, has announced it will close its diaper production plant in Calatayud, Spain (reports Nonwovens Industry, 25 March 2013).
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Absorbent article with a desired bowl-shape

1 May 2013
An absorbent article, such as an incontinence protector or sanitary napkin, which creates a desired bowl-shape when removed from its packaging, has been developed by SCA Hygiene Products.
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Hernia mesh made of non-resorbable monofilament yarns

1 May 2013
A flat implant, particularly a hernia mesh, is described in US Patent 8 414 601 by Aesculap, a division of B. Braun Melsungen.
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Idea Medical machine offers advanced compression hosiery

1 May 2013
Italian sock knitting machine manufacturer Busi Giovanni is expanding production and marketing of its Idea Medical range of compression stocking knitting machines following strong sales in Italy and e
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Dressing for use on contoured areas of the body

1 May 2013
A wound dressing that can be applied to contoured areas of the body, such as the sacrum of a patient, has been developed by ConvaTec.
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Medical textile field offers promising future for Indian entrepreneurs

1 May 2013
Young Indians with entrepreneurial ambitions were given an insight into the medical textile industry at a recent seminar held in Madurai, India (reports The Hindu, 20 March 2013).
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Latin America nonwovens industry report published

1 May 2013
A new report - Latin American Nonwoven Markets: Trends, Forecasts, and Analysis 2012-2017 - is now available from INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry.
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Incontinence solutions and hydrophobic specialities at IDEA

1 May 2013
At the IDEA 2013 International Engineered Fabrics Conference & Expo held in Miami, Florida, USA, in April 2013, viscose speciality fibres manufacturer Kelheim Fibres of Kelheim, Germany, presented
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Compression bandage system

1 May 2013
A compression bandage system for the treatment and/or management of venous leg ulcers is described in US Patent 8 403 873 by 3M Innovative Properties.
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TissueGen launches biodegradable drug-loaded fibre products

1 May 2013
TissueGen, a developer of biodegradable polymer technology for implantable drug delivery based in Dallas, Texas, USA, has launched Elute biodegradable drug-loaded fibre products, including pharmaceuti
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Calls for global standard for surgical face masks

1 May 2013
Annual scares of flu pandemics, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003, swine flu (H1N1) in 2009 and more recently bird flu, show that viruses know no geographical boundaries and can
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Ontex consolidates production facilities in northern France

1 May 2013
Private-label hygiene disposable products maker Ontex is to consolidate its production sites in Arras and Wasquehal into a new site located halfway between the current locations in northern France.
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Nonwovens for hygiene applications

1 May 2013
Softness, care and elasticity for comfortable use are the key topics that will continue to shape products for hygiene, wipes and medical applications, according to Sandler.
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gDiapers launches limitededition Global Love gPants

1 May 2013
For Earth Day (22 April 2013), gDiapers released Global Love gPants, a soft vanilla diaper cover artistically designed with "fill the world with love" in blues and greens.
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