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3D Systems launches new nanocomposite material

1 February 2007
3D Systems, a leading provider of 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and manufacturing solutions, is introducing Accura Greystone, a new engineered nanocomposite material, for its Stereolithography (SLA)
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Fibre optic connector

1 February 2007
An over-moulded ferrule capillary with an octagonal collar for connecting optical fibres is the subject of US Patent 6 203 209, assigned to Whittaker Corp of Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
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Synthetics and cellulosics working together

1 February 2007
Procter & Gamble Co of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, has developed a simple, high-speed process for making an integrated material based on a combination of cellulosic and synthetic fibres.
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Printed bags for infusion products

1 February 2007
European Patent EP 1 696 076 discloses a package for infusion products, such as tea or coffee, that can be printed with an identifying logo.
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Spinning up improves the preparation of nanofibres

1 February 2007
Korean workers developing techniques to improve the electrospinning of nanofibres have revealed their latest findings in International Patent WO 2005/073441.
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Waterproof membrane also a barrier to termites

1 February 2007
An inventor from the USA has patented a waterproofing membrane that he claims also offers subterranean walls and structural members protection against termites.
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DSM's polyamide 4,6 now in staple and filament

1 February 2007
DSM Engineering Plastics is to start making fibre and film from its established temperature-resistant polyamide 4,6 resin called Stanyl(r).
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Flame-retardant and conductive fabric

1 February 2007
An electrically conductive fabric construction for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is also flame-retardant, according to its developer, Parker-Hannifin Corp of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
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Enzyme to help minimize pilling in polyester-based fabrics

1 February 2007
A polyester hydrolytic enzyme can reduce the propensity to pilling and/or improve the colour clarity of polyester fabrics without the need to use a detergent, according to Novozymes North America Inc.
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Cut-resistant gloves

1 February 2007
Using the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre Dyneema, researchers have developed better cut-resistant gloves, according to the fibre's manufacturer, DSM of Urmond, The Netherlands
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Gate assembly for a tufting machine

1 February 2007
Card-Monroe Corp says it has developed an improved gate assembly for a tufting machine.
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Cold plasma treatments

1 February 2007
A surface treatment for materials, including textiles, that reduces the need for using large quantities of water, as well as polluting and toxic substances, is the subject of International Patent WO 0
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Dressing for heel or elbow

1 February 2007
A wound dressing for application to a protruding part of the body, in particular the heel or elbow, has been developed by Coloplast.
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Ossur acquires Gibaud Group

1 February 2007
Orthopaedic device supplier Ossur of Reykjavik, Iceland, has acquired Gibaud Group of France in a transaction valued at around Euro101 million (US$132 million).
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Antiseptic tampon

1 February 2007
An antiseptic tampon is disclosed in US Patent 7 091 395 by Jean-Bastien Pasquini of Leudelange, Luxembourg.
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Fiberweb and Procter & Gamble extend nonwoven supply deal

1 February 2007
Fiberweb and Procter & Gamble have agreed an extension to a global supply arrangement for various spunbond nonwoven products.
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Low-linting fabrics for use in abdominal surgery

1 February 2007
Researchers at the Textilforschungsinstitut Thuringen-Vogtland (TITV) of Greiz, Germany, have undertaken a project to produce optimized surgical fabrics for use in intra-abdominal surgical procedures.
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Tyco Healthcare announces senior management team

1 February 2007
Tyco International has announced the executive team that will lead Tyco Healthcare as it prepares to become a separate, independently traded company.
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Dressing for transporting exudate away from a wound

1 February 2007
A dressing for transporting exudates and other liquids away from a wound has been developed by Protex Healthcare of Wokingham, Berkshire, UK. As US Patent 7 112 712 shows, the dressing comprises:
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Bioabsorbable branched polymers derived from dioxanone

1 February 2007
Bioabsorbable polymer compositions containing units derived from dioxanone are disclosed in US Patent 7 097 907 by United States Surgical.
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