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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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Smith & Nephew launches enhanced Allevyn Non-Adhesive dressings

1 February 2007
Smith & Nephew's Advanced Wound Management division has launched a new version of its Allevyn Non-Adhesive in Europe.
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Rigid dressing for a residual limb

1 February 2007
A rigid wound dressing for a residual limb immediately following surgical amputation is described in US Patent 7 094 212 by Ossur.
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Jellyfish are blueprint for new absorbent materials

1 February 2007
Research into the water-absorbing capabilities of jellyfish could be used to develop the next generation of superabsorbent diapers.
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Koester launches closure product

1 February 2007
Koester has added Combi-Tape to its line of closure tapes for incontinence briefs.
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Dressing based on pH gradients

1 February 2007
A wound dressing based on the Teorell-Meyer gradient has been developed by Gelsus Research and Consulting.
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Polymer Group announces US plant consolidations

1 February 2007
Polymer Group (PGI) has announced it will consolidate manufacturing in the USA to "lower operating costs and improve overall performance".
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Absorbent composite

1 February 2007
A method and apparatus for making an absorbent composite from continuous tow is disclosed by Celanese Acetate.
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Apparatus for manufacturing intraluminal implants

1 February 2007
A method and apparatus for making a braided intraluminal implant has been developed by Surpass Medical.
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NaturalNano to launch new Pleximer additive for composites

1 January 2007
Pleximer, a new nanocomposite additive enabling stronger, lighter materials, will be commercially released by New York-based NaturalNano Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2007.
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Dogi creates smart textiles with aloe vera nanoparticles

1 January 2007
Barcelona-headquartered Dogi International Fabrics has created a new line of smart fabrics with aloe vera nanoparticles which provide moisturising, calming, anti-oxidant and anti-ageing benefits to th
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New design possibilities with Windows Vista

1 January 2007
Windows Vista, the latest Microsoft operating system, is being integrated into Kaledo 3D Trend, the new fashion design software package which will be commercially released by Lectra in 2007.
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Aspen Aerogels receives Nano 50 award

1 January 2007
Aspen Aerogels, based in Northborough, Massachusetts, has received a coveted Nano 50 award.
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Nanotech at ITMA 2007

1 January 2007
Nanotechnology will have a high profile at the ITMA 2007 international textile machinery exhibition which takes place in Munich from 13 to 20 September 2007.
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Ahlstrom launches nanoalumina filtration media

1 January 2007
Ahlstrom has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Argonide Corporation to manufacture and commercialise patented electrostatic nanofibre filter media under the Disruptor brand name.
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