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A surgical suture constructed of a macroporous hollow tubular wall has been developed by researchers at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, USA.

A glass-fibre reinforced polyamide (PA) from DuPont is being used to produce a resonator from BMW’s i8 plug-in hybrid sportscar. 

The latest thermally conductive polyamide (PAs) from Lanxess is being used to produce the modular flange for a drive used in car interior ventilation systems. 

A surgical mesh with integral threads has been developed by researchers at the King Saud University of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for use in laparoscopic surgery and repair of inguinal hernias.

A rapid curing epoxy resin, called MTR 760, has been developed by Solvay and has been used to manufacture the carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) bonnet for BMW’s M4 GTS.

Knitted fabrics for therapeutic compression garments and stockings that avoid “pressure rings” and shearing injury, and are comfortable to wear, have been developed by Martin Winkler of Omaha, Nebr

N12 Technologies, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) spin-off company based in Cambridge, USA, introduced its mass-produced vertically-aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNTs) at the JEC Wo

An aspirated wound dressing system that removes exudate without creating substantial negative pressure at the wound site has been developed by ConvaTec Technologies of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

A trio of graphene-enhanced composites was launched by Haydale Composites Solutions (HCS) of Loughborough, UK, at JEC World in Paris, France (8–10 March 2016).  

A US$1-million 771-m² (8300 square foot) laboratory has been built at NatureWorks' headquarters to assist in the company’s multi-year program to commercialize a fermentation process for

An implantable hernia patch claimed to have improved handling, placement and implant performance has been developed by Atrium Medical.

Continental Structural Plastics (CSP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Rayon Co Ltd (MRC) to develop carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) structural components for t

A moisture-vapour-permeable wound dressing garment is disclosed in US Patent 9 248 050.

A Swiss specialist in antimicrobial additives for textiles and polymers has invested in a new technical centre.

Uniquetex, a manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for medical and healthcare providers, is to open its first US production facility in Cleveland County, North Carolina, USA.

Demand for disposable medical supplies in the USA is forecast to rise by 4.2% annually to US$54.1 billion in 2019.

Researchers in Finland have developed a wearable technology that controls the thermal behaviour of smart clothing.

A patented process that allows for the production of short, fine polymer fibres has found its first use in the creation of a mattress ticking with a comfortable and luxurious silk finish.

A range of commingled yarns consisting of high-performance reinforcements combined with thermoplastic fibres to form a uniform mixed roving has been unveiled at JEC World, taking place in

The global hernia mesh devices market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2% from 2015 to 2020 to reach a market size of US$3.73 billion by 2020.