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Fibre-reinforced wood to offer protection from earthquakes

1 March 2015
A project that aims to develop advanced fibre-reinforced wood (AFRW) for the construction of medium- and low-rise buildings has been initiated by Teijin.
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Glass mat investment targets evolving markets

1 March 2015
Johns Manville of Denver, Colorado, USA, has announced a "significant" investment to upgrade its production plant for nonwoven glass mats.
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Biaxial carbon reinforcements

1 March 2015
A UK specialist in bespoke mulitaxial reinforcements is to launch a range of biaxial fabrics made using intermediate-modulus (IM) carbon fibre.
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Polymer Group to launch nanofibre based filter media

1 March 2015
Promising users good mechanical efficiency, low pressure drops and high dirt-holding capacity, Polymer Group Inc (PGI) of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, launched its latest filter media, called Everi
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Lightweight ropes to lower and raise heavy loads in deep water

1 March 2015
A strong fibre and proprietary coating technologies are the keys to a novel rope now being used to lower and raise heavy loads to and from the seabed at depths in excess of 3 km.
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Implant for hernia repair

1 March 2015
An implant for the repair of defects in muscular structures, particularly to address ventral wall and inguinal hernias, has been developed by Insightra Medical of Irvine, California, USA.
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Tencel becomes first medically tested fibre

1 March 2015
The Lenzing lyocell fibre Tencel has become the first fibre to be medically tested according to the Fordergemeinschaft Korpervertragliche Textilien (FKT) test method criteria for body compatibility an
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SCA launches improved incontinence pants

1 March 2015
Sweden-based hygiene and forest products company Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) has launched Tena Normal improved incontinence pants.
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Breathable prosthetic sleeves could help wounded soldiers

1 March 2015
Knitted breathable prosthetic sleeves are being developed by researchers at the UK's Nottingham Trent University as part of an agreement with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).
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Kimberly-Clark to improve personal care business

1 March 2015
Disposable diapers producer Kimberly-Clark is to focus on marketing and innovation this year, following disappointing North American sales in the fourth quarter of 2014 for its personal care business.
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BioMonde launches larval therapy debridement product in the USA

1 March 2015
BioMonde, a woundcare company specializing in biosurgical debridement, has announced that its BioBag debridement product is now available for patient use in the USA.
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Absorbent article with containment barrier

1 March 2015
An absorbent article (10) that includes a pair of longitudinal barrier cuffs (92) attached to the chassis is disclosed in US Patent 8 859 843 by Procter & Gamble.
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Elastically deformable and resorbable medical mesh implant

1 March 2015
A polymeric mesh implant for use in the medical reconstruction of soft-tissue defects has been developed by Novus Scientific.
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Suominen introduces lightweight spunlace for hygiene markets

1 March 2015
Nonwovens supplier Suominen has launched a lightweight spunlace product that is particularly targeted at the global hygiene market.
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Sanitary napkins with improved wicking characteristics

1 March 2015
Absorbent sanitary napkins with improved transverse and longitudinal wicking characteristics, as well as superior fluid penetration time and rewet properties, are described in US Patent 8 858 522 by M
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TissueGen expands core team for spinal cord injury repair

1 March 2015
TissueGen, developer of the biodegradable Elute fibre for advanced drug delivery, has established a Senior Scientist position to manage the company's spinal cord injury repair programme.
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Mesh enclosed tissue scaffold

1 March 2015
A scaffold that is strong enough to resist forces that exist inside a body, while possessing biocompatible surfaces, is described by researchers from the University of California of Oakland, Californi
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Amazon drops diaper range from website

1 March 2015
After just seven weeks on the market, Amazon has dropped its range of own-brand disposable diapers, citing the need for "design improvements".
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All-suture-based soft anchor for hip and shoulder repair

1 March 2015
Smith & Nephew has launched the Suturefix Ultra soft suture anchor.
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Compression garments having stretchable and conductive ink

1 March 2015
Compression garments having stretchable conductive ink patterns are disclosed by Life Corp, which could find application in the growing field of wearable electronics.
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