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BMW of Munich, Germany, will make extensive use of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) in the chassis of the next generation of its 7 Series luxury sedan.

Sioen Industries NV of Ardooie, Belgium, has acquired a compatriot company, Mouscron-based Dynatex, which specializes in multi-axial aramid fabrics.

FESPA 2015, an exhibition for the wide-format, digital, screen and textile print industries will take place in Cologne, Germany.

On 1 May 2015, Gelvenor Textiles of Hammarsdale, South Africa, celebrates its 50^th (Golden) anniversary.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the USA have created a system using complex multimodal fibres that could deliver optical signals and drugs directly into the brain,

Systems and methods for the intraluminal delivery of a bandage structure within a body lumen or hollow body organ have been developed by Providence Health & Services – Oregon of Portland, Orego

Archroma says its Smartrepel Hydro represents a true innovation in water-repellency for outdoor clothing based on polyester (PES), polyamide (PA) and cotton textiles.

A wound dressing for use particularly on moderate-to-heavily exuding wounds has been developed by Advanced Medical Solutions (AMS) of Winsford, Cheshire, UK.

A multi-partner research team is seeking to exploit graphene as a surface coating for textiles and so set new standards in personal protective equipment (PPE).

An aligned carbon nanotube (CNT) film that can heat and cure composites, negating the need for ovens, has been developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambrid

A surgical suture that contains a local anaesthetic has been developed by Thomas Graziano of Clifton, New Jersey, USA.

The electromechanical properties of specific nanofibres have been tailored by researchers at the University of Texas in Dallas, USA, to stretch to up to seven times their length, while remaining to

Two unfurlable mesh antenna reflectors developed by Harris Corp have been successfully deployed onboard the third Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite built by Lockheed Martin.

A new report from TechNavio estimates that the adult diaper market in Japan will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% and 7.1% in terms of revenue and unit shipment, respectively, d

A new laser technology may hold the key to the manufacture of electronics at the point of use, anytime and anywhere.

Researchers from the European Union (EU)-funded Flex-o-Fab project have successfully fabricated working organic light-emitting diode (OLED) devices on a flexible barrier layer produced in

Current smart garments are little more than clothing acting as a support for a conventional electronic sensor according to Duncan Smith of Cambridge Consultants.

A research project to develop methods to improve the toughness of thin-ply composites has been started by North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT) of Penthalaz-Cossonay, Switzerland, and its partners.

The latest developments in electronic textiles will be presented by Forster Rohner Textile Innovations and its partners from various market fields at the Techtextil trade fair on 4–7 May 2

A disposable absorbent insert for use in a two-piece wearable absorbent article is disclosed by Procter & Gamble in US Patent 8 932 273.