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HeiQ plans $4 million nanofibre plant

1 December 2014

Melbourne-based stem cell company Cytomatrix has formed a joint venture with Switzerland's HeiQ Materials to support the commercialisation of a stem cell solution based on nanofibres for bone marrow t

Vest-like design for defibrillator

1 December 2014

A lightweight, easy-to-conceal shirt-like garment which can deliver lifesaving shocks to patients experiencing serious heart problems has been designed by biomedical engineering students at Johns Hopk

Ultrafiltration first for washing machines

1 December 2014

The Haier Group, a multi-national consumer appliances and home electronics company based in Qingdao, China, has teamed up with Dow Water & Process Solutions (DW&PS) to develop a new water r

BeBop extends the range for smart fabric sensing

1 December 2014

BeBop Sensors, the new wearable sensor technology brand created by musical instrument inventor Keith McMillen and his established company KMI, is introducing the BeBop Wearable Smart Fabric Sensor.

Barriers to adoption for smart fabrics

1 December 2014

The market value for sensors and 'smart' materials employed in clothing will grow from roughly $212 million this year to more than $1.8 billion by 2021, according to a new report from industry analyst

ACE recognition for MarkForged

1 December 2014

The first 3D printer that can continuously accommodate carbon fibre, Kevlar and glass has received an Award for Composites Excellence (ACE) from the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA

Beauty patch powered by sugar and air

1 December 2014

At present, galvanic skin treatments can only be done by beauticians using special devices.

CNT nonwovens expansion in Israel

1 December 2014

Tortech Nanofibres, a subsidiary of armour systems developer Plasan, has installed additional capacity for the manufacture of its nonwoven carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet at its manufacturing plant in Ma'

TenCate adds sensors to protection

1 December 2014

TenCate Advanced Armor USA has acquired the sensor technology of Newport Sensors, based in Irvine, California.

Thermoset carbon fibre preform technology

1 December 2014

Toho Tenax Co Ltd has developed a technology for the efficient production of thermoset carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) preforms, which it is calling Tenax Part via Preform (PvP).

Astronauts put woollen shirts to the test aboard Space Station

1 November 2014

Astronauts from the Washington, DC, USA-based National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are currently conducting trials aboard the International Space Station of next-to-the-skin protective

Ahlstrom introduces nonwoven for single-use surgical garments

1 November 2014

A spunbund-meltblown-spunbond (SMS) fabric treated with a proprietary technology (Adaptive) has been developed by Helsinki, Finland-based Ahlstrom (see also, facing page) for conversion into single-us

Funding boost in search for biobased precursors for carbon fibre

1 November 2014

A project that aims to develop ways to convert biomass into precursors for the production of carbon fibre has won a grant worth up to US$5.9 million.

Widespread changes made to Executive Management Team at Ahlstrom -- company to stop investments in technology for lithium-ion battery separators

1 November 2014

Ahlstrom has decided to stop investing in Porous Power Technologies, a subsidiary located in Lafayette, Colorado, USA, that develops technology for lithiumion battery separators.

Sigmatex to invest US$12 million in second US facility

1 November 2014

Carbon fibre textiles specialist Sigmatex will spend US$12 million to build a facility in the John W. Matthews Industrial Park in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA.

Hexcel to increase carbon fibre capacity in Europe

1 November 2014

Hexcel Corp is to spend US$250 million on new precursor and carbon fibre lines at a production plant in Roussillon, France.

Researchers demonstrate the worth of fabric circuit boards

1 November 2014

A digital knitting machine has been used by two researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University's Institute of Textiles and Clothing to make fabric circuit boards (FCBs).

Self-cleaning coating commercialized

1 November 2014

The Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) of Natick, Massachusetts, USA, has provided technical guidance to an industrial partner, Luna Innovations of Roanoke, Virginia,

Toray completes construction of French precursor plant

1 November 2014

Toray Industries and its subsidiary Toray Carbon Fibers Europe (CFE) have completed the construction of a plant to produce carbon fibre precursors at the existing CFE facility in Lacq/Abidos, France.

Chomarat Textiles opens carbon fabric facility in USA

1 November 2014

The opening of a facility to make specialist carbon fabrics in Anderson, South Carolina, USA, has been announced by Chomarat Textiles Industries.

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