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Robotic hand extension

1 September 2014
Researchers at MIT have developed a device that enhances the grasping motion of the human hand.
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Targeted pain relief with nanoparticles

1 September 2014
Researchers at MIT are working to enable pain medication and other drugs to be released directly to specific parts of the body, and in steady doses over a period of up to 14 months.
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Plastic electronics for virtual things

1 September 2014
Thin Film Electronics, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, has announced a collaboration agreement with Evrythng - the 'Web of Things' software company which aims to make physical products smart, by connec
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Flexible fibre perovskite solar cells

1 September 2014
Perovskite - a calcium titanium oxide mineral species composed of calcium titanate - is the key to a new development in the field of fibre-based solar cells that can be woven into textiles.
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Reverse-assembly nanofibres hold promise

1 September 2014
Self-assembled protein/polymer nanostructures that are reminiscent of the fibres found in living cells have been developed at Carnegie Mellon University and could prove a promising new way to fabricat
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Award for alginate stem cell development

1 September 2014
Christine Lammle has won this year's research prize from the German Society for Wound Healing (DGfW).
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Luminous Carpets at the Venice Biennale

1 September 2014
At a number of recent design events, Philips and Desso have officially launched their solutions combining LED lighting with light transmissive carpet trademarked Luminous Carpets.
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Printable heating systems from Henkel

1 September 2014
An increasing number of applications are coming to the fore that require a uniform, self-regulating heating system - from heated mirrors and underfloor heating systems to batteries.
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PFC-free membranes from Arnitel VT

1 September 2014
Toyota Tsusho is introducing a new generation of high performance membranes for clothing made from DSM's Arnitel VT, a very flexible thermoplastic polyester-based elastomer.
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3D photovoltaic nanostructures

1 September 2014

Solar3D, based in Santa Barbara, California, has achieved the successful fabrication of an initial prototype of its 3D solar cell using commercially available equipment from Panasonic.

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Catalysts could be woven into clothing to protect against sarin

1 August 2014
Scientist in USA say they have developed catalysts based on carbon nanotubes that can help to break down the molecules of certain kinds of nerve agent and that the materials could in principle be wove
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Range of coloured carbon fibre-reinforced composites makes debut in chair

1 August 2014
A range of coloured carbon fibre-reinforced composites (called Hypetex) has been launched by GPFOne of London, UK.
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South Korean army opts for polyethylene fibre for protection

1 August 2014
A multi-year programme to equip South Korea's Army with lightweight body armour has selected material from DSM Dyneema of Urmond, The Netherlands, for use in ballistic protection.
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Full programme for textile coating and laminating conference available

1 August 2014
The full programme for the latest edition of the International Conference on Textile Coating and Laminating (TCL 2014) is now available on the conference website, which now also features a free news s
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Change of dates and venue for IDEA 2016

1 August 2014
Prompted by scheduled rennovations to its traditional venue in Miami, Florida, USA, the next International Engineered Fabrics Conference and Exposition (IDEA) will take place at the Boston Convention
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US coated fabrics industry positioned for stronger growth

1 August 2014
Demand for coated fabrics in the USA will rise at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 3.2% in the period 2013-2018, eventually reaching 568 millionm2 (680 million square yards) a year.
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Man-made fibre themes

1 August 2014
For its 53rd edition, the Dornbirn Man-made Fibers Congress, set to take place in Dornbirn, Austria, on 10-12 September 2014, will feature as its main themes
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Protective clothing markets poised for growth around the world

1 August 2014
The global markets for protective clothing are set to experience strong growth, according to two reports just published.
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Embedding sensors in car seats to warn drivers of fatigue

1 August 2014
In a bid to prevent drivers falling asleep at the wheel, a UK company is teaming up with one of its country's universities in order to develop a heart-rate sensor system that can be embedded in vehicl
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Congress on healthcare and medical textiles

1 August 2014
The 2nd International Congress on Healthcare and Medical Textiles (EGEMEDITEX 2014) - will be held in Izmir, Turkey, on 25-26 September 2014.
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