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Wearable tech for horses

1 July 2014
Horse training methods have remained virtually unchanged for 150 years. Now, a completely new approach is gaining acceptance.
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New route to TiO2 nanoparticles

1 July 2014
Sandia National Laboratories, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has developed an inexpensive way to synthesize titanium-dioxide nanoparticles and is seeking partners who can demonstrate the process at
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Lignin for next-generation materials

1 July 2014
A research project led by Biome Bioplastics, based in Southampton, UK, has demonstrated the feasibility of extracting organic chemicals from lignin for the manufacture of bioplastics.
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Heart monitor for car drivers

1 July 2014
The Advanced Textiles Research Group at Nottingham Trent University and Plessey Semiconductors, based in Plymouth, have recently been awarded UK Technology Strategy Board funding to develop an automot
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New sensors with stretch

1 July 2014
Danish smart fabrics specialist Ohmatex is partnering with Danfoss PolyPower, a designer and manufacturer of PolyPower DEAP smart film and elements, to supply PolyPower stretch sensors for wearable ap
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Electrospinning superabsorbents

1 July 2014
A new process for producing superabsorbent, crosslinked nanofibres by electrospinning water-soluble polymers and subjecting them to UV radiation is outlined in patent WO/2014/053345, which has recentl
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Nanotubes the key to high-performance li-ion batteries

1 July 2014
A wire-shaped lithium ion battery that contains electrodes consisting of two composite yarns made of carbon nanotubes and lithium titanium oxide or lithium manganese oxide, has been developed by resea
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Nanoparticles improve catheters

1 July 2014
Foster Corporation, based in Putnam, Conneciticut, USA, is introducing LoPro Plus radiopaque compounds reinforced with nanoparticles for improved pushability of thin wall catheters.
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Recreating the womb

1 July 2014
A smart textile 'artificial uterus' is being developed by scientists at the Hohenstein Institute in Bonnigheim, Germany, in a bid to recreate the environment and sensory stimulation of a mother's womb
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New materials from milk waste

1 July 2014
The world's first ever industrial level continuous production of lactic acid from deproteinized lactose whey has been achieved by Cellulac, an industrial biochemicals company cased in Cambridge, UK.
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Spectacular view and sun without heat

1 July 2014
Special architecture fabrics laminated into glass are providing unique optical effects, subtle reflections and a reduction of solar heat gain for a landmark new Swiss building.
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Nonwovens from recycled carbon composites

1 July 2014

A range of recycled carbon veils and mats is being introduced to the portfolio of wet-laid high performance nonwovens by Technical Fibre Products (TFP), headquartered in Kendal, UK.

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Protective textiles to lead growth in US demand for infection prevention

1 July 2014
US demand for infection prevention products and services will expand 4.8% annually to $24.6 billion in 2018, according to a new study from Freedonia Group.
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Silver-containing dressing

1 July 2014
A wound dressing having antimicrobial activity is disclosed in US Patent 8 728 513 by ConvaTec Technologies.
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Healing device utilizes novel healing compositions

1 July 2014
A wound healing device that utilizes novel wound healing compositions embedded in a fabric-based matrix has been developed by Stemnion.
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New continence care technology nears US introduction

1 July 2014
SCA, a global hygiene company and maker of Tena incontinence and skin care products, has announced that its new continence care technology, Tena Identifi, is in the final stages of regulatory clearanc
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Artificial uterus being developed for premature babies

1 July 2014
Scientists at the Hohenstein Institute in Germany are working with Beluga-Tauchsport and M. Zellner to develop an "artificial uterus" that provides sensory therapy for premature babies.
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INDA acquires Insight conference

1 July 2014
INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has purchased the Insight conference from Marketing Technology Service (MTS) and will combine the event with its Vision Consumer Products Confer
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Detachable stiffening element improves absorbent article fit

1 July 2014
An absorbent article, such as a sanitary napkin, a panty liner or an incontinence protector, that includes a stiffening element is disclosed in US Patent 8 734 416 by SCA Hygiene Products.
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Hernia repair system

1 July 2014
A system for anchoring a hernia mesh during minimally invasive surgery is disclosed in US Patent 8 617 157 by Covidien.
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