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Wearable Technologies at ispo Sport and Style 2007

1 August 2007

The Wearable Technologies Show which take place within ispo Sport and Style show in Munich from July 8-10 is being billed as an international market platform for technological sports equipment and por

Nanomaterials investment by BASF

1 August 2007

BASF Venture Capital GmbH, based in Ludwigshafen, Germany, is increasing its shareholding in SDCmaterials Inc, of Arizona, USA, which manufactures nanomaterials for automotive and chemical industries

Nanofibre conference in Prague

1 August 2007

Elmarco is holding a specialised conference focused on nanofibre applications and products at the Angelo Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic, from October 17-18 2007.

Nano events combine

1 August 2007

The Chemical Nanotechnology Talks (CNT) is the new partner of Nanotech+Material Week Frankfurt which takes place in Frankfurt am Main from 20 to 23 November 2007.

DNA ID project for Supima cotton brand

1 August 2007

New York-based Applied DNA Science (APDN) has entered into an agreement with Supima, the promotional organisation of the American Pima cotton growers, to begin a $250,000 feasibility study to establis

Footwear performance from Sympatex

1 August 2007

An Airflow and High2Out laminate employed in prototype trainers by Boreal has received the 2007 Ispo Performance Award 2007 in the footwear category.

Far infrared garments for weight loss

1 August 2007

Heart specialist Dr Averel Snyder is launching a new company, AbsAthletic, to produce a line of performance sportswear to aid in weight loss.

Major order for CNT tool

1 August 2007

Surrey NanoSystems has won a major order for its carbon nanotube growth tool from ITA, an advanced technologies research institute based in Trapani, Sicily.

Medical advances highlighted

1 August 2007

Investing in Medical Nanotechnologies II will be held on 28-29 November 2007 at the Royal College of Surgeons in London.

Smart showcase at CPD

1 August 2007

Following a huge success at the Techtextil in June, the smartTextiles community will hold another of its special showcase presentations at CPD, the leading German fashion fair which takes place in Dus

Bluewave technology breakthrough by Dow

1 August 2007

Dow Chemical's new Hypod propylene and ethylene-based dispersions combine the performance of high-molecular-weight thermoplastics and elastomers with the application advantages of a high-solids waterb

PU made from canola oil

1 August 2007

Canadian researchers have developed a process for making polyurethane plastic sheets from canola oil rather than from petroleum.

Design Annual highlights new materials

1 August 2007

The influence of innovative materials on design and architecture was reflected in the great interest shown by visitors in materials-related exhibits and subjects at the Design Annual, the showcase for

EPA registration for DuraBan

1 August 2007

DuraBan, a Minneapolis-based US chemical manufacturer specializing in eco-friendly antimicrobial, antibacterial and disinfectant technologies, has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regist

Zyvex nanomaterials spin-off

1 August 2007

Molecular nanotechnology company Zyvex, based in Richardson, Texas, USA, has spun-out a new company called Zyvex Performance Materials(ZPM.

Stainless-steel-filled thermoplastics

1 August 2007

Inherently conductive thermoplastics may soon be able to replace some of the metals and coated plastics that currently go into enclosures for telecom equipment and other electronics.

New route for textile yarns from nanofibres

1 August 2007

A new technology has recently been patented that may open the door for the large-scale commercial production of nanofibre yarns for woven and knitted textiles.

Nanoparticles exhibit chiral luminescence

1 August 2007

Fluorescent semiconductor nanoparticles that exhibit chiral luminescence have been made by scientists from Ireland.

Brighton's brightest entrepreneur

1 August 2007

Richard Palmer, CEO of design driven materials technology company d3o, has been voted Brighton's representative for the UK's Arena O2 X Entrepreneur of the Year awards.

Dupont partners for Nanotech Framework

1 August 2007

DuPont and Environmental Defense in the US have developed a comprehensive framework to assist with the responsible development and use of nanotechnology.

Laundry with nanotech

1 August 2007

Fashion is a global powerhouse, directly or indirectly employing one in six people worldwide from cotton growers to catwalk models. But where does nanotechnology fit in?

Chemical factory on the microscale

1 August 2007

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have have produced an integrated multiple-step microscale production line.

Inkjet printing of carbon nanotubes

1 August 2007

Nantero, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, is working with Hewlett-Packard to explore the use of HP inkjet technology and its carbon nanotube (CNT) formulation to create flexible electronics products an

Next generation armour project

1 August 2007

University of Bolton scientists are working with Eastern Michigan University to develop the next generation of armoured vest for the police and armed forces.

Panaz exclusive UK Nano-Tex distributor

1 August 2007

Lancashire-based contract fabrics specialist Panaz has been awarded exclusive UK distribution rights for Nano-Tex, the advanced textile treatment which offers enhanced stain resistance and cleanabilit

Shape memory material for repairs

1 July 2007

Rec'Repair from CRG Industries, based in Dayton, Ohio, USA, is a shape memory composite material with a high performance, pressure-sensitive adhesive on one side.

Papers on nanotube textiles

1 July 2007

Nanocomp Technologies is presenting two technical papers at the NSTI Nanotech 2007 Conference & Trade Show in Santa Clara, California, USA, this week (May 21-23).

Increased availability of NanoSphere

1 July 2007

Following the successful launch of the license partner network for the 3XDRY technology, Schoeller Technologies AG is further expanding the availability of its self-cleaning NanoSphere technology.

New tool for nanomaterial fabrication

1 July 2007

Surrey NanoSystems is making its commercial debut at Nanotech 2007 taking place in Santa Clara, California this week (May 21-23), offering what it believes is the most versatile growth tool for carbon

Innovations from Australia

1 July 2007

A range of Australian nanotech successes were on show at the special Australia Pavilion at the recent NSTI Nanotech Conference and Trade Show 2007, held in Santa Clara, California, from May 20-24.

Flushable nanoproduct

1 July 2007

Hygienic disposables manufacturer Consolidated Ecoprogress reports that its has been granted patent number 2212445 relating to a flushable water absorbent composite Canada employing new nanomaterials.

Solar power at Avantex

1 July 2007

A men's outdoor jacket with integrated solar cells to power electronic devices will be presented by Germany's Hohenstein Institutes at the forthcoming Avantex /Techtextil trade fair from 10 to 12 June

Learning from the lotus leaf

1 July 2007

Having introduced dirt repellent, self-cleaning wall paints to the market a decade ago, BASF is now introducing Mincor TX TT for the coating of technical textiles such as awnings, sunshades, sails and

Smart event in Capital of Culture

1 July 2007

An international symposium taking place on 9-10 June 2008 in Liverpool - the European Capital of Culture 2008 - will be the first International conference organised by the SMART.mat node of the Materi

Silver conductive inks worth US$1.2 billion by 2014

1 July 2007

The market for silver conductive inks is expected to reach US$1.2 billion by 2014, compared with $176 million in 2007 according to a new report.

Odour analysis opens new avenues

1 July 2007

Experts at the Hohenstein Institutes in Germany have developed an analytical method which can be used to characterise odour molecules in qualitative terms.

Terrorism calls for new filtration systems

1 July 2007

Bio-terrorism has changed the way people look at filtration, according to a new report by Research and Markets.

Nano-pen for printing polymers

1 July 2007

Researchers in Israel and France have devised a technique to make molecularly-imprinted polymers using a nanofountain pen.

ISO accreditation for P2i

1 July 2007

P2i, based in Oxford, UK, has achieved BS EN ISO 9001:2000 accreditation for the design and manufacture of plasma polymerised coatings. I

Nanotube distribution agreement

1 July 2007

Belgian carbon nanotubes manufacturer Nanocyl and specialised raw materials distribution and sales company Velox have signed an agreement for the distribution of Nanocyl's carbon nanotubes-based pr

Decade of achievement for Powdermet

1 July 2007

Powdermet celebrated ten years of business at an opening celebration of its newly-renovated Nanomaterials Research and Manufacturing Center in Euclid, Ohio, USA, on 1 June.

Smart garments 2.0 at Avantex

1 July 2007

The extent to which electronic sensors and controls have now been successfully integrated into commercially available products was apparent in a special display at Avantex, which ran parallel with the

Silver spacers for clean water

1 July 2007

In co-operation with a number of partners including Silvertex GmbH and the Technical University of Dresden, Cerex, based in Chemnitz, Germany, has developed a range of spacer fabrics for water purific

Zimmerman launches four Novonic textile cable brands

1 July 2007

Novonic is billed as the first textile yarn cable that can be integrated problem-free into any kind of textile structure to provide functionality.

Recognition for self-cleaning coating from BASF

1 July 2007

BASF's dirt repellent, self-cleaning Mincor TX TT nanocoating received a Techtextil Innovation Award at the Techtextil exhibition in Frankfurt from June 12-14.

Record length for nanotubes

1 July 2007

University of Cinncinati researchers have grown what thay believe to be the longest carbon nanotubes in the world.

Cool in black

1 July 2007

Bike riders are well aware of how a black motorcycle suit heats up when exposed to direct sunlight, since dark colours are generally known to absorb the energy from sunlight.

High Street coup for Eleksen

1 July 2007

Eleksen has announced that Marks & Spencer, one of the UK's leading retailers with more than 15 million store visitors a week, will carry a stylish new line of men's suits for iPod by Bagir.

Impermeable with comfort

1 July 2007

Contitech's new ContiBarrierSystem combines elastomeric composite materials and an embedded ultra-thin layer of polymer to provide increased impermeability to virtually all gaseous, fluid and solid me

Luggage line with Nano-Tex

1 July 2007

Ricardo Beverly Hills, based in Mirada, California, USA, is now employing Nano-Tex treated fabric in its Capistrano Light Luggage line of bags and suitcases.

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