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Events

Optical fibre sensors for health monitoring of patients

1 September 2007
Fabrice Pirotte of Centexbel, Belgium, presented a new type of smart medical textile embedded with optical fibres for monitoring the vital parameters of anaesthetized or sedated patients undergoing ma
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Swiss machinery builders unveil their strategies for ITMA 2007

1 September 2007
At a meeting in Lucerne, Vicky Sung learned that Swiss textile machinery builders will emphasize savings in energy consumption protection of the environment and cost-savings through reduced maintenanc
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Network and biocomplexity

1 August 2007
The Fiber Society will hold a workshop on Medical Textiles Network and Biocomplexity at the University of California at Davis,California,USA,on 8 October 2007.
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High efficiency dewatering developed for hydroentangled webs

1 June 2007
High speeds and excellent product qualities have always been key specifications for nonwoven production and finishing.
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More secrets to continued success subject to debate in Porto

1 June 2007
The second day of the fourth International Newsletters symposium How to Enter Technical Textiles Markets was largely dedicated to two key markets-- the integration of electronic switches and sensors i
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France's textile machinery makers are prepared for Germany

1 June 2007
France's textile machinery industry invests heavily in research and development; is active in technical textiles; is working to reduce the consumption of energy, water and chemicals in textile manufac
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German textile machinery makers buoyed by Munich prospects

1 June 2007
Germany is by far the world's largest exporter of textile machinery and recent sales success for its industry coupled with widespread optimism that this will continue bodes well for us all.
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Successfully transforming your business to technical textiles

1 March 2007
A two-day symposium, the fourth in a successful series designed to help companies successfully transform their businesses from traditional to technical textile markets and to maintain their competitiv
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Sustainability and innovation at fifth Outlook conference

1 December 2006
The fifth Outlook personal care products event brought together more than 350 participants from across the absorbent hygiene products industry's supply chain.
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Middle East symposium and exhibition

1 November 2006
The Middle East's first symposium and exhibition dedicated to nonwovens will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 20-21 February 2007.
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Call for papers for Medtex 07

1 October 2006
A call for papers has been issued for Medtex 07 -- the Fourth International Conference and Exhibition on Healthcare and Medical Textiles, which will be held on 17-18 July 2007 at the Holiday Inn, Bolt
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4th symposium will feature medical textiles and smart fabrics

1 September 2006
The next How To Enter Technical Textiles Markets symposium will be held at the Le Meridien Hotel, Porto, Portugal, from 22-23 March 2007.
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Asian participation at Techtextil reflects growth of the region

1 September 2006
With CINTE Techtextil 2006 due to take place in Shanghai,China,on 19-21 September, our Asian Correspondent Vicky Sung looks at the history of the region's participation at various Techtextil events ar
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Medical polymers conference highlights business opportunities

1 August 2006
Speaking at Rapra Technology's Fifth International Conference on Medical Polymers, Director of Mather Technology Solutions Dr Robert Mather highlighted the medical applications of polymer textile fibr
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Innovation in design,engineering and production of textiles

1 June 2006
Delegates at the second international conference on technical textiles - hosted again by the William Lee Innovation Centre in Manchester,UK - learnt about the many opportunities in technical textiles,
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Indian symposium on Medical and Hygiene Disposable Textile Products

1 May 2006
India's Business Co-ordination House (BCH) collaborated with a consortium of international companies to organize a one-day symposium on Medical and Hygiene Disposable Textile Products held in March 20
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Cooperation and collaboration are key to infection control

1 May 2006
Dedicated to the issues of, and solutions for, infection control, a new event organized by the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) attracted 180 participants from the single-use med
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Dates and location announced for Outlook 2006 conference

1 March 2006
Following enthusiastic delegate feedback, the European Disposable and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) has announced that the fifth edition of its Outlook Personal Care Products Conference will again be
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Need to innovate is key theme at latest How to Enter event

1 February 2006
Editor Nick Butler reports from Ghent,Belgium,on the third symposium - held on 17-18 November 2005 - in a series offering practical help and advice to companies wishing to enter or expand into new mar
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Medical Polymers conference

1 February 2006
The Fifth International Conference on Medical Polymers will be held in Cologne, Germany, on 6-7 June 2006.
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Forum for advanced infection prevention with nonwovens

1 January 2006
The European Disposable and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) is holding a pioneering conference on advanced infection prevention using solutions provided by medical nonwovens.
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South Asian buyers come out in force to support ITMA Asia

1 January 2006
In total more than 850 exhibitors from 36 countries took part in ITMA Asia--the first major textile equipment trade fair since the abolition of textile quotas at the beginning of 2005, reports Geoff F
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First biodegradable hygiene products conference

1 December 2005
The first Biodegradable Hygiene Products conference will be held on 13-14 December 2005 at Leatherhead Food International, Leatherhead, Surrey, UK.
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East meets West: technical textiles at Istanbul Textile Conference

1 October 2005
Coated and laminated textiles,warp- and weft-knitted fabrics,composites,and shielding from electromagnetic radiation stimulated discussion at the 5th International Istanbul Textile Conference,reports
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Singapore gets set for second ITMA Asia

1 September 2005
Some 800 Exhibitors from 33 countries are set to showcase their latest technology at the second Asian edition of the world's largest textile machinery exhibition--ITMA.
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Eduard Kusters to demonstrate the diversity of its product range in Singapore

1 September 2005
At ITMA Asia 2005 Eduard Kusters Maschinenfabrik of Krefeld,Germany, will present its diverse product programme:
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Swiss machinery builders prepare latest technology for Asia

1 September 2005
Switzerland's textile machinery giants are planning a host of innovations for technical textiles producers visiting the forthcoming ITMA Asia exhibition.
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Highlight on Picanol stand to be latest airjet--OMNIplus 800

1 September 2005
Picanol will be present at ITMA Asia where it will show six weaving machines including its latest-- the airjet loom OMNIplus 800.
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Egyptian conference selects its technical textile highlights

1 September 2005
Modified polypropylene fibres,stabilization and reinforcement of soil,novel uses of waste,protection from ultraviolet radiation,and automotive interiors were all debated at the 2nd International Texti
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Erhardt + Leimer to display several novelties at Asian machinery exhibition

1 September 2005
Erhardt + Leimer will focus on four highlights on its stand in Singapore in October:
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Latest developments and trends in intelligent clothing revealed

1 July 2005
Held alongside Techtextil, Avantex sought to showcase the trends in innovative clothing with integrated supplementary functions.
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London conference to debate reusable vs disposable diapers

1 July 2005
The Resource Recovery Forum (RRF) is to bring together key stakeholders in the current nappies (diapers) debate for a one-day conference to be held at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London, UK, on
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Outlook 2005 programme available

1 June 2005
The European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) has announced the programme for the 4th Outlook Personal Care Products Conference to be held from 28-30 September 2005 in Barcelona (Sitges),
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Medical nonwovens and infection prevention conference

1 June 2005
The European Disposable and Nonwovens Association (EDANA) is planning a conference on medical nonwovens and infection prevention in spring 2006.
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Index 05 reflects the profound trends taking place in nonwovens

1 June 2005
Geoff Fisher reviews some of the key developments and announcements from Index 05.
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Frankfurt gets ready to showcase latest innovations and trends

1 June 2005
At a Techtextil that promises to be bigger and fuller with innovation than ever, how will visitors begin to find what they are looking for?
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Medical textiles and biomedical polymer materials conference

1 March 2005
A conference on Opportunities and Markets for Medical Textiles and Biomedical Polymer Materials will be held at the Westin Poinsett Hotel,Greenville, South Carolina, USA, on 23-24 March 2005.
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Outlook personal care conference

1 March 2005
The next Outlook Personal Care Products Conference will be held from 28-30 September 2005 at the Melia Gran Sitges Hotel in Barcelona (Sitges), Spain.
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Nonwovens exhibition looks set to meet ambitious targets

1 March 2005
First held in 1974, this year's Index exhibition promises to be another hugely successful show. The event is expected to attract around 12 000 visitors from more than 100 countries worldwide.
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Index 05 to showcase developments in nonwovens for the home

1 March 2005
Consultant Helena Engqvist reviews current applications of nonwovens in domestic furnishing and decorations.She also predicts significant increases in use,as nonwoven developments help the materials s
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Latest technologies for textiles aim to give the competitive edge

1 March 2005
In the first part of a conference held at the prestigious Royal Society in London,UK, speakers reported on the very latest technologies being used and developed in the textiles field.Ian Holme reports
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Brazilian symposium explores frontiers of technical textiles

1 February 2005
Ian Holme reports for TechnicalTextiles International from the Second International Symposium in Textile Engineering,which was held at the Natal Convention Centre in Brazil.
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Promising future for nonwovens in critical medical applications

1 February 2005
Index 05, the world's largest exhibition for the nonwovens sector, will highlight novel applications of nonwovens in the medical and other markets.
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Medical Textiles 2004

1 January 2005
Organized by North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), the Medical Textiles 2004 conference was held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, in Octo
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Personalized health workshop

1 December 2004
A workshop on Personalised Health: The Integration of Innovative Sensing, Textiles, Information & Communication Technologies will be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, on 13-15 December 2004.
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Man-made fibres in high-performance protective wear

1 November 2004
A leading theme at the 43rd International Man-made Fibres Congress held in September 2004 in Dornbirn, Austria, was high-performance fibres for protective clothing, in particular in workwear and milit
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Changing times force machinery exhibitions to rethink

1 November 2004
The decline in the US textile industry, visa problems for those trying to travel from the Middle East and a growing interest in other markets, such as China, are all factors forcing machinery show org
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New technologies and smart textiles for industry and fashion

1 October 2004
The Institute of Nanotechnology will hold a conference entitled "New Technologies and Smart Textiles for Industry and Fashion" on 1-2 December 2004 at the Royal Society, London.
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Smart textiles and new technologies

1 October 2004
A two-day meeting, New Technologies and Smart Textiles for Industry and Fashion, is being held in London, UK, 1-2 December 2004.
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Focus on hygiene at Outlook 2004

1 June 2004
Outlook 2004, the personal care products conference organized by the European Disposables and Nonwovens Association (EDANA), will be held from 29 September-1 October 2004 in Monaco.
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