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Bayer acquires Artificial Muscle

1 April 2010

Bayer MaterialScience has acquired Artificial Muscle, a pioneer and leader in the field of electroactive polymers for the consumer electronics industry, based in Sunnyvale, California.

Nanotube-reinforced prepreg USV

1 April 2010

A new unmanned surface vessel (USV) - which could prove particularly effective in the fight against modern piracy - it to be made solely from nanotube-reinforced carbon fibre.

Peratech clinches $1.4 million deal for QTCs

1 March 2010

Peratech has announced that Nissha - one of the world's largest manufacturers of touch screen technology - has signed a $1.4 million licensing agreement to use Peratech's award winning quantum tunnell

CNTs to grow at almost 60% per year

1 March 2010

The global market for carbon nanotubes (CNTs), based on commited production, was worth $103.79 million in 2009, according to a new report from BCC Research.

200 tons of CNTs from Leverkusen

1 March 2010

Bayer MaterialScience has opened a new pilot facility for the manufacture of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) at Chempark Leverkusen, Germany.

Particle promotion

1 March 2010

At a UK meeting on the characterisation of sub-micron and nano-sized particles, Fraser McNeil-Watson of Malvern Instruments will provide details of the optical methods for particle size and zeta poten

Future legislation will drive growth for biodegradable polymers

1 March 2010

The global market for biodegradable polymers has doubled between 2005 and 2009, according to a new report, with annual growth of 13% predicted up to 2014.

Four-layer carpet like a forest floor

1 March 2010

Bayer MaterialScience has developed a viscoelastic carpet based on polyurethane foams and a special textile fabric which is said to feel like walking over soft moss.

Advance in firefighting suits with nanostructured aramid

1 March 2010

A new fabric incorporating a nanostructured fibre for use in advanced firefighting suits that become 40% more effective in preventing second and third-degree burns and 15% lighter than conventional he

P2i partners for solar exploration

1 March 2010

Having established a leading position in liquid repellent nanocoating technology, UK-headquartered P2i has now teamed up with US-based new technology launch and commercialisation specialist Energy Lau

Leading sailing team endorses Barrier by Heiq

1 March 2010

During the 33rd America's Cup, sailing team Alinghi - the winner of the last competition and therefore defender of the cup - is using a new water repellent technology on its sailing jackets to ensure

First carbon nanofibre produced via melt spinning route

1 March 2010

Teijin and the Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a highly crystalline carbon nanofibre (CNF) offering 30% greater electrical conductivity than existing products.

Slippery approach to speed

1 March 2010

Spyder completely redesigned its Speed Suit in time for this year's Vancouver Olympics - by introducing Slippery Technology.

Dutch courage with Dyneema

1 March 2010

A new Craft skin suit made with Dyneema fibre has been supplied to the Dutch Olympic short-track speed skating team.

Coating and laminating focus

1 March 2010

The TCL 2010 conference on textile coating and laminating will take place at the Novotel Cannes Montfleury Hotel in Cannes, France, from 11-12 November 2010.

Benefits of integrated zinc

1 March 2010

Smartfiber AG, based in Rudolstadt, Germany, is introducing a new addition to its range of speciality lyocell staple fibres for blends called Smartcell Sensitive with an integrated zinc oxide additive

Billion dollar digital textiles

1 March 2010

The market for digitally printed textiles is forecast to grow from Euro114.6 million in 2009 to just under Euro1 billion by 2014, according to a new study by Pira International published in associatio

Toyota adds Sorona

1 March 2010

Fibres made from DuPont's Sorona renewably sourced polymer have been adopted as materials for the ceiling surface skin, sun visor and pillar garnish of Toyota's new SAI car model.

Xennia introduces new nano process for textile applications

1 March 2010

Xennia Technology, a subsidiary of Royal Ten Cate, is introducing a new nano process based on inkjet technology for the printing and finishing of textile materials.

World Cup winners illustrate Bluetooth Low Energy potential

1 March 2010

The Bluetooth Innovator of the Year award for 2009 was claimed by Edward Sazonov of new US company Physical Activity Innovations.

Instant carbon nanotubes

1 March 2010

FutureCarbon has successfully completed development of a non-dusting carbon nanotube granulate that disperses by simple stirring called CarboGran.

Nanospider for Kyoto

1 March 2010

Elmarco has announced yet another research co-operation, this time with the Kyoto Institute of Technology (KIT), which will install a Nanospider lab machine.

Partnership to provide water purification filters

1 February 2010

Water filtration equipment employing nanofibre membranes is to be developed by the National University of Singapore (NUS) with the help of Elmarco.

Nanoparticle partners

1 February 2010

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and BASF have founded IP3 (innovative products, intelligent particles, integrated processes) - a joint laboratory to develop process technology for explorin

Nano-Tex moves R&D to Hong Kong

1 February 2010

Nano-Tex will open a new research and development centre in Hong Kong in the first quarter of 2010.

First boron-nitride nanotube yarns produced

1 February 2010

The first practical yarns made from boron nitride fibres have been produced with lasers by researchers in the US.

Project to accelerate printable organic circuits

1 February 2010

A new German research project has been announced to develop complementary circuit technology for printed organic electronics.

US funding for NGP process development

1 February 2010

Angstron Materials, based in Dayton, Ohio, USA, has been awarded almost $1.5 million to develop new processes for mass-producing chemically modified and functionalised nano graphene platelets (NGPs).

The North Face gets connected

1 February 2010

The North Face has launched a series of products with Fibretronic's CONNECTEDwear technology as standard.

US LifeVest prescriptions top 20,000

1 February 2010

Zoll Medical Corporation, headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, USA, announced on 11 January that more than 20,000 patients at high risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) have been prescribed the L

Solarmer OPV sets new efficiency record

1 February 2010

Solarmer Energy, based in El Monte, California, USA, is reported to have achieved the highest conversion efficiency so far recorded for a plastic organic photovoltaic (OPV) champion cell, of 7.9%.

Nike runners with ion-mask

1 February 2010

The new Lunar Wood TZ running shoe launched by Nike is the latest high-profile product to employ P2i's ion-mask liquid repellent nano-coating technology.

First installations of aerogel roofing membranes

1 February 2010

Birdair, based in Buffalo, New York, has developed a new website - www.tensothermroofing.com - devoted exclusively to Tensotherm with Nanogel - the world

Ingeo on display at the COP15

1 February 2010

At the Copenhagen Bella Centre in Denmark where the United Nations COP15 global conference on climate change was held in December, more than 20,000 square metres of ultra low carbon carpet was laid.

Nanocomposites for sporting goods

1 February 2010

Applied Nanotech, based in Austin, Texas, USA, has entered into a licence and research and development agreement in respect of its carbon nanotube composite technology (epoxy/CNT) with a prominent spo

Spacers with Coolmax

1 February 2010

Heathcoat Fabrics in the UK has included Advansa's Coolmax in its collection of Spacetech spacer fabrics, offering maximum and permanent evaporative cooling.

Funding for printed LEDs development

1 February 2010

SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT), a manufacturer of single-wall and speciality multi-wall carbon nanotubes (CNTs), has been awarded two grants from the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science

NASA nanocoating improves airbag fabric properties

1 February 2010

NEI Corporation has developed a new silicone-based nanotechnology-enabled coating that improves the peel and tear strength of coated airbag fabrics.

P2i on the West Coast

1 February 2010

P2i has expanded its presence in the US market with the appointment of Joy Gruver as Sales Manager for Footwear and Performance Textiles, based on the West Coast.

New filter for invisible office hazard

1 February 2010

At the recent A+A show for safety, health and security at work, held in Dusseldorf, Germany, manufacturer of self-adhesive system solutions Tesa presented its new Clean Air particulate filter.

Triboelectric efficiency

1 February 2010

DelStar Technologies, based in Middletown, Delaware, USA, is now the exclusive distributor of Alphastar Triboelectric - an electrostatic needlefelt manufactured by ECN Industries.

Woven leather for airline fleet savings

1 February 2010

A major airline like Lufthansa could save between $3-3.5 million a year in replacing the leather seats of its fleet of planes with an alternative fabric, according to Austrian contract furnishings spe

Single pass CNT printing

1 February 2010

Carbon nanotube (CNT) inks based on the V2V ink technology developed by Chasm Technologies are being introduced by the company's partner SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc. (SWeNT).

Low-cost wearable technologies for US launch

1 February 2010

Biomechanical engineering company Exmovere Holdings - which acquired the licence to the Sensatex Smart Shirt technology - is planning to launch two new wireless vital signs monitoring devices, in addi

Light String and ITFs add touches of luxury

1 February 2010

At the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Visteon Corporation and 3M unveiled their jointly designed 'Growth Market Car', with headlights, door handles and the centre stack highlighted

Nanosilver project with environmental impact goal

1 February 2010

Although over 1,000 kg of nanosilver is already being used each year in environmentally sensitive areas, extremely little is yet known about its effects on the environment.

Smart fabrics will revolutionise pipe repairs

1 February 2010

Smart fabrics are poised to solve the problem of repairing leaking pipes in out-of-the-way locations, with the commercial launch of a new patented product and process by Kwik Pipe.

Ohmatex to work on ESA project

1 January 2010

In a bid to scientifically evaluate the efficacy of various training aids and Astronaut workout methods, ESA - the European Space Agency - has signed a contract with Danish smart textile specialist Oh

New HQ for NanoHorizons

1 January 2010

NanoHorizons, the manufacturer of SmartSilver nanosilver antimicrobial solutions, has consolidated its corporate offices, manufacturing operations and laboratories at a new facility located in Bellefo

Virus-killing fabrics launched

1 January 2010

Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division, the manufacturer of Zorflex 100% activated carbon cloth based in Durham, UK, has recently developed a series of products which, when tested by the UK's Health Protecti

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