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New funding for d3o labs

1 July 2008
The Entrepreneurs Fund BV , Stonefund NV of Belgium and US-based Longbow Holding have increased their investment in d3o labs, the manufacturer of d3o flexible impact protection and are joined by a sel
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Patented system for embedding nanofibres in nonwoven webs

1 July 2008

Irema of Germany has developed a process for embedding nanofibres into nonwoven fabrics during their actual manufacture.

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BMW adds drape

1 July 2008
A concept car unlikely to transfer to a showroom near you any time soon has caught the attention of the global media.
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More bullet stopping power with Kevlar XP

1 July 2008

DuPont's latest Kevlar XP is a new patented technology that provides ballistic and trauma protection in a more comfortable body armour solution.

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Textronics will go simple for mass market

1 July 2008
At the IFAI Advanced Textiles conference in Berlin (12-13 June), Qaizar Hassonjee, founder and Chief Development and Commercial Officer for Textronics, announced that the company was broadening its re
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Future stadiums could generate considerable energy

1 July 2008
The Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium roof in Stuttgart, Germany, would have the capacity to generate an annual output of 730,000 kWh of power if the latest photvoltaic flexibles were integrated into the PTFE/
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Coated fabric strips as portable mercury detectors

1 July 2008
A filter fabric with a new smart coating can be employed to instantly detect the presence of mercury at or below the drinking water standard set by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
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Bluesign for Sympatex

1 July 2008
Sympatex Technologies GmbH, headquartered in Unterfohring, Germany, has achieved Bluesign certification for its membranes.
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Nano-based deodorant from Toray

1 July 2008
Toray Industries has developed a nanotechnology-based deodorant material for clothing applications such as sportswear and work uniforms called Mushon.
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Phase change software from BASF

1 July 2008

BASF is introducing new software, PCM Express, that makes it possible for architects, planners and house builders to calculate the advantages of using phase change materials (PCMs) in buildings.

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Rohm and Haas teams with NaturalNano

1 July 2008
New York-headquartered NaturalNano has forged a partnership with Philadelphia-based Rohm and Haas Company, a leader in speciality materials, to explore the development of polymers with enhanced proper
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Unilever backing for P2i

1 June 2008
P2i has secured substantial additional funding to allow it to accelerate the introduction of its ion-mask technology across its chosen market segments and expand its operations to maximise market pene
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Nanofibre facility at University of Manchester

1 June 2008
The Textiles and Paper group in The School of Materials at the University of Manchester in the UK is set to benefit from a new cutting edge nanofibre production facility.
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Pneumatic comfort for first class flyers

1 June 2008
At the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Swiss fabrics specialist Lantal exhibited three prototypes of a new business class seat employing adjustable pneumatic technology.
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New nanofinish cuts fluorochemicals

1 June 2008
Victor Group, headquartered in Quebec, Canada, is to be the exclusive mill distributor of GreenShield - an eco-friendly nanotechnology-based stain and water repellent developed by G3 Technology Innova
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Inteltex project looks at conductive polymer composite potential

1 June 2008
Innovation is critical to the survival of European nonwovens said Gerd Ries, chairman of EDANA, the industry organisation responsible for the recent INDEX08 nonwovens show in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Nanoclays lose weight and add performance for Yamaha

1 June 2008
Among products recognised for innovation at the JEC Composites show in Paris was the WaveRunner personal watercraft which employs lightweight NanoXcel composite material developed by Yamaha Motor and
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Merger strengthens region's advanced processing

1 June 2008
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) and the Centre of Excellence for Nano, Micro and Photonic Systems (Cenamps), are to merge with immediate effect in a move that reinforces the North East region
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Phase change for military vehicles

1 June 2008
UK automotive textiles supplier Exmoor Trim is introducing a range of temperature regulating Outlast products for vehicles.
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Hohenstein study on microcapsules in textiles

1 June 2008
Microcapsules play a vital role in drug delivery systems designed to transfer substances from textiles on to and into the skin.
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Pi cross-section 3D woven profiles

1 June 2008
Biteam AB, the pioneer of 3D-weaving technologies, has developed the first ever fully 3D woven family of Pi () cross-sectional profiles.
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Keeping the lid on without discomfort

1 June 2008
A new product designed to dry and freshen crash helmets has been developed by Matrix Development Technology (MDT) in the UK.
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STELLA has stretchable technologies for a range of new products

1 June 2008
Three different basic technologies for stretchable electronics have now been developed as part of the multi-company EU-backed STELLA project: The Stretchable Copper Board (SCB) is based on a polymer s
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Protection in record freefall

1 June 2008
At the end of May, Frenchman Michel Fournier will attempt to drop out of the stratosphere in a free fall jump from an altitude of 130,000 feet - 40 kilometres - above the plains of Saskatchewan, Canad
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Greener NanoSphere formulation introduced

1 June 2008
Following the announcement of the strategic distribution partnership between Schoeller Technologies AG and Clariant, the companies have worked together to bring a new NanoSphere finish to the market.
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Growth in nanotech products

1 June 2008
The global market for nanotechnology was worth $11.6 billion in 2007 and is expected to increase to $12.7 billion in 2008 and $27 billion by the end of 2013, according to a new report.
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3D malaria fighter

1 June 2008
For decades, BASF says it has been committed to the fight against malaria and other tropical diseases.
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No-sew behind VitalJacket and LZR

1 June 2008
The success of the latest Speedo LZR Racer swimsuit is in part down to the No-sew Technology developed by Petratex Confeccoes of Portugal.
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New options explored with NanoSpider

1 June 2008
The vast amount of research and development work currently being carried out worldwide into nanofibre production was emphasised at a recent conference held by Elmarco - the developer of NanoSpider tec
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T-shirts will be talking in two years: Philips

1 June 2008
In the next stage of its Lumalive development, Philips aims to unveil a "truly electronic textile" product within two years, and while there are still obstacles to be overcome, believes they are not i
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Disruptor recognition

1 June 2008
At the recent Index nonwovens show in Geneva, Switzerland, Ahlstrom claimed the Innovation Award in the Nonwovens Rollgoods category for Disruptor.
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NanoAg+ for hospital protection

1 June 2008
Hill-Rom is to incorporate NanoHorizon's antimicrobial technology into its patient support surfaces.
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New PE fibre out-performs para-aramids

1 June 2008
A new high strength melt spinning polyethylene fibre with superior lightness and cut resistance has been developed by Japan's Toyobo.
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Auxetic behaviour of nanotubes

1 June 2008
When most materials are stretched in one direction, they get thinner in the other directions - like a rubber band.
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Transition time for US nanotech initiative

1 June 2008
In 2001, the USA launched the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), the federal coordinating programme for nanotechnology research which has received $7.2 billion in funding since inception.
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New applications will boost silver inks market

1 June 2008
The market for silver conductive inks will almost triple over the next eight years to reach $2.4 billion by 2015, according to a new report from NanoMarkets.
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Nano level mixing without bubbles

1 June 2008
In the arena of high technology and high performance materials, the uniform dispersal of nano-sized particles in substrates such as resin is extremely difficult.
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Nano paves the way for the morph

1 May 2008
Morph is a joint nanotechnology concept developed by the Nokia Research Center in Finland and the University of Cambridge in the UK with the aim of demonstrating how future mobile devices might be str
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New media for improving water quality

1 May 2008
Disruptor PAC is a new Ahlstrom product for the filtration of water employing nanoalumina fibre technology licensed exclusively from Argonide Corporation.
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US military funding for Nanocomp

1 May 2008
Nanocomp Technologies has been awarded a Phase One contract by the US Air Force under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programme of the Department of Defense.
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Lumalive enters high-end market with Swarovski

1 May 2008
Last year, Swarovski and Philips joined forces bringing together fashion and technology, merging their expertise in design and high tech to create the Active Crystals range of USB memory keys and head
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Sensor vest for asthma monitoring

1 May 2008
Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) have developed a sensor system that continuously monitors the air around persons prone to asthma attacks.
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New Euro21 million EU project for patient monitoring

1 May 2008
Philips Research is to pilot a new bed with built-in sensors and the ability to measure heart rate, breathing rate and body movement of a patient as they sleep.
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Study confirms aerogel efficacy

1 May 2008
The Spaceloft and Pyrogel insulation materials manufactured by Aspen Aerogels easily meet 20-to-35-year performance requirements for high pressure, high temperature subsea pipe-in-pipe applications in
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Market leader teams with Elmarco for nanofibres

1 May 2008
Cummins Filtration has signed a cooperation with Elmarco of the Czech Republic with the aim of developing new nanofibre media technologies for automotive and related filtration systems.
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Small steps to the future with Vayu Verde

1 May 2008
Vayu Verde is a new ventilation element for footwear being introduced by IQTEX, based in Hamburg, Germany, and based on BASF's Luquafleece superabsorbing nonwoven.
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New e-textiles are child's play

1 May 2008
International Fashion Machines has introduced the ElectroPUFF Lamp Dimmer - the first in a line of electronic textile products designed specifically for kids.
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Nanofibre scaffolds for stem cell treatment

1 May 2008
A new 3D scaffold assembled from polymer-based biodegradable nanofibres could improve stem cell treatment for Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injury.
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Electrospinning acquisition by Organogenesis

1 May 2008
US regenerative medicine company Organogenesis has acquired electrospinning specialist NanoMatrix, Inc.
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Finetex clinches $70 million deal

1 May 2008
Finetex has signed a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Polartec to supply 17 million square metres of nanofibres for the next seven years in a deal worth $70 million.
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