Archive: April 2021

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Thuasne acquires Knit-Rite and Therafirm division

Medical devices supplier Thuasne Group has acquired Kansas, USA-based Knit-Rite, which was founded in 1923 and specialises in medical textiles, and its Therafirm division dedicated...

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3D-printed graphene-biopolymer aerogels for water filtration

A new process of three-dimensionally printing graphene aerogels overcomes two key hurdles — scalability and creating a version of the material stable enough for repeated...

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Expansion for implantable device manufacturer

In response to growing demand, Aran Biomedical, a biomaterials contract manufacturer of proprietary medical devices, is to create 150 jobs over three years and plans...

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Is this the decade for aerogels?

The aerogel technology of Aspen Aerogels, developed over the past 20 years and supported by 270 patents, has found significant applications in the fields of...

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Creating an ‘antibody factory’ with nanofibres

Bioengineers at Duke University of Durham, North Carolina, USA, have developed a self-assembling nanomaterial that can help limit the damage caused by inflammatory diseases by...

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Nanofibre coating improves performance of joint prosthesis

Improving implant bone osseointegration of a total joint replacement (TJR) implant is both clinically and economically important, say researchers at the University of Central Oklahoma...

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Improved nanofibre production at KAIST

Centrifugal multispinning, a new nanofibre production technique developed at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), is claimed to achieve up to 300...

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Woven vascular graft with velour warp yarns

A woven prosthesis, such as a woven vascular graft, in which velour warp yarns are selectively incorporated into a base layer, has been developed by...

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Banding device for stabilising a periprosthetic fracture

An improved implantable banding device for stabilising a periprosthetic fracture is disclosed by biotechnology company Cousin Biotech of Wervicq-Sud, France.

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Joint venture formed in Singapore to market spider silk-based products

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialisation of spider silk, and Kings Group have established Spydasilk Enterprises as a Singapore-based...

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Asia Pacific Rayon secures loan to expand capacity

Asia Pacific Rayon, the largest integrated viscose fibre producer in Indonesia, has secured a syndicated loan facility worth IDR4.

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Biodegradable fabric for disposable medical gowns

Precision Textiles, a supplier of coated fabrics, nonwovens and laminates for the bedding, automotive and healthcare industries, is continuing to develop sustainable products with the...

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Cambodian government to vaccinate 500,000 clothing workers by June

Photo: UNICEF Cambodia/Chansereypich Seng Cambodia has started vaccinating textile and clothing workers in a bid to inoculate half a million of them by the end of...

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Bandage system with decongestion function

A bandage system with a decongestive function for treating disorders of the lymphatic and/or venous system has been developed by Dr Recknagel Gesundheitsservice and Gesundheitszentrum...

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New SmartX projects announced

Following the second SmartX funding call, 10 projects submitted by 21 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from 10 European countries have been awarded total grants...

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Estonian clothing producer sells Monton trademarks

Listed Estonian clothing producer Baltika is to sell its Monton trademarks in Europe to Shenzhen Maiteng International Apparel, which operates the Monton Sports sportswear brand.

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