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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
An improved implantable banding device for stabilising a periprosthetic fracture is disclosed by biotechnology company Cousin Biotech of Wervicq-Sud, France.
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...
Asia Pacific Rayon, the largest integrated viscose fibre producer in Indonesia, has secured a syndicated loan facility worth IDR4.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.