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Intelligent sensors prevent skin injuries

Swiss researchers are working on preventing pressure ulcer tissue damage in adults, which involves converting the risk factors of pressure and circulatory disorders into helpful...

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Smart protection for delicate skin

Scientists at Empa in Switzerland are launching two smart solutions for treating pressure sores as a result of partnerships with industry.

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Vinted expands Nordic reach with Danish acquisition

Vilnius, Lithuania-based Vinted has acquired Trendsales of Copenhagen, Denmark.

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LPP expands collection of used clothing to foreign markets

Polish clothing company LPP has made it possible to donate used clothes in its brand showrooms for foreign markets.

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Gender-specific mesh implant

A gender-specific implantable mesh for inguinal hernia repair, which is common in men, has been developed by Hexagon Health of Beverly Hills, California, USA.

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Diaper-embedded urination sensor

Toray Industries has developed a diaper-embedded urination sensor that notifies caregivers when changes are necessary.

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Sustainable hemp fibre prepreg material for automotive interiors

An environmentally friendly pre-impregnated material called ramie fibre reinforced – polylactic acid (RFR-PLA) has been developed for automotive interior applications by the University of Indonesia.

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Autoneum creates business unit for commercial vehicles

Switzerland-based Autoneum has established a new business unit for commercial vehicles to expand its existing truck business and to increase revenue and profitability in this...

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Philippine exporters seek government intervention to stop job losses

The Confederation of Wearable Exporters of the Philippines (Conwep) is seeking government intervention to arrest jobs losses in the industry.

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Sustainable interior materials introduced for Škoda Octavia

The refreshed Škoda Octavia introduces a new interior line-up featuring nine distinct design selections, emphasising the integration of eco-friendly materials.

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Modular textile origami snake robot for search and rescue

Researchers at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark are developing an origami-style snake robot that can move on uneven terrain and...

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Mussel-inspired antimicrobial coating for healthcare fabrics

Spanish researchers have developed a material to fight against the spread of pathogens, infections and antimicrobial resistance, inspired by the substances secreted by mussels to...

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Revised 2024 dates for Automotive Interiors Expo

UK-based trade show organiser UKi Media & Events has announced revised dates – 12–14 November 2024 – for Automotive Interiors Expo Europe, which is co-located...

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Absorbable hip implant wins innovation competition

CytexOrtho is developing absorbable orthopaedic implants with a unique manufacturing method to help the millions of active patients with early hip disease who are too...

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Lab-spun sponges form scaffolds for skin cells

A new method for electrospinning sponges has allowed scientists from the UK’s University of Surrey to directly produce three-dimensional scaffolds on which skin grafts could...

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Ukraine in textile co-operation with Sweden

In the midst of war, young adults from the Ukrainian Engineering Pedagogics Academy in Kharkiv and students from Lutsk National Technical University are being trained...

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