Small-area, portable lighting

May 23, 2014  |  What's New?

Design collective Studio Banana Things introduces its Kangaroo Light, described as a “playful, portable, interactive light,” so flexible that it can be folded and stuffed in the bottom of a bag or backpack and pulled out to provide instant light anywhere. With 24 built-in LEDs, a lithium-ion bat…
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Stem cell property surprises researchers

May 23, 2014  |  What's New?

Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom have discovered a property in human stem cells that could be used to produce materials strong enough for soundproofing and even bulletproof vests. They are urging scientists to explore potential technology applications for the property…
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“Smart” bandages in development

May 16, 2014  |  What's New?

New Zealand smart fabrics developer Footfalls & Heartbeats has embarked on the development of a bandage that could potentially measure its own tightness and convey information to medical staff via color changes, noise or another kind of alert. Possible applications are in the care of the elderly…
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Safer on the ice

May 9, 2014  |  What's New?

Hunter Sportswear has launched a new safety glove for ice-skaters. The glove represents a breakthrough in hand safety, as it offers users the highest level (class 5) of cut resistance, as well as lightweight comfort, similar to a standard sports glove. The enabling technology behind the new glove is…
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Johnson Controls FreshPer4mance Coating keeps seat covers clean

May 9, 2014  |  What's New?

Johnson Controls, a global industrial company, has developed a coating for fabrics that keeps automotive seats clean and hygienic. The coating repels dirt and liquid, protects passengers from microbes and static and can be applied to all cover fabrics. For optimum long-lasting protection, the compan…
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Ansell offers new safety gloves

May 9, 2014  |  What's New?

Iselin, N.J.-based Ansell introduces its first HyFlex glove to offer oil repellency, secure grip and cut resistance. The HyFlex 11-927 glove features Ansell’s Ripel liquid-repellence technology and Ansell GRIP technology, combined with a cut-resistant liner and a higher dip lining. Many industrial…
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TissueGen patents self-expanding medical device

May 9, 2014  |  What's New?

TissueGen® Inc., a company that develops biodegradable polymer technology for implantable drug delivery, has been issued a patent for a self-expanding medical device capable of drug elusion within the body. This new product meets the market’s need for devices that are self-expanding and can stay …
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New lightweight construction materials

May 8, 2014  |  What's New?

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) researchers have developed microstructured lightweight construction materials of high stability. Although their density is below that of water, their stability relative to their weight exceeds that of massive materials, such as high-performance steel or alumin…
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Reshaping hydrophobic textiles

May 7, 2014  |  What's New?

A team of scientists led by Professor Kripa Varanasi from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is testing super hydrophobic materials that work by reshaping the surface of textiles so water droplets can bounce faster and are 40 percent less likely to reach the fabric surface. If less wate…
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Cool-jams fosters valuable sleep

April 7, 2014  |  What's New?

San Diego-based Cool-jams has introduced Performance Sleep Products, a new moisture-wicking sleepwear and temperature-regulating bedding that helps athletes’ bodies achieve optimal sleep temperature. The fabric regulates body heat while minimizing energy expended to keep the body cool. The moistur…
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