technology announcement news

11th Jan 2024

American firm WPT Nonwovens Corp opened a new $19.5 million manufacturing facility in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the presence of governor Andy Beshear. The project, initially valued at $10.7 million in 2021, is set to create 35 jobs and significantly boost the local economy. The facility will enhance production capacity for HVAC and hygiene products.

10th Jan 2024

Vartega has secured $10mn in an oversubscribed preferred equity financing round led by Diamond Edge Ventures. The funding, which also included CIF, HG Ventures, and Techstars, will support Vartega's mission to address advanced materials recycling challenges. The funds will be used to expand operations, and establish Vartega as a circular economy...

9th Jan 2024

The UK's National Composites Centre (NCC) has commissioned Cygnet Texkimp's four-axis filament winding machine for its new hydrogen transportation and storage facility. The machine, designed for simultaneous winding of four tows, features tension control units, custom software for data recording, and two four-position creels for different fibre types.

9th Jan 2024

INDA is accepting nominations for the 2024 World of Wipes Innovation Award. It recognises creative use of nonwovens in the wipes sector. The winner will be revealed at the World of Wipes International Conference on June 20. Nominations open until April 15, can include products, technologies or techniques commercially available for the past two...

9th Jan 2024

Sofidel has acquired a paper mill in Duluth, Minnesota, from ST Paper, expanding its presence in the United States. The plant, with a capacity of 65 thousand metric tons per year and advanced Andritz technology, enhances Sofidel's ability to meet growing demand. This strategic move follows Sofidel's recent organic growth investment in its Ohio...

8th Jan 2024

Harvard SEAS, Boston University, and Wyss Institute researchers created a soft, wearable robot to assist Parkinson's patients in overcoming freezing during walks. Worn around the hips and thighs, the device eliminates freezing episodes indoors. This technology presents a promising solution to enhance mobility for individuals with Parkinson's...

8th Jan 2024

Nanowear's SimpleSense, a nanotechnology-enabled wearable and software platform, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its AI-enabled Software-as-a-Medical Device (SaMD). As the first non-invasive, cuffless, continuous blood pressure monitor, and diagnostic, SimpleSense-BP provides a transformational tool in clinical diagnostic management of...

6th Jan 2024

Carrington Textiles will showcase its stretch flame-resistant innovations at Intersec in Dubai, featuring Flametougher 290AS Flex with Cordura nylon and Xlance fibres for arc flash protection. The company emphasises sustainability with the eco-friendly Flameban family and introduces Tahoe, a stretch workwear fabric with 29 per cent recycled polyester.

30th Dec 2023

In 2023, global research in medical textiles made significant strides. Cornell University’s KnitDema aids hand oedema patients with a wearable massage technology. ETH Zurich developed a textile sensor for detecting exhaustion during physical activity. UWE Bristol introduced a fabric that monitors heart rate. LSU’s smart hat tracks babies’ body...