9th Feb 2024
Allmed Medical Products Co Ltd has accepted the slitter rewinder of A.Celli, achieving mutually satisfying results. The E-Wind Sonic machine features a 4600mm width, 1500 mpm design speed, and automatic shaft handling system with robot. Installed downstream of a Reicofil line, it complements an existing A.Celli E-Wind Wave master roll winder.
8th Feb 2024
Ascend Performance Materials debuts Acteev MED and HiDura MED products at MD&M West in Anaheim, marking its first show appearance in the medical sector. The portfolio, focusing on medical durables and wound care, emphasises patient’s comfort and caregiver’s safety. The company's collaboration with device manufacturers ensures optimal performance.
3rd Feb 2024
Lovell Government Services has partnered with Incrediwear, known for its wearable anti-inflammatory products, to distribute through government healthcare systems like the veterans health administration and military health system. Lovell, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), aims to streamline federal acquisition processes.
19th Jan 2024
Ministry of textiles has approved 11 R&D projects in technical textiles, worth ?103 crore, focusing on areas like protech, meditech, and more. Minister Piyush Goyal chaired the 8th NTTM meeting, emphasising collaboration for indigenous development. Projects are led by institutes like CSIR-NAL, ATIRA and IIT Delhi, covering machine and equipment...
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...
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...
3rd Nov 2023
Milliken & Company has introduced a new brand platform for its healthcare business, renaming it OVIK Health. This rebranding signifies a new era for Milliken's healthcare innovations and commitment to providing innovative solutions. The transition to OVIK Health will be completed by December 1, 2023, while the healthcare product names will remain...
31st Oct 2023
Acteev experts, Cristina Acevedo and Nikki Huffman, will speak at the Advanced Textiles Expo and Functional Fabric Fair. Acevedo will address evolving healthcare textile needs and environmental considerations, while Huffman will discuss sustainable fabric choices for brands. Acteev has expanded its product line to include various textiles and soft...