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Hydroxyapatite-Zirconia Artificial Bone Graft Could Enhance Treatment of Bone Damage

An artificial bone scaffold produced by researchers in South Korea could enhance the treatment of bone damage and defects through bone grafts. Traditionally, bone grafts require material to be transplanted from either...

23 Jul 2012

Research Grant to Develop Medical Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Use as Surgical Implants

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council has awarded a grant worth £1.2 million to researchers at The University of Nottingham to engineer nanomaterials for medical applications.

From University of Nottingham 20 Jul 2012

New Hybrid Porous Scaffold Shows Improved Bioactivity for Bone Regeneration

A multi-institute research team has developed a hybrid porous scaffold with improved osteoinductivity.

13 Jul 2012

World's Lightest Knee Brace Made from nanoMAG TTMP

DJO Global, Inc. a global provider of medical device solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, announced the launch of OA Nano™, the world’s lightest* off-loading knee brace at 14.2 ounces. The OA Nano is manufactured using nanoMAG™ TTMP, a revolutionary new kind of metal that is as light as magnesium with the strength of aircraft-grade aluminum.

11 Jul 2012

Royal DSM Acquires Kensey Nash

Royal DSM has reported the completion of Kensey Nash acquisition by merging its subsidiary Biomedical Acquisition with and into Kensey Nash. With this acquisition, Kensey Nash has now become DSM’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary.

26 Jun 2012

Kettenbach’s New Impression Material Demonstrates Superior Flow and Hydrophilic Properties

Kettenbach has created an innovative material called Vinylsiloxanether (VSXE) for one step impression techniques. The company unveiled the new material under its ‘Identium’ product line.

26 Jun 2012

Selenium Coating Shows Promise in Fighting Staph Bacteria in Medical Device Materials

Medical implants in the human body often have to combat against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria that form a biofilm on the device. These bacteria are difficult to treat as they are mostly resistant to antibiotics.

25 Jun 2012

Gevo Inks Collaborative Agreement with Malaysian Government for Cellulosic Isobutanol Production

In line with its intentions to establish a manufacturing facility for cellulosic biomass isobutanol in Southeast Asia, Gevo, has signed an agreement with the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) of the Malaysian Government, the State Government of Terengganu and Malaysian Biotechnology Gevo deals in biofuels and renewable chemicals.

21 Jun 2012

New Pulp Based Material Replaces Plastic in Mobile Phone Microscope

UPM ForMi biocomposite, a new pulp-based material has now replaced plastic, which was utilized as a microscope accessory for mobile phones. KeepLoop, a Finnish technology company, has tested the sustainable UPM ForMi material utilized in the manufacturing of mobile phone microscope and found that the material is extremely challenging.

19 Jun 2012

Pioneer Surgical’s nanOss Bioactive Bone Graft Now Available Worldwide

Pioneer Surgical Technology has announced that its proprietary nanOss Bioactive has undergone successful human implantation in Europe, thus paving the way to international distribution.

31 May 2012

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Biomaterials News

Hydroxyapatite-Zirconia Artificial Bone Graft Could Enhance Treatment of Bone Damage

Research Grant to Develop Medical Polymer-Based Nanocomposites for Use as Surgical Implants

New Hybrid Porous Scaffold Shows Improved Bioactivity for Bone Regeneration

World's Lightest Knee Brace Made from nanoMAG TTMP

Royal DSM Acquires Kensey Nash

Kettenbach’s New Impression Material Demonstrates Superior Flow and Hydrophilic Properties

Selenium Coating Shows Promise in Fighting Staph Bacteria in Medical Device Materials

Gevo Inks Collaborative Agreement with Malaysian Government for Cellulosic Isobutanol Production

New Pulp Based Material Replaces Plastic in Mobile Phone Microscope

Pioneer Surgical’s nanOss Bioactive Bone Graft Now Available Worldwide

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

Recycling Insights: Extracting Valuable Recyclates from Electronic Waste

How Plasma Will Revolutionize the Semiconductor Industry

SightBase® SaaS Imaging Platform

Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ X900 XRF Spectrometer

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

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What is the Future of Viscosity Testing?

How Tapes are Transforming Robotic Applications

Surface Analysis of Zebrafish Using COXEM’s EM-40 Tabletop SEM: A Detailed Examination of Microstructure and Composition

FT-NIR Analysis of Oil Content in Soapstock and Spent Bleaching Earth

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Biomaterials News

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

Recycling Insights: Extracting Valuable Recyclates from Electronic Waste

How Plasma Will Revolutionize the Semiconductor Industry

1A Novel Method for Accurate SoC Estimation in LiFePO4 Batteries

2Flexible Thermoelectric Fibers for Wearable Tech Developed

3A New Approach to Parachute Design

4A project will produce polyolefin-coated fabrics as an alternative to PVC to make bags for transporting fresh water by sea

5Rockwell Automation Provides Integrated Technology For PFi’s World-First Australian-Made Solution For Wastewater Treatment By Major Beverages Company

6ZnO and CuO Nanoparticles for Enhanced Heat and Corrosion-Resistance of Paints

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