Hospital cleaning protocol ineffective against MDR bacteria

Over half of the rooms positive for the multidrug-resistant (MDR) A. baumannii prior to cleaning remained contaminated after terminal cleaning had occurred

Pesticides in tap water linked to rise in food allergies

Dichlorophenols, a chemical used in pesticides and to chlorinate water, might be to blame for weakening food tolerance in some Americans

Electrically spun fabric offers dual defence against pregnancy, HIV

A University of Washington team has developed a versatile platform to simultaneously offer contraception and prevent HIV using nanometre-sized fibres to release drugs, providing a way for cheap, discrete and reversible protection

Could mistletoe be the kiss of death to cancer?

Mistletoe extract from 'Fraxini' species effective vs. colon cancers cells

Cardiology team performs 100th extraction procedure

UC San Diego Cardiology team has had 100% success rate with delicate procedure to replace the thin wiring of lifesaving heart devices

drinktec 2013 covers spectrum of process hygiene

Hygienic design makes process technology safer and more efficient

Kennametal celebrates 25th anniversary of the Schongau plant

Kennametal honours the 25-year history of the Schongau plant

Layer system for high-speed connector electroplating

Technic Inc. has announced the commercial release of its Goldeneye Barrier Layer System specifically engineered for improved corrosion resistance in high speed reel-to-reel connector applications.

New servo drives boost machine throughput and lower costs

Metronix launches a family of intelligent servomotor drives offering machine builders a platform to boost the performance of automation while also decreasing costs.

Dow Corning expands portfolio of optical encapsulants

The new products offer enhanced reliability, better anti-silver corrosion and greater durability for demanding light-emitting diode (LED) designs.

Teijin’s CFRTP components pilot plant begins operations

Aims to accelerate commercial production of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic components for mass-produced vehicles and other applications

Chinese refrigerator firm invests in Holroyd grinder

Holroyd Precision Ltd., the specialist machine tool design, manufacture and supply division of UK-based Precision Technologies Group (PTG), has secured a machine order worth ￡1.16 million from one of China’s premier refrigeration companies.