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Confitex Technology announced on September 15, 2026, that its washable nonwoven absorbent hygiene products had received an INDEX Award in Geneva in May 2026 and a Hygienix Innovation…
A Korean study published on August 17, 2026 explores machine learning for classifying voiding patterns from smart-diaper sensor signals. Researchers analysed data collected in 2022 from 97 older…
Sumitomo Seika announced on June 15, 2026 that a pilot plant for recycling superabsorbent polymer recovered from used diapers had begun operating at its Himeji factory in Japan.
Unicharm announced on May 28, 2026, that it had introduced an AI-assisted service showing people how to put on Lifree pull-on pants. Users hold a smartphone vertically and…
An Indian Gazette notice lists a revised standard setting basic evaluation principles for single-use adult absorbent incontinence products from users' and caregivers' perspectives. The notice does not certify…
Koyo announced that its Diaper Navi sensor and Sanwa’s Kaigo Plus excretion-support system would connect with Paramount Bed’s Nemuri CONNECT monitoring platform from April 15, 2026.
JTP announced on January 20, 2026 that its smart-diaper system had received TAIS codes on January 5. The registration covers a sensor-and-relay set and the individual sensor and…