Article: Cable Lifespans in Moving Applications
2009-06-01
Understanding the long-term mechanical behavior of a cable is just as important as knowing its electrical and thermal parameters. A wide variety of test procedures exist for analyzing the mechanical dynamics of a cable.
Increasing Design Flexibility for Board-Level Shielding
2009-04-01
This article, featured in the 2009 Interference Technology EMC Directory and Design Guide, reviews board-level shielding options for the design of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and compares thermoformed, multi-cavity, board-level shields with traditional shielding cans.
Article Reprint: High-speed Copper Interconnects Address Critical HPC Hurdles
2008-11-01
Datacenter cable management and power consumption are becoming increasingly critical for high performance computing (HPC) systems, enterprise server and storage applications. While data center power efficiency has been improved dramatically with multicore processing and open standards, the cabling that connects tens of thousands of servers has not kept pace. Cooling is also a paramount issue, and the industry is in need of low energy, small form factor solutions (SFF) for this escalating problem.
W. L. Gore & Associates, Maker of GORE-TEX® Products, Marks 50 Years of Innovation
2008-01-01
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) is celebrating 50 years of innovation in 2008. Gore, which began in 1958 as a wire and cable manufacturer, is now a multi-billion dollar global leader in the fabrics, medical, industrial and electronic products markets.
Ballard Recognizes Top Suppliers of 2006
2007-07-31
Ballard Power Systems (TSX: BLD)(NASDAQ: BLDP) today announced the names of suppliers that achieved Preferred and Elite Supplier Status in 2006. Preferred Suppliers are those that have demonstrated a continued ability to meet Ballard's supplier performance expectations of exemplary quality, on-time delivery, an ongoing focus on cost reduction, and the highest level of customer service and satisfaction.
Future Outlook For The RF And Microwave Industry
2007-06-01
As seen in RF Globalnet's The RF & Microwave Solutions Update.
Experts from leading RF and microwave organizations discuss what is next for this ever-changing industry and what they are doing to keep up.
Gore Introduces New Aircraft Fuel Sealant
2007-04-30
W. L. Gore & Associates introduces a new version of GORE™ SKYFLEX® Aircraft Fuel Sealant designed for high temperature applications, up to 356 °F (180 °C), that resists UV and aging.
New GORE™ Protective Vents for Acoustic Applications Now Available
2007-03-06
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has added two new GORE™ Protective Vents to its product line for acoustic applications. The GAW324 and GAW325 vents contain a new material designed specifically to minimize the amount of sound transmission lost through audio port coverings. Like other GORE™ Protective Vents used in acoustic applications, the GAW324 and GAW325 meet dust and immersion requirements of IP67.
From Offshore (June 2006): New Tools and Technology for the Offshore Industry
2006-09-04
W. L. Gore & Associates, makers of Gore-Tex fabric products, has launched a product it says can increase the service life of ropes used in high-stress bending applications, such as deepwater installation of subsea hardware.
Copper Cable Assemblies for High-Speed Backplane Connector Systems
2006-01-19
Using ePTFE with a dielectric constant of 1.3 allows for more than a 20% reduction in cable diameter over and insulation with a 2.2 dielectric constant. This supports development of copper cable assemblies for high-speed backplane connector systems (10Gbits/s and beyond).
Stripline Performance in Hybrid Printed Circuit Boards
2006-01-19
The hybrid construction of FR4 laminate and low loss prepreg improves signal transmission due to lower attenuation consistent with a lower effective dielectric loss tangent.
New, Enhanced Gore Sheet Gasketing is Stronger Than Ever... And Even More Reliable
2005-07-01
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. announces the introduction of new, enhanced GORE™ GR sheet gasketing. The enhanced performance attributes represent a technical breakthrough for PTFE gasketing in the area of dimensional stability – a key attribute of important value to users.
W. L. Gore & Associates Continues Its Tradition as One of Nation's Best Workplaces
2010-01-26
For the 13th consecutive year, W. L. Gore & Associates has earned a spot on FORTUNE magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For." Only a dozen other workplaces have appeared in every edition of the rankings. The company, known for everything from waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX® fabric to life-saving medical devices, is No. 13 on this year's list, now posted at fortune.com/bestcompanies.
New High Temperature Cartridge Filter Increases Productivity by 25% without Modifying Baghouse
2010-01-26
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc, and Canadian manufacturer Sefar BDH, have teamed up to produce a high efficiency pleated cartridge filter for industrial air filtration baghouses. The new filters not only increase system throughput by up to 25%, but can also operate continuously at temperatures as high as 500°F (260°C). The new GORE® high temperature cartridge filters optimize baghouse capacity, efficiency, and durability by combining Gore’s proven membrane laminates with the durability of Sefar’s patented aluminum potting technology.
W. L. Gore & Associates and Sefar AG Form a Strategic Alliance for Architectural Fabrics
2010-01-25
W. L. Gore & Associates and Sefar AG (Heiden, Switzerland) announced they have entered into a strategic alliance to produce and market TENARA® Architectural Fabrics. This alliance combines Gore's patented technologies and innovative expanded PTFE (ePTFE) fibers with Sefar's expertise in weaving and their strong presence in the architectural fabric market.
ELIXIR® Strings Announces New Electric 7-String Sets at Winter NAMM 2010
2010-01-14
Elixir Strings will be giving an exclusive first look at its new 7-string electric set at Winter NAMM 2010 (Booth 5000, Hall B). Based on the company's 6-string set, the new 7-string set includes a 0.056 low B string to provide additional tonal range. The ultra-thin NANOWEB® Coating on the wound strings, coupled with Anti-Rust plain steels, ensure players experience the same great tone and long life they have come to expect from Elixir Strings.
ELIXIR® Strings Expands Cable Line at Winter NAMM 2010
2010-01-14
Elixir Strings is announcing an expansion of its Elixir® Cables line with the addition of a patch cable at this year's Winter NAMM show, January 14-17 in Anaheim, CA (Booth 5000, Hall B). With the addition of the new patch cable, players can experience the true voice of their guitar through their entire signal chain from guitar through the pedal board to the amp.
New Packaging Vents from Gore Improve Container Reliability for Liquid Fertilizers
2010-01-11
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has developed a series of new venting products that prevent leakage in liquid fertilizer containers for organic, foliar, gardening and horticultural fertilizers and supplements. GORE™ Packaging Vents protect against product leaks by equalizing pressure, which reduces container distortion caused by altitude, temperature or climate changes.
Gore Expands Line of GORE PROPATEN® Vascular Grafts
2009-12-21
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it will expand its line of GORE PROPATEN® Vascular Grafts to include configurations with a unique, all ePTFE radial support that is concealed within the ultra-smooth graft wall and resists kinking and compression. The GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft with Integrated Rings was introduced at the 2009 AIMsymposiumTM / VEITHsymposiumTM in November in New York City.
Gore Announces Availability of the Q50 Stent Graft Balloon Catheter
2009-11-18
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it has entered into a partnership with QXMédical, LLC, a medical device development and marketing company. As part of the agreement, Gore will distribute the Q50 Stent Graft Balloon Catheter which is designed for use with aortic stent grafts that treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA).
Gore Receives European CE Mark Approval for Next Generation Conformable GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis
2009-11-10
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received European CE Mark approval for the next generation GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis. The device is available in an expanded portfolio of sizes to meet a broad range of patient needs and was engineered to treat multiple etiologies including thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs), traumatic aortic transections and thoracic aortic dissections.
Gore and Milliken Partner on a New Chemical/Biological Protective Coverall for Combat Vehicle Crewman
2009-10-13
Milliken & Company, one of the world's largest privately-held textile and chemical manufacturers, and W. L. Gore & Associates, a world leader in the development of high performance protective fabrics, today announced the launch of the new JSLIST Chemical/Biological (CB) Coverall for Combat Vehicle Crewman (JC3). The coverall uses a two layer fabric system consisting of Milliken's Abrams™ flame resistant (FR) fabric and the moisture vapor breathable GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable protective barrier liner. This joint offering has been chosen as the only approved CB Protective fabric system for the United States Army and Marine combat vehicle crews.
Gore Introduces Spec-Compliant, Passive 10 Meter SFP+ Cable
2009-10-12
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has developed a 10 meter SFP+ assembly that is fully compliant with the SFF-8431 Revision 4.1 specification. Gore's SFP+ offering can go 3 to 5 meters longer than other passive options and provides a lower cost alternative to power-consuming and heat-generating SFP+ transceiver modules.
Special Offer—With Strings Attached: Elixir® Strings Acoustic Bonus Pack
2009-10-07
Elixir Strings is giving players a head start on the holiday season with a specially packaged three-for-two Bonus Pack. Starting October 1, musicians will have the opportunity to get even more value when they stock up on strings.
GORE™ Cover Offers Increased Climate Protection in Biological Waste Recycling
2009-09-25
The disposal of biological waste from human settlements places a considerable burden on the climate right across the globe. This is why the issue has been included in the international Kyoto Protocol. A new technology developed in Germany, which has been successfully tried and tested in 20 countries, provides the opportunity to drastically reduce emissions arising from the recycling of such waste.
New Gore Cartridge Filters Can Improve Performance and Lower Cost of Semiconductor Wet Processes
2009-09-24
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has announced an addition to its line of high-performance cartridge filters for semiconductor applications. The new 40nm-rated filter, intended for use with chemicals in wet processes and distribution systems, provides 40nm retention while maintaining the flow of next-best-in-class 50nm filters.
Japan Gore-Tex Inc. Becomes Gore Subsidiary
2009-09-24
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) and Japan Gore-Tex Inc. (JGI) are pleased to announce that JGI has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Gore.
Vascular Surgeons Present Positive Study Results for the GORE PROPATEN® Vascular Graft and Updates to the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis
2009-09-18
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that several physicians recently presented interim data from ongoing GORE PROPATEN® Vascular Graft studies to clinical audiences at the 2009 annual Vascular meeting. The conference, the premier event hosted by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), was held in mid-June in Denver, Colorado. One physician reported primary patency rates as high as 100 percent for below-knee bypasses.
Gore Brings More of the Outdoors into Your Home
2009-08-07
W. L. Gore & Associates, the company best known for its waterproof and breathable outerwear, announced the national launch of a new line of transparent window screens called GORE™ inLighten® screens.
GORE™ RideOn® Cable Systems Announces Professional System
2009-08-05
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has announced that the GORE™ RideOn® Professional Cable System will be available in the fall – just in time for Eurobike and Interbike Trade shows. These are the same cables the professionals on SRAM’s Pro Tour Teams rode as they dominated this year’s Tour de France.
Venting Improves Reliability and Performance of Solar Equipment
2009-08-04
GORE™ Protective Vents installed on junction boxes, power inverters, thermo collectors, concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) modules and other components can improve the performance and increase the life of solar installations. These membrane vents protect the components from moisture, dust and debris and reduce condensation.
GORE™ LYOGUARD® Vial Isolators Displayed at Lyophilization Services of New England’s Facility Tour
2009-08-03
W. L. Gore & Associates, which recently launched the GORE™ LYOGUARD® Vial Isolator, will be displaying the new device during a facility tour at Lyophilization Services of New England (LSNE). The facility tour will take place at LSNE’s state-of-the-art contract manufacturing facility on September 9, 2009, in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Gore Receives FDA Approval for Next Generation of Large Diameter GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface
2009-07-21
. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the most up-to-date design for the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis for device diameters 9 – 13 mm. The next generation of the large diameter product enables streamlined deployment on the same 0.035" guidewire and TIP to HUB direction as the 5 – 8 mm sizes.
Next-Generation Hunting Gear Changes the Game for Serious Hunters
2009-07-15
While the sport of hunting dates back to the origins of man himself, each generation of hunters has benefited from new scientific and technological developments that give them an advantage in the field. Early adopters of these "game-changing" advances have always been the vanguard of their sport. On July 1, 2009, W. L. Gore & Associates and Sitka will launch a new game-changing technology for these types of hunters—GORE™ OPTIFADE™ Concealment, which can only be found on Sitka gear.
Gore Introduces Low-Profile Copper Cable for QSFP Assemblies
2009-07-13
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) announces general availability of a very low-profile QSFP direct attach copper cable assembly that is "fiber-like" in size for QDR InfiniBand and 40 GbE aggregate applications.
Elixir® Strings and Taylor Guitars Help Support Breakout Artists with Test Drive 2009
2009-07-07
Elixir® Strings and Taylor Guitars are giving emerging artists the unique opportunity to kick their careers and guitar rigs into high gear with Test Drive 2009. Together, the companies will outfit five selected artists with their world-class guitars, cables, and strings. One final winner will get to record in a marquee studio using Elixir® Strings and Taylor Guitars.
Gore Receives FDA Approval for Modification of GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis
2009-06-30
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a manufacturing change to the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis. The modification is a result of the precision laser trimming technology which enables the removal of excess material at the device margin, resulting in a contoured edge. The device is the only stent-graft approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients suffering from Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in superficial femoral artery (SFA) lesions and iliac artery lesions. In the US alone, as many as 12 million people suffer from PAD.
Gore Unveils "Join Gore & Change Your Life" Global Brand Campaign Showcasing Its Corporate Culture and Employment Opportunities
2009-06-25
W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., recognized globally as an innovation leader and top workplace, today unveiled "Join Gore & Change Your Life," its first global employer brand campaign designed to attract potential job candidates and build a "talent pool" for the future. By sharing the experiences of people who actually work at Gore, the campaign paints a vivid picture of the Gore culture and demonstrates how being a Gore associate can change someone's life, as well as provide opportunities to create life-changing products.
2009 "Best of West" Award Finalists Announced
2009-06-18
SEMI today announced the finalists for the 2009 "Best of West" awards, recognizing important product and technology developments in the microelectronics supply chain. Conducted in conjunction with SEMICON West, the largest and most influential microelectronics exposition in North America, the Best of West finalists have been selected based on their financial impact on the industry, engineering or scientific achievement, and/or societal impact.
W. L. Gore & Associates Helps Put an End to Lengthy Wimbledon Rain Delays
2009-05-15
This summer, W. L. Gore & Associates, the company best known for its waterproof and breathable outerwear fabric, will encourage people to take off their GORE-TEX® jackets at one of the world's biggest sporting events—Wimbledon. The company announced this week that the new retractable roof over Centre Court is made of GORE™ TENARA® Architectural Fabric, a product that will reduce the impact of wet weather at the tennis tournament.
GORE™ TENARA® Architectural Fabric Covers Wimbledon’s Centre Court
2009-05-15
W. L. Gore & Associates announced today that the retractable roof over the legendary Centre Court at Wimbledon is made of GORE™ TENARA® Architectural Fabric. Unveiled at a Centre Court Celebration, the concertina-design roof contains approximately 5,200 square meters of the fabric.
Wimbledon’s High-Tech Heaven
2009-05-15
2009 sees the start of a new era at Wimbledon, where the traditional tennis matches play to a worldwide audience. For the first time, a huge roof will roll out over the Centre Court (which dates from 1922) when rain threatens to interrupt the legendary tennis tournament.
Quality Bicycle Products to Distribute GORE™ RideOn® Cable Systems in the U.S.
2009-05-05
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. and Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) have reached an agreement to distribute Gore's low-friction shift and brake cable systems to independent bike dealers (IBDs) through QBP. The partnership will make the world-renowned GORE™ RideOn® brand available to IBDs nationwide.
Gore Receives FDA Clearance for GORE BIO-A Fistula Plug
2009-05-04
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the company 510(k) clearance to market the GORE BIO-A Fistula Plug, the next generation of anal fistula repair. This new sphincter-preserving repair device combines a proven, synthetic bioabsorbable material with a patented design engineered to optimize operative success.
Elixir® Strings Asks Its Customers to 'Change Their Shirts' for Its T-Shirt Promotion
2009-04-29
With the warm weather upon us, Elixir Strings is daring its customers to "Change your shirt, not your strings" with its t-shirt promotion. From May 1, 2009, through July 31, 2009, customers can receive a free Elixir Strings t-shirt when they purchase any two sets of guitar strings or one set of bass strings.
GORE-TEX® Product Gear Testers Strive To Be the ‘…est’
2009-04-28
Following an intensive search for motivated outdoor enthusiasts, W. L. Gore & Associates has announced the team of nine who they believe have got what it takes to be GORE-TEX® product Gear Testers.
Gore Announces Availability of Larger Diameter, Small Profile GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis
2009-04-28
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the May 4, 2009 availability of a 31 mm diameter version of the GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis. The device provides physicians with a safe and effective endovascular option to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) in patients with aortic inner neck diameters up to 29 mm. Other important enhancements include a flat-top design that enables greater production efficiency, an additional pair of proximal anchors to help ensure excellent fixation, and a lengthening of the trunk from 7 to 8 cm to accommodate larger anatomies.
Got What It Takes to Be a GORE-TEX® Product Gear Tester?
2009-04-28
W. L. Gore & Associates Australia has launched the recruitment drive for its first local team of GORE-TEX® product Gear Testers and is asking Australians and New Zealanders "Have you got what it takes?"
Gore Awards $30,000 to Modern Adventurers Through the Shipton-Tilman Grant Program
2009-04-04
W. L. Gore & Associates, inventors of GORE-TEX® fabric, is once again proud to support the teams taking advantage of these new destinations by awarding grants totaling $30,000 through the Shipton-Tilman Grant program. The annual program was established by Gore as a tribute to the spirit of adventure embodied by legendary explorers Eric Shipton (b. 1907) and Bill Tilman (b. 1897). Now in its 19th year, the program provides funds to be divided among expeditions that are most in harmony with Shipton and Tilman's philosophies.
Gore Announces First Patient Treated with Recently-Cleared GORE Flow Reversal System
2009-03-10
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the first clinical use of the GORE Flow Reversal System for neuroprotection during carotid artery stenting (CAS). Gore obtained 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the system in February.
Gore Recognizes Physicians as "Pioneers in Performance" for Exceptional Work in the Field of Endovascular Therapy
2009-02-17
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it has honored seven physicians as "Pioneers in Performance" for exceptional work in the field of endovascular therapy. These practitioners were recognized by Gore for their unrelenting dedication to advancing endovascular therapy and minimally invasive treatment options for patients worldwide.
GORE Flow Reversal System Cleared by FDA
2009-02-09
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the company 510(k) clearance to market the GORE Flow Reversal System. This new technology minimizes the risk of emboli reaching the brain during critical stages of carotid artery stenting (CAS), expanding treatment options for broad patient populations with carotid artery disease.
Gore Receives FDA Approval for Modification to GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis
2009-02-09
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced at the annual International Congress of Endovascular Interventions XXII, that it has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market a modified version of the GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis for the treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs).
Burton to Design U.S. Snowboarding Team Outerwear for the 2010 Olympics
2009-02-09
Burton today announced that it will once again provide the official snowboard outerwear for the U.S. Snowboarding Team at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics as it did for the Torino 2006 Olympics. In addition, Burton will build on its long-standing relationship with W. L. Gore & Associates by partnering with the company and leveraging the performance benefits of GORE-TEX® fabric, the official fabric of the 2010 U.S. Snowboarding Team's Olympic outerwear.
Gore Introduces Limiting Port Copper SFP+ Cables
2009-01-30
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has developed “Limiting Port” SFP+ assemblies that are fully compliant with the SFF-8431 Revision 4.1 specification, Chapter 3, specification for limiting modules. Gore has developed this low cost, low power, passively equalized cable through the use of its patented GORE™ EYE-OPENER+® Conductor Technology and an extremely low loss expanded PTFE cable dielectric.
Innovative GORE™ LYOGUARD® Vial Isolators Preserve, Protect, and Contain Freeze-Drying Products
2009-01-23
GORE™ LYOGUARD® Freeze-Drying Products, which recently celebrated a 10-year anniversary, has released an innovative product that preserves, protects, and contains the contents of vials during freeze-drying activities. GORE™ LYOGUARD® Vial Isolators are single-use devices that combine proven Gore technology with standard vials and stoppers for efficient freeze-drying while containing and protecting valuable product immediately after filling.
Innovative GORE™ LYOGUARD® Tray System to Deliver Freeze-Dried Plasma to Military
2009-01-23
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., announces an innovative GORE™ LYOGUARD® Freeze-Drying Tray System for exclusive, proprietary use by HemCon Medical Technologies, Inc., as the delivery system for its new freeze-dried plasma product for the United States Army. Recently awarded a U.S. government grant to develop, test, and secure FDA approval for a lyophilized (freeze-dried) human plasma (LHP) product, HemCon turned to Gore for a stable, contaminant-free delivery system for the plasma.
Tanglewood Outfits New Line of Electro Acoustic Guitars with Elixir® Strings
2009-01-22
Tanglewood, a leading acoustic guitar brand in the UK, has partnered with Scandinavia's top custom luthier, Michael Sanden, to produce a version of Sanden's famous guitars called "Tanglewood Masterdesign by Michael Sanden" that will feature Elixir® Strings.
W. L. Gore & Associates Marks 12th Year as One of Nation’s Best
2009-01-22
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., maker of GORE-TEX® fabric and thousands of other innovative products, today announced it has earned a position on FORTUNE magazine's annual list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the 12th consecutive year. Gore is ranked No. 15.
Elixir™ Cables Capture Tonal Quality and Durability at Winter NAMM 2009
2009-01-19
Elixir® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, featured its popular line of Elixir™ Cables at Winter NAMM 2009, which is the celebrated manufacturer's first fretted instrument accessory outside of premier guitar strings.
Gore Launches Next Generation of Garment Comfort Mapping Technology at SIA 2009
2009-01-06
Building upon the positive consumer reaction to Gore Comfort Mapping Technology in apparel, W. L. Gore & Associates, the inventor of GORE-TEX® Products with the Guaranteed To Keep You Dry® promise, launches the next generation of this technology, maximizing user comfort in snowsports through intelligent design. The new Gore Comfort Mapping Technology, with advanced patent pending lamination and seam sealing techniques, will debut in a number of GORE-TEX® Garments at SIA 2009, January 27-30, from respected brands including Mammut, The North Face®, Rossignol®, and Scott.
Rush University Medical Center First to Enroll Patient in the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study for the Indication of Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
2008-12-12
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, Illinois) is the first medical center to enroll a patient in the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study*. This milestone was achieved by the site's study co-investigators, Ziyad Hijazi, MD, Director of the Rush Center for Congenital and Structural Heart Disease and Professor of Pedatrics and Internal Medicine, and Vivien Lee, MD, Stroke Neurologist.
GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® Products "Know What's Inside" Tour and Marketing Werks Win Pro Award
2008-11-07
Marketing Werks, Inc. was recently named the Pro Award winner in the Best Vehicle-Based Campaign category for developing and executing the GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER Products "Know What's Inside" Tour. Marketing Werks, Inc. is one of the largest independently owned experiential marketing firms in the United States.
Richardson Electronics Adds Product Line from W. L. Gore & Associates
2008-10-31
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (NASDAQ: RELL), today announced the addition of an innovative product line from W. L. Gore & Associates. Richardson will now sell Gore’s high-tech line of surface mountable EMI shielding materials including GORE-SHIELD® Supersoft SMT EMI Gaskets and Grounding Pads, and the new GORE™ snapSHOT® Board-Level EMI Shield.
Musicians Make Beautiful Music with Elixir™ Cables and Tom Anderson Guitarworks
2008-10-30
For a limited time, musicians purchasing any Tom Anderson Guitarworks model will receive one complimentary 10-foot cable provided by Elixir™ Cables, the first non-string product line introduced this year by pioneer of long-life strings, Elixir® Strings.
W. L. Gore & Associates Issues Statement on Patent Litigation
2008-10-30
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has been sued by NMT Medical, Inc. and Dr. Lloyd Marks in the United States (U.S.) District Court for the District of Delaware for allegedly infringing U.S. Patent 5,108,420 ('420 Patent) through the manufacture and sale of its GORE HELEX Septal Occluder devices.
W. L. Gore & Associates Announces Results of Gore EMPiRE Clinical Study
2008-10-17
L. Nelson Hopkins, MD, of the University of Buffalo and national co-principal investigator, presented results of the Gore EMPiRE Clinical Study* today at the 20th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics scientific symposium, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation.
GORE™ SFP+ Assembly—Cost-Effective Alternative to Fiber Optic Modules
2008-10-13
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has drawn on its expertise in electronic cable design to develop the new GORE™ SFP+ Copper Cable Assemblies for the high-performance computing (HPC), enterprise networking and network storage markets.
W. L. Gore & Associates Receives FDA Approval for Gore EMBOLDEN Clinical Study
2008-10-10
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Gore EMBOLDEN Clinical Study. The Gore EMBOLDEN Clinical Study is a prospective, multi-center, non-randomized, single-arm study designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the GORE Embolic Filter for neuroprotection during carotid artery stenting (CAS) in patients at high risk for carotid endarterectomy.
Gore Invites Consumers to "Feel Good and Look Good" This Fall at Giveawarmfuzzy.Com
2008-10-03
Reinforcing its commitment to growing participation in the outdoors, W.L. Gore & Associates, respected worldwide for its GORE-TEX® fabric technologies, announced today the launch of www.giveawarmfuzzy.com. The site is an online portal where consumers are able to raise awareness and support for three respected outdoor charities that could suffer during the existing tough economic times, when charitable giving is likely to decrease.
Elixir® Strings Partners with Coast Music to Broaden Canadian Presence
2008-09-29
Elixir® Strings continues to expand by welcoming Coast Music as its newest Canadian distributor. A division of Jam Industries, Coast Music is Canada's premier distributor of musical instruments and accessories. It is dispersing Elixir® Strings products, including its Elixir™ Cables and its pioneering line of electric, acoustic, bass, mandolin and banjo strings, to more than 1,300 independent stores within Canada.
Gore Joins Ethernet Alliance
2008-09-25
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore), a developer and manufacturer of high-performance cable assemblies, has joined the Ethernet Alliance, an industry group dedicated to the promotion of Ethernet technologies. Gore will specifically play a key role in the advancement of developing Ethernet copper cable interconnect technologies.
Gore Announces First Patient Enrolled in Gore REVISE Clinical Study
2008-09-22
The Gore REVISE (VasculaR AccEss ReVision with VIABAHN® EndoproSthesis vs PercutanEous Transluminal Angioplasty) Clinical Study enrolled its first patient on September 8, 2008 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. The procedure was performed by Andrew Nish, MD, an investigator for the Gore REVISE Clinical Study.
Gore Announces Broadened FDA Indication for GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis for Iliac Occlusive Disease
2008-09-22
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis for use in patients with symptomatic peripheral arterial disease in iliac artery lesions with reference vessel diameters ranging from 4.0 – 12.0 mm. The GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis was previously approved for use in patients with symptomatic PAD in superficial femoral artery (SFA) lesions with reference vessel diameters ranging from 4.0-7.5 mm.
2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run: 106 Miles in 6 Days
2008-09-09
A sprawling, difficult-but-doable adventure lasting nearly a week, the GORE-TEX TransRockies Run is more life experience than running race. This year's iteration, the second-annual, witnessed a proposal of marriage, a third-anniversary party, a fiftieth birthday, and a wedding of two competitors at the finish line.
Gore Announces New Exclusive Reseller for Its Camera Link® High Flex Flat Cable
2008-08-05
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore), a global leader in providing innovative technology solutions for the electronics industry, will supply GORE™ Camera Link® High Flex Flat Cable for use in Infini Flex™ Cable Assemblies manufactured by Intercon 1, a division of Nortech Systems, Inc., and major global supplier of machine vision analog and digital video cable assemblies.
Gore Expands Portfolio of Breathable ChemBio Fabrics
2008-07-31
W. L. Gore & Associates announces that its breathable GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric is the first and only breathable CBRN barrier component-recognized to the NFPA 1994 [2007 Edition] Class 3 standard.
Gore Invests More in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry
2008-07-28
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has now doubled its manufacturing capacity for flat cables to keep pace with customer demand for cables capable of reducing particles and outgassing in semiconductor manufacturing steps like lithography, ion implantation, and inspection.
Gore Helps Runners to Clearly Focus on "Experiencing More" for Spring '09
2008-06-25
Addressing a runner's comfort, both real and perceived, for spring '09, W. L. Gore & Associates, the inventor of GORE-TEX® Products with the GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU DRY® promise, is giving runners the technology they need for a strong performance and the best mental state by achieving "thermophysiological comfort."
Gore Introduces On-Line Builder for Specifying Ultra High Density Interconnects
2008-06-25
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) introduces an on-line builder for configuring GORE™ Ultra High Density (UHD) Interconnects to use in Bench Top Test Systems, Instrument Probe Cable, Parallel Data Link, Production Floor Equipment, and Automated Test Equipment.
W. L. Gore & Associates to Invest $50 Million in Shenzhen Plant
2008-05-13
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., maker of GORE-TEX® fabrics and thousands of other innovative products, today announced it will break ground on a new 21,700 square meter facility and begin renovation on 6,000 square meters of recently leased space in Shenzhen, China, on May 13.
Gore Receives Approval from FDA for Unique Patent Foramen Ovale Stroke Study
2008-05-05
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to proceed with the Gore REDUCE* Clinical Study. The Gore REDUCE Clinical Study is a prospective, randomized, multi-center, multinational trial designed to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder for Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closure in patients with a PFO and history of cryptogenic stroke or imaging confirmed Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
Gore Receives CE Mark for GORE PRECLUDE® Vessel Guard
2008-05-05
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today it received approval to apply the CE Mark for the commercial sale of GORE PRECLUDE® Vessel Guard, the first non-biological membrane indicated as a cover for vessels following anterior vertebral surgery. This advanced biomaterial reduces the risk of potential vascular injury by providing a permanent and visible plane of dissection around the vasculature to facilitate anterior revision surgery.
Gore Announces the 2008 Shipton-Tilman Grant
2008-04-29
Mountain and wilderness exploration require tremendous amounts of determination and curiosity. The recipients of the Shipton-Tilman Grants for 2008 exemplify this spirit as they plan the ascent of new summits, prepare to cross glaciers or dig deeper into inhospitable jungle. This drive is so strong that it sends three teams back into the wild to accomplish unmet goals. They are joined by four teams embarking on new adventures this summer. To help these small teams pursue their goals, W. L. Gore & Associates, inventors of GORE-TEX® fabric, is once again awarding grants totaling $27,000 to help finance the expeditions.
GORE-TEX® Suture Now Designed for Use with CAPIO® Suture Capturing Devices
2008-04-28
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the availability of a new GORE-TEX® Suture compatible with the CAPIO® CL Transvaginal, Open Access and Standard Suture Capturing Devices from Boston Scientific. GORE-TEX® Suture has been used by vascular and general surgeons since 1987, and is now available to urogynecologists for use with the Boston Scientific capturing devices to help ease procedures and enhance patient comfort in gynecological procedures.
Gore Improves Thermal Performance of Its Direct Air Cooling Filter
2008-04-28
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has introduced a new membrane media for its line of GORE® Cooling Filters that increases thermal performance while providing strong environmental protection and reliability. The new GORE® Cooling Filters improve thermal cooling while reducing both capital and operating costs in wireless base stations, MCPAs, base band units, power cabinets, switching systems, and other outdoor electronic enclosures.
W. L. Gore & Associates Names First Winners in 'GORE-TEX® Footwear Diamond in The Rough' Contest
2008-04-25
W. L. Gore & Associates, a leading manufacturer of advanced technology products including the GORE-TEX® brand, today announced that two hidden GORE-TEX® brand game pieces have been found in Ithaca, New York and Ventura, California, within one week after the launch of the 'GORE-TEX® Footwear Diamond in the Rough' contest. The 'GORE-TEX® Footwear Diamond in the Rough' contest challenges U.S. travelers to uncover a hidden GORE-TEX® brand game piece in eight of the 10 destinations selected as Top 10 GORE-TEX® Footwear Summer Travel Destinations for 2008. Each winner will receive $500 in GORE-TEX® gear.
ELIXIR® Strings Launches Electric String Trial Promotion
2008-04-15
ELIXIR® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, is giving loyal acoustic fans a chance to plug in with electric strings. During its Electric Strings Trial promotion, players will receive one complimentary electric set with the purchase of two acoustic sets. No coupon or mail-in rebate is necessary for taking advantage of this promotion, as the three-set multi-packs are prepackaged and available in participating stores.
W.L. Gore & Associates Announces Top 10 GORE-TEX® Footwear Summer Travel Destinations for 2008
2008-04-14
As the summer travel season begins, W.L. Gore & Associates, a leading manufacturer of advanced technology products including the GORE-TEX® brand, today announced the Top 10 GORE-TEX® Footwear Summer Travel Destinations for 2008. The destinations were identified by Gore as this summer's top locations where travelers can experience the diversity of both outdoor adventure and urban leisure travel.
Gore Introduces New Moisture Barrier for Firefighters Using GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric
2008-04-11
W. L. Gore & Associates continues to demonstrate its commitment to the needs of firefighters with its new moisture barrier using GORE® CHEMPAK® Selectively Permeable Fabric. Personal protective equipment (PPE) garments made with this new product provide a high level of total heat loss (THL) while providing protection against specified toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) and chemical warfare agents (CWAs).
CA Guitars Hits the Road with ELIXIR® Strings
2008-04-09
CA Guitars, a premier builder of carbon fiber acoustic guitars, is going mobile with the introduction of its new Cargo model; a travel-sized extra-small-body acoustic guitar. Like all of the models in the CA catalogue, the Cargo will be outfitted with ELIXIR® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings.
Gore Changes Landscape in Soft Tissue Repair with GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement
2008-04-09
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the availability of GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement, a synthetic matrix material that encourages tissue generation in soft tissue reinforcement applications. Until now, the only non-woven, non-permanent options for tissue reinforcement were biologics, but Gore has changed the landscape by giving surgeons an attractive alternative that provides consistency and uniformity.
Gore REVISE Study Receives Approval from FDA
2008-04-09
FDA Approval to proceed with the Gore REVISE (VasculaR AccEss ReVision with VIABAHN® EndoproSthesis vs PercutanEous Transluminal Angioplasty) Study was announced today by W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore). The Gore REVISE Study is a randomized, multi-center clinical trial intended to establish efficacy and safety of the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface to revise arterio-venous grafts at the venous anastomosis in hemodialysis patients.
W. L. Gore & Associates Earns Great Place to Work Award
2008-04-08
W. L. Gore & Associates recently earned a Great Place to Work Award, an honor granted annually by the Great Place to Work Institute to five U.S. companies with exemplary and distinctive workplace practices. Gore was specifically recognized for its exceptional recruiting methods, which place a strong emphasis on cultural fit assessment.
Gore Announces First Patient Enrolled in PRODIGY Study
2008-03-28
The Gore PRODIGY Study enrolled its first patient on March 17, 2008 at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC. The procedure was performed by Richard Neville, MD.
Gore PharmBIO Products Introduces Industry-Leading New Product at INTERPHEX 2008
2008-03-24
Gore PharmBIO Products has developed and assembled a unique set of innovative products to meet the diverse needs of the global pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries.
Launching at INTERPHEX Philadelphia 2008 is another industry-leading product, the GORE™ Aseptic Sampling Device - the only fully disposable, completely assembled system for biopharmaceutical fluid sampling. It provides the simplest means for biopharmaceutical manufacturers to safely and cost-effectively monitor cell development as well as sample other critical fluids in their processes.
Gore Shares Expanded PTFE Expertise in Leading Industry Reference Book
2008-03-17
As a leader in the development and technology of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), Gore was asked to share its expertise by writing a chapter for the second edition of Filtration and Purification in the Biopharmaceutical Industry. Like the previous edition, this book will be used by professionals around the world as a primary source for state-of-the-art information on the scientific and technological aspects of biopharmaceutical filtration.
2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run Registration Opens February 1
2008-02-24
Registration for the 2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run will open on Friday, February 1 and demand is expected to be very strong thanks to worldwide rave reviews and unique nature of the event.
W. L. Gore & Associates Introduces New Bike Cables
2008-02-14
A new version of the market-leading GORE™ RIDE ON® Cable Systems is now available in premium bike shops throughout the U.S. and Europe, following highly successful product launches at the Eurobike trade exhibition in Germany and the Interbike trade exhibition in Nevada.
Gore Demonstrates Next-Generation Active Copper Interconnects for Future Data Center Applications at DesignCon 2008
2008-02-05
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore), a leader in high data-rate cabling products, today demonstrated next-generation GORE™ Extended Reach Cable Assemblies at DesignCon 2008. The assemblies are tailored to enable future High-Performance Computers (HPC) to scale in size and function. The new “active”cables deliver extended reach over thinner, lighter copper cabling for HPC systems, Enterprise Server and Storage applications.
VIBRANT Study of GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis Completes Enrollment
2008-01-03
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has completed patient enrollment in the Gore VIBRANT (GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis veRsus bAre Nitinol stenT) Study of comparative treatments for peripheral vascular disease (PVD) of the superficial femoral artery (SFA).
New 100% Durably Waterproof Closure System Delivers on Performance and Style
2007-12-14
Motorcycling demands intricate design and optimum functionality at every level, so it comes as no surprise that this exacting industry is leading the way with the introduction of a new performance enhancing technology. The GORE™ LOCKOUT™ Closure technology is a 100% durably waterproof closure system for garments that delivers on performance and style.
Glove Manufacturers Firmly Grasp GORE-TEX® Gloves with Gore™ 2 in 1 Technology
2007-12-14
When W. L. Gore and Associates, inventors of GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® fabrics, introduced the new Gore™ 2 in 1 Technology for gloves, many manufacturers could see the potential. Others had a harder time shifting their perceptions of what a glove can be, deciding the innovation was a gimmick.
Gore and Quellan Collaboration Yields New Portfolio of Active Copper Interconnects for Supercomputers
2007-11-13
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) and Quellan Incorporated today launched a broad range of new GORE™ Extended Reach Cable Assemblies. The new “active” cables deliver extended reach over thinner, lighter copper cabling for High-Performance Computing (HPC), Enterprise Server and Storage applications.
FDA Approves GORE HELEX Septal Occluder for Treatment of Atrial Septal Defect
2007-10-03
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval for the GORE HELEX Septal Occluder with modified catheter delivery system indicated for the transcatheter closure of atrial septal defect (ASD).
Gore Announces Strategic Alliance with Quellan, Inc.
2007-09-26
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore), a global leader in providing high technology solutions for the electronics industry, announced today it has entered into a strategic alliance that includes an equity investment in Quellan Incorporated, a leader in low power analog noise cancellation ICs.
GORE PRECLUDE® Vessel Guard Reduces Vascular Injury Risk Following Anterior Vertebral Surgery
2007-09-20
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today the availability of GORE PRECLUDE® Vessel Guard, the first non-biological membrane indicated as a cover for vessels following anterior vertebral surgery. This advanced biomaterial reduces the risk of potential vascular injury by providing a permanent and visible plane of dissection around the vasculature to facilitate anterior revision surgery.
Gore Receives FDA Approval for Gore Viabahn® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface
2007-09-05
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that it has received approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to market its GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface for vascular bypass in the Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA). The GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface combines Gore’s proprietary heparin surface treatment with the proven performance of the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis for treatment of Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) in the SFA. In the US alone, as many as 12 million people suffer from some form of PVD.
W. L. Gore & Associates Announces Land Purchase in Phoenix Area
2007-08-06
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. –August 3, 2007—W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced that it will expand its Medical Products Division’s operations in Arizona after completing the purchase today of approximately 40 acres of land in North Phoenix The expansion will allow Gore to continue to grow its medical business in response to world wide demand for its creative therapeutic solutions.
Gore REVISE Study Receives Conditional Approval from FDA
2007-07-19
Conditional approval to proceed with the Gore REVISE (VasculaR AccEss ReVision with GORE VIABAHN® EndoproSthesis vs PercutanEous Transluminal Angioplasty) Study was announced today by W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore).
Gore Adds Round Cable to Online Configuration Tool
2007-06-20
W. L. Gore & Associates has added high flex round cable to its online design tool. The tool provides simple step-by-step instructions for configuring GORE™ High Flex Cables (Flat or Round) or GORE™ Trackless Cable from standard components, with quick lead times.
Gore Introduces Newly Enhanced Microminature Round Cable for Medical Applications
2007-06-11
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) launches an enhanced microminiature round cable for medical applications. When size and electrical integrity is critical, GORE™ Microminiature Round Cable provides one of the smallest, most durable medical cable solutions.
Gore Offers New Internally Ruggedized Medical Cable
2007-06-11
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) launches a new Internally Ruggedized Medical Cable that provides excellent durability while remaining lightweight and flexible. This technology improves crush, torque and kink resistance, extending cable life and reliability in demanding medical applications such as video endoscopy and powered surgical procedures.
GORE™ PharmBIO Products Debuts Enhanced Product Line at INTERPHEX 2007
2007-04-23
From the company that invented expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) and introduced it in the marketplace, GORE™ PharmBIO Products has developed and assembled a unique set of innovative products to meet the diverse and global needs of the pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries. Through its recent acquisition of Amesil, a leading supplier of non-reactive fluid transport, containment and sample solutions, Gore is continuing to enhance its product leadership position.
Gore Launches New FireWire® High Flex Cable Assemblies
2007-02-28
W. L. Gore & Associates introduces GORE™ FireWire® High Flex Round and Flat Cable Assemblies, providing motion control and vision systems with reliable interconnects for high performance flex life and signal transmission performance.
W. L. Gore & Associates Enrolls First Patient in Study of 45 mm GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis
2007-02-25
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today that the first patient has been enrolled in a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved IDE study for the 45 mm* GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis for treatment of aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta. Grayson Wheatley, MD, Arizona Heart Institute, enrolled the first patient in the multi-center clinical study which will assess the safety and efficacy of the 45 mm GORE TAG Device for the primary treatment in patients with aortic inner diameters adjacent to the aneurysm ranging from 37 to 42 mm.
W. L. Gore & Associates Launches the "Ultimate SAAAVE" Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Awareness Campaign
2007-02-12
W. L. Gore & Associates announced today the launch of its "Ultimate SAAAVE" Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Awareness Campaign, a new Gore-sponsored initiative in conjunction with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) intended to raise awareness of the disease and a new Medicare AAA screening benefit. This year-long, multi-faceted campaign will combine Public Service Announcements (PSAs), broadcast and print interviews, multi-media resources, conference presentations, and other elements.
Gore Marks 10th Year as One of Nation's Best, Company Earns #10 Position on FORTUNE Magazine "100 Best Companies to Work For" List
2007-01-09
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., maker of GORE-TEX® fabric and thousands of other innovative products, today announced it has earned a position on FORTUNE magazine’s annual list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the 10th consecutive year. The magazine ranks Gore number 10 overall and number 7 among medium-sized companies. The list and related stories appear in the January 22 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands January 15 and at www.fortune.com January 8.
Gore Announces First Use of GORE Embolic Liquid to Occlude Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation at Oregon Health & Science University
2006-12-21
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced today the first use of the GORE Embolic Liquid (GEL) at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) by Stanley Barnwell, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Barnwell and his team successfully treated the first patient in the MAGELAN trial (prospective, Multicenter, feAsibility trial to evaluate the safety and performance of Gore Embolic Liquid used in presurgical embolization of cerebral Arteriovenous malformation). The first phase of the study is expected to include ten to twenty-five patients and to demonstrate the safety of the material.
Purdue University Honors W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
2006-12-19
At a reception in the Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University honored W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., for a donation of cleanroom garments to be used in the semiconductor research space of the center’s Scifres Nanofabrication Laboratory, an ISO Class 3 (Class 1) facility.
Gore Announces Exclusive North America Distributor of Wire and Cable
2006-12-05
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore), a leading provider of aerospace wire and high data rate cable, is pleased to announce A. E. Petsche Company as the exclusive North America distributor of GORE™ Bulk Wire and Cable.
Evaluating The Suitability Of OSP Connectors For Calibration Kit Use
2006-11-30
This article, featured in RF Globalnet (Nov. 2006), investigates the differences in vector network analyzer (VNA) measurement precision when using a non-precision interface calibration kit (OSP-based), as opposed to a precision interface calibration kit (3.5-mm-based) in conjunction with the use of OSP-to-3.5-mm adapters.
Gore & Associates to Exit the Plastic Surgery Market
2006-11-02
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) today announced that it will no longer sell or market products in the plastic surgery market. This action is limited to all of the GORE Subcutaneous Augmentation Material (GORE S.A.M.) products including TRIMENSIONAL 3-D implant extended chin, nasal dorsum and malar, sheets, sutures for plastic surgery applications, facial slings and strands.
Gore Announces New Lyophilization Product
2006-10-23
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., has released a new freeze-drying container that is ideal for research and stability studies, scale-up evaluations and multi-product lyophilization operations. GORE™ LYOGUARD® Freeze-Drying Containers provide similar product protection as the GORE™ LYOGUARD® Freeze-Drying Trays. These new containers, which hold up to 60 ml of product, are single-use, autoclavable packages with removable, screw-on lids that provide easy access to the pharmaceutical cake.
EPA Test Program Verifies Performance of GORE® Filter Laminate
2006-10-01
The EPA’s Environmental Test Verification (ETV) program has verified the performance of Gore’s membrane and fiberglass laminate as providing the lowest filter outlet concentrations for both PM2.5 and total mass concentration, and the lowest pressure drop. In addition, the material exhibited the longest filtration cycle times (lowest number of cleaning pulses) over the course of the performance test. These parameters are considered key performance indicators by EPA and Industry experts for air pollution control and product collection applications.
Gore Introduces #8 and #12 Quadrax Interconnects
2006-08-01
W. L. Gore & Associates has developed a range of impedance matched size 8 and size 12 Quadrax interconnects, offering enhanced alignment features and optimized signal performance.
Initial Patients Enrolled in EMPiRE Study of GORE Neuro Protection System
2006-07-27
W. L. Gore & Associates announced today that site initiation and enrollment has begun in the EMPiRE (Embolic Protection with flow Reversal) Clinical Study. This investigational clinical study is designed to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the GORE Neuro Protection System when used for embolic protection during carotid artery stenting procedures.
Gore's Fiber Optic Core Survives More Than 50 Million Rolling Flex Cycles
2006-07-17
W. L. Gore & Associates' High Flex Cable Assemblies recently achieved another milestone when its fiber optic core surpassed the 50 million cycle mark during a rolling flex test. The multimode glass fiber optic core was tested at a 48 mm bend radius with no change in optical attenuation when the test was stopped at 56 million cycles. The core was also tested at a 40 mm bend radius without cable chain with similar results.
W. L. Gore & Associates Acquires Novel Liquid Embolic Technology
2006-07-07
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Neural Intervention Technologies, Inc. (NIT), a medical device company developing a novel liquid embolic material for the treatment of blood vessel defects. Financial details and other terms of the agreement are confidential.
Lab Results Show GORE DUALMESH® PLUS Biomaterial Inhibits MRSA Adherence
2006-06-26
To help address the growing patient and hospital management challenges of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), W.L. Gore & Associates offers GORE DUALMESH® PLUS Biomaterial, which has recently been reported to inhibit MRSA adherence in laboratory testing.
“FACILITY OF THE YEAR” Finalist uses GORE™ LYOGUARD® Freeze-Drying Trays
2006-05-01
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., announces that it was selected as the sole supplier of freeze-drying trays being used in Daiichi Asubio Pharma Co., Ltd.’s (ASUBIO) new plant — a finalist in the “Facility of the Year” competition.
Gore Announces Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement For Open Staplers
2006-04-07
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has introduced GORE SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement configured for open surgical staplers. The first synthetic, bioabsorbable material of its kind, GORE SEAMGUARD® Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement is specifically engineered to reduce the incidence of perioperative leaks and bleeding in a variety of open and minimally invasive surgeries.
GORE™ OMNIBEND™ Fiber Dramatically Increases Rope Service Life In Critical Bending Applications
2006-03-21
Using patent-pending technology, GORE™ OMNIBEND™ Fiber can be added to conventional synthetic rope constructions. The GORE™ fiber, composed of Gore’s proprietary expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), acts as a durable dry barrier to abrasion, reducing friction and elevated temperatures normally caused by friction. The result is vastly increased service life and reliability for synthetic rope.
Gore Voted #1 in The Sunday Times “100 Best UK Companies to Work For” For Third Straight Year
2006-03-06
W L Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd, based in Livingston and Dundee and manufacturer of the world famous GORE-TEX® fabric, has yet again been voted number one in The Sunday Times "100 Best Companies to Work For" - the first company to stay top of the list three years in succession.
Gore CEO Terri Kelly Featured in Fast Company Magazine
2005-08-24
The September 2005 issue of Fast Company magazine turns the spotlight on Terri Kelly, the president and CEO of W. L. Gore & Associates. Terri talked to Fast Company writer Alan Deutschman as part of the magazine’s recurring feature on CEOs called “What I Know Now.” Her comments addressed leadership, “followership” and communication, among other subjects.
In the News: Doctors Try New Device to Block Aneurysms
2005-06-14
A device that resembles a child's finger trap toy is being used to treat a type of heart aneurysm that often grows without any symptoms until it bursts, usually with fatal consequences.
Gore Receives FDA Approval for GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis
2005-06-14
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore), has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis (6, 7, and 8 mm diameters) for use in the Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA).
Gore Introduces New RF Connector Series
2005-06-03
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a leading provider of microwave cable assemblies, is pleased to announce the release of the GORE™ 100 Series Connectors, the newest addition to the GORE™ Blindmate/Push-on Connector family. The connectors are a super high density blindmate, high performance microwave interconnect system offering performance through 100 GHz.
Gore Expands Online Store with Addition of Microwave Test Assemblies
2005-05-11
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a leading supplier of microwave cable assemblies, expands their online store offering with the addition of GORE™ Microwave Test Assemblies. The Gore electronic products now available to purchase through the store include GORE™ VNA Microwave Test Assemblies and GORE™ PHASEFLEX® Microwave Test Assemblies.
Gore Signs Teradyne Licensing Agreement To Develop GbX® Cable Assemblies
2005-05-10
Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE: TER) Connection Systems Division, the industry leader in high-performance connection systems, today announced that W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has signed a licensing agreement to develop and manufacture high-speed cable assembly solutions for Teradyne’s GbX® interconnect platform.
Gore Develops First Bioabsorbable Hernia Plug To Receive FDA Clearance
2005-04-14
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market the GORE Bioabsorbable Hernia Plug. The device, the first of its kind, was developed as an alternative to permanent hernia plugs.
Gore Enhances Capabilities for Medical Ultrasound Market with Acquisition of Tetrad Corporation
2005-04-07
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a world leader in the manufacture of fluoropolymer-based surgical and medical OEM products, has acquired Tetrad Corporation, Englewood, CO, a manufacturer of medical ultrasound probes, imaging systems, and surgical products for end-users and original equipment manufacturers.
Gore to Distribute Datascope Corp.’s InterVascular Products in U.S.
2005-03-28
W. L. Gore & Asssociates, Inc. (Gore), the leading manufacturer of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) vascular grafts, announced today an agreement with Datascope Corp. to exclusively distribute the entire InterVascular portfolio of polyester products available for sale in the United States.
Gore Receives FDA Approval for the GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis
2005-03-24
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore), has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market the GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis. It is the first device of its kind approved in the US for treatment of patients with aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta.
Gore Offers High Flex-Life Cables with 5 Day Lead Times and No Minimum Order Quantities
2005-03-07
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high flex-life cables and cable assemblies for demanding environments, now offers GORE™ High Flex Flat Cable and GORE™ Trackless Cable with no minimum order quantities and 5 day lead times. Gore's new on-line cable design tool provides easy step-by-step instructions to configure cables from standard components, and simplifies the cable design process by generating 3D downloadable CAD models.
Gore Launches New Digital Cable Assembly For Next Generation High Speed Backpanel Applications
2005-01-19
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore), a leading supplier of performance driven cable assemblies, and FCI combine their technologies to offer the next generation of high data rate digital interconnect solutions. The data link leverages the advantages of FCI’s AirMax VS® high-speed connection system with Gore’s expertise in cable assembly development.
Gore Earns #2 Position on U.S. “100 Best Companies to Work For” List
2005-01-10
W. L. Gore & Associates has earned a position on FORTUNE’s annual list of the U.S. "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the 8th consecutive year. Gore ranks 2nd overall and first among midsized companies in the magazine’s January 24, 2005 issue. Last year, Gore garnered the #12 position.
Gore Cited as America’s Most Innovative Company
2005-01-06
Fast Company magazine was looking for innovation, it went straight to W. L. Gore & Associates and named Gore "The Most Innovative Company in America."
GORE VIATORR® Endoprosthesis Receives FDA Approval For TIPS
2004-12-08
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to market the GORE VIATORR® Endoprosthesis, an advanced technology, implantable device to treat portal hypertension in both de novo and revision Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedures.
Gore Expands Customer Service Offerings With Launch of Online Store
2004-08-30
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore), a leading supplier of high performance cable assemblies, expands its customer service offerings through the launch of its electronic products online store. The Gore electronic products available to purchase through the store include the GORE™ CX4 High Performance Cable Assemblies and the GORE™ InfiniBand™ Cable Assemblies.
Intermagnetics Signs Deal to Distribute Gore MRI Surface Coils
2004-05-11
W. L. Gore & Associates, committed to developing the next generation of MRI surface coils and medical electronic components, has signed the Medical Devices Sector of Intermagnetics General Corporation as exclusive distributor for all Gore branded flexible MRI surface coils.
Gore Ranks #12 Among Fortune’s "100 Best Companies to Work For"
2004-01-19
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., today announced it has again been selected as one of Fortune’s "100 Best Companies to Work For." Gore is ranked 12th in the magazine’s January 12, 2004, feature story.
GORE MEAs Powering HySTAT™ Fuel Cells from HYDROGENICS
2003-06-26
W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, Inc. announced today that its membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) are powering the HySTAT™ fuel cell stationary power generator produced by HYDROGENICS CORPORATION.
GORE™ PRIMEA® SERIES 57 MEA For Automotive PEM Fuel Cells Now Available
2003-04-07
Gore Fuel Cell Technologies announces the commercial availability of GORE™ PRIMEA® Series 57 MEA for automotive PEM fuel cells. Details about the new product will be made public this week during technical presentations at both SAE TOPTEC in Detroit, MI, USA, and at the Hannover Fair Hydrogen & Fuel Cells exhibit, hall 13 stand G58/2, in Hannover, Germany.