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GORE™ High Flex Cables and On-line Design Tool Receive Awards & Recognition 2008-09-26
GORE™ High Flex Cables and On-line Design Tool have been recognized as industry leading innovations.
Motion System Design Magazine Features the Lives of Bill and Bob Gore (February 2008) 2008-02-11
This reprint from Motion System Design Magazine features the lives of Bill and Bob Gore, innovators in the polymer and cabling industry.
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.
New 3mm GORE™ Protective Vent Maximizes Airflow in Portable Devices 2007-11-01
GORE™ Protective Vents Improve Product Life for Telecommunications Equipment
GORE™ Protective Vents Improve Product Life for Telecommunications Equipment 2007-09-01
GORE™ Protective Vents Improve Product Life for Telecommunications Equipment
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.
Even Containers Gotta Vent, from Machine Design (June 2007) 2007-06-07
GORE™ Packaging Vents were featured in the June 7, 2007 issue of Machine Design.
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.
Vents Make Sense as seen in Appliance Design Magazine 2007-05-01
Vents Make Sense as seen in Appliance Design Magazine
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.
Intermateability of SMA, 3.5mm and 2.92mm Connectors 2007-03-15
As seen in Microwave Journal, March 2007
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.
Amplified Geochemical Imaging: An Enhanced View to Optimize Outcomes 2007-02-09
Harry S. Anderson of W. L. Gore & Associates describes the benefits of amplified geochemical imaging in a variety of context including environmental and oil and gas applications.
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.
A Vent for all Environments as Seen in Machine Design 2006-07-31
GORE™ Protective Vents were recently featured in Machine Design.
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.

Press Releases

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.
Elixir® Strings Captures Season of Giving with Buy Two Sets and Get One Guitar Polishing Cloth Holiday Promotion 2008-10-27
Elixir® Strings is getting into the holiday spirit with the launch of its special holiday promotion. Starting now, while supplies last, musicians can get a free Elixir® Strings microfiber polishing cloth with the purchase of two sets of specially packaged acoustic Elixir® Strings.
New GORE™ QSFP Assemblies Improve Cable Reliability in InfiniBand Applications 2008-10-27
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) has announced the addition of GORE™ QSFP Copper Cable Assemblies to its line of products specifically designed for the high-performance computing (HPC) industry.
Davitt & Hanser Music Company Inc. Distributor Expands Elixir® Strings' National Presence 2008-10-21
Davitt & Hanser, part of leading music instrument provider Hanser Music Group, is broadening Elixir Strings' national reach as its new U.S. distributor.
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 Presents New Data and Clinical Updates at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Conference 2008 2008-10-10
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced it will have a major presence at the 20th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation, October 12–17, 2008, at the Washington Conference Center in Washington, D.C.
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.
Goodall Guitars' Re-Launched Acoustic Model Says Aloha to Elixir® Strings 2008-10-03
Goodall Guitars, a premier manufacturer of hand-crafted acoustic guitars, is featuring Elixir® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, on its re-introduced Aloha Koa parlor guitars.
W. L. Gore & Associates Introduces GORE INFINIT Mesh—A Revolutionary Combination of Material and Structure 2008-09-30
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced the introduction of GORE INFINIT Mesh, the first and only 100% monofilament, large-pore knitted surgical mesh constructed entirely of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
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.
New online tool from Gore selected as product of the month 2008-09-29
Featured products from Pharmaceutical Technology's monthly newsletter, Equipment & Processing Report
Gore PharmBIO Products Launches Unique Online Configurator for the Bioprocess Industry 2008-09-29
Gore PharmBIO Products has launched an industry first—an online interactive design tool that provides step-by-step instructions for designing and configuring fluid assemblies for biopharmaceutical manufacturers.
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.
W. L. Gore & Associates Reveals New Visual Concealment Technology Based on Animal Vision 2008-09-24
Sitka Hunting Gear Will Feature Science-Based GORE® OPTIFADE™ Concealment Products
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 2008-09-12
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.
W. L. Gore & Associates Announces Positive Interim Study Results for GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft and GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface 2008-07-28
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced encouraging interim results and a pivotal study update from several ongoing prospective studies for its peripheral vascular products, including the GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft and GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis. The data was recently presented to clinical audiences at the 2008 Annual Meeting for the Society of Vascular Surgery (SVS) in San Diego, California.
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.
Salomon to Sponsor 2008 GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run 2008-06-30
In 2008, Salomon will be the official footwear supplier of the GORE-TEX™ TransRockies Run.
GORE-TEX® and WINDSTOPPER® Products "Know What’s Inside" Tour Pairs with Soles4Souls™ to Collect Shoes for Those in Need 2008-06-30
While outdoor enthusiasts are invited to discover what makes GORE-TEX and WINDSTOPPER products so unique, the "Know What's Inside" Tour is collecting footwear for Soles4Souls™ to ensure people worldwide have the most basic protection--a pair of shoes.
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.
Gore Announces New Configuration of GORE BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement for Hiatal Hernia Repair 2008-06-13
Patient Enrollment Begins in Study on Efficacy of GORE SEAMGUARD® Staple Line Reinforcement for Circular Surgical Staplers 2008-06-06
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) today announced that patient enrollment has begun in a study entitled, "Efficacy of Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement in Colorectal and Coloanal Anastomoses."
Gore Receives Approval to Market GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis in Japan 2008-06-06
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) announced today that it has received regulatory clearance from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Device Agency (PMDA), to market the GORE TAG® Thoracic Endoprosthesis in Japan.
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.
First Patients Enrolled in Study Evaluating Performance of Spectranetics Laser Ablation Followed by GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface 2008-02-24
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) and Spectranetics (NASDAQ: SPNC) today announced the enrollment of the first two patients in the VIVA II: SALVAGE Trial.
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.
W. L. Gore & Associates Marks 11th Year as One of Nation’s Best 2008-01-24
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., today announced it has earned a position on FORTUNE magazine’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 11th consecutive year.
Elixir® Strings Launches First Non-String Category, Elixir™ Cables, at Winter NAMM 2008 2008-01-23
Elixir® Strings, pioneer of long-life strings, proudly introduces Elixir™ Cables at Winter NAMM 2008 (Booth #5000, Hall B), representing the celebrated manufacturer’s first fretted instrument accessory outside of guitar strings.
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).
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.
W. L. Gore & Associates Announces Summary of GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft Study Data Presented at 34th Annual VEITHsymposium™ 2007-12-11
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced that interim results from multi-year, multi-center studies using the GORE PROPATEN Vascular Graft were presented recently at the 34th Annual VEITHsymposium™ in New York.
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.
"Gore's Development Path to a Commercial Automotive MEA," presentation at the 2007 Fuel Cell Seminar 2007-10-29
Gore’s Development Path to a Commercial Automotive Membrane Electrode Assembly." Jeff Kolde's presentation to the 2007 Fuel Cell Seminar in San Antonio, TX. 39 pages
First Patient Enrolled in Study of the Gore Viabahn® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface for Lower Limb Peripheral Vascular Disease 2007-10-18
The first patient to enter a post-market evaluation designed to collect important data about the performance of the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface in treating lower limb peripheral vascular disease (PVD), has undergone a successful implant.
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.
See GORE™ Medical OEM Products at ComPaMED 2007 (Nov. 14 - 16, 2007 in Düsseldorf, Germany) 2007-09-21
See GORE™ Medical OEM Products at ComPaMED 2007 (Nov. 14 - 16, 2007 in Düsseldorf, Germany)
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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.
Article: Flex Cable Adds Muscle to Signal Integrity, from Motion System Design (September 2007) 2007-09-01
Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, Camera Link, and USB protocol are the backbone of today's digital video and motion control systems. To work properly, these networks require cabling in which signals travel on controlled impedance, differential pair conductors.
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.
Rush University Medical Center First to Enroll Patient in the Gore REDUCE Clinical Study for the Indication of Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure 2007-06-12
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™ Medical Cable Now Available On-Line with 5-Day Delivery 2007-06-12
W. L. Gore & Associates (GORE) extends its online design capabilities, building on the success of last year’s launch of one of the industry’s first cable configurators. Available now from Gore is the new GORE™ Medical Cable On-Demand Tool, an online interactive design guide that provides simple step-by-step instructions for configuring standard GORE™ Medical Cable Assemblies.
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 Acquires Amesil. Purchase expands product offerings to the biopharmaceutical market. 2007-02-28
W. L. Gore & Associates today announced it has acquired Amesil, a privately held, US-based provider of non-reactive fluid transport, containment and sampling solutions to the pharmaceutical and bioprocess markets.
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.
Gore Awarded Second Umbilical Assemblies Contract for A-10 Precision Engagement Kit from Lockheed Martin 2007-02-20
W. L. Gore & Associates was awarded the contract to provide GORE™ Umbilical Assemblies for the A-10 Precision Engagement (PE) Kit by Lockheed Martin.
GORE DUALMESH® PLUS Biomaterial Inhibits Implant Infections by Drug-resistant "Superbugs" and Resists Biofilm Development 2007-02-14
W. L. Gore & Associates today announced that laboratory results show GORE DUALMESH® PLUS Biomaterial is the only hernia repair material inhibiting bacterial colonization of the device for up to 14 days post-implantation and the only prosthetic patch resisting initial biofilm formation over the same period of time.
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.
Pharmaceutical and biological products book features section on LYOGUARD® Tray 2007-02-01
Read about the results of extensive testing and analysis on the LYOGUARD® Tray, featured in a section of Freeze-Drying/Lyophilization of Pharmaceutical and Biological Products, Second Edition.
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 New Online Configurator For Specifying Microwave/RF Cable Assemblies 2006-09-26
Available now from Gore is the new GORE™ Microwave/RF Assembly Builder, an online interactive configurator tool that provides simple step-by-step instructions for designing GORE™ Microwave/RF Cable Assemblies.
ORLive Presents: Endovascular Repair of Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm 2006-09-06
Minimally Invasive Alternative to Open Surgery Using GORE® Thoracic Endoprosthesis.
Distortion Inherent to VNA Test Port Cable Assemblies (Microwave Journal, June 1, 2006) 2006-09-01
Article: Connectors Raise Density and Reduce Footprint, from Microwaves & RF (August 2006) 2006-08-01
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.
Gore Fuel Cell Technologies Honored By Frost & Sullivan With 2006 Technology Leadership Award 2006-07-16
Gore's Fuel Cell Technologies business has received the 2006 Technology Leadership Award in the field of transportation fuel cell membranes for its continued development and improvement of the GORE™ PRIMEA® Series 57 family of MEAs for transportation.
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.
A Relentless Drive for Greater Testing Accuracy, from Test & Measurement World (June 1, 2006) 2006-06-01
Test & Measurement World interviews Steve Baldo, Gore's Global Business Unit Leader for Test & Measurement Products.
Gore Adds Assemblies To Its Online Configuration Tool 2006-05-03
W. L. Gore & Associates has added assemblies to its online interactive design guide. The tool now provides a menu of connector options to configure a complete GORE™ High Flex Flat Cable Assembly or GORE™ Trackless Cable Assembly, with 10 day lead times.
“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.
W.L. Gore & Associates Receives Frost & Sullivan Technology Leadership Award for Its PTFE Separators and Carbon-Filled PTFE Electrodes and Electrode Assemblies for EDLCs 2006-02-27
Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis of ultracapacitors: global trends and developments, selected W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. as the recipient of the 2005 Technology Leadership Award in the field of electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) and components.
Gore Marks 9th Year as One of Nation's Best, Company Earns #5 Position on FORTUNE Magazine “100 Best Companies to Work For” List 2006-01-09
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’s annual list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” for the 9th consecutive year. The January 23, 2006 issue of the magazine ranks Gore number five overall and number two among midsized companies.
Removable Shielding Technologies for PCBs (from EE-Evaluation Engineering, January 2006) 2006-01-01
First Patient Treated in VIBRANT Study of GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis vs. Bare Nitinol Stent to Treat Lower Limb Vascular Disease 2005-10-17
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore), the manufacturer of the GORE VIABAHN® Endoprosthesis, announced today the treatment of the first patient in the VIBRANT (VIaBahn veRsus bAre Nitinol stenT) Study of comparative treatments for the superficial femoral artery (SFA).
W. L. Gore & Associates Acquires Premier Bioactive Heparin Technology Company 2005-10-05
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. (Gore) announced today that it has acquired Carmeda AB, a Sweden-based manufacturer of the most clinically proven, hemocompatible surface coating for medical devices.
Gore Launches Online Configurator For High Flex-Life Flat and Trackless Cables with 5 Day Lead Times 2005-09-30
W. L. Gore & Associates has introduced an industry first – an online interactive design guide that provides simple step-by-step instructions for configuring GORE™ High Flex Flat Cable or GORE™ Trackless Cable from standard components, with 5 day lead times.
Dr. Robert W. Gore Named Perkin Medal Winner, Industry's Highest Honor 2005-09-07
The Society of Chemical Industry (America Section) has named Robert W. Gore, Ph.D., Chairman of W. L. Gore & Associates, the winner of the 2005 Perkin Medal.
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™ Medical Membranes Featured in Medical Design News 2005-06-13
A few guidelines for selecting filters: Find the best filter by considering flow rate, barrier properties, and fluid pressure.
New Gore Medical Membrane For Surgical Smoke Filtration Reduces Manufacturing Cost, Streamlines Design 2005-06-13
W. L. Gore & Associates, supplier of high-performing specialized media to the world’s leading medical products manufacturers, announces the availability of GORE™ Medical Membrane for Surgical Smoke Filtration.
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.
Frost & Sullivan Honors Gore Fuel Cell Technologies with 2005 Excellence in Technology of the Year Award 2004-11-01
Gore Fuel Cell Technologies has been honored with the Frost & Sullivan 2005 Excellence in Technology of the Year Award. The Excellence in Technology of the Year Award is presented to the company that has pioneered the development and introduction of an innovative technology into the market.
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.
Pella Offers VIVID VIEW™ Insect Screens Made With GORE® Transparent Screen Fabric 2004-07-01
Pella is now offering new Vivid View(TM) insect screens. Vivid View screens are transparent, so they allow better views from the inside of a home.
Gore Signs JSM Electronics As RF Connectors Distributor 2004-06-07
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc., a leading supplier of high-performance RF interconnects, signs JSM Electronics, Inc. as a distributor of their RF connectors. Under the agreement, JSM Electronics will distribute Gore's connectors globally to customers in the defense & aerospace industries.
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 Ionomer Credited With Enabling MEA Performance Milestones 2003-06-30
Gore Fuel Cell Technologies disclosed today its capabilities to design and manufacture low cost, high-performance ionomers for fuel cell applications.
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.

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MD&M West 2009-Visit Gore at Booth #2021 2009-01-12
Look for Gore in Booth 18 at Lyophilization 2009 in San Diego, CA, January 12-14
Visit Gore at Lyophilization 2009 2009-01-12
Look for Gore in Booth 18 at Lyophilization 2009 in San Diego, CA, January 12-14
Visit GORE™ Surveys and GORE® Geophysical Seismic Cables at EAGE - Rome 2008 2008-06-09
Visit GORE™ Surveys for Oil & Gas Exploration and GORE® Geophysical Seismic Cables at the 70th EAGE Conference & Exhibition incorporating SPE EUROPEC in Rome.
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