Schober USA has introduced its Single Spider automated robotic stacking system for rotary die-cutting machines. Specifically designed for precise stacking and counting of products up to 28.5 inches in length, the new delivery technology can be used inline with the RSM Offline Die Cutter for labels and other discrete cut products. It can also be [...]

Polyfab USA LLC has now released to customers a new seal, promoting the fact that the complete range of Polyfab shadecloth is 100 percent lead-free, as well as phthalate-free. The company tested and developed new compounds over several years, replacing the heavy metal in the pigments with lead-free components, but still keeping all variables—FR, color [...]

The XA Aluminum Workstation Crane is designed to meet and exceed the requirements of most modern lifting demands in a variety of industries. Lightweight unit can handle low loads up to two metric tons for cost-efficient labor solutions. System has a modular design to reduce downtime during installation, expansions or upgrades. High structural stiffness, small [...]

The Epson® SureColor™ F7170 dye-sublimation printer is designed for the roll-to-roll digital textile market, offering new levels of performance, reliability and image quality for the fabric production and soft signage markets. Optimized print head and ink system ensures high-quality printing for a range of dye-sublimation applications, with superior dot control, precise and repeatable performance and [...]

New lighthearted, textural upholstery patterns from Johnston Fabrics & Finishing are designed to add visual appeal to any interior, hospitality or corporate settings. The Cheerio pattern (shown) has a fluid design of solid, circular markings and an inviting color palette that will make an instant impression. Lulu is a floral pattern influenced by a range [...]

Kisha Moldovan builds relationships with sincerity and enthusiasm to boost business and advance the industry. “I don’t think about other awning companies as competition or in any way as a negative, because the more people who are spreading the word about awnings, the more we all have an opportunity to be successful,” says Kisha Moldovan, [...]

By Sigrid Tornquist When Victoria’s Secret began searching for a new look for their flagship store in 2012, they turned to Capital City Awning to find them a new shade of pink. After months of presenting pink swatches to the company, including digitally printed fabrics that cost $200 a yard, Victoria’s Secret opted for the [...]

Advancements in fiber development result in new and better applications for biomedical textiles. Biomedical textiles are one of the fastest growing segments in the textile industry, according to Dr. Martin King, professor of textiles at North Carolina State University (NCSU), and an expert in biotextiles. But what exactly are biomedical textiles? What’s driving development? And [...]

The tropical greenhouse in the Aarhus Botanical Gardens in Denmark resembles a snail’s shell, constructed in 1969 to allow the greatest interior volume with the lowest possible surface area. The recent greenhouse renovation, designed by C.F. Møller Architects, included an ETFE cover system planned and designed by FormTL, Radolfzell, Germany, with 3-D modeling software to [...]

Art Basel, a celebration of modern and contemporary art, welcomed the design world to Miami December 5–7 for a sun-drenched revel among paintings, installations, photography, film and more. Architectural Digest magazine wanted to advertise its presence at Art Basel with a luxurious “oasis” area at the James Royal Palm hotel in South Beach—an easy, sunny [...]