February 2016
- Published On: February 2, 2016
The Fabric Graphics Association (FGA) of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) will host a webinar on wall coverings Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. The member-exclusive benefit will provide an overview of types of materials used in wall coverings along with specific case studies on how they can transform a space. Webinar presenters include: Tim Michell, HP; [...]
- Published On: February 2, 2016
The Fabric Graphics Association (FGA) of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) will host a webinar on wall coverings Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. The member-exclusive benefit will provide an overview of types of materials used in wall coverings along with specific case studies on how they can transform a space. Webinar presenters include: Tim Michell, HP; [...]
- Published On: February 1, 2016
There are dozens and dozens—maybe hundreds—of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software programs on the market. And it seems that most are difficult to use. In terms of navigating the programs, many CRM packages seem to be rated along an arc of complexity, from user-unfriendly to totally impossible to use. One well-known program, Salesforce, is often [...]
- Published On: February 1, 2016
The EPL-LQP-2X150RT-100 is a heavy-duty, 300 watt explosion-proof quadpod-mounted LED light tower. Designed to withstand inclement conditions and harsh construction environments, the aluminum and stainless steel unit provides 15,000 square feet of work area coverage with 26,000 lumens of light. The tower has a removable LED light head mounted on top of a four leg [...]
- Published On: February 1, 2016
Tips for obtaining strong patent protection in textiles. Imagine that a research scientist developed a new woven fabric that could potentially have a significant impact as an implantable medical device to replace damaged tissue. Excited about the potential of this breakthrough technology, this scientist now grows concerned about the next steps. How does she protect [...]
- Published On: February 1, 2016
Ionizing Air Knives neutralize static that can attract dust and contaminants and stop static discharges that can damage equipment and shock personnel. A static neutralizing bar generates positively and negatively charged ions that are carried to the target by a uniform sheet of amplified air. Recommended for moving webs, film, sheets, strips, auto bodies and [...]
- Published On: February 1, 2016
Fabric made from old currency feels soft but is stiff, enabling it to be used on furniture and other applications such as wallpaper. Photos: photography.angelamathis In a reversal of the old fairy tale about turning straw into gold, artist Angela Mathis has turned money into fabric. With what she has named her Value [...]
- Published On: February 1, 2016
Photos by Greg Martin Eric Walton and Devlin Mckee bring fabric solutions to Alaska's wild and wondrous terrain. "The remote area where we work can be a challenge so we have to be flexible and willing to do lots of different things,” say Eric Walton, MFC, and Devlin McKee, CC, owners of Custom [...]
- Published On: February 1, 2016
With the U.S. economy continuing a slow but steady recovery, more job growth, more consumer confidence and increasing sales are anticipated for 2016. The world economy in review Six years after the world economy emerged from the Great Recession of 2009, a return to a strong global expansion remains elusive. The downside risks to the [...]
- Published On: February 1, 2016
A Tensotherm™ lightweight membrane can be advantageous for small to long-span applications—it limits the need for a heavy supporting structure, minimizing material usage and cost. Photos: Birdair Inc. There’s always something going on at the John J. Dillon Field House at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md. The 30,300-square-foot facility is used [...]
