A Chinese monk checks his smartphone between Buddhist services at the Yuanjin Buddhist Temple, Zhujiajiao, Shanghai. Photo: Dr. James Chan Meeting face-to-face with overseas customers brings a wealth of benefits. I’ve been traveling to Asia, including China, since 1981, promoting U.S. products for more than 100 firms. One vitally important lesson I’ve learned [...]

Dyneema® Anti Stab Technology is an anti-stab material for soft armor applications. Vests manufactured with the technology combine protection against knives, broken glass and other sharp weapons. Compared to traditional materials, the new Dyneema technology platform enables designers to create protective vests that are up to 25 percent lighter and thinner, offering greater flexibility and [...]

Reality Dreams Hydrophobic T-shirts are treated to repel liquids, yet remain breathable and comfortable to the touch. Photos: BritishBrandsOnline.com. Reality Dreams Hydrophobic T-shirts are not only designed and manufactured for finish, fit and style—they now offer a new REP-L hydrophobic treatment to protect against dirt, fluids and UV radiation. The cutting-edge nanotechnology can [...]

The foldable roof membrane of St. Gallen, Switzerland’s Metzgergasse can be deployed in minutes. It holds its shape in all kinds of weather and has become a dramatic focal point for the urban shopping space. Photos: Sefar® Architecture The Metzgergasse is a popular gathering place in the Buchs Town Center area of St. [...]

ReflectYourGear™ uses the same reflective material used in work gear, colorized so it won’t be noticed during the day. Photo: Safe Reflections Runners, cyclists and any pedestrians out on the roads at night need to take extra caution in traffic. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, the likelihood of being struck [...]

Solar Ship Inc.’s hybrid airship/fixed-wing aircraft uses a winglike, helium-filled fabric structure as a means to transport goods to remote areas. It’s designed to mesh with existing transport networks. Photo: Solar Ship Inc. Carving out new niches in a stable industry What could possibly be new in the cargo control and packaging industry? [...]