SCORE, the Washington, D.C.-based mentoring organization that assists America’s small businesses, has released new survey data that shows entrepreneurs remain optimistic about business growth in 2018. However, small business owners also expressed a few areas of concern around policies that favor large businesses, difficulties in finding qualified workers and struggles to provide desirable salaries and [...]
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar entitled “Geosynthetic Drainage Materials: Applications, Design, Installation and Performance,” on Feb. 24, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic drainage materials consist of a drainage core (geonet or geospacer) with geotextiles bonded to one or both surfaces. Their in-plane flow capacity is equivalent to 12 [...]
The new ATA Video Technical Library offers a rich collection of manufacturing knowledge to help fabricators solve problems, train employees and educate themselves about new equipment. “This new technical library provides DIY learning anytime and at any location,” says Magda Ronningen, national program manager for ATA’s Makers Division, who partnered with Christine Gerard, supervisor of [...]
The latest addition of the “AATCC Technical Manual” is now available. It includes new test methods, as well as revisions and updates of existing methods and evaluation procedures for textiles. Two of the new test methods include one for seam twist in garments before and after home laundering and a hydrostatic pressure test using a [...]
The 2018 MFA conference in Savannah, Ga., Jan. 25-27 included Australian guests who presented educational sessions on a variety of upholstery and patterning techniques. Presenters David Elliott, David’s Custom Trimmers Pty Ltd.; Neil Hancock, Aussie Boat Covers; and Shane Beashel, SB Marine Trimming, encouraged participants to create unique products and to also add value and [...]
Rose Brand, Secaucus, N.J., won the award for best debuting product at this year’s LDI show in Las Vegas for the Nebula™ Net, a see-through floating projection surface that is virtually undetectable to the audience. The new 26-foot Darknet projection fabric made its debut at the Rose Brand LDI booth at the Las Vegas Convention [...]
Strata Geosystems announced it had started construction on a new manufacturing facility in the state of Gujarat, India, north of Mumbai, that the company said is aimed at meeting the global demand for geotechnical products. The plant is schedule to open in the second quarter of 2018. Strata said it is designing the 100-Crore ($15-million) [...]
Marine Fabricator magazine will present a Premier Product Showcase in the May/June issue. This is a great opportunity to give readers a look at quality fabrics, film, foam, hardware, findings, equipment and tools that can help potential customers do their jobs better. We’ll share the information, in print and online, with thousands of readers interested [...]
Baldwin Technology Company Inc., a St. Louis, Mo.-based leader in process automation solutions, consumables and services for the print, packaging, textile and corrugated industries, has acquired QuadTech Inc., from its parent company, Quad/Graphics. With this acquisition, Baldwin adds QuadTech’s technology and strategic locations across the Americas, Europe, China, Japan and India. QuadTech, Sussex, Wisc., is [...]
Discover the eight phases of setting a realistic timeline for prototype development including design inputs, engineering, proposals, validation and more. Prevent surprises in the manufacturing process with key information to assess and determine before you establish a timeline for clients or for yourself. Presenter: Chad Miller, director of contract manufacturing, American National Manufacturing Inc. ATA [...]
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