After fire tore through its Cameron, Ill., manufacturing facility in December, Midwest Awnings Inc., Galesburg, Ill., is open at a temporary location north of the original plant. No employees were injured in the blaze; however, there was a lot of fabric in the building at the time of the fire. Midwest Awnings manufactures awnings, shades, [...]
Defense Secretary Ash Carter plans to announce today a new $317 million initiative to develop high-tech fibers and textiles that could eventually store battery power, advanced computer circuitry and health sensors in troops’ clothing. Led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Defense Department will help fund a consortium to research and manufacture advanced materials [...]
Defense Secretary Ash Carter plans to announce today a new $317 million initiative to develop high-tech fibers and textiles that could eventually store battery power, advanced computer circuitry and health sensors in troops’ clothing. Led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Defense Department will help fund a consortium to research and manufacture advanced materials [...]
One of my friends emailed me this morning to ask about some research she was doing into the history of women’s participation in “technological” careers, wondering what was considered “high tech” 30, 40 and 50 years ago, and reminiscing about professional life before cell phones and computers and a global communications network. When I started [...]
Gerber Technology, Tolland, Conn., a provider of integrated software and automation solutions for the apparel and industrial markets, is introducing AccuMark 10.1 and New Module AccuPlan™. The new technology accelerates product development and quality while reducing costs, enabling apparel brands to respond more quickly to market trends. AccuMark 10.1 offers enhanced pattern design and development, [...]
Gerber Technology, Tolland, Conn., a provider of integrated software and automation solutions for the apparel and industrial markets, is introducing AccuMark 10.1 and New Module AccuPlan™. The new technology accelerates product development and quality while reducing costs, enabling apparel brands to respond more quickly to market trends. AccuMark 10.1 offers enhanced pattern design and development, [...]
American Textile Company, a Pittsburgh, Pa.-based provider of innovative sleep solutions, announced the appointments of Jane Fischer to senior vice president of product development and Patrick Seiffert to senior vice president of marketing. Fischer will oversee the ideation and development of the company’s list of retail products and Seiffert will focus on consumer insights, brand [...]
Roland DGA Corporation has announced the launch of the TrueVIS VG series 64” and 54” printer/cutters to be released under the TrueVIS™ brand name. The wide-format printer/cutters are equipped with four new FlexFire™ print heads that deliver precision droplets in three sizes and a 25 percent wider swath. TrueVIS VG series printer/cutters are also equipped [...]
The 14th annual meeting of the Global Rental Alliance (GRA) was held February 19–25 at The Rental Show 2016 in Atlanta, Ga. Agenda items discussed during the meeting focused on advancing the business success of members of the individual associations and promoting the image of the equipment rental industry throughout the world. Current member priorities [...]
Silver State Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, has introduced its Color Match Guarantee program that covers stocked fabrics in both the Silver State and Alaxi brands. Color Match Guarantee will eliminate “cutting for approval” (CFA’s) and concerns with dye lots and will allow for quicker turnaround for projects. The program, effective March 1, 2016, is [...]
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