July 2008
- Published On: July 1, 2008
Long, thin multi-walled carbon nanotubes that look like asbestos fibers may pose the same inhalation hazards as asbestos, according to new research published in Nature Nanotechnology in May. The findings conclude that cancer of the lung lining, mesothelioma, a disease associated with asbestos, can result from exposure to specific types of nanotubes. Sales of all [...]
- Published On: July 1, 2008
New markets abound for direct-to-garment inkjet printers, according to digital-printing research company I.T. Strategies Inc., Hanover, Mass. The company predicts that the retail value of direct-to-garment printed products will increase from $3 billion in 2007 to $12 billion by 2010. “The growth of the flatbed inkjet segment is based on the fact that there is [...]
- Published On: July 1, 2008
Blackhawk's I.T.S. pants feature lightweight tourniquets at four key arterial locations to help stop bleeding from extremity injuries. Photo: Blackhawk! Products Group. Sixty percent of preventable deaths in military actions involve blood loss from arm and leg wounds, and Blackhawk! Products Group, Norfolk, Va., a manufacturer of tactical, military and law enforcement equipment, [...]
- Published On: July 1, 2008
Problem: Customers want high-quality marine seating vinyls at competitive prices. Solution: The new Midship Marine Vinyl, Midship Neutrals, combines 1500 hours UV resistance, mildew resistance and very competitive pricing in the most popular marine colors. SOURCE J. Ennis Fabrics
- Published On: July 1, 2008
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, in conjunction with the National Transportation Product Evaluation Panel (NTPEP), developed a stringent review process to test geosynthetic reinforcement materials. TenCate™ Geosynthetics, Pendergrass, Ga., submitted its Miragrid® XT product line for evaluation, and successfully stood up to the test. The NTPEP evaluation looked at the long-term [...]
- Published On: July 1, 2008
Americhem's new polymer research facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Photo: Americhem. Polymers customized for use in flexible composite technology are big news, and Americhem, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, recently opened a new research and development facility to advance polymer products. Americhem supplies color and additives to manufacturers of polymer products, and the new research [...]
- Published On: July 1, 2008
The Winston Group Ltd., West Chicago, Ill., has acquired the Eagle line of hot air welders, industrial thermal welding elements and accessories from Clements National Corp., Chicago, Ill. “The brand strongly complements our current product efforts,” says William Croft, president of the Winston Group, “and we look forward to infusing it with our latest technologies [...]
- Published On: July 1, 2008
Each year, Microsoft® Dynamics™ recognizes customers that have achieved significant business improvement using the company’s software and services. At the Convergence 2008 Dynamics user conference, Roland DGA Corporation, Irvine, Calif., received recognition for using the software to achieve its goal: moving from multiple paper-based warranty claims processing to a completely automated process. Roland DGA supplies [...]
- Published On: July 1, 2008
EY Technologies is a name that evokes engineering expertise, and Engineered Yarns Company USA, Fall River, Mass., will use its new name to signal a shift to new technologies and smart fibers. The manufacturer of industrial and composite yarns is touting its expertise in nanoparticle and nanofiber technologies. “Through the combination of fiber and chemical [...]
- Published On: July 1, 2008
When Santens of America moved its operations overseas last year, many textile workers lost long-time careers. Now Life Stone Materials LLC will take advantage of their skills by locating a $5.5 million manufacturing facility in Anderson, S.C., employing veteran employees in 45 new high-tech textile jobs. The availability of trained workers was key in selecting [...]
