Milwaukee, Wis.-based Wagner Companies has added the Bystronic BySprint Fiber laser cutting system to its manufacturing operation. The BySprint Fiber laser relies on high-tech fiber-optic technology to cut varying metals with precision and speed. The BySprint Fiber provides high efficient cutting, integrated automation and is highly energy efficient. It can cut thin to medium-thick sheet [...]

Seven large companies in the east Netherlands have formed an industrial partnership with the aim of accelerating technological innovation of new high-tech materials, products and systems and introducing these to international markets. This collaboration is being promoted by the recently established AMMON foundation (Advanced Materials Manufacturing Oost-Nederland [East Netherlands]). AMMON had its beginning in 2010 [...]

Roland’s new SOLJET® XF-640 64-inch printer incorporates two mirrored print heads, newly designed take-up and pinch roller systems, and other advanced features that enable it to deliver vibrant, detailed prints at speeds up to 1,098 square feet per hour. Roland DGA Corp., Irvine, Calif., unveiled the XF-640 in April at the ISA International Sign Expo [...]

Globetrotting is once again front and center for Joe Ruggiero and his newest Sunbrella® fabrics debuting during June Showtime in High Point, North Carolina. From France, America and Italy to Sweden, England and Japan, Ruggiero is adapting the best of global cultures for new Sunbrella fabrics for home décor. “I’ve been fortunate to have travelled [...]

Avery Dennison® Graphics Solutions has announced a new partnership with West Coast Customs through which all graphics or car wraps created during the 2013 season of “West Coast Customs,” the new Fox Sports television series, will feature top-of-the-line Avery Dennison vehicle wrap films and overlaminates. “Color change and vehicle wraps are growing in popularity, and [...]

Advanced bulk material conversion increases the efficiency of manufacturers; performing material bulk roll modifications in advance eliminates the expense of preparing material on site. TMI’s free new, comprehensive conversion services brochure details its wide range of available services. From customized cutting and resizing to hand-crafted sewing and heat-sealing, TMI provides services to customize material for [...]

A new 200-page report, “Medical and Hygiene Textiles: Initiatives for Growth,” takes a close look at an evolving and profitable market sector and the principal companies dominating the landscape. Among the topics explored: information on more than 45 main participants in the industry, how those companies weathered global economic crises, strategies to survive this competitive [...]

As hurricane season begins, take a few minutes to review guidelines on what to do before, during, and after a hurricane. If you live in certain regions of the United States—including Hawaii and coastal areas along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico—preparing for a hurricane may be especially critical. The high winds and heavy [...]

As economies in China, India and Russia grow, so does the need for better highways, railways and landfills, all of which increase growth in the geosynthetics textile market, according to Textiles Intelligence’s “Technical Textile Markets” report. China dominates the market because of its large population, amount of available land and ambitious plans for future infrastructure. [...]

Winona Lake, Indiana, based ABC Industries, Inc. has unveiled a revamped, more user-friendly website, www.abc-industries.net. The update comes in response to customers’ evolving needs and to improve the resources offered through website. It now offers: Logical, straightforward navigation that allows visitors to quickly and easily find products. Informative product pages that include specifications, downloadable documents, [...]