October 2014

  • Published On: October 21, 2014

    Odor capture and antimicrobial technologies will be discussed. The International Antimicrobial Council (IAC) will offer a free webinar entitled “Odor Control for Today’s Consumer: Understanding the Technology and the Market” on Oct. 22 at 12:00 noon EST. The IAC is a scientific association that supports manufacturers, brands and retailers committed to the safe and effective [...]

  • Published On: October 20, 2014

    Test method will be useful in measuring thermal properties of textiles. A proposed new ASTM International standard will test the thermal effusivity of materials. Thermal effusivity is a measure of how a material exchanges heat with another material with which it is in contact. Measuring this will reveal the rate at which a fabric absorbs [...]

  • Published On: October 17, 2014

    Redesign is more engaging, makes searching easier. Top Value Fabrics, Carmel, Ind., has launched a new print media website, with the goal of showcasing its product lines while keeping the customer at the center. The website is designed to be more engaging and easily searchable. Three new search methods are available, allowing printers to search [...]

  • Published On: October 16, 2014

    New, recyclable thermoplastic resin helps speed up production. In 2011 the Japan-based Teijin Group built the body structure of a four-seat concept car using its carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP). The body was formed in one minute and weighs only 47 kilograms, a fifth of a comparable steel structure, achievements that represent a new world [...]

  • Published On: October 15, 2014

    Eleven organizations in nine states awarded $50,744,449. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has awarded $50,744,449 in Workforce Innovation Fund (WIF) grants to improve federal job training programs. The grants will be used to deliver services more efficiently, facilitate cooperation across federal and state workforce programs and funding streams, and expand partnerships with specific employers [...]

  • Published On: October 14, 2014

    Redesign delivers cleaner look, easier navigation. BeA Fasteners USA, Greensboro, N.C., has launched its new website. The redesigned site allows visitors to easily find the appropriate tool for their fastening application. In-depth information about pneumatic tools, including product sheets, high resolution and 360 degree images, videos and spare part schematics, as well as information on [...]

  • Published On: October 13, 2014

    Couldn't make it this year? Don't worry, follow the LIVE news feed and you will feel like you are in the middle of the Expo action.

  • Published On: October 13, 2014

    Wearable tech and IoT to drive $300 million market. The energy storage industry is being driven by the emergence of new market categories such as wearable electronic devices and the Internet of Things (IoT), which demand thinness and flexibility. These needs add a new force to current market drivers such as cost reduction and power [...]

  • Published On: October 10, 2014

    Real-time information application installed for emergency situations. Apprion, Mountain View, Calif., has partnered with the BASF Corp. site in Freeport, Texas to further enhance safety, security and operational excellence at the BASF manufacturing facility by deploying the Apprion ION Mustering Application. The application provides real-time information and communication about the status of employees and contractors [...]

  • Published On: October 9, 2014

    Event at Minneapolis Convention Center to draw representative, staffers