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Hohenstein Institute offers allergen-resistance testing

Endorsed materials receive “House dust and mite barrier” quality label. The Hohenstein Institute now offers allergen-resistance testing of mattress and bed covers using real dust mite excrement as an accredited service. During the test, all components of the encasing are covered with dust mite excrement and the movements of someone sleeping on it for eight [...]

By |2014-10-22T00:00:00-05:00October 22, 2014|

IAC hosting free webinar Oct. 22

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 [...]

By |2014-10-21T00:00:00-05:00October 21, 2014|

New ASTM textiles standard proposed

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 [...]

By |2014-10-20T00:00:00-05:00October 20, 2014|

Top Value Fabrics launches new print media website

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 [...]

By |2014-10-17T00:00:00-05:00October 17, 2014|

U.S. Department of Labor awards 2014 WIF grants

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 [...]

By |2014-10-15T00:00:00-05:00October 15, 2014|

BeA Fasteners USA debuts new website

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 [...]

By |2014-10-14T00:00:00-05:00October 14, 2014|

LIVE updates from IFAI Expo 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.

By |2015-12-18T19:23:32-06:00October 13, 2014|

IDTechEx forecasts energy storage market through 2025

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 [...]

By |2014-10-13T00:00:00-05:00October 13, 2014|

Apprion partners with BASF Corp.

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 [...]

By |2014-10-10T00:00:00-05:00October 10, 2014|
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