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Global’s AirBeam® shelters offer superior snow-shed and snow-load capacity, are lightweight and can be erected rapidly. Photo: HDT Global.
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by Janice Kleinschmidt
In enacting the Defense Production Act of 1950, Congress listed eight findings to support its “statement of policy,” which included this: "Every effort should be made to foster cooperation between the defense and commercial sectors for research and development and for acquisition of materials, components, and equipment.” In July 2014 Congress expanded national defense to include activities related to homeland security and domestic emergency management. [More]
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In September, the Army began rolling out a new camouflage pattern that will replace the previous design by October 2019. Photo: U.S. Army Natick SRDEC.
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by Janice Kleinschmidt
Industrial Fabrics Association International has announced an initiative to create a searchable database for the Department of Defense to identify industrial fabrics companies and products under the Military Uniform System Technology (MUST) program funded by the Defense Logistics Agency. [More]
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Hugh Hoagland, Stacy Klausing
A summary of the thermal hazard associated with an arc flash and the relevant industrial standards and specifications used in the U.S. and EU marketplace for compliance and safety. [More]
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The content of this white paper was provided by and paid for by the advertiser.
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Celliant
Far infrared (FIR) radiation (λ = 3–100 μm) is a subdivision of the electromagnetic spectrum that has been investigated for biological effects. The goal of this review is to cover the use of a further subdivision (3–12 μm) of this waveband, that has been observed in both in vitro and in vivo studies, to stimulate cells and tissue, and is considered a promising treatment modality for certain medical conditions. Technological advances have provided new techniques for delivering FIR radiation to the human body. Specialty lamps and saunas, delivering pure FIR radiation (eliminating completely the near and mid infrared bands), have became safe, effective and widely used sources to generate therapeutic effects. Fibers impregnated with FIR emitting ceramic nanoparticles and woven into fabrics, are being used as garments and wraps to generate FIR radiation, and attain health benefits from its effects. [More]
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The content of this white paper was provided by and paid for by the advertiser.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced it will partner with IFAI to host the first-ever Smart Fabrics Summit on April 4, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The Summit will provide a forum for public and private sector leaders in technology, apparel and textiles to highlight recent developments in the smart fabrics industry, identify opportunities for collaboration and discuss key industry challenges. [More]
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VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a new high-volume production method for hot embossing microscopic channel structures onto large areas of plastic film at a low cost. One of VTT’s goals is to engineer a smart fabric adjustable with a mobile app for controlling the wearer’s temperature. [More]
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ISOTEX Engineering and Covestro have entered a partnership to develop textiles using Covestro’s waterborne, solvent-free INSQINâ technology. [More]
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Created by HQ architects, ‘Warde’ is an urban installation in Jerusalem comprised of four nine-meter, square-shaped inflatable flowers that actively respond to the presence of people by opening as they arrive under the giant blossoms, and closing again when no one is there. [More]
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