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Soxxy dips toe in therapeutic field
June 15th, 2015
Westport, Conn.-based Soxxy has introduced a line of compression socks to the health and wellness community. Recommended by doctors, nurses, athletes and flight crews, Soxxys increase circulation and leg energy, as well as reduce swelling and decrease the risk of blood clots and deep vein thrombosis. The socks are available as unisex thigh-highs (sizes large […]
Trelleborg provides floatover technology to first project in West Africa
June 12th, 2015
Trelleborg’s engineered products operation has successfully completed its supply of floatover equipment for Phase 3 of the DSO Escravos Gas Project; the operation’s first floatover in West Africa. Hyundai Heavy Industries Ltd. (HHI) is constructing onshore and offshore works of the $620 million project off the coast of Nigeria. The project will process 400 million […]
Intel security chief to address wearable tech vulnerability
June 11th, 2015
Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) has announced that Intel Security Chief Consumer Security Evangelist Gary Davis will be the keynote speaker at the Wearable Tech Conference & Expo July 13-15, 2015, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, N.Y. The event provides attendees with new perspectives on wearable tech devices and technology. “As the […]
Safety shoe manufacturer launches new line
June 10th, 2015
Canadian company Mellow Walk's latest innovation is out to change the perception that safety shoes can’t be good looking, too. The company has taken a new step in safety shoe design. "We've always taken great pride in manufacturing high quality products that combine the best possible safety and durability with the high degree of comfort […]
Partnerships eyed as innovation spur
June 5th, 2015
As funding is more difficult to obtain and lending is tighter, companies are looking into collaborating with suppliers to lower financial risk, speed up the pace of innovation and open new markets, according to a survey conducted by Sweden-based Trelleborg AB. The survey by Trelleborg’s engineered fabrics operation found that 50 percent of manufacturers say […]
Noble Biomaterials expanding in Europe
June 5th, 2015
Scranton, Pa.-based Noble Biomaterials Inc., developer of advanced technologies for conductive functions such as power and data transfer, is expanding its European market reach for its hospital garments. According to Stephan Winnen, managing director for the European market, “We are currently investigating and tapping deeper into the various European markets. Though we have around 80 […]
Lighted shirt featured in Nike Women’s Run
June 5th, 2015
Pauline van Dongen has introduced her newest design, "Phototrope, an illuminated running shirt." During the recent Nike Women’s Run, her team of five runners brightened up the dark streets of Amsterdam during the nighttime 10k race. The team didn’t go unnoticed and was cheered along the way by the crowd, as well as fellow runners. […]
Stargazer
June 5th, 2015
When I was very young, my dad drove me just outside of town away from the city lights, stopped on a gravel road and when we got out of the car, told me to look up at the night sky. It was clear, and there were lots of stars, but one of them was moving—very fast. […]
Keeping it cool in space
June 5th, 2015
Specialized textiles play an important role in thermal control for an evolving aerospace marketplace. Where there are flights, space missions and satellites, there are advanced textiles. For composites used in aircraft engines, multi-layer insulation (MLI) blankets for launch support and satellites, or—of course—space wear for participants of manned space exploration, textiles and textile components are […]
Birdair selected to cover Qatar’s World Cup venue
June 5th, 2015
Birdair was selected to provide the design, fabrication and supply of the membrane roofing system for the renovation of Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, which has been named a 2022 FIFA World Cup™ venue. Many green technologies have been developed since Khalifa International Stadium was first built, and the building team wants to take […]