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Futurotextiles 3: on the ultra-light, at CETI
October 5th, 2012
Futurotextiles 3 brings together science, technology, design, fashion and art, all used in innovative textiles in sectors such as clothing, transport, sport, housing, architecture, geotextiles, health and safety. Presented as part of the Fantastic festival, in Tourcoing, France, its inauguration will coincide with the opening of the European Center for Innovative Textiles (CETI), with an […]
Energy forum on solar building skins in Italy
October 4th, 2012
The use of photovoltaics (PV) is not only limited to generating electricity but can, in fact, also play a major part in energy-saving strategies. With respect to daylight control, in particular, semitransparent photovoltaics provide a wide range of building façade applications. The transparency of crystalline-based solar modules is determined by the distance between each cell: […]
Cooley Group awarded 2012 EcoPrint Europe Great Innovation Award
October 4th, 2012
Cooley Group, Pawtucket, R.I., was named winner of the Great Innovation Award at the inaugural 2012 EcoPrint Europe event, held in Berlin, Germany. Bryan Rose, vice president and general manager of Cooley’s Commercial Graphics division, spoke about its newest innovation, EnviroFlex™ PE—a lightweight, 100 percent recyclable print media that offers a 60 percent lower carbon […]
Cooley Group awarded 2012 EcoPrint Europe Great Innovation Award
October 3rd, 2012
Cooley Group, Pawtucket, R.I., was named winner of the Great Innovation Award at the inaugural 2012 EcoPrint Europe event, held in Berlin, Germany. Bryan Rose, vice president and general manager of Cooley’s Commercial Graphics division, spoke about its newest innovation, EnviroFlex™ PE—a lightweight, 100 percent recyclable print media that offers a 60 percent lower carbon […]
European Center for Innovative Textiles opens
October 2nd, 2012
The European Center for Innovative Textiles (CETI) will officially open on Oct. 10-11 in Roubaix (Northern France), and has introduced the CETI International Forum to be held on Oct. 11, 2012: New Technologies for New Markets. The CETI International Forum will give an overview of the new technologies available (extrusion of mono-, bi- and tricomponent […]
Fabric for protective clothing
October 1st, 2012
Ecoshield® fabric, the latest addition to Victor Group’s Eco Intelligence® collection of sustainable products, is fire-resistant and environmentally friendly. The fabric will be used in protective clothing for individuals working in hazardous occupations and environments. Created in a closed loop system, Ecoshield is the first fabric to contain post-consumer recycled aramid fabric waste, and offers […]
Separator removes metal particles
October 1st, 2012
Model CF Metal Separator from Eriez® can be installed directly above the material feed throat of an extruder, injection molding or blow molding machine. It removes both magnetic and non-magnetic metal contaminants from a slow, downward moving column of material, reducing machine downtime and costly repairs, and improving product purity. Unit features automatic self-calibration and […]
Save money with inkjet rental program
October 1st, 2012
Roland DGA Corp. offers a new rental program for its line of inkjet printers and printer/cutters, available to customers in the United States only. Program provides flexible financing options for customers with short-term equipment requirements, as well as businesses that do not qualify for traditional financing programs. Available exclusively for Roland VersaCAMM, VersaArt and VersaStudio […]
Smaller rolls of Fisher’s dye sublimation fabric available
October 1st, 2012
Fisher Textiles, a supplier of fabrics for digital printing, now stocks 7110 X-Out in a 54-inch width, previously only available in 110 inches. It is compatible with dye sublimation, UV and latex printing, 6.7 ounces per yard. The base fabric is polyester with viscose/rayon flocking; it is flame retardant and meets Section 13115 of the […]
Clariant expands capacity for next-generation fluorochemicals in Germany
October 1st, 2012
As one of the leading companies in the production of fabric repellency treatments, Clariant has increased its capacity to produce next-generation fluorochemicals at its plant in Gendorf, Germany. With an investment of 8 million euros supporting C6 chemistries, the plant will support new lines of Nuva® products and expand options for customers who are increasingly […]