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Monica Stockburger: Tailored solutions
February 1st, 2021
Photography by Megan Lyon Photography Southcentral Alaska is filled with spectacular natural beauty, hardworking people and an array of fishing boats and other vessels that are often in need of repair. The latter fact creates an opportunity for Monica and Mike Stockburger, owners of the marine fabricator business Salty Cushions in Homer, the “Halibut Fishing […]
Nanomesh sensor developed for human fingers
February 1st, 2021
Japanese scientists have created a pressure-sensitive “skin” for human fingers described as being “much thinner than a human hair.” The ultrathin nanomesh sensor was built by a team led by Sunghoon Lee at the University of Tokyo. According to information from the university, the porous membrane is so thin that, when applied to a fingertip, […]
Renewcell and Tangshan Sanyou to produce Circulose textile-to-textile recycled fibers
February 1st, 2021
An agreement between Swedish-based Renewcell and Chinese viscose manufacturer Tangshan Sanyou was a key factor in the securing of funding for a new Renewcell plant that will recycle millions of shirts into Circulose® dissolving pulp. Photo: Renewcell. Swedish fashion recycling innovator Renewcell has reached an agreement with the leading Chinese viscose manufacturer Tangshan Sanyou to […]
Quilted mattress panels
February 1st, 2021
The Luxe Collection is a line of premium fibers for quilted mattress panels that enhance the feel of a sleep surface with a luxurious layer of support and a high-end silky texture that foam cannot achieve on its own. The collection includes Luxe Bliss, the lightest at 12.5 ounces per square yard (osy), Luxe Plush […]
New Eisenhower Memorial features metal mesh tapestry
February 1st, 2021
In September 2020, the dedication of the Eisenhower Memorial took place in Washington, D.C., commemorating the life and accomplishments of General and U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The dedication was originally scheduled for May 15, 2020, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Playground prototype keeps kids cool and safe in Australia heat
February 1st, 2021
Communities in Australia face unprecedented heat, drought and bushfire weather conditions, according to Steve Christou, mayor of Cumberland, a suburb of Sydney. The goal of the research behind this prototype UV Smart Cool Playground is to create safe spaces for children and their families to play. Photos: Western Sydney University. Western Sydney University heat research […]
Robotically woven shoe delivers exact specifications
February 1st, 2021
German sportswear brand adidas® has introduced a robotically woven shoe named STRUNG that can match the exact specifications required by athletes. The adidas team worked with design studio Kram/Weisshaar, based in Munich, Germany, and Stockholm, Sweden, to create what adidas calls “the industry’s first entirely data-driven footwear for a specific runner profile.” The concept shoe […]
BMW debuts its electrified wingsuit
February 1st, 2021
Austrian base-jumper, flight instructor and wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann had always dreamed of flying and eventually found a partner in Designworks, BMW Group’s design innovation studio, to make his dream a reality. Although the extreme sport of wingsuit flying has captivated enthusiasts for years, the partnership entered unknown territory in a project to create an […]
Napier Auto Upholstery restores a sentimental treasure
February 1st, 2021
Ford Consul Mk1 restoration When a client brought the first vehicle he had ever owned—a 1955 Ford Consul Mk1—to Napier Auto Upholstery of Napier, New Zealand, the motor trimmer and upholstery specialists knew they had a sentimental treasure on their hands, as well as a research project. With the proper rebuild, the vehicle “still had […]
Valdese Weavers and Seaqual Initiative turn upcycled marine plastics into sustainable textiles
February 1st, 2021
Plastic marine litter is transformed into residential and contract-grade fabrics under a partnership between Valdese Weavers and Seaqual Initiative. Photo: Valdese Weavers. Textile manufacturer Valdese Weavers has partnered with Seaqual Initiative to fight plastic pollution by transforming marine litter into beautiful textiles. Valdese Weavers, a designer and manufacturer of decorative textiles for use in residential […]