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Digitally knitted structure shelters an outdoor space
November 1st, 2022
Jenny Sabin Studios, Ithaca, N.Y., is known for using knitting technologies to create structural and architectural applications. Sabin’s “exoKnit” at Neue House in New York City is a recent example of the designer pushing knitting beyond its traditional boundaries. The exoKnit project is a community-centered, public pavilion pergola designed for an urban street experience generated […]
Bionic clothing integrates AI to expand mobility
November 1st, 2022
Bionic clothing brand CIONIC has collaborated with Swiss industrial designer Yves Béhar and his firm fuseproject to unveil the Neural Sleeve, designed to improve mobility. The FDA-cleared “bionic” leg wearable uses artificial intelligence (AI) to enable greater independence for those living with mobility differences, such as those that may be caused by sclerosis, stroke or […]
Self-rising hoodie
November 1st, 2022
A self infalting hoodie works without electronics and may help people with disabilities. Photo: Dan Preston A Rice University mechanical engineer has created a hoodie jacket that can raise and lower its own hood at the push of a button without electronics. The hoodie does not contain an Arduino or any semiconductor chips. It has no […]
Reusable mask offers alternative to disposables
November 1st, 2022
The Flo Mask, a new kind of reusable face mask promises to be light, comfortable and as protective as common disposable masks. Reusable face masks (elastomeric respirators) do exist; the two-chambered gas mask is most familiar—and not popular in the marketplace. But a larger surface area is needed to breathe comfortably, as air inhaled must […]
Mike Charlton defines success on his own terms
November 1st, 2022
Brian Newson Photography. Mike Charlton begins most weekdays with a leisurely cup of coffee on his back porch with his wife and business partner, Rachel Charlton, in Yorktown, Va. They typically leave for work by 9 a.m., where they fabricate custom marine canvas projects until 5 p.m.—at the latest. If they’re a few minutes late, […]
Geosynthetics in agriculture
November 1st, 2022
Hydroponics represent a growth opportunity for geosynthetics and are becoming increasingly popular, especially in urban areas. Here, a hydroponics farm designed by Hydronov LLC incorporates a Viaflex Dura-Skrim® R12BV geosynthetic liner supplied by International Cover Systems (ICS). Such liners help contain the water that feeds the systems. Photo: Hydronov LLC The list of concerns hitting […]
Emerging Leaders 40 and under
November 1st, 2022
John Veith [ age 36 ] Director of Project Management Birdair, Inc., Buffalo, N.Y. 8 years in the industry How did you get involved with this industry and at what age? I was hired by Birdair at 22, as a project engineer. It was my first job out of college. I knew of Birdair from […]
Toward standardization for e-textiles
November 1st, 2022
ew standardization guidelines will allow the industry at large to benefit from e-textile developments such as pressure sensors woven into multilayered knit textiles developed by MIT. Photo: MIT As the e-textiles industry continues to grow, it will be essential to have consensus-based international standards to support the industry to ensure reliability of materials and products […]
Striving for sustainability
November 1st, 2022
Glen Raven Inc. has increased the use of renewable energy in its facilities, but has also prioritized the use of more energy-efficient machinery. Photo: Glen Raven Inc. As public awareness of the importance of sustainability grows, there’s no doubt that fabricators are becoming greener. But it’s also becoming obvious that there are many different routes […]
Fabric shades create comfort, protection
November 1st, 2022
The Kleiner Bandshell Park in Meridian, Idaho, is a striking shade structure by Landscape Structures. Photo: Landscape Structures Cool, comfortable shade is easy to underestimate and hard to ignore when it’s not available. Bill Moore saw an opportunity in the fabric shade business when he moved from New England to California in the early 2000s. […]