Bringing enterprise software down to earth

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Galynn Nordstrom The term “enterprise” software has generally been used to describe software applications that businesses (often, larger businesses) use to handle in-house operations like accounting, business intelligence, communication, customer relationship management and human reso…
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Photovoltaic fabrics find their way to the farm

January 1, 1970  |  News

Energy-producing fabrics have been popular in urban environments, where they cover parking structures and even sides of buildings. The U.S. military uses them to generate power in mobile and remote conditions. Soon photovoltaic fabrics may find their way onto the farm. Jason Owen says Accu-Steel Fab…
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Polyethylene is the industry standard for ag industry fabric structures

January 1, 1970  |  News

Although large commercial operations may opt for PVC fabric structures for their look and endurance, the predominant material used by the agriculture industry is polyethylene, which is considerably less expensive and offers greater light transmission. “It’s an industry standard. It&rsquo…
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Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Dan Nolan III, managing partner Tents Unlimited Inc.

January 1, 1970  |  News

Interview by Sigrid Tornquist What is the most significant issue currently for IFAI’s Tent Rental Division (TRD)? As I see it, the issue now is continuing the momentum of education within our industry. For instance, TRD has been very involved with the state of Kentucky to help them develop the…
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Making the impossible possible in tent rentals

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sigrid Tornquist Dan Nolan III welcomes the opportunity to push the capabilities of what Tents Unlimited is able to do for its clients. In 2009 the company collaborated with designer Nancy Braithwaite on a wedding in Kiawah Island, S.C.—a project that challenged the crew to think differentl…
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Specialty Fabrics Review interviews Nic Goldsmith, senior principal at FTL Design and Engineering Studio

January 1, 1970  |  News

Interview by Sigrid Tornquist How has digital modeling (CAD equipment) and computer patterning changed your design process? We started out 30 years ago doing physical modeling for every project—including for cutting patterns. Now we use a computer patterning system and digital modeling. Especi…
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Snapshot: Inspired by the sea

January 1, 1970  |  News

By Sigrid Tornquist At the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, FTL Design Engineering Studio and Peter Marino Architect designed an innovative solar shade system for the Louis Vuitton “Island Maison.” The project is located in a floating “Crystal Pavilion” designed by Safdie Archi…
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Essential equipment, gotta have it

January 1, 1970  |  News

So what do some of the industry’s leading players consider to be their most essential equipment. By Maura Keller What do you consider your essential piece of equipment? “My essential equipment is the camera in my iPhone®, followed by my Gingher scissors, followed by my Autometrix cutting table,…
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Buy new? Buy used? Lease?

January 1, 1970  |  News

Industry leaders weigh in on the right purchase decision. By Maura Keller The decision to buy or lease equipment can be difficult. It requires careful consideration of the many factors involved as well as finding key specialists who can provide advisory services to complete the deal. “I have n…
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Top 10 questions to ask when purchasing or leasing equipment

January 1, 1970  |  News

Several business owners contributed to this list of crucial questions to consider. By Maura Keller Do you intend to use it yourself or have someone else do it for you? What are the learning curves involved with the new or upgraded equipment? What are the power demands of the equipment and will it re…
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