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Report from ATNT-2009 India
March 1, 2010
…BIT is an engineering school managed by the Bannari Amman Group, a business conglomerate with interests in textiles, auto dealerships, sugar and spirits. ATNT-2009 was supported by IFAI, INDA, the…
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Unusual bamboo and fabric structure offers design advantages
February 19, 2010
…lower than steel and three times lower than dimensional lumber for equivalent strengths. For the protective fabric roof, Castro Rojas Ingenieros y Arquitectos Ltda., Bogotá, Cmarca, Colombia, designed a gently…
2010 State of the industry
February 1, 2010
…2009, the U.S. auto industry experienced major turmoil; two U.S. auto makers—General Motors and Chrysler—filed for bankruptcy. Long-held brands have been sold to overseas companies and other less familiar international…
Auto interior manufacturers to attend conference
January 1, 2010
…Despite a global recession, manufacturers of auto interiors keep driving forward. In February 2010, many auto interior innovators will be driving to the ims Automotive Interior Conference at…
High-tech wool keeps auto interior cool
January 1, 2010
…Swiss automaker Rinspeed introduced the iChange, a vehicle that changes shape to adapt to the passenger load, in March 2009. The streamlined, lightweight, zero-emission iChange shifts to save…
Dye-sub equipment basics
January 1, 2010
…can print at 130 square feet per hour, is $49,995. Increasing throughput increases the cost of the equipment. For instance, Mimaki’s JV5 series prints from 430 square feet per hour…
The dye-sub debate: Transfer vs. direct
January 1, 2010
…sublimation process is either modified or specially configured wide-format printers with auto media feeders and “sticky belts” for imaging disperse inks on spandex material for swimwear and sportswear applications. “Some…
Shade system auto-extends based on sun’s intensity
December 1, 2009
…Problem: Retractable awnings save energy, but may require regular attention to maintain maximum efficiency. Solution: The Sunis WireFree™ RTS Sun Sensor from Somfy Systems automatically extends awnings, solar…
Laser sealing for airbag thorax wraps
December 1, 2009
…fit all vehicles, Schreiner ProTech has the ability to service customers worldwide. The wraps are ISO/TS 16949 certified and currently in use by a number of international auto manufacturers….
Shade sails offer aesthetic and functional appeal
December 1, 2009
…architects, engineers and drafters to accomplish effective and desired results for our clients.” A basic drafting software program such as AutoCAD can assist in the engineering process. “There are also…