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Popular options for 3-D software

January 1, 1970

…AutoCAD www.autodesk.com/autocad Longstanding and well-known Efficient user interface Annotation scaling Dynamic blocks Parametric drawing PDF Integration Autodesk ImageModeler This image-based modeling and photogrammetry software enables architects, designers and…

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Predictions about awning and canopy trends

January 1, 1970

…awnings/canopies Trend: High raw material prices (especially acrylic canvas) Impact: Downturn in sales; decrease in profit; buying alternative brands of acrylic canvas Trend: Lack of skilled employees; labor shortage Impact:…

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Trends impact marine industry

January 1, 1970

…customers from switching to competitors that are discounting their prices. For suppliers Trend: Poor economy Impact: Lower boat/boat fabric sales volumes Trend: Competitive pressure from low-priced imported fabrics Impact: Decrease…

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IFAI Code Committee tracks industry-wide code changes

January 1, 1970

…in September 2008. Each division is working within its own sector in the following areas: Fabric Graphics Association (www.fabricgraphicsassociation.com): Monitoring the revision to California State Fire Marshal textile flammability requirements….

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Resources help businesses become energy efficient

January 1, 1970

…at this site: www.sba.gov or www.usa.gov/business. Energy Star, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, offers a free downloadable document on energy savings for…

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Resources for small businesses seeking government contracts

January 1, 1970

…By Barb Ernster Newcomers should consider looking at Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC), located in every state and U.S. territory. To find one near you, go to www.dla.mil/db/procurem.htm….

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Trends impact suppliers and manufacturers in lightweight structures industry

January 1, 1970

prices, increasing labor costs and slow market growth due to the downturn in the U.S. and global economy. For suppliers Trend: High raw material prices Impact: More value engineering (VE)—formal…

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Design and installation learning curves

January 1, 1970

…visit www.mutoh.com/avery.html. 3M offers monthly three-day classes at its facilities in St. Paul, Minn., and partners with other companies for additional training programs. 3M also has partnered with Lowen Corp….

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Workforce development

January 1, 1970

…Career Readiness Certificate™ (NCRC) to the WorkKeys program. Test-takers who achieve Level Three in all three categories earn a bronze NCRC; Level Four earns silver, Level Five earns gold, and…

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LEED certification drives sustainability in printing

January 1, 1970

…Deborah Beckett of Gensler architects says her firm always tries to use sustainable materials and processes. Client Bacardi was after gold LEED certification for its Miami offices. Digital Imaging Resources…

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