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An energy-efficient military
May 1st, 2012
A joint hearing in Washington, D.C., examines energy issues. With gas prices near record highs across the country, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) held a joint hearing on March 27, 2012, to examine how U.S. armed forces are working to diversify the nation’s fuel supply and become more energy efficient, and […]
FDA-compliant laminating films
May 1st, 2012
Drytac’s Emerytex® laminating films are now certified to be compliant with FDA regulations governing materials that can be used for surfaces that come in contact with food. The clear, PVC-based laminating film can be used for applications such as place mats, coasters, menu boards, countertops and wall and tabletop graphics. Non-glare, pebble-textured Emerytex has a […]
Protective tapes
May 1st, 2012
To combat substructure corrosion in aircraft interiors, 3M™ Polyurethane Protective Tapes cover the seams in floor panel joints, and are also offered in wider versions to protect larger areas exposed to moisture. The flame-retardant tapes, constructed of a tough, puncture-resistant thermoplastic elastomer coated with pressure-sensitive adhesive, provide a high-quality, durable moisture barrier with a long […]
Dielectric rope
May 1st, 2012
Hy-Dee Brait dielectric rope from Yale Cordage is the first rope on the market to meet the newly published ASTM standard for ropes with special electric properties, according to the manufacturer. It has also achieved EN Standard CE 62192 certification, indicating that the product meets European safety, health and environmental protection requirements. The 8-strand bi-polymer […]
Vertical surface fabrics
May 1st, 2012
Camira’s latest launches are Xtreme and Urban, two upholstery fabrics manufactured from 100 percent post-industrial recycled polyester, with engineered stretch and excellent flammability resistance. Blazer Lite is a 100 percent pure new wool vertical partner to Blazer, with a felted milled finish available in 18 subtle pastels and irridescent brights. Xtreme is joined by vertical […]
Roland rental program
May 1st, 2012
A new rental program for Roland’s line of inkjet printers and printer/cutters is available to customers in the U.S. only, offering flexible financing options for customers with short-term equipment requirements as well as businesses that do not qualify for traditional financing programs. Available exclusively for Roland VersaCAMM, VersaArt and VersaStudio models, the rental program offers […]
Eco-friendly removable films
May 1st, 2012
Arlon’s DPF 204 is a 4-mil (100 micron) flexible, white eco-friendly polyolefin film with a high-tack removable adhesive, designed to offer a more opaque, greener option for interior and exterior POP applications. System offers initial repositionability for easier application, while maintaining a strong bond to multiple substrates. Available in 54-inch by 50-yard rolls. Series 3520 […]
Latex printers
May 1st, 2012
Mimaki Engineering Co. added two new latex printers to its JV400 product line. The JV400-130/160LX latex printer supports six colors, plus white. An ink circulation system prevents pigment sedimentation and reduces the need for manual ink cartridge circulation. A minimum dot size of 4 picoliters and the ability to use variable sized ink dots provides […]
Dust cover preserves historic fire truck
May 1st, 2012
Charlie Kees, owner of Mister Sew-N-Sew Custom Canvas, Ballston Lake, N.Y., received a commission from a not-for-profit organization to make a dust cover for a fire truck—a fire truck with a past as well as a future. MacBoston Truck’s mission,“to keep the memory alive of all firefighters who have died in the line of duty,” […]
Sophisticated fabric facade welcomes hotel guests
May 1st, 2012
The main lobby of the new W Hoboken Hotel and Residences in Hoboken, N.J., sends a modern and sophisticated message to hotel guests with a floor-to-ceiling metal mesh façade framing the welcome desk. Flexible stainless steel metal fabric panels (in the Shade pattern) from Cambridge Architectural, Cambridge, Md., wrap the entire lobby wall and reflect […]