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Scott Eastwood Partners With Dane Chapin To Create “Made Here,” An E-Commerce Brand Offering Products That Celebrate The American Worker

July 3, 2019

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — July 3, 2019 — Scott Eastwood, American actor and advocate, and Dane Chapin, entrepreneur, announce the launch of Made Here, their new American-made brand. The company is set to launch with product August 2019 and will initially feature T-shirts, boxers, socks, hats and other signature accessories in both men’s and women’s sizes.

With its mission to proudly and distinctly celebrate the American worker, the Made Here team has set out to create products across a multitude of categories. The quality and workmanship in each product reflects the strength, skill, experience and innovation of the American people.

From developing the heart of the brand, to the conceptualization and implementation of the product designs, Eastwood, Chapin and the Made Here team source and manufacture products that are all made exclusively in American factories. Each finished product tells one of the many stories of the workers who brought it to life.

“For hundreds of years, ‘American-made’ has been synonymous with high quality,” Eastwood said. “It’s all the hard-working folks across the country that make our brand possible. I want to honor the iconic heritage of American manufacturing and let people know it’s very much alive and well. The essence of Made Here is really very simple: it’s to celebrate the excellence of the American worker.”

Purchasers of Made Here products will know that they are proudly standing behind the American workers who showcase the best of what America has to offer.

“It’s a privilege to partner with Scott to bring Made Here to life,” Chapin said. “It’s been extremely rewarding to work with him alongside the individuals and factories across the country who share our vision and passion for this exciting new brand.”

The products will be available on the brand’s website: http://www.madeherebrand.com starting August 2019. In the meantime, consumers can sign up to receive 10 percent off on launch day.

Posted July 3, 2019

Source: Made Here

Kelheim Fibres Wins World Of Wipes Innovation Award

July 3, 2019

KELHEIM, Germany — July 3, 2019 — During the World of Wipes in Atlanta, the Bavarian manufacturer of viscose specialty fibers was presented with the World of Wipes Innovation Award.

The award recognizes the newly developed Danufil®QR fibre, a positively charged viscose fibre, that was specifically designed for use in disinfectant wipes: Danufil QR is the only viscose fiber worldwide that — in contrast to standard viscose fibers — binds less than 10 percent of “quats” (quarternary ammonium compounds), so that this common disinfectant can release its intended effect in the wipe. Danufil QR fibers are completely made of renewable cellulose and therefore fully biodegradable. They can be easily processed with all nonwovens technologies.

The annually presented WoW Innovation Award honors products that both expand the use of nonwovens and demonstrate creativity, uniqueness, and technical sophistication. The unique thing about the award: One third of the votes comes directly from the WOW attendees.

“Product innovations have a right to exist only if they work in practice and if they create added value. Therefore, we are particularly pleased about this approval from the industry”, says Matthew North, Commercial Director at Kelheim Fibres.

North also takes the award as a confirmation of the company’s strategy: After a large fire in October 2018, Kelheim Fibres is currently rebuilding their fiber production site.

“We seize the historic opportunity to rebuild our plant with state-of-the-art technology and to meet the latest environmental standards. At the same time, we use the resulting slow-down in production to focus our energy even more on new fiber developments and process improvements. “Coming back stronger” remains our motto!”

Posted July 3, 2019

Source: Kelheim Fibres GmbH

Healthcare Linen Services Group Expands TRSA Membership

July 3, 2019

BATAVIA, Ill.— July 3, 2019 — Healthcare Linen Services Group, a leading provider of linen management services to the healthcare and hospitality industries, recently joined TRSA, the association for linen, uniform and facility services, to establish a strategic partnership across the company’s premier regional brands including Logan’s Healthcare Linens, Logan’s Uniform Rentals, Superior Health Linens, and Textile Care Services.

“HLSG’s partnership with TRSA helps ensure we leverage TRSA ‘s renowned training programs, best management practices, advocacy, networking and other resources efficiently and cost-effectively throughout our companies,” said Joseph LaPorta, president, CEO and board director of Healthcare Linen Services Group.

As the primary source for news, information, best practices and innovations, TRSA’s expansive body of resources, specifically for healthcare and hospitality, provides leading-edge professional development programs, research and benchmarking, as well as networking and information-sharing among peers through the industry’s longest-running, largest market-specific Healthcare and Hospitality Conferences.

“We are working with HLSG to get their team engaged in our advocacy and regulatory efforts, committee activities and industry-specific management development programs – the Executive Management (EMI), Production Management (PMI) and Maintenance Management Institutes (MMI) said Joseph Ricci, TRSA President & CEO, “Our strategic partnership will involve the HLSG plants in TRSA’s long-running Performance, Compensation, Sustainability and Safety Benchmarking programs. In addition, we believe HLSG would benefit from participation in the industry’s established standard and measure for hygienically clean textiles – Hygienically Clean Healthcare – that offers process validation and quantification of outcomes that provides a holistic approach to delivering better outcomes for patients.”

“We believe this enhanced partnership across all of our divisions supports our rapid growth strategy and vision to be America’s best laundry service provider,” stated LaPorta.

Posted July 3, 2019

Source: TRSA

Shape The Future At The 58th Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress (Dornbirn-GFC 2019)

July 3, 2019

VIENNA, Austria — July 3, 2019 — Sustainability/circular economy, digitalization, technical textiles, nonwovens and the first STARTUP DAYS are the hot topics at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress, Austria. More than 100 international experts will present their latest innovations of the textile industry.

Due to the undeniable climate change and the eco-social imbalances on the globe, sustainable resource management has become a key element for our future. So has become fundamental rethinking in many ways.

As generator of ideas and networks, the Dornbirn-GFC would like to encourage rethinking and thus, offers its platform of sustainability and circular economy.

“Microplastics” – A challenge of the 21st century. The internationally renowned marine research centre “Scripps Institution of Oceanography” in California has been won over for the congress! The American expert Sarah-Jeanne Royer will present new research results and solutions.

How to deal with the “digital footprint” or the “Life Cycle Analysis”? – Criteria that are used in the very performance-driven textile and nonwovens industry will be completely re-introduced into the evaluation in the future.

Robert Rosellen/Dir Microsoft brings the technology from the software industry into the game. Can it make a positive contribution to recycling management and sustainability? The digitalization expert will provide new aspects and innovations relevant to this field.

“Think digital. But is it also secure…?!” – top expert Stefan Achleitner from Palo Alto Networks/California will provide profound insights into “Cyber Security” – what does the actual landscape look like?

The First Dornbirn-GFC STARTUP DAYS

Come and see where Startups meet Industry, Research and Brands.

The first Dornbirn-GFC STARTUP DAYS take place on September 11-12, in cooperation with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Because of being characterized by a different development dynamic in comparison to established companies, Startups often have to face failure. In spite of innovative ideas, gap closure between technology and the market are regularly missing. The STARTUP DAYS are designed to provide a networking platform for young companies.

Startups in the areas of:

Smart Fibers
Smart Applications
Smart SportsTech & Outdoor
Smart Sustainability & Circular Economy

will be present at the congress.

The participants of the Dornbirn-GFC 2019 will be welcomed with ideas and visions at the “Startup Tent” on the congress site.

Top-class Plenary Lectures on the Opening Day

“Man-made Fibers in Europe: new as well as existing challenges in a politically changing environment.”

This lecture will be the opening on the first day, given by Necat Altin/CEO CIRFS.

Uday Gill/CEO Indorama Ventures will profoundly explore the challenges of sustainability of synthetic fibers, as well as shed some light on future prospects in his lecture.

Robert van de Kerkhof/CCO Lenzing will address this topic from the perspective of the cellulose fiber industry.

CEO Panel: Sustainability/Circular Economy – are we leading or lagging?

A highly interesting discussion about “Circular economy” with the three worldwide biggest fiber producers. Furthermore, what does the rapidly growing sports brand Lululemon expect from the fiber industry and how will the EU Commission accelerate this concern.

Uday Gill/CEO Indorama Ventures, Robert van de Kerkhof/CCO Lenzing, Gunjan Sharma/CMO Reliance, Yogendra Dandapure/Dir Lululemon und Mauro Scalia/Dir EURATEX will try to provide insights and answers in regards to this future-oriented matter led by the experienced industry consultant Walter Woitsch/Partner Syngroup.

Panel: Digitalization in Europe

Specialists with expertise and practical experience will elucidate whether digitalization will boost innovation in the European economy. High-level representatives of the industry and IT will debate about the current situation. Can Europe compete with “Silicon Valley” in terms of innovation environment, or is it already time for a “Silicon Valley & beyond.”

Thomas Riegler/Partner PwC, Stefan Achleitner/ Research Palo Alto Networks, Jochen Adler/CTO Oerlikon, Robert Rosellen/Dir Microsoft, Martin Ohneberg/CEO Henn discuss this topic led by Josef Mantl – communication expert and member of the “Presidential Campaign“ of Hillary Clinton.

Furthermore, participants of the Dornbirn-GFC can expect more than 100 expert lectures on key topics as follows:

Fiber innovations
Circular Economy and Sustainability
Digitalisation and Smart Textiles
Surface modification and Additives
Sports and leisure wear
Nonwovens and Technical Textiles

Young Scientist Forum: “Startups match traditional Industry Innovation?”

Young scientists will also discuss the hot topic “Startups” guided by the industry consulting firm SYNGROUP.

How can traditional innovation processes be matched with Startup companies? – a crucial question for research in order to launch innovations and to enhance collaboration.

Simply Download the New Main Programme

The new main programme for the 58th Dornbirn-GFC covers a detailed overview of the approx. 100 expert lectures presented parallel within two and a half days in three halls of the Kulturhaus Dornbirn.

Just download the main programme from the homepage of the congress.

www.dornbirn-gfc.com

Networking Event on the Final Day

A nice conclusion of the congress offers once more the opportunity to socialize and network as well as exchanging know-how in a different light. All guests of the Dornbirn-GFC 2019 are welcome to join for some traditional snacks and beer.

Sponsors as the key elements of the success of the Dornbirn-GFC

Particular emphasis should be placed on the economic region Land Vorarlberg and the “smart city“ Dornbirn which have tremendously supported the congress since its foundation.

Lenzing AG, the associations CIRFS (European Fiber Association) and IVC (German Fiber Association) are the initiators of this annual congress.

Lenzing AG, the world`s largest and most innovative cellulose fiber producer – this impressive company with high innovative power will be presented as “the“ lead sponsor of the congress.

It is especially delightful to have gained PwC, a worldwide leading and internationally operating auditor and consulting firm, as an important partner for the Dornbirn-GFC 2019.

The renowned sponsors from previous years as well as new sponsors will contribute to the success of the congress 2019:

AVANTEX/Messe
Frankfurt France (FRA)
Techtextil/Messe Frankfurt (GER)
CHT Beitlich (GER)
CIRFS (BEL)
Dralon (GER)
Ecoplus. Niederösterreichs Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH (AUT)
EDANA (BEL)
Gherzi Textil Organisation (SUI)
Glanzstoff Industries/Indorama (AUT)
Groz Beckert (GER)
IFG Asota (AUT)
IKV Innovative Kunststoffveredlung (GER)
Industriellenvereinigung Vorarlberg (AUT)
JMC Josef Mantl Communications GmbH (AUT)
Kunstuniversität Linz (AUT)
Land Vorarlberg (AUT)
Lenzing AG (AUT)
Märkische Faser (GER)
Microsoft (AUT)
Oerlikon Manmade Fibers (GER)
Perlon Nextrusion Monofil (GER)
PricewaterhouseCoopers PwC (AUT)
PHP Fibers/Indorama (GER)
Saurer AG (SUI)
Stadt Dornbirn (AUT)
SYNGROUP (AUT)
WISTO – Wirtschaftsstandort Vorarlberg GmbH (AUT)
WKO Wirtschaftskammer Vorarlberg (AUT)

Additional information on all our sponsors can be found on www.dornbirn-gfc.com/sponsors

Comprehensive Service Package

As Dornbirn-GFC participants you can look forward to more than 100 expert lectures as well as two interactive panel sessions. Furthermore, you have the opportunity to connect with speakers and about 700 participants during the congress.

The congress fee contains a delicious catering, lunch buffet, congress material and an invitation to the networking dinner including a fashion show organized by the mayoress of the city of Dornbirn.

There is also free entrance to the “Startup” event which takes place on the congress site of the Dornbirn-GFC/Kulturhaus.

More information can be found on www.dornbirn-gfc.com

Posted July 3, 2019

Source: DORNBIRN GLOBAL FIBER CONGRESS (Dornbirn-GFC)

HeiQ Awarded 2019 Swiss Environmental Award For HeiQ Clean Tech

July 3, 2019

ZURICH — July 2, 2019 — As a leading country in the global innovation economy, Switzerland is a leader in combining sustainable economics with commercial interests. This strategy is awarded annually in the selection of the Swiss Environmental Award (“Umweltpreis der Wirtschaft Schweiz”) during the CE2 Days of the Swiss Economic Forum. After several rounds of review, the finalist that are chosen are not only industry leaders, but also outstanding representatives of Swiss innovation and technology. In 2019, HeiQ won the Swiss Environmental Award for the development of its environmentally-friendly HeiQ Clean Tech dyeing process.

The textile industry is one of the industries with the largest water consumption and the most serious environmental pollution. According to estimates by the World Bank, 20% of industrial water pollution comes from textile dyeing; some scholars estimate that the amount of fresh water dyed by textiles exceeds 500 million tons per year.

Environmental issues are imminent, and industry habits are hard to break. HeiQ tackles this problem as the beginning of innovation and breaks through with the development of HeiQ Clean Tech environmental dyeing technology. It reduces a textile mill’s water consumption by 30% and allows for 30-50% faster dyeing time for polyester fabrics, which account for nearly 50% of the world’s annual textile output.

Effectively controlling production costs and improving production efficiency are the driving force for textile mills to choose HeiQ Clean Tech technology. At present, this technology has been implemented in 18 countries and regions in Europe, Asia and Latin America, especially the major textile producing countries, such as China, Indonesia and Vietnam.

Carlo Centonze, CEO of HeiQ Group, said: “For each of us, sustainable development is both an obligation and a business opportunity. We can drive brand partners and factory partners to join us and promote sustainable development along with economic benefits. The impact is huge and we can completely change the textile industry. We feel validated by winning the 2019 Swiss Economic Environmental Award!”

Posted July 3, 2019

Source: HeiQ Materials AG

The 2019 Summer Edition Of Texworld USA And Apparel Sourcing USA Features An Exciting Educational Line Up With Textile Talks, The Lenzing Innovation Seminar Series, And More

July 2, 2019

NEW YORK CITY — July 2, 2019 — The largest fabric sourcing event for the North American market, Texworld USA, collocated with Apparel Sourcing USA, will take place July 22-24, at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. This edition boasts an exciting educational line up with a spotlight on sustainability, and will also cover topics including circularity, traceability, and how to stay relevant in the current state of the industry.

“Originally a buzz word in the industry, the trendy topic of sustainability started popping up a couple of years ago, and now, more and more global companies are catching on. It’s necessary and it’s everywhere. And just like anything, it’s all about consumer education. With the mass amounts of resources and information available showing how the apparel industry negatively contributes to the problem, consumers want sustainable solutions,” stated Jennifer Bacon, show director of Texworld USA/Apparel Sourcing USA.

Bacon continued, “Companies know sustainable practices are not just an option, but a requirement in the future, but some are confused about how to achieve this. Our educational platform aims to address this matter by explaining how to improve internal processes and systems like a direct to consumer business model, how to become sustainable-certified, and much more.”

This summer’s program is designed to offer insightful and informative sessions for every role and level of experience across every segment of the industry.

Summer 2019 Texworld USA/Lenzing Innovation Seminar Series Highlights:

Doing Business in Africa: Trade and Sourcing

The African continent is a rapidly developing apparel market with Morocco, Egypt, Jordan, and the AGOA beneficiary countries topping the list for sourcing executives. What’s the latest on this emerging region in light of trade tensions, tariffs, and sustainability considerations? Listen in as a panel of experts share their thoughts on the future of the area for apparel and the range of factors companies should consider when evaluating these countries.

Trend Tales & Street Tribes Fall/Winter 2020 by MintModa

MintModa digs deep to uncover the drivers — emotional, aesthetic, cultural, historic — behind the trends. Each Trend Tale is also complete with actionable key items, must-have fabrics/prints and color palettes that will inspire relevant and desirable apparel and accessories for Fall-Winter 20 and beyond.

How to Create Material Change

Most product’s impact comes from the raw material stage. Robust sustainability goals must start with an understanding of where impacts are highest and how to improve. There are fibers and materials that can help deliver on sustainability goals and industry-leading standards to help verify the content of the products. Join Sourcing Journal for this session to learn more about the impact of today’s most-used and loved fibers and how to get started on a better material strategy.

Textile Talks are educational opportunities presented on the show floor. These interactive sessions are created to address the current issues facing the industry, from supply chain changes to the impact of environmental textile trends.

Summer 2019 Textile Talks:

From Launch to Growth: How to Gain Traction and Surpass Goals in your Fashion Business

Join StartUp FASHION for a discussion about how to grow beyond launch by creating brand personality, building customer relationships, and overcoming obstacles to better market your business and reach your goals.

Upcycling: Exploring Options in Today’s Landscape and How Brands and Individuals Can Make a Difference

Hear different organizations involved in some aspect of upcycling discuss what options and opportunities are available to both brands and individuals to be better stewards of reducing our environmental impact.

US Trade Policy: Sourcing Strategies and Future Outlook for Fashion Brands and Retailers

The session will provide insights into U.S. fashion brands and retailers’ latest sourcing practices, including the critical emerging sourcing trends. Other insights include primary factors affecting companies’ sourcing decisions, impacts of the U.S.-China tariff war, the outlook of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA), and other hot-button trade policy issues on sourcing.

Factory45: Sustainable Startup Storytelling

Join sustainable fashion consultant, Shannon Lohr for a chat with two brands that launched through her accelerator program, Factory45. Mary Bemis, founder of Reprise Activewear and Tiffany Shown, Founder of Fair Seas Supply Co. share the stories of how they launched their brands without investors or thousands of dollars sitting in the bank. Listen in on this discussion and find out the five steps to go from idea stage to selling.

Registration is open. The Texworld USA/Lenzing Innovation Seminar Series, along with the Textile Talks programming is open to all registered Texworld USA and Apparel Sourcing USA attendees. Seating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Get specific show details and the full seminar schedule at www.TexworldUSA.com or www.ApparelSourcingshow.com. The summer edition will be held in New York City at the Javits Convention Center, July 22-24, 2019.

Posted July 2, 2019

Source: Messe Frankfurt USA

INDA, The Association Of The Nonwoven Fabric Industry’s World Of Wipes® 2019 International Conference Provided Valuable Connections And New Ideas For A Circular Economy

July 2, 2019

CARY, N.C. — July 2, 2019 — INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, reports its 13th annual World of Wipes® (WOW) International Conference connected 390 participants from 19 countries to advance their wipes business in Atlanta, June 24-27.

WOW provided valuable program content with the latest innovations and presentations from industry leaders on issues, market trends, and statistical data to plan business strategies as well as a 1.5-day WIPES Academy training course.

“World of Wipes was a great experience and a productive meeting for us. We are looking into the other upcoming INDA programs, and especially intend to be at WOW again next year,” said Howard J. Bochnek vice president – Technology and Scientific Affairs, North American Infection Control Ltd. and American Infection Control Inc.

“It’s worth coming every time. I met customers and made some new ones,” said Jay Roth, director of Sales, Elsner Engineering Works Inc.

Among the event highlights was the announcement of Danufil® QR Fibres from Kelheim Fibres as the winner of this year’s World of Wipes Innovation Award®. The innovative new fiber is a positively charged viscose fiber that does not bind to “quat” disinfectants, can be processed with all nonwoven technologies, and is fully biodegradable. The annual award recognizes the product that most expands the use of nonwovens and demonstrates creativity, novelty, uniqueness, and technical sophistication within the entire nonwovens wipes value chain.

Held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza, in Atlanta, the event attracted 54 tabletop displays to connect and create commerce with meaningful relationships throughout the entire wipes supply chain. “The strength and value of the World of Wipes event was clearly demonstrated at the tabletop display evenings when exhibitors and conference attendees continued their conversations well after the exhibition concluded — people were so engaged they didn’t want to leave,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president.

Program sessions included Consumer Trade and Trends, Sustainable & Transparent Formulations for Home & Personal Care Products, Infection Protection, Material Developments in Wipes, Sustainability Challenges in Single Use Plastics, and Preservative Developments.

Featured speaker, Lisa Morden, vice president, Safety and Sustainability, Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Tracy A. Doucet, Senior Director, Research and Engineering, Kimberly-Cark Global Nonwovens presented “Wiping Responsibly” featuring insights into Kimberly-Clark’s methods to create a more circular model for a sustainable future.

Participants connected face-to-face with hundreds of wipes professionals during the Welcome Reception atop the 49th floor in The Commerce Club, with stunning views and live music, to connect with fellow industry professionals.

Preceding the conference, INDA’s WIPES Academy was conducted by instructor Rob Johnson, PE, Principal, Smith, Johnson & Associates. The Academy is the first and only comprehensive wipes training for the entire wipes supply chain.

“This year’s program content addressed the critical issues of our industry—economics, sustainability, and political issues facing wipes producers and marketers. WOW serves as the nexus for international wipes professionals to convene and connect,” said Dave Rousse, INDA president.

COROB Announces New, Entry-Level In-Plant Production System

July 2, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — July 2, 2019 — COROB — manufacturer of high-performance dispensers, mixers, and shakers — introduces the Novaflow N20 ULTRA an entry-level dispensing system designed especially for narrow web printers. The N20 ULTRA is a cost-effective system that provides fully-automated dispensing without a major capital outlay. It is ideal when producing jugs or one-gallon pails of ink that require a high degree of accuracy and repeatability.

“We developed the ULTRA to address a growing need for an affordable dispensing system that would serve as the baseline for in-plant ink production,” said Jack Walsh, managing director, COROB North America. “The ULTRA is the perfect system for printers who want to add automatic ink dispensing into their operations but require a low profile, full-featured system at a very practical price. One of the system’s draw is that it is a fully-functioning unit that installs in only a few hours.” The ULTRA’s pneumatic, electrical, and fluid connections are shipped completely connected for a simple installation. In addition, the computer, pneumatic, and electrical hardware are housed in a NEMA 4 cabinet for protection against environmental elements.

The ULTRA dispenses up to a maximum of 14 inks using an exclusive, COROB-designed dispense head. This dispense head leverages electrically-integrated nozzle valves that provide superior performance characteristics, including:

Extremely accurate ink dispensing;
No line purging, saving time and ingredients; and
No-drip nozzles with re-circulation at the tip, reducing hose clogging.

An automatic nozzle head cleaner to cut maintenance time Walsh continued: “Our customers have remarked that they have made gains very quickly after the initial setup. Some of the feedback we’ve heard is the ability to have just-in-time ink production/delivery, re-work and re-formulate ink in order to optimize ink inventory, and deliver extremely precise, repeatable colors.”

Posted July 2, 2019

Source: COROB®

Orion Engineered Carbons Moving To U.S. Domestic Filer Status

July 2, 2019

HOUSTON — July 2, 2019 — Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, today announced that the company will for all its SEC filings from January 1, 2020 ,onwards become a U.S. Domestic Filer and will thus file its 2019 Annual report as such. Orion thereby ends its Foreign Private Issuer status under Rule 3b-4(c) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Posted July 2, 2019

Source: Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.

Successful Orion Test Brings NASA Closer To Moon, Mars Missions

July 2, 2019

WASHINGTON — July 2, 2019 — NASA successfully demonstrated Tuesday the Orion spacecraft’s launch abort system can outrun a speeding rocket and pull astronauts to safety during an emergency during launch. The test is another milestone in the agency’s preparation for Artemis missions to the Moon that will lead to astronaut missions to Mars.

During the approximately three-minute test, called Ascent Abort-2, a test version of the Orion crew module launched at 7 a.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on a modified Peacekeeper missile procured through the U.S. Air Force and built by Northrop Grumman.

The Orion test spacecraft traveled to an altitude of about six miles, at which point it experienced high-stress aerodynamic conditions expected during ascent. The abort sequence triggered and, within milliseconds, the abort motor fired to pull the crew module away from the rocket. Its attitude control motor flipped the capsule end-over-end to properly orient it, and then the jettison motor fired, releasing the crew module for splashdown in the Atlantic Ocean.

A team is collecting the 12 data recorders that were ejected during the test capsule’s descent. Analysis of the information will provide insight into the abort system’s performance.

“We’re building the most powerful rocket in the world to send astronauts to the Moon in the Orion spacecraft for Artemis missions,” said Bill Hill, deputy associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “With this exploration system designed to safely carry humans farther into space than ever before, we’ll also have an equally powerful launch abort system that will pull the crew away if there is a problem with the rocket during the early portion of ascent.”

The tower-like abort structure consists of two parts: the fairing assembly, which is a shell composed of a lightweight composite material that protects the capsule from the heat, air flow and acoustics of the launch, ascent, and abort environments; and the launch abort tower, which includes the abort motor, attitude control motor, and jettison motor. The system is built specifically for deep space missions and to ride on NASA’s powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

“Launching into space is one of the most difficult and dangerous parts of going to the Moon,” said Mark Kirasich, Orion program manager at Johnson Space Center in Houston. “This test mimicked some of the most challenging conditions Orion will ever face should an emergency develop during the ascent phase of flight. Today, the team demonstrated our abort capabilities under these demanding conditions and put us one huge step closer to the first Artemis flight carrying people to the Moon.”

NASA was able to accelerate the test schedule and lower costs by simplifying the test spacecraft and eliminating parachutes and related systems. NASA already qualified the parachute system for crewed flights through an extensive series of 17 developmental tests and eight qualification tests completed at the end of 2018.

Engineers are making progress building and testing the Orion spacecraft for Artemis 1, the first uncrewed mission with the SLS rocket — an integrated system traveling thousands of miles beyond the Moon — and for Artemis 2, the first mission with astronauts.

At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians are preparing to attach the Orion crew and service modules before testing at the agency’s Plum Brook Station in Sandusky, Ohio, later this year. The crew module for Artemis 2 is being outfitted with thousands of elements — from bolts and strain gauges to parachutes and propulsion lines.

The agency recently reached major milestones for the SLS rocket, assembling four of the five parts that make up the massive core stage that will launch Artemis 1 and delivering the four engines that will be integrated into the core stage, along with the engine section, later this summer. When completed, the entire core stage will be the largest rocket stage NASA has built since manufacturing the Saturn V stages for NASA’s Apollo lunar missions in the 1960s.

Orion is part of NASA’s backbone for deep space exploration, along with the SLS and Gateway, that will land the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024. Through the Artemis program, the next American Moon walkers will depart Earth aboard Orion and begin a new era of exploration.

Posted July 2, 2019

Source: NASA

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