Baker-Polito Administration Awards $700,000 For New UMass Dartmouth Biodegradable Plastics Lab

DARTMOUTH, MASS. — November11, 2021 — Yesterday, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and executives from UMass Dartmouth celebrated the announcement of a new $739,936 award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to support the development of a new research and development laboratory in New Bedford to study biodegradable and ocean-safe plastics. The new Plastics Biodegradation Laboratory at UMass Dartmouth will enable efficient testing of plastic biodegradation, helping address the significant waste caused by traditional plastics used in textiles, packaging, and other products that accumulate in the ocean and other water resources.

The state grant was awarded by the Collaborative Research and Development Matching Grant program, an effort managed by the Innovation Institute at the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), and will be paired with $1 million in match funding, more than $450,000 from private industry partners, including leading advanced materials companies such as PrimaLoft. The launch of the new lab will advance UMass Dartmouth’s research in advanced materials and the Blue Economy and make needed testing capabilities available for Industry.

“We are pleased to make investments across the state to support projects like this, which are addressing critical demands for new, innovative products,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “This investment in new research infrastructure at UMass Dartmouth will further strengthen Massachusetts’ Blue Tech sector, working collaboratively with the private sector to create innovative products and grow jobs here in the Commonwealth.”

“Institutions like UMass Dartmouth play a critical role in preparing Massachusetts’ students for their future careers, teaching them how to tackle major global challenges such as plastic waste,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, who chairs the Commonwealth’s Seaport Economic Council. “This new lab, and the partnerships with leading organizations in manufacturing and research, will solidify the Commonwealth’s role as a global leader when it comes to R&D in the Blue Tech sector.”

The main biodegradability lab will be housed at UMass Dartmouth’s School for Marine Science & Technology (SMAST) campus in New Bedford, a newly expanded state-of-the-art facility with classrooms, labs, and offices for faculty, staff, and students. The Commonwealth’s capital investment will fund new lab equipment which will address material biodegradability and its environmental impact, specializing in the ocean impacts, and advancing the development of new, environmentally-sensitive products. In addition, investments on the main campus include auxiliary services in toxicology testing and microplastics assays. The lab will fill an important niche for businesses interested in the field, providing additional research capacity for the evaluation of plastic biodegradability.

In addition to PrimaLoft, partners on the project include Radical Plastics of Beverly, Paramount Planet Product, UMass Boston, UMass Lowell, the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Boston-based SeaAhead, and the U.S. Army Soldier Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center.

Project estimates call for positive economic impacts within two years of launch, noting the large potential market for biodegradable products being driven by consumer demand and new legislation aimed at limiting plastic pollution. Through the collaborations with Radical Plastics and Paramount Planet Product, the project expects to support the creation of approximately 75 direct jobs starting in 2023 and estimates an additional 232 jobs supported by supply chain and spending effects.

“I want to thank our partners at the Mass Tech Collaborative and PrimaLoft who have helped UMass Dartmouth continue our research focus in the key areas of sustainability and the Blue Economy,” said UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Mark A. Fuller. “With this new biodegradability lab, our university will be able to create research opportunities for students and faculty while providing impactful results and economic benefits to government and industry.”

“With sustainability at the forefront and new biodegradable materials and technologies emerging, the need for testing and validation is paramount,” said Mike Joyce, PrimaLoft president and CEO. “Textile materials often wind up in landfills, marine environments and wastewater systems, and we’ve developed biodegradable technologies that combat this issue at the fiber level. The expertise provided by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and in particular the School for Marine Science & Technology, is a perfect fit for validation of these technologies. The UMass Dartmouth legacy in the textile sciences, as well as its leadership position in marine sciences and sustainability, makes it a logical location for this new laboratory.”

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Plastic Product Manufacturing Industry in the United States produced $201.1 billion worth of plastics in 2019, with $3.9 billion from products in Massachusetts. However, biodegradable alternatives make up a fraction of that overall market, highlighting the strong growth opportunity for Massachusetts firms to deliver biodegradable products and address future demand.

“The Commonwealth’s tech and innovation sector is well known for tackling major challenges and by partnering with UMass Dartmouth and MassTech, this grant will help this sector address a major market opportunity that will have positive impacts on our environment,” said Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy. “The Baker-Polito Administration has made investments in research and development a critical building block of our economic development plans and this grant will further the momentum we’ve generated while also capitalizing on the South Coast’s centuries-long history in manufacturing.”

“The Collaborative R&D Fund was created to fund exciting partnerships like this, projects that bring together partners from academia, industry, and government to address major business opportunities,” said Pat Larkin, Director of the Innovation Institute at MassTech. “This fund has made key investments in critical industries for Massachusetts, but this is the first that has tackled a challenge like this, with a direct tie to disposable consumer goods and the companies solving the problem. It’s an exciting opportunity for the South Coast and Massachusetts overall.”

To date, the Collaborative R&D Matching Grant program has awarded more than $28 million, leveraging more than $50 million in matching contributions from outside partners. This includes 10 projects that have supported innovative industry/academic collaborations and investment in novel R&D infrastructure to bolster the Massachusetts tech and innovation economy statewide. Emerging industries supported include cloud computing, marine robotics, printed electronics, cybersecurity/data science, and nanomaterials/smart sensors. These investments have led to the formation of 79 new industry partnerships and 54 intellectual property and licensing agreements in the past two years.

“The development of the Blue Economy is integral to the South Coast’s economic future. I am thrilled that UMass Dartmouth is receiving this award that will allow it to continue to be a leader in the field,” said Senator Michael J. Rodrigues, Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “Thank you to the Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative for their support of this industry and thank you to Chancellor Fuller for his stalwart leadership in keeping UMass Dartmouth and the South Coast at the cutting edge of the Blue Economy.”

“UMass Dartmouth continues to be a leader in developing the Blue Economy and solutions to climate challenges in the Commonwealth and beyond,” said Senator Mark Montigny. “I am pleased that this capital grant, supported by the Legislature, from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative is being awarded to UMass Dartmouth. It will bolster the campus’ efforts to create critical technology to stop ecological disaster from polluting materials in our ecosystem.”

“Floating plastic has done immeasurable damage to our oceans and waterways,” said Representative Paul A. Schmid III. “This research has the potential to reduce significant harm to our planet. I am thrilled UMass Dartmouth is taking an active role in such important work.”

Posted November 11, 2021

Source: The MassTech Collaborative

 

IFAI Expo Celebrates Its 100 Year Anniversary With A Successful Show In Nashville 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — November11, 2021 — Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) wrapped up IFAI Expo 2021, North America’s largest specialty, industrial and advanced textiles event, on November 4 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. Expo 2021 included 218 exhibiting companies and a total of 3,173 verified participants. This year was the 100-year anniversary of IFAI Expo’s in-person show.

IFAI Expo provided attendees access to the industry’s leading companies, live product demonstrations on the show floor, the latest innovations in technology and textiles as well as valuable education and insight into current and future trends.

For the first time since 2019, attendees had the opportunity to browse the show floor of 218 exhibiting companies who were displaying their latest products, equipment, and services. In addition to visiting exhibit booths, the show floor also hosted more than 20 campfire education sessions broken out by Advanced Textiles, Specialty Fabrics and Shade and Weather Protection markets.

“It’s been really nice to see the samples of materials in person. There’s hardly a substitute for seeing and feeling things up close and in person,” said Zeke Olson, Billboard Tarps. “We have already exchanged information, gotten quotes and found what we came here looking for.”

The Advanced Textiles (AT) Conference was held on November 1, the day before the show floor opened. The AT Conference offered an afternoon of 13 classroom sessions dedicated to the Advanced Textiles market and continued through Nov. 3 with campfires and additional classroom sessions. Topics included Advancing Textile Manufacturing Through Collaboration, Innovations in E-Textiles, Medical Textile Breakthroughs, Industry 4.0 and Advanced Manufacturing, and Sustainability in Advanced Textiles.

Expo also hosted three days of market-specific classroom education with 33 sessions focused on shade and weather protection, graphics, marine, sustainability and business operations, along with a wealth of other specialty fabrics and advanced textile-focused content.

“The feedback I’ve received from exhibitors and attendees was both similar and positive,” said Steve Schiffman, IFAI president & CEO. “Everyone understood that attendance would be impacted by travel restrictions and concerns about COVID-19, but unequivocally IFAI Expo exceeded their expectations.

“Attendees had more time to spend at exhibit booths looking at the array of new products throughout the exhibit hall. Everybody seemed to enjoy the Opening Reception which featured a look back at IFAI Expo’s 100 years and those that went to the Industry Night enjoyed the sounds of industry band, Hangin’ by a Thread and the taste of Nashville barbecue. Many exhibitors were very happy they exhibited this year sharing positive comments on both the quality of attendees as well as the number of new attendees who visited their booth.

“Nashville was a wonderful location for IFAI Expo and we’ll be back! The industry was excited to be back together, and we were delighted to provide the venue to help people reconnect. We’re already well into planning and looking forward to IFAI Expo 2022, Oct. 12–14, 2022 in Charlotte, N.C.”

“I’ve already recommended new people to come to the next IFAI Expo,” said Zach Harris, Prodim USA. “This is the trade show to be at because it has a little bit of everything all under one roof. We for sure found value in coming to this year’s show.”

Highlights at the show included: IFAI Expo’s Opening Reception, which took place just outside of the show floor, allowed participants to socialize while enjoying refreshments; Industrial Fabrics Foundation’s Industry Night at Martin’s Bar-B-Que in Downtown Nashville where attendees enjoyed live music from IFAI member band, Hangin’ by a Thread, which featured industry veterans along with some guest vocalists; the Annual Fun Run/Walk which featured a route that allowed participants to see key landmarks around the city of Nashville; the Puppy Booth on the show floor; the first ever Fabric Structures Summit; and finally, Keynoter Steve Rizzo as he spoke to attendees about how to increase productivity, find greater joy and enthusiasm and reach new levels of success.

The Manufacturing for Good demo area returned to IFAI Expo this year where backpacks were manufactured and donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee.

“I am so glad we decided to exhibit at IFAI Expo this year. We have met many new customers and formed a lot of new relationships,” said Gary Grewal, American Plastics

The Awards & Networking Breakfast took place on Nov. 3 and recognized winners of the International Achievement Awards, Show Stopper Program and Outstanding Volunteer Award. The winners of the Outstanding Volunteer Award were Tom Auer of Bearse USA, Charlene Clark of Signature Canvasmakers LLC, Keith Harris of TenCate and Paige Mullis of Glen Raven. They join an elite list of previous winners who generously gave their time to serve on different boards, task forces and committees, judged competitions and provided education and leadership to others in the industry.

“For us to see all of our customers face to face, we would have to travel all across the country for weeks but with IFAI Expo this year in Nashville, we were able to see them in just a couple of days and that is great value to us,” said Joey Barbarito, William Barnet and Son LLC.

Just before the keynote presentation, the IFAI Annual Meeting took place and provided everyone with an update of the current ongoings at IFAI. Amy Bircher was named as IFAI’s 53rd Chairman of the Board. Bircher is the founder and CEO of MMI Textiles in Westlake, Ohio. She succeeds Kathy Schaefer, CFO of Glawe Tent and Awning Company in Fairborn, Ohio.

Attendees at IFAI Expo participated in Market/Division Meetings which took place in the IFAI Hub on the show floor where members and nonmembers came together to discuss challenges their market is facing, new opportunities and technologies.

Mark your calendar for IFAI Expo 2022, October 12–14, 2022 in Charlotte, N.C.

Posted November 11, 2021

Source: Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)

Meryl Medical Honoured With International Accolade

CONGLETON, United Kingdom — November 5, 2021 — Meryl Medical has been awarded “Best PPE Accessory” by a global textiles industry body.

The Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) presented the award at its high profile PCIAW® Summit and Awards 2021 November 2-3, held at the Hilton London Metropole.

The highly innovative brand received the much coveted award for its comfortable two-layer BFE 95 mask without chemical finishes, and which is also hypoallergenic and non-toxic. The masks, manufactured with Nylstar Hydrogen technologies are tested and certified according to Oeko-Tex® 100 standards and certified by the Leitat Technological Center.

Kevin Simpson, co-founder of Meryl Medical said: “We are thrilled to have received such high profile recognition for our masks. With climate change being at the forefront of the global news agenda, the call for sustainable solutions for products, which are part and parcel of our everyday life couldn’t be greater.

“The fight against plastic pollution has been an uphill struggle for many years, and as the use of disposable masks and other protective equipment soars, we are faced with even more challenges. Disposable masks are plastic products that cannot be readily biodegraded but may fragment into smaller plastic particles, namely micro- and nanoplastics that widespread in ecosystems.”

KevSimpsonin explains that Meryl Medical’s masks are completely sustainable, meaning that they are 100-percent recyclable. “There are many masks in the marketplace, and most of them are not fully recyclable,” Simpson noted. “Our masks are made with textiles that can be completely reused, focusing on environmental impact, quality and protection built around a sustainable circular economy.”

The prestigious award win was in fact the icing on the cake for Meryl Medical, as this followed on from Co-founder Peter Clodd-Broom delivering as a keynote speaker, a presentation on textiles and sustainability to the informed industry conference audience on the first day of the PCIAW® Summit and Awards 2021

Meryl Medical face masks are odorless, fresh and lightweight, according to the company. The masks reduce the risk of contagion through the air by not releasing microfibers carrying viruses or microbes, and they are washable at 70°C up to 100 times without losing their effectiveness.

All Meryl Medical products are treated with a permanent antiviral-effect, antibacterial and anti-fungal technology co-developed alongside their virology partner, HeiQ. HeiQ helps improve the lives of billions of people by adding functionalities to all kinds of materials through scientific research, specialty materials manufacturing and consumer ingredient branding.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: Meryl Medical Ltd.

Green Theme Technologies (GTT) Breaks New Ground, Adds Stain Protection To Its Growing Empel® PFC-Free Water Repellent Textile Treatment Offering

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — November 10, 2021 — Green Theme Technologies Inc., a global supplier of innovative and sustainable textile finishing, announced that new third-party testing shows the brand’s EMPEL platform provides robust stain release and creates a protective PFC-free treatment that outperforms other currently available options.

GTT launched the EMPEL platform in 2018 with the goal of eliminating toxic perflurocarbons (PFCs)  from textile processing. In addition to being highly sustainable, EMPEL delivers the highest water repellency and longest lasting protection available.

The EMPEL Stain Release product encapsulates each fiber inside a yarn with a molecular protective polymer, which creates a barrier preventing stains from sticking to fabrics.

According to GTT VP Martin Flora, “The purpose of the EMPEL stain release is to extend the usable life cycle of any fabric treated with EMPEL, to reduce the amount of energy needed to launder fabrics, and to protect the fabric from common deep penetrating stains that typically ruin the appearance of furniture, upholstery and apparel.”

Tested by OEKO-TEX, the chemistry is certified safe and PFC-free. From outdoor furniture to children’s products such car seats and strollers, GTT’s stain protection has numerous applications across industries and around the globe.

The six-month trials conducted in the GTT lab in Albuquerque will move EMPEL forward as an extremely viable option for mills to apply stain and oil protection to many types of fabrics. The goal is to protect fabrics for easier cleaning at lower temperatures. Stains, such as ketchup, red wine, salad dressing, suntan oil, and motor oil, were applied on poly and acrylic fabrics commonly used in upholstery and outdoor furniture. Researchers let the stain sit for 24 hours, then brushed off the residue. The sample was then placed in a test washing machine and run for a single cycle in cold water. The results are rated using the ASTM standard.

Empel stain release is currently undergoing trials with select furniture brands.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: Green Theme Technologies Inc.

Soorty Launches Newest Denim Laundry Innovation: ZERO STONE

KARACHI, Pakistan — November 10, 2021 — Soorty, a Pakistan-based vertically integrated denim company, has announced its newest innovation, ZERO STONE, a future-proof innovation that will revolutionize the traditional stonewash in the denim laundry. ZERO STONE offers several environmental and social advantages in the denim world, such as minimal use of natural resources, positive effluent discharge, increase in the speed of production permitting usage of lower laser power & prevention of fabric tearing during laundry.

For years, Soorty has invested in disruptive technologies and developed environmentally and socially conscious denim laundry systems that help in reducing the use of water, chemicals, and energy. It places a strong focus on planet protection, human value, and commitment to its worker’s health and safety. Soorty creates a wide variety of sustainable washes, from traditional vintage washes to unique & innovative fashion styles with a sustainable mindset.

Say Goodbye To Stones In the Laundry

ZERO STONE is the newest pillar of Soorty’s Smart Laundry system that helps achieve the stonewash appearance in denim garments without using the conventional pumice stones. This new method allows savings of resources like water, energy & chemical. With traditional stonewash, the pumice stones and denim garments are put together in an industrial washing machine where garments are repeatedly pounded and beaten in a tumbler. Which eventually gives jeans a vintage and worn look on a freshly made garment.

ZERO STONE replicates the visuals of traditionally made garments but reduces the use of water and implements a positive effluent discharge rather than the emission of hazardous chemicals. Further minimizing the use of natural resources, the innovation transforms sustainable garment manufacturing at scale.

With this technology, enchanted wash effects are achieved at the lowest 1:1 liquor ratio. In comparison to the conventional stone wash, ZERO STONE consumes 43-percent less water, 18-percent less energy, 19-percent less chemical, and 5-percent less worker impact per garment. This means a great amount of water, chemicals & stones that are used in the traditional stonewash process are now saved.

Denim laundries have a critical role in water pollution & depletion of natural resources. Soorty is committed to sustainable garment production at scale for denim garments that look & feel fashionable while respecting our planet by using its resources smartly. Soorty defines themselves as engineers at heart with a need to be restorative by design. Innovation is radical responsibility & we are crafting our future with this consciousness, step by step, every single day. Soorty is dedicated to becoming the world’s most responsible denim producer at scale.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: Soorty Enterprises (Pvt.) Ltd.

Proposed Geosynthetics Standard Will Aid In Road And Pavement Design

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — November 10, 2021 — ASTM International’s geosynthetics committee (D35) is developing a proposed standard that will help provide engineers with specific information for components necessary for road and pavement design.

The proposed standard (WK70888) outlines a commonly used test to characterize the performance of geosynthetics for roadway applications. Specifically, it describes the use of the cyclic plate load (CPL) test to evaluate the performance of geosynthetic reinforced pavements. While CPL tests have been used for the past 20 years, there is currently no standard for conducting such tests to characterize performance of geosynthetics. The test method covered in the proposed standard will help establish procedures that will ensure CPL tests are performed in a proper and unified manner.

According to ASTM International member Eli Cuelho, the proposed standard will be most useful to engineers seeking to incorporate geosynthetics into road designs and need performance information based on reliable standardized tests.

“Geosynthetics are often used to improve the performance of roads,” Cuelho said. “However, due to complexities associated with individual products and the range of geosynthetic applications, performance characterization of geosynthetics has not been unified. Therefore, empirical methods are relied upon to provide performance information that can be used by engineers to design geosynthetic-reinforced roads.”

This effort directly relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure; and #11 on sustainable cities and communities.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: ASTM International

Pantone Expands Digital Color Platform, Pantone Connect, To Integrate Live Collaboration Tools And Flexibility For The New Hybrid Work Environment

CARLSTADT, N.J. — November 10, 2021 — Pantone LLC today announced the latest version of Pantone Connect, a digital platform for designers that streamlines their color decision-making and communication. The platform, which provides access to all 15,000 Pantone Colors available in the cloud, has added features that will provide opportunities for designers across the world to have a holistic tool that will allow creation of digital mood boards, palettes and enable live collaboration within teams, clients and partners throughout the design workflow globally.

The Pantone Connect platform, first launched in April 2020 and then in June 2020 with the Pantone Color Match Card, has evolved to the rapidly changing needs of the designer; specifically to adapt to a new creative and working environment that has merged physical and digital like never before due to the pandemic. Pantone worked closely with designers across industries to understand the nuances of the designer’s new workflow, updating the product to best match their needs. As a result, Pantone has streamlined the platform to be an all-in-one digital tool, where designers can easily integrate color through the entire design process from start to finish. The platform is available in the Adobe Extension Marketplace for use in Adobe Creative Cloud software, App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) for your smartphone, and as a web application in a web browser.

“Pantone’s process for product design is very personal. We like to get in the trenches with the design community to understand how our tools can better help their process from inspiration to creation,” said Jung Sin, global director, Digital Product Management at Pantone. “With this newest iteration of Pantone Connect, we believe we created a unique tool that has evolved to how designers naturally work, and we are excited to continue adapting and updating our tools to accommodate that.”

The Pantone Connect new features include:

  • Mood board function. Allows users to upload digital photos of inspiration on the platform and automatically match it back to the nearest Pantone Color Equivalent.
  • Palette creation. Allows designers to create and store palettes securely and allows users to see how palettes will be perceived by people with common color blindness and how palettes will look against light & dark backgrounds for contrast
  • Collaboration tools. Allows designers to share palette info with people across the design workflow and work together with teams, clients, printers, and brands to reach a shared vision and definitive color consensus.

This latest announcement builds upon the company’s continued strategy to diversify its products and offerings for a fully integrated customer experience that connects consumers digital habits with the need to connect with the physical world. To help lead this strategy into the future, Pantone has tapped digital design veteran, Elley Cheng, to serve as the new general manager of Pantone. Elley joins Pantone with over 20 years’ experience in strategy, operations, and finance at technology and digital media companies from Shutterstock, where she was responsible for the company’s eCommerce channel as well almost a decade in Adobe serving in corporate development roles and strategic partnerships.

“Now more than ever, we rely on digital communication to get inspiration and collaborate with one another. In order to better serve our customers and fans, our focus is set on expanding our portfolio of digital services to better support designers on their day-to-day journey, from getting inspiration from social media to ensuring accurate physical reproduction of their work,” said Elley Cheng, vice president and general manager of Pantone. “Pantone Connect is the newest product that exemplifies this focus and I am extremely excited to work with the team to build toward a more digital future.”

To formally introduce the product, Pantone Connect will hold a virtual event on November 16th that will feature designers across industries to discuss color in the design process. Register for the event online.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: Pantone

Microban® International Announces A New Range Of Antiviral Technologies

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — November 10, 2021 — Microban International — a global supplier of antimicrobial solutions, odor control and residual sanitization/disinfection solutions — is pleased to announce a new range of antiviral technologies that are proven to reduce viral loading on products and surfaces. Microban has long been a trusted partner in a wide range of sectors — from consumer and healthcare to industrial and construction — and this announcement adds to the versatility of the company’s technology portfolio.

Microban® technology can be incorporated into various materials during manufacturing, becoming part of the product’s structure to provide inherent and enduring protection from microbes. Recent data demonstrates that new antiviral technologies from Microban conform to both ISO 18184 — which assesses the antiviral performance of treated textile products, such as woven and knitted fabrics, fibers, yarns, and braids — and ISO 21702, which measures activity in treated plastics and other non-porous surfaces. Thorough testing was performed to evaluate the efficacy of each product type against many viruses, including bacteriophage Phi6, an important surrogate virus for SARS-CoV-2. The results showed that articles treated with these technologies can now benefit from reduced viral loading* by up to 99 percent.

Antiviral technologies from Microban inhibit the viruses’ ability to remain viable on surfaces. The modes of action vary, disrupting the structure of either the outer protein coat — to prevent viruses from recognizing or binding to host cells — or nucleic acid payload, to prevent viral replication. This gives manufacturers a valuable product feature and provides consumers with added peace of mind.

Michael Ruby, president of Microban International, explained: “We are excited with the latest results confirming the antiviral activity of our new technologies. Assessing antiviral efficacy in treated products to a standard that meets the complex regulatory landscape is an arduous process, but we have been confident throughout that our innovative solutions conformed to the rigorous ISO standards. Our world-class research team and global in-house regulatory department worked diligently to ensure that the technology is recognized as effective and compliant across various markets, to support partners with their claims and give customers even greater confidence in products protected with Microban antiviral technology.”

Following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a monumental upsurge in demand for antiviral technology in products, and it is readily acknowledged that Microban was not the first in the industry to make antiviral claims. Instead, the company invested a considerable amount of time and resources to ensure that its antiviral technologies were not only scientifically proven to be effective in reducing viral loading on surfaces and products, but that they could also be used in a regulatory compliant manner by brands and manufacturers across a variety of territories and product types. Microban is committed to being a reliable and trusted industry leader, and its unrivalled regulatory expertise can help to ensure that partners are aware of the implications that antiviral claims can have on their product types in the countries where they are being sold.

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: Microban® International

VDMA Technology Webtalk: Augmented Reality In The Textile Industry

FRANKFURT — November 10, 2021 — The next VDMA technology webtalk is scheduled for November 18 (2:00 – 3:30 pm CET) and will focus on Augmented Reality in the textile industry.

Industrial service processes often require a lot of travelling for experts and technicians to support customers, partners and colleagues with technical issues on textile machinery in production. Skilled workers are limited, and their time is too valuable for them to travel long distances for every service call. AR technology, remote support and standardized work instructions create the possibility to enable humans, machines and processes to interact efficiently, thereby deliver innovative services. This is the background of the VDMA’s next technology webtalk with the title “The beginning of the remote age. Augmented Reality powered processes in the textile industry”.

The speakers and their topics at a glance:

Arash Rezaey, Aachen University (ITA): AR/VR in the textile industry: What is possible and what is relevant?

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR & VR) offer new options for visualisation and interaction. Could these options be beneficial in industrial applications? How can an AR/VR system be developed? (www.ita.rwth-aachen.de)

Martin Plutz and Nikhil Venkateshan, company oculavis: Empowering People with Augmented Reality

This presentation briefly shows how with the integration of new collaboration forms into industrial processes, services are more resilient, travel costs are reduced, machine downtimes are minimized and new digital business models in service for textile machinery manufacturers are made possible. (https://oculavis.de/en/home/)

Veit Straubinger, SCHWING Technologies: SCHWING Technologies relies on remote service

The plant manufacturer offers customers virtual commissioning, maintenance or training worldwide. There is usually a short time between making an appointment and commissioning or servicing of the thermal cleaning systems. Repairs are carried out within hours. In addition to commissioning, maintenance and repairs, the new online customer service for the company’s systems also includes training, acceptance and other services. When selecting the software, Schwing focuses above all on German and certified quality, tested servers and GDPR-compliant data security.

After the presentations, the experts will be available to answer the participants’ questions.

Registration is possible via this link (no participation fee):

https://en.industryarena.com/vdma-textile-machinery/webinar/1373899383

Posted November 10, 2021

Source: VDMA

Quinn Houser Joins Organic Dyes & Pigments As A Business Development Representative – Mid-Atlantic

Quinn Houser

LINCOLN, R.I. — November 9, 2021 — Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC (ORCO) is pleased to announce that Quinn Houser has joined Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC as a Business Development Representative. Houser’s territory will include accounts throughout the Mid-Atlantic States.

Houser comes to ORCO from Stoner Inc. — a manufacturer of specialty lubricants, cleaning and auto care products — holding positions in Technical Service, R&D and Process Engineering. He holds a BS degree in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University and is also currently completing his MBA from Temple University. Houser’s customer facing background in product development/market introduction and technical service/support will be solid additions to the ORCO Commercial Team.

Houser is based out of Lancaster, Pa., where he resides with his family, wife Erin and 7-month-old son Augustine.

Posted November 9, 2021

Source: Organic Dyes & Pigments

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