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Hong Kong athletic victory
November 1st, 2026
The ETFE canopy’s function is both environmental and experiential, offering shade and weather protection while maintaining openness and visual lightness. Photos: Kris Provoost/Fabritecture From a distance across Victoria Harbour, the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong looks much like its nickname, “The Pearl of the Orient,” with its color changing with the light, from bluish […]
Moving from traditional to digital fabrication methods
November 1st, 2026
A Prodim technician using the Proliner V9 to digitally capture the contours and curvature of a marine windshield. The solution’s features enable users to quickly switch measurement modes and accurately capture measurements in areas where access is limited or difficult to reach. Image: Prodim USA Digital fabrication tools have been around for decades, and they […]
Textile industry uses of AI and automation
November 1st, 2026
Milliken & Co. scientists and experts use artificial intelligence tools to help them bring products, like their Polartec® Alpha® insulative fabric for garments (shown in the sweater here), to market faster. Image: Milliken As experienced workers retire faster than new employees can replace them, companies are investing in artificial intelligence and automation tools. Business uses […]
Succession planning 101
November 1st, 2026
Steve Frost, former CEO and current senior advisor of Stamford Tent & Event Services. Image: Christopher Beauchamp Any successful business eventually catches the eye of potential buyers. However, a good sale can only happen if the company is strong beyond the surface level. A viable succession plan is a powerful way to build resilience and […]
Camel Custom Canvas’ president Susan Cain reflects on learning
November 1st, 2026
Susan Cain, owner of Camel Custom Canvas. Image: Mark Skalny Photography One of the first things president and owner Susan Cain mentions about Camel Custom Canvas, in Knoxville, Tenn., is the people who have helped sustain it for more than 107 years. Employees have decades of service, repeat customers continue to return, and industry peers […]
Rediscovering natural fibers’ technical prowess
November 1st, 2026
Densely woven OPTIM™ merino wool provides weather-resistant properties to a jacket by U.S. clothing brand The North Face®. Image: The North Face When it comes to technical textiles, fossil-fuel-based fibers have proven themselves via performance, price and popularity, but there are signs that natural fibers once again are finding a seat at the table. Sustainable […]
Ahead of the curve
November 1st, 2026
Princeton University's five-tier parking garage facade on Meadows Drive in Princeton, N.J. Photos courtesy of Daniel Berger. The distinct design for the Princeton University five-tier parking garage facade on Meadows Drive in Princeton, N.J., is composed of a series of vertical barrel vaults that wrap around the structure, softening its outline. Angled arches scattered throughout […]
Art on high
October 1st, 2026
The Art Tower project stands as a pioneering achievement in architectural engineering, marking the first of its kind in the region—a fusion of advanced tensile membrane materials and design ingenuity. Photos: Taiyo Middle East LLC In the central city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is one of the most ambitious urban regeneration projects in the world: […]
Expanding sustainable, bio-based fabrics
October 1st, 2026
BIOFUR® creates animal-free bio-based fabrics that are 100% industrially compostable. The MOUTON Bio™ fabric is a shearling-like material (top), and BIOSherpa® mimics the appearance and feel of sherpa (bottom). Both materials are washable, flame-retardant and produced from the polymerization of renewable non-GMO feedstock. Image: BIOFUR When something moves from being a buzzword to becoming part […]
Your mission: Invest in a leadership-ready workforce
October 1st, 2026
A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter moves into position over a 105 mm howitzer before being sling-loaded to another location. Autometrix director of operations Kurt Schimmel served in Afghanistan as an executive logistics advisor to the Afghan military and police. He then gained further experience in logistics, supply chain and manufacturing work before joining the team at […]