Gaston College names new textile center leader

Gaston University has a new executive director of its Textile Technologies and Fiber Innovation Facilities. Jasmine Cox most not too long ago served as the college’s director of Textile Technological know-how Systems and Business Innovation. “Jasmine is a natural suit for this place. She’s an energetic and passionate leader with […]

Powering an ‘arm’ with air could be mighty ha

image: Rice University mechanical engineers have developed a textile-based energy harvesting shoe able to power assistive devices for people with disabilities. A pump worn in the shoe feeds an energy storage bladder around the waist to feed devices upon demand. view more  Credit: Preston Innovation Lab/Rice University HOUSTON – (Aug. 25, […]