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November 14, 2017
Pennsylvania FDC Grand Opening at Drexel University
Drexel University, in collaboration with AFFOA is establishing a statewide center that will help companies, entrepreneurs and innovators take their advanced-textile concepts from prototype to product and prepare America’s workforce for the quality jobs this growing sector is generating.
Learn More HereOctober 27, 2017
At the Defense Fabric Discovery Center (DFDC), engineers develop advanced fiber technologies for a range of national security applications. The facility houses state-of-the-art equipment for functional fiber and fabric design, fiber device drawing, textile production, and system integration.
Learn More HereJuly 28, 2017
Advanced Functional Fabrics in Challenging Environments
July 28 – 30 at the MIT Media Lab
Register HereJune 19, 2017
AFFOA will launch state-of-the art products and unveil first of its kind facility that will provide end-to-end prototyping, start-up incubation space and workforce development activities in the field of advanced fabrics and fibers.
Learn More HereMay 31st, 2017
AFFOA’s Advanced Fabric Revolution Could Mean Rebirth of Lowell Textile Industry: Lowell-Based Fabric Discovery Center Receives $10 Million
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May 25th, 2017
AFFOA celebrated an important milestone as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, led by the Baker-Polito Administration, announced a $2.2 million grant for a Defense Fabric Discovery Center (D-FDC).
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April 14th, 2017
AFFOA has amassed an ecosystem of 100 members who are all focused on revolutionizing the textiles business in the US.
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April 1, 2017
To commemorate the occasion, AFFOA hosted former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, who originally announced the funding in April 2016, and updated him on the year’s incredible achievements. Hear more from our member Sienna Construction here.
February 1, 2017
AFFOA issues its pilot call for proposals for the creation of Fabric Discovery Centers, regional centers aimed at facilitating growth in the advanced fabric space.
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December 19, 2016
One unique way in which AFFOA connects their members to one-another is through their brand new web portal, which allows members to list particular interests and capabilities, introducing them to other members and forging collaborative relationships.
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December 17, 2016
The Project Call Day is a special event for AFFOA members to meet, connect and learn about AFFOA’s first project call topics. The AFFOA team will provide an update on our latest capabilities, including our soon-to-be-launched member portal, and will answer questions regarding the project call. Learn more here.
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November 30, 2016
AFFOA issues its first call for projects, specifically requesting advanced fabric product prototypes that will lead to pilot production and new business models. Learn More Here
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October 7, 2016
Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Join us at the next Manufacturing Day
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July 28, 2016
AFFOA’S diverse membership is expected to impact the economy across multiple market segments – the institute is innovating “everywhere a fiber goes.”
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July 21, 2016
AFFOA partners with US entities that design, model, measure, supply or integrate fibers, yarns, fabrics and textile products or conduct research for defense and civilian applications.
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April 1, 2016
Former Secretary of Defense Ash B. Carter announces $317 million in funding for AFFOA. The institute will accelerate innovations in fibers and fabrics, which has broad applications across industries.
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