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06Sep
Rugged Conditions Require Ruggedized Textiles!
Rugged Conditions Require Ruggedized Textiles! RF Shielded Enclosures are usually located indoors, protecting them from the elements. The thin conductive textiles used to manufacture enclosures can't stand up well unprotected in extreme conditions. Wind, rain, and ocean spray can damage or destroy the enclosures very quickly. The military and law enforcement often need command centers for their activities to be portable and able to stand up to tough conditions. Lives are at stake in these harsh environments as well as...
08Aug
Computer/Digital Forensics-Analysis of Digital Evidence!
Computer/Digital Forensics-Analysis of Digital Evidence! The terms Computer Forensics and Digital Forensics are often used interchangeably. Technically, computer forensics refers to the investigation of computers. Digital Forensics refers to the investigation of ALL digital devices. In the real world, Digital Forensics is probably the more accurate name. Digital data storage is a component of almost all criminal activities investigations. Evidence is often hidden in computers, cell phones, flash drives, and even in cameras! Criminals are often painstaking in their data...
17May
Digital Privacy-How do we Achieve it?
Digital Privacy-How do we Achieve it? Undoubtably, today's hackers are becoming more sophisticated. The news brings stories daily about ransomware, security breaches, and identity theft. How can we protect ourselves from these personal attacks? Many of these crimes can be prevented logically. Protecting electronic devices with updated antivirus programs is mandatory. Common sense data security measures are important in daily situations. These include not leaving a computer open when you leave the workspace, and not opening emails and links that...
03May
Metalized Textiles Questions-VTT has the Answers!
Metalized Textiles Questions-VTT has the Answers! V Technical Textiles, Inc. has the world's largest inventory of Metalized Textiles. VTT is the marketing and sales arm of our German partner, Shieldex. VTT prides itself in this strong relationship. VTT has input into the design of these unique textiles. Metalized Textiles were originally used in RF Shielding in automobiles. Their primary use was to stop RF interference with electrical components. In the last decade, uses for metalized textiles have grown exponentially. The...
26Apr
Conductive Metalized Textiles-not just for Shielding!
Conductive Metalized Textiles-not just for Shielding! When conductive textiles were first developed, Shielding was their use. They were used to make sure car radios worked well. RFI and EMI were blocked, eliminating static hissing! They are still used to protect critical systems from RFI/EMI. They are also currently used in many different ways. Conductive Metalized Textiles-not just for Shielding! The medical sector uses conductive textiles as sensors. Human vital signs are detected by sensors and sent to recording devices. The human...
19Apr
RF/EMI Shielded Curtains-Privacy and Separation!
RF/EMI Shielded Curtains-Privacy and Separation! In our lives, we use curtains for privacy, separation, and protection. RFI/EMI Shielded Curtains are used in the same way. RF Shielded curtains are made of conductive metalized textiles. These curtains block the passage of RF and EMI waves. One of the major uses of these curtains is in hospital telemetry areas. They effectively isolate the beds in a "shielded room". This assures that the proper information is transferred to the proper recording device. The...
15Mar
Non-woven Metalized Fabrics-what are their uses?
Non-woven Metalized Fabrics-what are their uses? The concept of a non-woven metalized fabric is hard to grasp. They are not made by weaving or knitting. They consist of Nylon 6.6 fibers. These fibers are NOT converted to yarns. The fibers are pin bonded together in a three-dimensional matrix. This process yields a uniform fabric with dimensional stability, and high tear and tensile strength. The fabric can be plated with Silver, Copper, Nickel, and Tin. These varied metal platings yield different...
03Mar
Electronic Data Protection-Buy or DYI!
Electronic Data Protection-Buy or DYI! I've talked about Faraday pouches that protect digital data hacks before. They are security pouches used by government, police, and big business. These pouches prevent data tampering or theft by wireless access. Phones, laptops, and PDAs are protected from wireless access while inside the pouch. These pouches work using the "Faraday Cage Effect" created by metalized textiles. The metalized textiles block passage of electromagnetic fields through pouch walls. This same technology is now available to...
06Jan