Founded in 1939, Norwegian brand Aclima makes everything you need for the cold except the outer shell. Their wool under garments and mid-layers are well known throughout Europe and they have provided long underwear to the Norwegian Army since the 1969.
Over the past several years they have offered FR mesh underwear. Not only does the knit construction help with mositure and tempearture management but the 85% Rhovyl / 15% Modal (Lenzig fibers) is FR.
Tactical Trim is a Berlin company and is displaying their wares in another Berliner’s booth, TAC WRX. Tactical Trim represents the Israeli company FibroTex and their camouflage capabilities are some of the most exciting things I’ve seen at Enforce Tac. Above on the left is the Nightwalker suit which is a lightweight (550g) overgarment that can quickly be donned to provide IR suppression in the 3,000Nm-5,000Nm and 8,000Nm-12,000Nm ranges. It’s also breathable. Below, you can see the face veil made from the same material. To help protect the eyes from detection through the slits, they recommend wearing eye pro.
Offering full spectrum camouflage, FibroTex is vertically integrated. They not only mill their own fabric, but print it as well as manufacturing finished soft goods under the Fightex line which include such items as reversible uniforms.
They offer dual-sided printed fabrics as seen here in this hooped sniper’s hide bivy. Not only will they print different visual patterns but they’ll also use their library of patterns and reflectivity data to offer the correct level of reflectivity in the IR and UV spectrums as well. And that capability may differ per side. Everything they do is bespoke.
They are also displaying a FibroTex Ghillie suit. The uniform is FR and in the new Dutch pattern.
Hexonia represents several companies in Germany but they also have a few of their own products such as the Scalp.
What sets the Scalp apart from other headborne system suspensions is that this one integrates a knit cap. Now get this, their knits are FR and in the case of the Scalp, the knit blend offers a bit of IR suppression as well.
Unveiled at SHOT Show, the Opus by Magnum is making its European debut. The Opus combines a mesh upper with Kurim protection which bonds PU panels to the mesh in high abrasion areas. Magnum has also added closed hooks for lacing.
The outsole is carbon rubber with a compression modes RECOIL midsole. Available in Black and Coyote.
Enforce Tac is billed as an international trade show for command, control and operational equipment used by security agencies. It is held each year right before the IWA Outdoor Classics in Nürnberg, Germany.
It’s great to be back in Germany after so many years. Check out our live coverage.
SOTech Founder and President Jim Cragg will be showing product at IWA March 4-6. We will be exhibiting in the booth of TAC WRK, our friends and dealer. The TAC WRK booth is #305 in Hall 9. SOTech has had a long history of designing go bags, plate carriers and medical systems with European SOF units. So we hope to see some old friends.
Solace Power, a wireless power technology company has been announced as top cutting edge technology for 2015 by Sikorsky Innovations. You can read the full release below:
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador (PRWEB) March 01, 2016
Solace Power, developer of leading edge wireless power technology announces that it has been recognized as a top innovative technology company by Sikorsky Innovations, a Lockheed Martin Company. As the winner of the Sikorsky Entrepreneurship Challenge, Solace Power has been awarded a monetary prize, and the opportunity to jointly explore the impact of RC2 technology on Sikorsky’s product line.
“The Sikorsky Entrepreneurial Challenge was a fantastic opportunity for Solace Power to showcase its unique wireless power technology, and earn validation from one of the world’s most innovative companies.” said Neil Chaulk, Vice President of Business Development. “We are looking forward to working with Sikorsky to develop leading edge technology in the aerospace and defense market.”
Solace’s technology allows companies in the aerospace/defense, automotive, industrial and consumer electronics markets to eliminate the need for cables and connectors in many applications. Companies can take advantage of Solace’s spatial freedom and flexible integration capabilities to reduce manufacturing/maintenance costs, reduce cabling weight, and improve overall application design for the next generation of products.
“The Entrepreneurial Challenge, from an industry perspective, is truly a one-of-kind gateway, where disruptive ideas can quickly gain exposure and a customer base within one of the most exciting transportation verticals globally,” said Chris Van Buiten, Vice President of Sikorsky Innovations. “We look forward to exploring the applications of the exciting Solace Power technology.”
The Sikorsky Entrepreneurial Challenge has been designed to accelerate innovators and disruptive technology concepts with applications in the vertical flight market.
Pat Mc just filmed his last CST class. He’ll be releasing video to supplement his Combat Strength Training ebook found on www.combatstrengthtraining.com. It’s worth a read.
