PA FDC @ CFF

Pennsylvania Fabric Discovery Center at Drexel University's Center for Functional Fabrics seeks to bridge academia and industry in innovative textiles

[PA FDC @ CFF @pafdc_cff]

We are growing our team and looking for forward-thinking problem solvers in these roles:

Product Development Designer I
https://t.co/okw3ScRwOI

E-Textile Electrical Engineer I
https://t.co/qey4ysIALV

E-Textile Electrical Engineer II
https://t.co/wiTl9OYawj

Apply by: 07/26/24

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If you are a multifaceted designer and can see yourself leading some of the newest innovations in functional fabrics with a brilliant team of diverse thinkers, perhaps, this could be you!
(Apply by: 07/11/24)

Senior Product Development Designer
https://t.co/z8x1WqUKAh

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If you enjoy a highly creative, evolving environment where the gears of cutting edge technology in functional fabrics are in constant motion, take a look at this new open position!
(Apply by: 06/28/24)

R&D Program Manager
https://t.co/1l7E64u1gP

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Director Geneviève Dion and innovation team members, Michael Feldmus and Robin Althouse, representing @pafdc_cff at @ITMA2023! Dion moderated "Harnessing New Technology for Yarn Production and Quality Control" and was a panelist for "Taking a Humanistic Approach to Automation."

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Watch PA FDC @ CFF Director, Geneviève Dion, and fellow textile industry leaders from @NewBalanceUSA and @vdwitma discuss the potential of technological tools such as the “digital twin” to make a great impact on sustainability through digitalization and automation.

[ITMA @ITMA2027]

The first episode of the third season of ITMAlive explores the impact of digitalisation and automation on the sustainable transformation of the global textile industry.

Watch ITMAlive S3 EP 1 at https://t.co/miYU6RjwFi

#ITMA2023 #ITMAlive #textilesustainability

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Hope everyone had a warm and safe holiday despite the frigid digits! The Pennsylvania Fabric Discovery at the Center for Functional Fabrics wishes everyone a very Happy New Year!

Pictured: @pafdc_cff team + their contributions to Drexel University's annual toy drive this month

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I just uploaded “Cloth Car Challenge” to #Vimeo: https://t.co/Rv53d6nYXZ

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In appreciation of our 6 co-ops, who we're expecting great things from, as they successfully conclude their time with diverse contributions to functional fabrics in areas of computer engineering, software engineering, materials science, product design and interaction design!

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If you see yourself as a leader and maker with a desire to advance the field of functional fabrics, perhaps you may be who we’re looking for!
(Apply by: 09/30/22)

Textile Fabrication Engineer
https://t.co/YlTBfIrx74

Product Development Designer
https://t.co/77dZs0tFQ4

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PA FDC @ CFF is excited to participate as an exhibitor for the @NextFlexUS #InnovationDays2022. Join us in person on August 2nd – 3rd to discuss how the community is #NavigatingtheFuture with #HybridElectronics!

Register for free @ https://t.co/8EznkT0FbT

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Senior Research Engineer, Chelsea Amanatides, has authored a research article on “Characterizing and predicting the self-folding behavior of weft-knit fabrics,” with PA FDC Director Geneviève Dion and in collaboration with the University of Exeter.

https://t.co/gM7h6XlEOQ

[PA FDC @ CFF @pafdc_cff]

If bringing your talents to a growing team of exceptional transdisciplinary collaborators in functional fabrics sounds intriguing to you, click for more details below:

Textile Fabrication Engineer
https://t.co/fPwU8fPEir

Executive Assistant II
https://t.co/zBoKL2f8jV

[Britt Faulstick @DrexelBritt]

Plan before you purl: Topoknit, a new program by @DrexelCCI @pafdc_cff functional fabric researchers, can plot a detailed blueprint for a knitted textile before you cast on the first stitch.

https://t.co/8WFFLIXdzj

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Do you enjoy collaborative work that makes an impact?

If so, and you come from an electrical or mechanical engineering background with experience in machine learning and an understanding of textile fabrication, this may be the role for you!

Apply here: https://t.co/XeV0clFzcQ

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Call for Papers | Fiber Society Spring 2022 Conference
"Fibers for a Greener Society: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications"

Submission deadline: March 11
Conference: May 30-31 + June 1

Go to https://t.co/fZwLFi1qwy for submission link and conference registration

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Well-deserved kudos to our former co-op (Fall/Winter 2020-2021 cycle), Eli Eisenman, one of three Drexel Design & Merchandising majors awarded scholarships from the prestigious Fashion Scholarship Fund and notably, a finalist for the top honor!

More here: https://t.co/3oJKr0PrBm

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Congratulations to Echo Wan, our Product Development Designer, whose graduate thesis team project (completed Spring '21) won Best in Emerging Design at the Design Philly competition!

Read more about the Rhea, their lumbral-sacral cushion for moms-to-be: https://t.co/sS9VsnOPto

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Tomorrow, 10/6 at 10am
Drexel's Convocation Ceremony
Watch: https://t.co/PLs0J5HIng

President Fry + speakers addressing challenges related to climate, social injustice, public health, design, technological innovation and more!

CFF Director Geneviève Dion delivering a keynote.

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Focus Group on E-Textile Sensors
Are you a designer, engineer or manufacturing expert in the e-textiles space?

Participate in a focus group exploring a new documentation and tooling suite for functional fabric development!

Contact:
Christina Kara
[email protected]

[PA FDC @ CFF @pafdc_cff]

Join our dynamic team of collaborators as we utilize a transdisciplinary approach to examine and create innovative processes in functional fabrics!

Job Openings
Full-time, Program Manager
https://t.co/vXO5ULBsUT

Full-time, Textile Fabrication Engineer
https://t.co/HnmvJ41ynI