CarbonX Breathable Aluminized: A Comfortable Solution for Superior Protection

January 19, 2021

Working in Extreme Environments Aluminum and copper furnaces run between 1500-1700 °F, and steel furnaces run at temperatures above 3000 °F! In these extreme conditions, the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used must shield workers from the potential metal splash of these insanely hot materials, and they must also protect against the staggering amount of radiant […]

Tex Tech Welcomes Susan Collins, US Senator for Maine

August 25, 2020

We were thrilled to welcome Susan Collins, United States Senator for Maine, to our facility earlier this month. “I congratulate you for your innovation in what I know is a difficult time.” Check out the video of her recent visit:

CarbonX® Launches Defender Masks to Address Industrial PPE Shortage

June 5, 2020

For workers who require protection from COVID-19 while working in dangerous areas with threats of fire or arc flash, the CarbonX® Defender Masks provide a safe solution for both. At Tex Tech Industries, we’ve added CarbonX® Defender Masks to our line of flame-resistant (FR) PPE to provide the protection industrial workers need. These masks are […]

Protecting Spacecraft Against Re-Entry Heating

April 21, 2020

As the aerospace industry evolves with a renewed focus on space travel, there is a growing need for innovation in the area of thermal protective systems (TPS). Even as older systems are refined for viability, new systems must be carefully designed to meet the demands of new atmospheres and multi-launch vehicles. Developing such new technologies […]

How to Properly Transport Lithium Batteries

February 13, 2020

Laptops, smartphones, tablets, and many other electronic devices rely on lithium-ion batteries to as a power source. They’re one of the most popular choices for batteries because they’re lightweight compared to other same-size rechargeable batteries, they last longer than other competitive batteries, and they can be recharged many times. For all their benefits, however, lithium-ion […]

Advances in 3D Composite Fabrics

January 13, 2020

The need for strong, lightweight materials to fabricate parts and components in critical industries has led to rapid advancements in 3D weaving technology. This has enabled manufacturers to increasingly use composites in place of traditional metals and plastics. Composites based on 3D woven fabrics can often be used as lightweight alternatives to steel and aluminum […]