Invacare Corporation Signs Agreement with VYATEK SPORTS Propelling Its Custom Wheelchair Product Line into the Future.ELYRIA, Ohio “Elyria” redirects here. For the town in Kansas, see Elyria, Kansas. Elyria is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Lorain CountyGR6. -- Invacare Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IVC IVC abbr. inferior vena cava ) announces the signing of an exclusive technology/economic agreement with VYATEK SPORTS, INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic. Antonym: dec. ., to mutually explore VYATEK's applications for award-winning IsoGrid(R) technology and complimentary Bi-Fusion(TM) metal bonding technology. This technology fuses titanium with carbon, and it will be used on a variety of Invacare's custom wheelchairs and components to eliminate extra weight on products. IsoGrid Technology allows the design of a new generation of high-performance composite parts that are lighter, stronger and stiffer than conventional composite parts. IsoGrid products also can be designed to possess unique damping damping In physics, the restraint of vibratory motion, such as mechanical oscillations, noise, and alternating electric currents, by dissipating energy. Unless a child keeps pumping a swing, the back-and-forth motion decreases; damping by the air's friction opposes the (or feel) qualities to enhance product applications. The structural benefits of IsoGrid help push the performance envelope of weight-critical, thin-walled Top End(R) products. Bi-Fusion Technology incorporates integrally molded metallic fittings on each end of the composite tube, allowing the composite/metal hybrid tubes to then be effectively welded into frames. The high-pressure molded Bi-Fusion joints are stronger than conventional blind bonds and deliver an elegant flush fitting permanent connection between the composite and metallic regions. "We are the first company in our industry to use this type of technology. It will allow us to make great weight saving adjustments to Invacare's custom wheelchairs and Top End products, specifically in our Top End rigid line," said Chris Peterson, manager of Top End product development. "This technology is the wave of the future, so we are very excited about this agreement." "We're thrilled to be associated with Invacare and appreciate their recognition of the value that IsoGrid & Bi-Fusion bring to their products," said Howard Lindsay Noun 1. Howard Lindsay - United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931) Lindsay , president of VYATEK. "This contract helps us expand our technology and brand presence into the medical products market by supplementing current agreements in high-end consumer markets such as bicycling, racket sports, golf equipment, ski poles, lacrosse sticks A lacrosse stick (sometimes called a crosse) is a lacrosse player's most important piece of equipment. Every lacrosse stick consists of two parts, a head and a handle. They are often purchased separately. and motor-sports." IsoGrid & Bi-Fusion are available exclusively through VYATEK SPORTS or their licensees. VYATEK functions as a technology incubator incubator, apparatus for the maintenance of controlled conditions in which eggs can be hatched artificially. Incubator houses with double walls of mud, a fireroom, and several compartments each holding about 6,000 hens' eggs were developed in ancient times; the that develops new technologies in conjunction with strategic partners from throughout the technology sector. These companies create state-of-the-art products that are then sold through VYATEK's network of affiliate licensing partners. For more information, visit www.VyaTek.com. Invacare Corporation (NYSE:IVC), headquartered in Elyria, Ohio, is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of innovative home and long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. medical products that promote recovery and active lifestyles. The company has 5,700 associates and markets its products in 80 countries around the world. For more information about the company and its products, visit Invacare's website at www.invacare.com. |
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