SATRA Technology Centre
UK. International, membership based research and technology organization for the footwear, apparel, furniture and safety product industries. Material evaluation and testing. Design and printing services. Also, supply of testing equipment.
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http://www.carmtechnology.com/
http://www.extech.msk.su/src/china/nerc.htm
http://www.itvd.uni-stuttgart.de/