Engineering Value – Draper
Modern gymnasiums are well-rounded facilities. In one day, they might host different sports teams and a farmer’s market. The technology controlling these environments is evolving and helps these gyms transition between events. On this episode of Engineering Value, A Draper® Podcast, host Tyler Kern talked with Neal Turner, the Director of Gymnasium Sales at…
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Architecture & Design
Engineering Value: Selecting the Right Fabric for Proper Shading
Creating a perfect solution is often a team effort. Such is the case when it comes to shading solutions and partnership between Draper® and Phifer, a third-generation, family-owned-and-operated textile weaver and manufacturer based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Jeff Miller, Director of Architectural Shading Solutions at Draper, and Bill Strickland, National Market Manager for Sun Control Products…
Architecture & Design
The Benefits of Ambient Light Rejection in Projection Screens
In most practical use situations, projectors face the issue of ambient light. What is the science behind this effect, and what are the solutions for maintaining a bright image when the environment will not allow for the proper darkness? Steve Cook, Consultant Relations Manager at Draper, provided some insights on ambient light rejection (ALR). “Ambient…
Architecture & Design
The Benefits of Motorized and Automated Roller Shades
The benefits of roller shades are clear – they make a space’s occupants more comfortable by controlling lighting levels, ensuring thermal comfort and minimizing glare. However, even more benefits can be had when those roller shades are motorized, automated or both. Draper Architectural Market Specialist Jessi Wright and Director of Business Development for Automation and…
Architecture & Design
Engineering Value: The Foundation Mount System and Acumen Projection Screens Class Up AV Solutions
It’s difficult to achieve the right mixture of classy and grandiose. Draper®️ has done just that with its Acumen™️ projection screen, one of a pair of new products. Older surface mounted projection screens can stand out too much in a room or space. But Monica Altman, Draper’s Sales Consultant for National Accounts, said the new offering…
Architecture & Design
Engineering Value: Diving into Draper’s Tailored Solar Control Solutions
On this episode of Engineering Value, a Draper podcast, host Tyler Kern was joined by Draper®️ Architectural Consultant – Solar Control Solutions Richard Wilson and Product Manager – Solar Control Solutions Clint Childress. The trio provided an in-depth look at the variety of custom, tailored solar control and shading solutions the company offers, which bring…
Architecture & Design
Engineering Value: How Draper is Looking Back and Forging Ahead
On this episode of Engineering Value, a Draper podcast, host Tyler Kern was joined by Chris Broome, fifth-generation President of the company. The duo dove into Draper’s (https://www.draperinc.com/) unique and extensive history as a family-owned business for well over a century, the company’s current values and initiatives, and where the business is headed as a…
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Just Thinking: How Metacognitive Teaching Strategies Build Critical Thinking and Transfer Knowledge
In today’s rapidly changing world, effective leadership in education is about more than managing schools—it’s about inspiring a culture of thinking that empowers both teachers and students. As classrooms adapt to new technologies, diverse learning needs, and shifting societal demands, leaders have the responsibility to guide not just the acquisition of knowledge but the…
Fleet Lifecycle Management: Data, Safety Tech, and Timely Refreshes Cut Costs and Maintain Competitiveness
Volatile tariffs, inflationary pressures, and advances in fleet lifecycle management are forcing trucking executives to make strategic choices under uncertainty. The decision to replace or upgrade Class 8 trucks is no longer just about cost-per-month—it’s about lifecycle value, operational safety, compliance readiness, and long-term competitiveness. As the EV credit deadline approaches and OEMs release…
From Kansas to Vegas: Immersive Audio Technology at The Sphere to Bring New Life to The Wizard of Oz for a New Generation
Audiences worldwide have cherished The Wizard of Oz for over eight decades, but The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is reimagining the classic for today’s technology-driven entertainment world. Las Vegas’ cutting-edge Sphere venue will host an immersive revival, pairing groundbreaking visuals with immersive audio technology that brings the Academy Award-winning score to life in ways…
Applied Digital AI Data Center July 2025 Update
In the heart of Ellendale, North Dakota, the Applied Digital AI Data Center known as Polaris Forge 1 (Previously ELN02) is steadily emerging as one of the largest purpose-built AI data centers in the United States. This July 2025 site update highlights remarkable progress at the Applied Digital project, designed to set new standards…
