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Bill Nelson Member Posts: 151 From: Lakewood, Colorado U.S.A. Registered: Jul 2006	posted 04-25-2013 12:01 AM I have seen references to how AB Emblem changed the way they make space patches sometime during the shuttle program years. Does anyone know when they made the changes to the way they embroider patches?
Liembo Member Posts: 583 From: Bothell, WA Registered: Jan 2013	posted 04-25-2013 12:02 AM I am also curious if there are any embroidery companies out there that still use the same type of machines that A-B and others used in that era.
Go4Launch Member Posts: 542 From: Seminole, Fla. Registered: Jul 2003	posted 04-26-2013 09:13 PM I believe the change was made after STS-90 in 1998.
Robert Pearlman Editor Posts: 42984 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999	posted 05-01-2013 11:01 AM Kati Phelps at AB Emblem shares that based on their design numbers, the changeover from Schiffli to multihead equipment began with STS-87, then STS-92, STS-96 and forward. So AB Emblem started the transition in 1997.
Go4Launch Member Posts: 542 From: Seminole, Fla. Registered: Jul 2003	posted 05-01-2013 11:59 PM Thanks that's interesting info, Robert. I do have STS-90 in both versions.

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