Company:
Kinematic Company

Project Details

Fabric 1

ylon, polyester mesh, vinyl, celtic cloth
Producer/Manufacturer: OTHER
Primary Use: Main Fabric


Engineer Name 1
Patrick Powell

Engineer Company 1
Kinematic Company

Design Company
Kinematic Company

Fabrication Company
Kinematic Company, Alabama Laser Technologies, Hawkeye Industries, Interstate Plastics

Graphics Company
Just Vision It

Project Manager Company
Kinematic Company

Installation Company
Kinematic Company


Please describe the project specifications

Our Story began in 2015 when The University of Alabama’s football program had a desire to provide privacy for their players undergoing evaluations on the sidelines of their games. The resulting collaboration with The College of Engineering created the very first SidelinER®. Though our story started with a single tent, our company and purpose have grown into so much more. Our Company has evolved to provide Innovation that Moves to industry professionals at all levels of play. In the 2021/2022 season, SidelineER was the only sideline evaluation structure used by all professional and Division 1 football teams in the United States. This increased demand coupled with the decision to bring all soft-good production in-house resulted in the need for automated cutting equipment. We chose the Gerber Cutter to keep up with the demand and accelerate our production.


What is unique or complex about the project?

SidelinER’s patented frame technology allows it to raise and lower in 5 seconds. This ensures the fans’ view is not obstructed unless there is a medical emergency. It’s literally up when you need it, down when you don’t. We are also able to incorporate removeable branding, lighting, air systems, and our AT Table inside the footprint of SidelinER® without hindering its ability to raise and lower in 5 seconds.


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