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Precision Fabrics Group and Sandia National Laboratories announce the fruits of a three-year joint development: a new air bag technology that has less than half of the packed volume and weight of current air bags. Building on military parachute technology, the Precision Technology Air bag fits into the pocket of a man's shirt when folded.