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Oct82018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Accelerating The Use of Thermoplastics in Composites with VandeWiele

VandeWiele was a key technology partner in the €7.8 million 3D Lighttrans project that led to the introduction of complex and cost-effective new 3D textile reinforcements for thermoplastic composites. The global market for thermoplastic composites is expected to grow to an estimated $16.4 billion by 2021 according to industry analyst Lucintel. This is in response to the growing demand for lightweight and environmentally-friendly materials, particularly from the aerospace and automotive industries. European research projects such as 3D-Lighttrans, involving 18 partners from across Europe, are playing a crucial role in implementing this transformation by overcoming the processing difficulties and inherently high costs associated with the production of thermoplastic composites in the pa

Oct52018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Intertextile Fair: New Date, Same Strong Results

Fairs

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics remains the industry’s leading business platform. Taking place in September for the first time, the earlier date of the 2018 Autumn Edition of Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics was well received by both exhibitors and buyers. Strong business results and visitor flow, following on from recent editions, once again proved the fair’s leading position in the industry as an effective sourcing platform. In total, around 78,000 trade buyers[1] from some 110 countries and regions visited the fair, (2017: 77,883, 102 countries and regions), sourcing from 4,480 exhibitors from 33 countries and regions (2017: 4,538, 32 countries and regions). Ms Wendy Wen, Senior General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, commented at the conclusion of the fair: “The d

Oct32018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

STC Spinnzwirn: a new company of the Starlinger Group

Weaving

Already in May 2018, the Austrian Starlinger Group announced the successful acquisition of the Chemnitz-based business unit Barmag Spinnzwirn from Oerlikon. With the closing (final transfer of ownership) effected on October 1, Oerlikon Barmag Spinnzwirn now turns into the independent company STC Spinnzwirn GmbH (Starlinger Textile machinery Chemnitz). “With STC Spinnzwirn, we welcome a new member to our group of companies that ideally complements our portfolio. This means that we can offer our worldwide customers even more individual solutions from a single source,” says Starlinger Managing Partner Angelika Huemer. “With this strategic step, we strengthen our position as world market leader in plastic fabrics and expand it with related product areas.” Steffen Husfeldt, designated

Oct22018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Groz-Beckert at ITMA Asia with New Insights in Glass

Knitting, Spinning - Yarn, Weaving

Groz-Beckert will present their innovations with acrylic models in weaving, sewing, tufting and nonwovens at ITMA Asia. The sixth ITMA Asia and CITME will be held in Shanghai, China, in 2018. From 15 to 19 October 2018, the leading trade fair in the textile industry will be welcoming people at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Groz-Beckert will be present with all six product areas and receiving customers and partners at its booth in Hall 4, Booth D25. WeChat In order to establish optimal communication in the Chinese market, the Groz-Beckert WeChat Account went online in 2017. Since then, the needle manufacturer has been providing weekly news on the company, its products and services, as well as the latest topics relating to all aspects of the Chinese textile market. ...

Oct12018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Quality Before Quantity

Weaving

China turns increasingly to superior quality weaving machines from DORNIER for manufacturing technical fabrics. High-tech boom in China: Chinese textile companies are choosing weaving machines from DORNIER in order to meet the growing demand for high quality technical fabrics for aircraft parts, filters, automotive and safety textiles. At the ITMA Asia International Textile Machinery trade fair in Shanghai (15-19 October), the German technology leader will exhibit the world‘s most advanced weaving technology for producing high performance fabrics. Audacious investment objectives, rising wages, enormous funds for research and development (equivalent to about 226 billion euro in 2017 alone) and emerging aspiration towards quality: China‘s evolution from the overflow production facility

Sep272018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Intertextile Shanghai’s Grand Opening Started Today

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4,479 exhibitors from 33 countries & regions are unpacking their latest products at this week’s Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics – Autumn Edition. Running from 27 – 29 September, the change of date has been well received by exhibitors looking to take advantage of the earlier Autumn / Winter sourcing season. What to expect at Autumn Edition 2018 4,479 exhibitors from 33 countries & regions Product zones: Accessories Vision, All About Sustainability, Beyond Denim, Digital Printing, Functional Lab, Premium Wool and Verve for Design 10 country & region pavilions plus the France Zone: Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy (Milano Unica), Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey Chinese exhibitors: grouped by product end-use New group pavilions: Birla (Chi

Sep262018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Reiners + Fürst at ITMA ASIA With TURBO Rings and Enhanced Travellers

Spinning - Yarn

The latest generation of TURBO spinning rings provide excellent results especially for Compact and Siro-Compact yarns. Since the introduction of this further milestone by leading German ring and traveller manufacturer Reiners + Fürst more than 25 Mio units of TURBO rings have been installed and contribute to the customers’ success. The enhanced surface allows increasing machine efficiencies by up to 10% – especially when producing yarns of sensitive fibres or with highest spindle speeds. Managing Director at Reiners + Fürst, Mr Benjamin Reiners said, “The new TURBO rings with benefits including low yarn hairiness, longer service life and increased machine efficiency by up to 10% are extremely beneficial for the demanding Chinese spinners.” “We have been in the Chinese market since mo

Sep262018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

ITEMA at ITMA Asia + CITME 2018 with Breakthrough Weaving Innovations

Weaving

Itema, the world’s largest privately held provider of advanced weaving solutions, exhibiting two new weaving machines and weaving innovations. Itema, including best-in-class weaving machines, spare parts and integrated services, has prepared an impressive product line-up for ITMA ASIA+CITME 2018 in Shanghai on October 15-19, 2018. Featuring a top-notch organization in China – Itema Weaving Machinery China – counting 150 employees and an assembly line based on the most modern lean manufacturing concepts implemented at the Company’s headquarters in Italy, Itema assembles the latest generation machinery in the world-class manufacturing sites both in Europe, as well as in China, with the same attention to detail and quality, reliability and performance guarantee that Itema Customers look

Sep212018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

A World Premiere: The New Rapier GTMax-i 3.0

Weaving

PICANOL launching new rapier weaving machine GTMax-i 3.0 at ITMA-CITME 2018 Picanol’s newest rapier, the GTMax-i 3.0, will be shown for the first time to the textile world. The GTMax-i 3.0 is building further on the success of GT-Max and GTMax-i. The combination of a redesigned gripper drive and extra reinforced sley drive as well as the integration of the future-oriented BlueBox electronic platform allow for even higher production speeds. Moreover, the look of the machine has been reworked completely, with a special focus on ergonomy and user friendliness. In total 4 machines of this type will be on display at the show. On the Picanol booth, a GTMax-i 3.0 will be weaving a denim fabric, another one will be weaving a zebra style curtain fabric. On the Bonas booth a decoration fabric

Sep182018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Online Visitor Registration and ITMA 2019 APP Launched

Fairs

Online visitor registration for ITMA 2019, the world’s largest textile and garment manufacturing technology showcase, opens today. Held every four years, the exhibition will be staged at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via venue, Spain, from 20 to 26 June 2019. Visitors can enjoy early bird rates until 15 May 2019 when they buy badges online at www.itma.com/reg. A one-day badge costs 40 euros, and a seven-day badge is 80 euros. The early bird rates are up to 50 per cent lower than the onsite rates, according to CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, which owns ITMA. Mr Fritz P. Mayer, president of CEMATEX, said: “ITMA 2019 exhibition space has been sold out since April, and many of our exhibitors will be using the platform to launch new machinery and innovative