Author: Textile Planet Magazine

Aug162018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany and Taiwan Pavilions to Join Cinte Techtextil

From 4 – 6 September, leading innovations and technologies from around the world will feature in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre for Cinte Techtextil China 2018. With a growing technical textile market in China and Asia, big industry names will come to showcase new products. The Belgium, Germany and Taiwan Pavilions are predicted to draw a crowd with their return, while the Czech Republic Pavilion makes its debut appearance. Fresh innovation from the Taiwan Pavilion The Taiwan Pavilion lives up to its reputation as one of the leading sources of industry innovation. Ten exhibitors in the Taiwan Pavilion will showcase a variety of innovations ideal for a number of industries. With advances in medical and hygiene product technologies, exhibitors Web- Pro Corporation will offe

Aug142018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

ITMA 2019 was Fully Booked by the Application Deadline

Fairs

The world’s leading textile and garment technology exhibition, ITMA 2019 is gearing up for another vibrant showcase of the latest trends, technologies and materials. Commented Mr Fritz P. Mayer, president of CEMATEX, “The response for ITMA 2019 is so overwhelming that we have not been able to meet the demand for space despite adding two more exhibition halls. ITMA is a show for the industry, by the industry. Hence, we are of the opinion that ITMA should feature a wide spectrum of cutting-edge solutions from as many solutions providers as possible, whether established or new-to-market.” Mr Charles Beauduin, chairman of ITMA Services, which organises ITMA 2019, elaborated: “As an international platform, our priority is to accommodate as many eligible applicants as possible to particip

Aug132018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Quality, Reliability and Productivity with The New Monforts Felt Compactor Range

Knitting

The new Easy Compact range from Monforts has been specifically designed for the advanced compacting of open width knitted fabrics. Compacting is an essential stage in the finishing process, with a decisive influence on the final quality of knitted styles such as jerseys, piques, interlocks, plushes and ribs. It perfectly controls shrinkage and reduces yarn slippage while providing fabrics with a smooth, soft, fluffy and silky touch, adding lustre and improving opacity. The stretching field of the new Monforts Easy Compact is equipped with a vertical chain return and its twin felts guarantee controlled shrinkage and the lowest possible shrinkage values. They are constructed from 100% Nomex® to ensure a long lifetime and durability, even under high process temperature conditions. As

Aug102018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

“Going green” a predicted hit at Yarn Expo Autumn

Fairs, Spinning - Yarn, Sustainability & Recycling

Sustainability is a long-lasting key message for development, with more buyers looking to source environmentally-friendly products that are still competitively-priced. Responsible sources of specialty yarns, fancy yarns and chemical fibres are all on offer at this year’s Autumn Edition of Yarn Expo, held from 15 – 17 October. For this Autumn Edition, Yarn Expo is set to take place concurrently with the biennial ITMA ASIA + CITME. With global attention on the environmental impact of the textile industry, suppliers worldwide are enjoying the benefits of sustainable products. Yarns produced in an environmentally-friendly manner create a domino effect throughout the textile industry. Ultimately, an increasing number of products could be manufactured using leading products with minimised

Aug62018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Stäubli’s Machines at ITMA Asia 2018

Industry 4.0, Weaving

Stäubli Textile will be presenting its machinery range and latest solutions at two inviting booths at this year’s ITMA Asia. Weavers will learn about innovations in weaving preparation and see high-speed formation solutions for all sorts of woven applications in action. Carpet weavers will see brand new pattern samples that impressively demonstrate Stäubli’s innovative binding technologies. ITMA Asia is an ideal opportunity to find out all about Stäubli’s comprehensive product range, which is perfectly suited to the needs of Asian mills. Stäubli’s extensive range of products and solutions includes: Shedding solutions for frame weaving (cam motions, dobbies) Electronic Jacquard machines with harnesses, in formats for every woven application Weaving preparation solut

Aug32018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

AUTOCONER X6 Flow Into The Future

Industry 4.0, Spinning - Yarn

The new Autoconer X6 represents a quantum leap in process automation. With its revolutionary Bobbin Cloud material flow system based on radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, the Autoconer X6 takes a definitive step towards Automation 4.0 in the winding field. This E³-certified machine is distinguished by even lower resource consumption and increased production. With its outstanding winding technology, the Autoconer is and remains the globally recognised benchmark for quality yarn and package production. Automation 4.0 with Bobbin Cloud: revolution in material flow Characteristic features of the Bobbin Cloud include the decentralised processing aggregates and the material flow designed in a round loop. Like during a pit stop in Formula 1, the bobbins and tubes automaticall

Aug12018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Quality Assurance Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Industry 4.0, Printing & Digital Printing

BST Eltromat International’s iPQ-Center offers flexo and gravure printing companies comprehensive ways of controlling and assuring their production quality. The history of the modular solution suite reflects the dynamism with which quality requirements in the packaging industry have developed over the decades. It also documents how BST eltromat is proactively driving this development forward. At the same time, a glance at the history of the iPQ-Center allows conclusions to be drawn for further development in the age of Industry 4.0. “We entered the quality assurance systems market as a manufacturer at a time when web guiding technology was increasingly going electronic,” says BST eltromat’s Head of Product Development for Web Handling Jürgen Bettführ. He is referring to the year 1979, w

Jul312018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Karl Mayer at ITMA ASIA and CITME 2018 with Sustainability Technology

Fairs, Knitting, Sustainability & Recycling, Textile

At the upcoming ITMA ASIA & CITME to be held from 15. to 19. October 2018 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, Karl Mayer will be present on Stand B 11, H 4, with an innovation show on the mega trends of our time, demonstrating how it is possible to implement such major topics as innovations, digitization and sustainability. As far as digitization is concerned, KARL MAYER underlines its position as the undisputed number one in the market. For the development of new digital solutions with high customer benefit, KARL MAYER recently set up its own company. KARL MAYER’s new, digital brand will be launched at ITMA ASIA + CITME. “Cleaner.Productions” Concerning the topic of sustainability, the company will provide versatile solutions under the motto “Cleaner

Jul302018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

French Technology at ITMA ASIA & CITME 2018

Fairs, Textile

ITMA ASIA and CITME is an outstanding opportunity for the Asian and particularly the Chinese textile industry to meet the French textile machinery manufacturers. They are the sixth textile machinery exporters worldwide with state of the art, world leaders in such fields as long fibre spinning (wool, acrylic …), yarn twisting and control (including technical yarns), space-dyeing, heat setting for carpet yarns, carpet systems, dyeing and finishing, felts and belts for finishing processes, nonwovens, air conditioning of textile plants and recycling processes of textile materials. Evelyne CHOLET, UCMTF (French Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association) Secretary General states: “when I travel across China I am always astonished by the speed of the changes. For examples, transportation is

Jul232018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Oerlikon and RUAG Deepen Cooperation on 3D-Printed Space Components

Industry 4.0

Oerlikon (SIX: OERL), a leading technology and engineering group, and RUAG Space, a division of the technology Group RUAG, will sign a Memorandum of Understanding today during the Farnborough Airshow to qualify and accelerate series production of 3D printed space components. Oerlikon and RUAG Space are already working together on the qualification of a bracket that would be installed on a payload fairing. A new optimized design made possible through additive manufacturing (3D printing) will reduce costs by 25 percent and decrease weight by more than 50 percent, while doubling the stifness of the bracket. The collaboration on the bracket exemplifies the companies’ strong partnership, which will be deepened further through this initiative. “We are confident, that our materials and addi