Maschinery & Technology

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Heart valves, eardrums, wound monitoring: Research-intensive challenges for bio and medical textiles expert Dr. Dilbar Aibibu. © Oertel

 
28/08/2019 – Drum roll for an artificial eardrum

Drum roll for an artificial eardrum

Future applications for textiles

It is thanks mainly to research that innovations such as artificial eardrums and textile mining filters are paving the way for new applications in the ... By  Editorial staff
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Maik Roth, Process Automation Technician for Mageba: “Given that the communication capability of the position sensors is the main focus of attention in the context of Industry 4.0, IO-Link is a topic of central importance.” © Mageba

 
16/08/2019 – Novotechnik

Novotechnik

Position sensors on the path to Industry 4.0

As we progress towards Industry 4.0, communication capabilities are becoming a must in the field of sensor technology. IO-Link is paving the way for this ... By  Editorial staff
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Michael Jänecke, Director of Brand Management Technical Textiles and Textile Processing at Messe Frankfurt: "The digitalisation of textile production is on the advance." © Messe Frankfurt

 
15/08/2019 – Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence

Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence

Techtextil and Texprocess and Digitalisation

Automation offers a solution for labour-intensive textile production in countries with a shortage of qualified workers. By  Editorial staff
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One highlight was the “Discovery” weaving loom with the new weft insertion system from ITEMA. This machine was surrounded by droves of visitors at every demonstration. © Alexander Büsgen

 
02/08/2019 – New weft insertion method pulls the crowds

New weft insertion method pulls the crowds

ITMA: Innovation meets traditional weaving

From 20 to 26 July 2019, Barcelona hosted ITMA 2019, opening the stage to innovative and forward-looking concepts in textile machine engineering. By  Editorial staff
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The hybrid digital textile printer achieves unparalleled flexibility in ink combinations and substrate options. © Mimaki

 
25/07/2019 – Entry into textile direct printing and direct transfer printing

Entry into textile direct printing and direct transfer printing

Mimaki Hybrid Printer

New hybrid printer enables direct-to-textile or direct-to-transfer printing on entry-level printer. By  Editorial staff
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Adidas is collaborating with Kornit to support their direct-to-garment innovation strategy, with Kornit as a key partner in digital embellishment. Adidas has recently invested in the Kornit Atlas (photo) and Avalanche Poly Pro solutions and is looking to expand its digital embellishment capabilities further. © Kornit Digital

 
23/07/2019 – Sustainable solutions for industrial digital textile printing

Sustainable solutions for industrial digital textile printing

Kornit Digital

Commercial availability of the new Kornit Presto, the world’s only industrial single-step solution for direct-to-fabric printing. By  Editorial staff