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Robot movements can be taught by guiding the robot head. © Franka Emika GmbH

26/03/2020 – Robotics in the textile industry – Part 2

Robotics in the textile industry – Part 2

Programming of industrial robots

No industrial robot is immediately ready to perform the tasks assigned to it after delivery. This requires programming the robot controller. By Editorial staff

Jens D. Lukaczik, President of the Bremen Cotton Exchange © Bremer Baumwollbörse

25/03/2020 – Statement on the current situation

Statement on the current situation

President of the Bremen Cotton Exchange Jens D. Lukaczik

Today, Wednesday, 25 March 2020, at 9:45 a.m. CET, the 35th International Cotton Conference Bremen would have opened its doors. But things turned out ... By Editorial staff

31/05/2017 – Dornbirn-MFC

Dornbirn-MFC

Dornbirn-MFC as idea- and network generator

In recent years Dornbirn-MFC has gradually developed as a “global brand“ and its rising number of participants and international origin reflect its status. By Editorial staff

Scientist Pavan Manvi of RWTH Aachen University (right) and researcher Dr Jochen Norwig of Covestro with a prototype CO2 synthetic fibre. © Covestro

19/03/2020 – Air – drive the change

Air – drive the change

Make it fair, clean the air

Jeans often serve as the prime example of fashion’s negative effects on the planet. New technologies enable sustainable alternatives. By Editorial staff

Andrew Meacher (centre left), John Vareldis (centre right) and the energy management team are proud of Pincroft’s ISO 50001 certification. © Carrington Textiles

30/01/2020 – ISO certified energy management system

ISO certified energy management system

Carrington Textiles: Pincroft finishing facility awarded ISO 50001

Carrington Textiles is pleased to announce the successful certification of the energy management system at its biggest finishing facility, Pincroft. By Editorial staff

Strumpf Dirks GmbH has been producing high-quality and exclusive branded hosiery at its factory in the German town of Billerbeck for over 55 years. © Strumpf Dirks

18/02/2020 – Socks made in Germany

Socks made in Germany

Strumpf Dirks expands in Germany

The textile company Strumpf Dirks is ramping up production in Germany and is building a new factory in the northwest. By Editorial staff

Small particles, called microplastics, are emitted during washing processes and can enter sewage plants, sludge and surface water and therefore the oceans, where they damage important habitats such as coral reefs. © vlad61_61/stock.adobe.com

30/01/2020 – Lower microplastic pollution during washing

Lower microplastic pollution during washing

Niederrhein University presents preliminary findings

With the aid of a washing and filtering lab on campus, Niederrhein University is working to determine how washing behaviour influences the emission of ... By Editorial staff