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ESA astronaut Dr. Matthias Maurer in summer 2021 during preliminary talks on the Cosmic Kiss mission in DLR's :envihab in Cologne. © DLR

29/11/2021 – Smart Textiles

Smart Textiles

SmartTex shirt for long-term aerospace missions

Researchers will evaluate the effects of the space environment on the human cardiovascular system using the new SmartTex shirt. By Sibylle Michel

The pandemic and hygiene topics played a central role at A+A 2021, alongside the latest developments in innovative protective equipment. © Messe Düsseldorf/Constanze Tillmann

12/11/2021 – Focus on Safety, Security and Health at Work

Focus on Safety, Security and Health at Work

A+A 2021: Safety and health as important as ever

The trade fair topics of A+A 2021, leading trade fair for safety, security and health at work, continue to move into the focus of politics and society. By Sibylle Michel

Building a strong sustainable community is the underlying long-term objective of the SmartX Programme, to foster interaction and collaboration within the European smart textile industry. © SmartX

12/10/2021 – Promising innovative projects

Promising innovative projects

SmartX Europe mobilises the European smart textile industry

SmartX Europe has completed three funding calls aimed at textile start-ups and small businesses (SMEs) in the European Union and affiliated countries. By Editorial staff