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02/09/2019 – Closing the gap and avoiding the ‘valley of death’

Closing the gap and avoiding the ‘valley of death’

Research and Production companies

Most of the sixteen German textile research institutes formed research and production companies some years ago. Our four-part series provides answers from ... By Hans-Werner Oertel

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

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

Daniel Harari, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Lectra: “By uniting with Retviews, we confirm once again our ambition to help our customers to quickly enter the era of Industry 4.0.” © Lectra

29/07/2019 – Acquisition of Retviews

Acquisition of Retviews

Lectra: Analyzing real-time market data

Technological enables fashion brands to analyze real-time market data. By Editorial staff

29/07/2019 – Texprocess Award 2019

Texprocess Award 2019

And the winner is ... Lectra!

Fashion On Demand by Lectra receives accolade for empowering fashion companies to offer personalized clothing. By Editorial staff

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

11/07/2019 – Lectra

Lectra

With Modaris V8R2, Lectra redefines the realism of 3D virtual prototyping

Lectra launches Modaris V8R2, the latest version of its patternmaking, grading and prototyping 2D/3D solution. By Editorial staff