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EFI presents revolutionary innovations for packaging, display graphics, and textiles at drupa 2024

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May 30, 2024

EFI presents revolutionary innovations for packaging, display graphics, and textiles at drupa 2024

today unveiled a wide array of innovative solutions in inkjet printing for packaging, display graphics, and textiles, all on display at its stand at Drupa 2024, opening today and running through 7 June at Messe Düsseldorf. EFI is located in Hall 9, Stand A20-1 at the show.

“Our return to Drupa brings some of the most transformative announcements in EFI history,” said Frank Pennisi, CEO of EFI. “We’re excited to use this opportunity to launch groundbreaking innovations, like the world’s first full-color, on-demand rightsized box system, and true water-based single-pass inkjet technology for corrugated printing. The solutions on our stand present game-changing opportunities that visitors can implement today and plan for tomorrow to future-proof their businesses in a highly competitive and rapidly changing marketplace.”

Revolutionary innovations and announcements

EFI is unveiling two new solutions at drupa, as well as announcing disruptive developments for existing solutions. Featured live at EFI’s stand is the must-see Packsize® EFI™ X5® Nozomi, the world’s first full-colour, on-demand, right-sized box system. It prints, cuts, creases, glues, and erects customized boxes at rates as fast as one box every six seconds with high-resolution graphics, all in a single, streamlined solution – a truly astonishing new offering for the corrugated packaging industry.

In other packaging news, EFI announced the EFI Nozomi 14000 AQ true waterbased, single-pass inkjet technology for corrugated packaging and displays. EFI Genuine Water-based Inks offer packaging producers another choice for their corrugated applications and are compliant with the European Printing Ink Association (EuPIA), Swiss Ordinance RS817.023.21, and Nestlé Guidance Note & European directives on packaging inks. “Our aqueous, single-pass inkjet technology sets a new standard for corrugated packaging with vibrant, high-quality, and eco-friendly printing,” said Evandro Matteucci, VP/GM inkjet packaging and building materials. “This innovation ensures compliance with some of the most stringent regulations while enabling businesses to meet customer demands swiftly and efficiently.”

EFI also announced the EFI Nozomi 12000 MP single-pass LED inkjet technology for direct-to-metal printing. Specifically designed for printing on metal, aluminium, and tinplate packaging, the metal packaging industry can now benefit from highly flexible, industrial inkjet printing with the advanced capabilities, efficiencies and sustainable technology built for 24/7 production. Guests can see a selection of application samples at EFI’s stand.

A second brand-new, must-see printer on display is the production-level EFI VUTEk® X5r superwide roll-to-roll LED inkjet printer. This new five-metre press marks a milestone in nearly independent operation, thanks to carefully integrated automation, software, and hardware that support full-shift unattended printing, deliver a complete print-to-finished-graphic workflow system, and take image quality at production-level speeds to new levels. The printer is running at the EFI stand for live demonstrations through the show.

In the last of EFI’s single-pass developments, the company has also announced the new 1.7-metre-wide EFI Nozomi 17000 SD single-pass LED inkjet printer for sign and display. The super-high-speed, high-quality production capabilities of EFI Nozomi SD single-pass LED printers offer users the opportunity to significantly improve speed to market and increase profitability.

Rounding out EFI’s new solutions is EFInsight™, cloud-based intelligence that optimizes the operational efficiency and TCO of the user’s EFI packaging, display graphics, or textile digital inkjet printing systems with powerful cloud-based data collection, analytics, reporting, proactive maintenance, and process control tools. Currently available for new EFI Nozomi single-pass printers for packaging, EFInsight offers real-time data collection, advanced analytics, and comprehensive reporting tools, providing invaluable insights into the economics of the production process. Proactive maintenance and diagnostics features ensure peak performance levels while robust process control tools fine-tune printing operations for optimal results, maximising their inkjet printer investment. drupa visitors can get demonstrations of EFInsight at EFI’s stand

Proven industry-leading technology on display

Visitors to EFI’s stand can also see many of the company’s existing industry-leading solutions, such as:

EFI VUTEk Q3h XP high-speed hybrid flatbed/roll-fed inkjet printer, providing the highest-quality imaging and flexible and versatile production-level printing with the most advanced high-speed automation options EFI has ever offered.
EFI Nozomi 14000 SD single-pass printer for sign and display applications, giving users the opportunity to significantly improve speed to market and increase profitability with a wide range of substrates.
EFI VUTEk FabriVU 340i+ dye sublimation soft signage inkjet printer with inline fixation, allowing you to direct print to fabric and sublimate inline, in one step, for production runs that are immediately ready for finishing and shipping – all at the lowest acquisition cost and lowest total cost of ownership.
EFI Reggiani ecoTERRA water-based pigment solution that eliminates the need for pre-treatment, steaming, washing, or stentering. It reduces costs by eliminating large, pre-treated fabric stock and ancillary equipment, and uses less energy, water and chemicals throughout the entire process. This truly sustainable, all-in-one solution delivers faster turnaround times for the ondemand delivery of multiple textile applications with an end-to-end digital textile workflow powered by Inèdit.

“Our outstanding team has worked hard to make our drupa exhibition one of the hottest places on the show floor, with both new and proven solutions,” Pennisi added. “We wanted our stand to show that no other exhibitor at drupa can bring together such a comprehensive, stunning array of disruptive solutions that offer the ultimate in performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction. We’re not just here to preview future concepts; our solutions are available to order right now, at drupa. Our experts are ready to help you better understand which offerings are best for your business and how you can benefit from unparalleled versatility and unrivalled quality whether working in packaging, display graphics, or textiles.”

Be sure to visit EFI at Drupa 2024, Hall 9, Stand A20-1. For information about EFI products and services, visit www.EFI.com.

Packsize and EFI launch X5 Nozomi, the industry’s first full-color, erected box solution

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May 30, 2024

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Packsize and EFI launch X5 Nozomi, the industry’s first full-color, erected box solution

Packsize, the market leader in sustainable, right-sized, on-demand packaging, and EFI™, a global technology company leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging, today announced their collaboration on the world’s first on-demand box system that integrates full-color printing on boxes using a single automated solution.

The X5 Nozomi system combines Packsize’s X5 fully-automated, Right-sized Packaging on Demand system, part of the Packsize X Series, with EFI’s industry-leading Nozomi single-pass digital inkjet printer line for corrugated.

“The partnership with EFI and the innovation of the X5 Nozomi is a testament to our team’s commitment to reimagining what is possible and empowering brands to truly customize their customers’ unboxing experience,” said David Lockwood, CEO of Packsize. “No other machine can go from blank corrugated to printed, right-sized, on-demand erected boxes in one solution – and in as little as six seconds per box.”

Taking the manufacturing process from seven complex steps down to one, the X5 Nozomi is automating and simplifying box production. The opportunities enabled by this solution include:

Moving from plain monochrome boxes to full-color impactful digital printed
images
Reducing labor and enabling automation through ready-to-pack erected boxes
Integrate shipping labels, hazmat labels, and other custom labels within the print
design
Cost-effective, sustainable production

“The corrugated box is becoming a more engaging experience. At the same time, unboxing videos are having a rising impact on brands even as digital ad influence declines due to oversaturation and ad-blocking,” noted Frank Pennisi CEO, EFI. “All this has resulted in boxes as billboards, enabling positive brand experiences for consumers. Essentially, packaging sells a product, which is why EFI partnered with Packsize – to empower brands in elevating their packaging quickly, simply, and cost-effectively with the X5 Nozomi.”

The X5 Nozomi addresses increasing consumer and government demand for sustainable packaging. The solution reduces packaging waste caused by oversized boxes, negates void filler like plastic air pillows, reduces shipping emissions, and improves the end-consumers overall experience. By right-sizing boxes, companies can minimize their costs and environmental impact associated with extraneous and unneeded corrugated while improving parcel logistics, fitting 66% more boxes on freight and delivery carriers. Leveraging the power of EFI Nozomi digital printing, global warming potential (GWP) is reduced by approximately 50% compared to analog printing technologies with the elimination of printing plates, ink waste, and overproduction.

Tintoria Finissaggio 2000: Innovative textile company invests in the latest Mahlo development

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May 30, 2024

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Tintoria Finissaggio 2000: Innovative textile company invests in the latest Mahlo development

Tintoria Finissaggio 2000 is one of the most important Italian companies in the textile finishing sector. Founded in 1973 in Masserano in the textile district of Biella, the company has developed into a highly valued contact point for Italian and international textile manufacturers. In its early days, Tintoria Finissagio 2000 initially concentrated on the processing of knits for sportswear, but then specialised in the processing, finishing and dyeing of fine fibres, particularly wool and cashmere. Today it offers the complete range of dyeing of all types of fibres, finishing, digital printing, lamination and membrane lining. These processes are used to give fabrics certain properties, such as colour, pattern, softness, shine or waterproofness.

With over 100 employees, Tintoria Finissaggio’s company philosophy is based on three cornerstones: sustainable innovation, high human capital and first-class customer service. The latter is guaranteed above all by customised production and rapid response to new requirements. The company serves a wide range of customers in various industries, including fashion, home textiles, automotive and technical textiles.

At Tintoria Finissaggio 2000, customers benefit from the fact that all processes are handled under one roof, from design support to the finishing of fabrics, combining decades of experience with the new possibilities of lamination and digital printing. The dyeing plant in Masserano is a state-of-the-art facility that fulfils the strictest environmental standards – to name just one example. In general, Tintoria Finissaggio 2000 continuously invests in state-of-the-art technologies and production facilities in order to achieve high-quality results while ensuring sustainable production processes.

The upgrading of new equipment is therefore another part of the company strategy. Tintoria Finissagio 2000 also focused on innovation when equipping a new stenter frame. The company opted for the latest development from German machine manufacturer Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG: the Orthopac RXVMC-20 automatic straightening system. The new straightening concept is specially designed for processing textiles with high distortion dynamics, i.e. textiles with highly variable distortion. The automatic straightening system can eliminate these distortions in textile webs even faster and more precisely than any other system on the market. “We have paid particular attention to the straightening mechanism and its interaction with the probe system’s analysis electronics,” explains Mahlo Sales Manager Thomas Höpfl. Two individually controlled and driven straightening modules with a total of three bow and four skew rollers ensure that bow and skew distortions are corrected in small steps. The control concept is also new. A scanner group at the infeed of the straightener detects distortions even before they reach the correction rollers. This means that the rollers are brought directly into position and the fabric is corrected from the very first centimetre. A scanner group at the outfeed also recognises any residual distortion, which is then corrected on the second straightening module.

Just a few months after commissioning, it is clear that the decision in favour of the new Mahlo concept was the right one. The owners Dino Masso and Marco Bardelle emphasise: “We had high hopes for the new Orthopac RXVMC-20 straightening system from Mahlo and our expectations have been exceeded by far. The results have fully convinced us. Mahlo also offers outstanding customer service and provided us with excellent support and training during the first few weeks of using the new technology.”

Maharashtra Mudran Parishad (MMP) Supports Bharat Print Expo 2025!

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May 30, 2024

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Maharashtra Mudran Parishad (MMP) Supports Bharat Print Expo 2025!

Maharashtra Mudran Parishad (MMP) is the state-level apex body representing printers’ associations in Maharashtra for over 60 years. Its main role is to coordinate, motivate, innovate, improve, expand, and elevate the graphic arts and print industry in the state. The organization has signed an MOU to support the Bharat Print Expo, scheduled to take place from April 24 to April 26, 2025, at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre in Bengaluru.

As per the memorandum, MMP will extensively promote the event in the State of Maharashtra. It will also spearhead a Print Yatra/ roadshows in the printing hubs in Maharashtra abutting the state of Karnataka. A tentative itinerary covering the following towns has been mooted: Omrega, Solapur, Vijayapura, Sangola, Jath, Kavathe, Mahankal, Vita, Palus, Tasgaon, Sangli, Jaysingpur, Ichalkaranji, Kolhapur, Gadhinglaj, Sawantwadi & Kudal.

Balasaheb Ambekar, President of MMP, expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with ReEnvision Events. He said, “We are excited to partner with ReEnvision Events to promote and expand the reach of Bharat Print Expo 2025. The Print Yatra is being meticulously planned to cover all the major printing hubs in our state that are in the vicinity of Karnataka.”

Anil Arora, President of ReEnvision Events Private Limited (REPL), the organizers of the Show, expressed gratitude for the support of MMP. He emphasized, “With the invaluable support of MMP, we will not only reach but also engage with grassroots printers and professionals in Maharashtra. These individuals from the emerging towns helm growing businesses and will be among the core target audience for our Show.”

Cinte Techtextil China 2024

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May 29, 2024

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Standing as Asia’s leading technical textiles and nonwoven trade fair, Cinte Techtextil China is favoured by domestic and international buyers due to its proximity to APAC hotspots and wide-ranging product application areas. With four months until the show opens doors, multiple key exhibitors have already confirmed participation. In conjunction with a positive global outlook, key players are eager to congregate again at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from 19 – 21 September, to showcase innovations and connect with buyers from various sectors.

Steered towards innovation and sustainability, the landscape of technical textiles and nonwovens is constantly evolving, creating opportunities for the industry in Asia and beyond. Recent studies show that the global markets of both sectors are anticipated to witness robust expansion in the years to come, fuelled by technological advancement and growing demand in several sectors, such as automotive, construction and healthcare[1],[2]. Coupled with China’s and other Asian countries’ escalated efforts to go green, the outlook for innovative products remains positive. Notably, demand for lightweight carbon fibre in China is booming[3], due to sustainability-aligned applications such as wind turbine blades, reduced emissions from automobiles, and more, with R&D efforts being made globally to improve the fibre’s cost-efficiency and eco-friendliness.

As a hub for innovation exchange, Cinte Techtextil China will bring together upstream and downstream players from China and beyond, facilitating the value chain to redefine its future. Alongside numerous domestic suppliers, the upcoming edition will see a strong line-up of international exhibitors already confirmed. The growing list includes:

Andritz Perfojet SAS (France)
Comerio Ercole SpA (Italy)
Dilo Systems GmbH (Germany)
EMS-GRILTECH (Switzerland)
FMMG Technical Textiles Co Ltd (Italy)
Graf + Cie AG (Switzerland)
Groz-Beckert (Germany)
Picanol NV (Belgium)
Reifenhauser GmbH (Germany)
Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH (Germany)

The fair will closely align with Messe Frankfurt’s ‘Texpertise Econogy’ – the umbrella for the group’s sustainability activities at its more than 50 textile trade shows worldwide. New energy elements, such as battery and hydrogen, will appear at the Innovation Showcase Area, on top of other interactive fringe events which centre around sustainability.

With environmental protection as one of the top sourcing categories at the previous edition, products with medical, home, protection, and building applications rounded out the top five. By product group, in-demand sourcing categories included nonwovens; technology and accessories; woven fabrics, laid webs, knitted fabrics, braidings; composites; as well as coated textiles and bondtec. The show saw 15,542 visits from 52 countries and regions last year.

Catering to various key players in 2023, the well-known Groz-Beckert East Asia brought their latest innovative needling tools for the nonwovens sector. Speaking at the show, Mr Kabilen Sornum, Vice President of Asia Pacific of Marketing & E-Commerce, commented: “While we are focusing on the China market, we have also seen buyers from the Middle East, Europe, Korea, and North Asia. Cinte Techtextil China is a more international fair – we can see that everyone is here, and the quality and innovation of buyers has improved greatly in the past three to four years. E-mobility and sustainability are two very clear trends.”

The fair’s product categories cover 12 application areas, which comprehensively span a full range of potential uses in modern technical textiles and nonwovens. These categories also cover the entire industry, from upstream technology and raw materials providers to finished fabrics, chemicals and other solutions. This scope of product groups and application areas ensures that the fair is an effective business platform for the entire industry.

Save the Date: ITCPE 2025 – See You on 19, May 2025

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May 29, 2024

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Save the Date: ITCPE 2025 – See You on 19, May 2025

The 19th Guangzhou International Textile, Clothing, and Printing Industry Expo concluded (hereafter referred as “ITCPE”) successfully on May 22, 2024, at the PWTC Expo in Guangzhou. ITCPE is one of the most influential professional exhibitions in the apparel and textile printing industries, which covers the whole industry chain of garment-manufacturing. The event has always adhered to the principle of innovative development and win-win cooperation, focusing on creating a trading platform for printing, embroidery, and sewing equipment, printing materials, and accessories, and is committed to providing a communication and display platform for domestic and foreign manufacturers.

This edition, with 6,00 exhibitors covers the arena of automative textile printing machine, industry-class textile printing and digital DTG equipment, personalized customization solutions, consumables, accessories, DTF solutions, sewing equipment and related consumables, which present a microcosm of the new technologies, equipment, materials, and concepts in the industry.

Domestical and International Visiting Groups Paid Attention to ITCPE – In the 19th edition ITCPE, multiple visiting groups home and abroad gathered together with their passion to this industry, witnessing the event. It is an enormous recognition for the program in terms of attention.
Larger Scale & More Exhibitors – With more than 6,00 exhibitors and 35,000 professional visitors, this edition has more than 45,000 sqm of exhibition space. The exhibiting area covers from textile printing, sewing, embroidery, accessories, consumables, and materials. You can find any part of the industry in ITCPE.
Splendid Concurrent Forum Brings Wisdom All Over the World – The concurrent forum infused great vitality to ITCPE – Many industry insiders and scholars gathered together to explore the cutting-edge technologies and developmental trends of the industry. Frequent Q&A can be seen on-site during the forum, which brought different people’s wisdom together.
Record High On-site Transaction Rate – In this three-day program, exhibitors had a deep communication and cooperation with visitors. The transaction rate got record high and many exhibitors gave their thumbs-up for us and they expected a continuous growth in the next event.
Fourstar Gala Dinner – On the first day of the event, the “Fourstar Gala Dinner” sponsored by Guangzhou Fourstar Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. welcomed guests from all over the world. This was not only a great opportunity for different people to exchange ideas but also a grand event for the industry. People from Bangladesh, Vietnam, Turkey, Pakistan, etc. gathered together to share the joy of this event and seek more possibilities.

The gala dinner was mainly sponsored by Guangzhou Fourstar Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. Also much thankfulness to Guangzhou Mounatainwood New Materials Co., Ltd. as our Platinum Sponsor and Guangzhou Sangong Digital Technology Co.,Ltd. as the Overseas Delegates Reception Sponsor.

At the Gala Dinner, the organizers also specially recognized a series of outstanding partners and strategic partners, and presented them with boards. These partners include the Zhuji Computerized Embroidery Machine Industry Association, Ho Chi Minh City Textile and Garment – Embroidery Association, Binh Duong Textile and Apparel Associaton, Zhongshan Textile Engineering Society, Anyang Licheng Printing Industry Park, Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Chengdu Garment (Apparel) Industry Association, Cao County Digital Printing Association, Zibo Traditional Industry Development Center; Guangdong Textile Engineering Society, Haicheng Printing Industry Association,, etc. The award ceremony not only expressed our gratitude but also showcased the infinite possibilities for future cooperation.

Meanwhile, the Gala Diner also witnessed the signing ceremony between PERAGA EXPO and Hong Kong Allallinfo Media Group. This strategic cooperation hints that both parties will continue to work together to bring more enterprises to Indonesian market and build up the industry together.

6. Compliments from Visitors and Exhibitors – After the conclusion of this edition of ITCPE, we received enormous compliments from visitors and exhibitors. They considered this event an unforgettable program for them because of the larger scale, more exhibitors, foreign exhibitors and high on-site transaction rate. They all placed a high value on ITCPE and they even booked the booth in advance for more on-site orders.

The successful conclusion of the 2024 (The 19th) Guangzhou International Textile, Clothing, and Printing Expo marks the opening of a new chapter in industry exchange and cooperation. We wish all exhibitors and visitors a prosperous future and a shared bright future!

We also look forward to seeing you again next year on May 19th at the same venue (Guangzhou PWTC Expo)!

Active apparel group commits to decarbonization program, addresses challenge for brands to manage scope 3 emissions .

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May 29, 2024

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Active apparel group commits to decarbonization program, addresses challenge for brands to manage scope 3 emissions .

Manufacturer of activewear and swimwear, Active Apparel Group (AAG), has committed to a structured approach in reducing its environmental impact across its global operations through an Environmental Management System (EMS). The EMS, built using the ISO14001 Standard Framework, incorporates key environmental policy commitments and has set targets and strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations across China, Australia, and the USA.

Through a third-party audit of its greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), AAG has identified the following areas of focus to reduce impacts:

Reduction in Scope 1 energy use
Reduction in air freight
Reduction in water usage across the business
Ongoing collection and management of production waste
Increased use of sustainable materials
Continued collection of GHG data for ongoing improvement

“We want to be part of the solution in moving the industry towards a decarbonized future,” said Hawker.

AAG’s EMS is designed to be embedded within the operations of the business, with functional ownership of targets established and education of the team prioritized, to deliver results on reducing environmental impact. Quarterly reporting of its progress is communicated to stakeholders and reviewed by the company’s Board of Directors. The Environmental Policy can be found on the company website.

The EMS is part of AAG’s ongoing Responsible Business Strategy – a company-wide commitment to driving continuous improvement across the areas of Governance and social and Environmental impact. Other initiatives include a Living Wage Audit by Bureau Veritas (AAG pays 100% Living Wage); Materiality Assessment; Supply Chain Traceability Project; Circularity and Waste Management along with annual third-party audits – SMETA, Gold WRAP, Supplier Qualification Program, and its Modern Slavery Statement.

Online visitor registration for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024

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May 29, 2024

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Online visitor registration for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024

Visitors to ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024, Asia’s leading business platform for textile machinery, can register their visit online to take advantage of early bird rates. The combined exhibition will be held from 14 to 18 October 2024 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, Shanghai, China.

Visitors who pre-register on the combined show websites (itmaasia.com and citme.com) by 13 October will enjoy early bird rates which are at a 40% discount. The early-bird rates are US$9 (RMB 60) for a five-day badge and US$5 (RMB 30) for a one-day badge. Standard onsite rates are RMB 100 for a five-day badge and RMB 50 for a one-day badge.

The combined show owners – CEMATEX and the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT (CCPIT-Tex), China Textile Machinery Association (CTMA) and China Exhibition Centre Group Corporation (CIEC) are pleased with the positive response received for space application. Compared to the previous edition, the size of the exhibition is expected to be bigger.

To-date, about 1,700 leading textile machinery manufacturers have applied for space. Among them are CHTC, Cixing, Fadis, Groz-Beckert, Itema, Karl Mayer, Memminger-Iro, Murata, Picanol, Rifa, Saurer, Savio, Shima Seiki, SPGPrints, Staubli, Tsudakoma, Truetzschler, Toyota, Vandewiele and Yoantion.

Mr Ernesto Maurer, President of CEMATEX said: “The textile industry is undergoing rapid transformation due to factors such as digitalisation and sustainability. Automated systems are driving efficiency across fibre processing, yarn production, weaving, dyeing and finishing. Textile machinery manufacturers are excited to promote these technologies at the upcoming ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition.”

Mr Gu Ping, President of China Textile Machinery Association concurred: “The textile industry is witnessing rapid changes driven by the progress of the Internet and AI technological advancements, and textile processing technologies are also developing rapidly. ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 will showcase the latest development trends of the global textile machinery sector. We warmly invite buyers to visit the exhibition to source the highest quality and efficient technologies.”

Featuring 18 product chapters of the textile-making manufacturing chain, ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 will showcase a comprehensive range of machinery, from spinning, weaving, knitting, nonwoven, printing and inks, dyeing and finishing, to garment making, recycling, testing and packaging.

The previous edition – ITMA ASIA + CITME 2022 – was successfully staged, grossing over 160,000 square metres of the exhibition venue. It featured more than 1,500 exhibitors from 23 countries and attracted visitorship of 100,000 from 105 countries and regions.

ITMA ASIA + CITME is organised by Beijing Textile Machinery International Exhibition Co., Ltd and co-organised by ITMA Services. Japan Textile Machinery Association is a special partner of the combined show.

Emtec electronic advances textile haptic evaluation with enhanced TSA device at hightex 2024

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May 28, 2024

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Emtec electronic advances textile haptic evaluation with enhanced TSA device at hightex 2024

The Germany-based device manufacturer Emtec Electronic will present its latest innovation in objective haptic measurement for textiles and nonwovens at HIGHTEX 2024, which will be held concurrently with the ITM exhibition from June 4-8 in Istanbul, Turkey

.The emtec TSA Tactile Sensation Analyzer represents a significant advancement in haptic testing technology. Based on a measuring principle that simulates the human fingertips, the portable lab device evaluates the hand-feel of fabrics with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency, measuring softness, smoothness, and stretch and recovery parameters within two minutes. Comparisons to results with traditional hand-panel testing methods using “touch experts” reveal a correlation of up to 100%. The TSA’s capabilities have been further enhanced with additional features, including:

Surface Thermal Conductivity and Thermal Insulation Measurement: The TSA reliably measures a product’s thermal properties, delivering objective data on how warm or cool a material feels to the touch.
Improved Design for Measuring Springback Behavior: The updated TSA utilizes an improved method for measuring springback behavior, accurately capturing a fabric’s ability to return to its original shape after deformation. This allows manufacturers to evaluate the elasticity and resilience of textiles, ensuring they meet specific performance standards.
Integrated High-Resolution Camera: A built-in camera captures detailed images of fabric structure, weave, and other visual embellishments, facilitating optical analysis.
Cloud-Based Virtual Haptic Library: Developed in collaboration with Black Swan Textiles, the Virtual Haptic Library is an online database that digitizes and categorizes TSA sample data, enabling seamless collaboration and quality control regardless of location.

The redesigned TSA helps answer the question: What makes one product more desirable than another? Is it softness, elasticity, cushioning, or a specific blend of these attributes? “With the improvements to the established TSA, manufacturers have even more tools at hand to define and enhance their product’s appeal,” explains Alexander Gruener, Global Business Development Manager at Emtec.

Visitors to HIGHTEX 2024 are invited to stop by the emtec booth No. 107 in Hall 1 and speak with emtec Area Sales Manager Daniel Ohndorf and Cem Dipçin from Turkish partner company LABTEK to learn more about the updated TSA’s functionalities and application possibilities.

Trützschler service goes digital

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May 28, 2024

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Everybody has felt the pain of digital tech that creates more problems than solutions – but our new service will make sure that won’t happen to you. Digital Start-Up is a special service that helps our customers get maximum value from Trützschler’s digital solutions. From personalized configurations to analyzing data and optimizing production processes in real-time, you can rely on Digital Start-Up to support your yarn production processes.

Entering the virtual space

Every day, technical service experts from Trützschler visit customers around the globe. We travel to Brazil, India, Türkiye, and the USA… and now we’re adding another location to the list: The virtual space. Our Trützschler Services team works with you to make sure you feel the full benefit of our digital solutions for yarn production.

Digital Start-up: A new and exclusive service

Now, all customers that commission a new installation can also access our new service: Digital Start-Up. This comprehensive onboarding program generates quick wins from Day One and will help you achieve top levels of performance for many years. It offers:

Guided onboarding for our all-in-one platform My Trützschler including My Mill, Training, Shop and much more.
On-site training for all machines and services.
Digital audits that combine online and on-site guidance, training and troubleshooting.

During digital audits, technical experts from Trützschler guide and train each customer’s team based on specific real-time data from our mill monitoring system My Mill. By working closely in this way, you can get your mill to 100 % performance faster than ever, while also learning how to finetune your unique processes on your own. Online support is always available to help you solve issues quickly and achieve stable yarn quality.

With you everywhere

The My Trützschler platform offers the best way to keep track of all digital solutions. It provides seamless access to your digital Trützschler world, with important insights from digital services including My Mill, Training, Shop and My Wires. The My Identity tool ensures safe access on any device, anywhere – and it saves you time with single sign-on authentication. The digital Trützschler world is growing all the time. Find out about the latest apps and services on My Trützschler.

Stay up-to-date, anywhere and all the time.
Order parts and components online quickly and easily (My Shop).
Upskill your employees with online training activities (My Training).
Expert know-how to improve the performance of your Mill (My Mill).