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28.12.2023

ITMA ASIA + CITME: A success for VDMA member companies

This year’s edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME proved to be a success for the exhibiting VDMA member companies. Measured by booked square metres, Germany had the largest contingent, among the foreign exhibitors. More than 40 VDMA member companies were exhibiting their innovative products in Shanghai.

Dr. Janpeter Horn, chairman of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association noted: “Although facing a difficult market situation, this year’s edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME has exceeded the expectations, both in terms of the number of visitors and the quality of the talks. The significant number of foreign visitors to the fair was particularly pleasing.”

Solutions were demonstrated for more sustainable textile productions by most of the exhibitors, and here the VDMA members presented their technologies for saving water, energy and raw materials under the heading “Smart technologies for green textile production.”  

This year’s edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME proved to be a success for the exhibiting VDMA member companies. Measured by booked square metres, Germany had the largest contingent, among the foreign exhibitors. More than 40 VDMA member companies were exhibiting their innovative products in Shanghai.

Dr. Janpeter Horn, chairman of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association noted: “Although facing a difficult market situation, this year’s edition of ITMA ASIA + CITME has exceeded the expectations, both in terms of the number of visitors and the quality of the talks. The significant number of foreign visitors to the fair was particularly pleasing.”

Solutions were demonstrated for more sustainable textile productions by most of the exhibitors, and here the VDMA members presented their technologies for saving water, energy and raw materials under the heading “Smart technologies for green textile production.”  

Dr. Uwe Rondé, CEO, Saurer Intelligent Technology AG explained: “Saurer is satisfied with both the number of visitors and the quality of the discussions. Our booth was full from morning to evening with customers focused on latest technologies within the three mega trends: recycling, automation and digitalisation. Although machine utilisation in the spinning mills is still well below average, people are already gathering information and thinking about what to invest in once the market recovers.”

Benjamin Reiners, owner of Reiners + Fürst stated: „This year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME has exceeded our expectations by far. Especially the first day - a Sunday - has brought many high-quality customers and exclusively decision makers to our booth. We estimate about 20% international customers mainly from Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam. All customers agreed that the market situation at the moment is difficult, capacity usage is between 50-75% in the ring spinning sector and improvement is expected not before the 2nd half of 2024. Nevertheless the general spirit is very positive.“

“This ITMA ASIA was a great success for Trützschler. We welcomed a large number of Chinese visitors to our booth, as well as a significant number of interested international visitors”, said Dr. Bettina Temath, Head of Global Marketing Trützschler Group SE.

Georg Stausberg, CEO of the polymer processing solutions division and chief sustainability officer of the Oerlikon Group stated: „We can look back on a successful show where we were able to meet many of our customers not only from China, but also from Pakistan, India and Indonesia, for example.”

“A very well-attended trade fair, with interesting discussions, great innovative topics, in line with the modern and rapidly developing China" noted Wolfgang Schöffl, head of product line weaving machines and member of the extended management, Lindauer Dornier.

The VDMA Textile Machinery Association and VDMA China were present at the fair, to support the members e.g. with regard to IPR. With the help of a VDMA expert and a contracted law firm, the member company Sahm submitted a complaint application for patent infringement disputes during the exhibition to the onsite IPR office. Both parties, Sahm, and the Chinese company, that used patented design without permission reached an agreement: The Chinese company had to stop displaying functions and designs involving patent infringement on site which meant the removal of some structural parts and the covering of key components protected by patent protection.

Dr. Harald Weber, managing director of VDMA Textile Machinery concluded: “Asia, and China in particular, represent the primary foreign markets for the VDMA member companies in the sector. The Chinese market is the main destination for their exports. Other major export destinations in Asia include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Uzbekistan. ITMA ASIA + CITME provides a unique platform to showcase technologies for customers directly in Asia. The VDMA member companies are looking forward to the coming edition of the fair from 14 to 18 October 2024 in Shanghai.”

The latest survey of VDMA members' subsidiaries in China gives reason to hope that the economic situation in the Chinese textile industry could also improve significantly in the second half of the year. In addition, European textile machinery manufacturers are urged to be present on the most important market and at the trade fair and to offer Asian customers most advanced technology for their demanding challenges.

Quelle:

VDMA e. V.
Textile Machinery

27.11.2023

ITMA ASIA + CITME: Smart technologies for green textile production

ITMA ASIA + CITME, Asia’s leading trade fair for textile machinery, took place in Shanghai with a considerable presence of VDMA member companies. The round about 40 exhibiting VDMA members covered nearly all different machinery chapters with a focus on spinning and manmade fibers, nonwovens, weaving, braiding, knitting & hosiery, finishing & dyeing and textile processing. They were part of a strong German presence with a total of around 60 German exhibitors – including non-machine manufacturers.

ITMA ASIA + CITME, Asia’s leading trade fair for textile machinery, took place in Shanghai with a considerable presence of VDMA member companies. The round about 40 exhibiting VDMA members covered nearly all different machinery chapters with a focus on spinning and manmade fibers, nonwovens, weaving, braiding, knitting & hosiery, finishing & dyeing and textile processing. They were part of a strong German presence with a total of around 60 German exhibitors – including non-machine manufacturers.

During a press conference on the first day of the show, Dr. Janpeter Horn, chairman of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association and managing director of August Herzog Maschinenfabrik expressed: “After years of cancelled or postponed trade fairs and travel restrictions, this year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME is the first edition of the show that can be attended not just by Chinese but by visitors from various countries and regions. The event is a good opportunity to meet customers and partners again in person and not just on a screen. ITMA ASIA + CITME provides a good chance to deepen the already good relations with China and other Asian countries further and to set-up new partnerships.”

Dr. Horn continued to present latest facts and figures about the German textile machinery industry. Between January and August 2023, the overall exports of textile machinery and accessories summed up to 1.7 billion euros, which was a slight decrease compared to the same period in 2022. The shipping to almost all major markets decreased between January and August: China: 440 million € (2022: 453 million €), Turkey: 205 million € (2022: 265 million €), USA: 177 million € (2022: 144 million €), India: 170 million € (2022: 228 million €).

Numerous VDMA member companies have production sites in the major Asian markets China and India and serve their customers in these countries from there. A latest VDMA business climate survey among the textile machinery companies in China showed, that 75% of all participants assessed their current business situation as either good (6%) or satisfactory (69%). For the coming quarter, 50% of the companies see the market to decline. Asked about the business situation during the next six months, 44% of the companies expect the market to remain stable, 56% expect the situation to become worse. This is also reflected in the HR of the companies: 63% expect the number of employees to remain unchanged.

Weitere Informationen:
VDMA Textilmaschinen ITMA Asia + CITME
Quelle:

VDMA e. V.

06.11.2023

Mahlo präsentiert neue Lösungen auf der ITMA Asia 2023

Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG präsentiert zusammen mit Shanghai Kuantex auf der ITMA Asia (19. und 23. November) ihre Systeme und Lösungen für eine effiziente und qualitativ hochwertige Textilproduktion und -veredlung. Im Fokus steht dabei das neue Richtkonzept, Orthopac RXVMC, des Maschinenbauers.

„Beim neuen Richtkonzept wurde besonderes Augenmerk auf die Richtmechanik und deren Zusammenspiel mit der Analyseelektronik des Tastkopfsystems gelegt“, erklärt Vertriebsleiter Thomas Höpfl. Neu ist auch das Ansteuerungskonzept. Eine Tastkopfgruppe am Einlauf der Richtmaschine erkennt Verzüge, noch bevor Sie die Korrekturwalzen erreichen. So werden die Walzen direkt in Position gebracht und die Ware bereits ab dem ersten Zentimeter korrigiert. Eine Tastkopfgruppe am Auslauf erkennt zusätzlich möglichen Restverzug, der den am zweiten Richtmodul korrigiert wird. Das ermöglicht eine noch präzisere und schnellere Reaktion, wenn es gilt auf schnell wechselnde Verzügen zu reagieren. Seine volle Stärke zeigt das Orthopac RXVMC daher beim Richten von Maschenwaren und verzugsempfindlichen Geweben.

Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG präsentiert zusammen mit Shanghai Kuantex auf der ITMA Asia (19. und 23. November) ihre Systeme und Lösungen für eine effiziente und qualitativ hochwertige Textilproduktion und -veredlung. Im Fokus steht dabei das neue Richtkonzept, Orthopac RXVMC, des Maschinenbauers.

„Beim neuen Richtkonzept wurde besonderes Augenmerk auf die Richtmechanik und deren Zusammenspiel mit der Analyseelektronik des Tastkopfsystems gelegt“, erklärt Vertriebsleiter Thomas Höpfl. Neu ist auch das Ansteuerungskonzept. Eine Tastkopfgruppe am Einlauf der Richtmaschine erkennt Verzüge, noch bevor Sie die Korrekturwalzen erreichen. So werden die Walzen direkt in Position gebracht und die Ware bereits ab dem ersten Zentimeter korrigiert. Eine Tastkopfgruppe am Auslauf erkennt zusätzlich möglichen Restverzug, der den am zweiten Richtmodul korrigiert wird. Das ermöglicht eine noch präzisere und schnellere Reaktion, wenn es gilt auf schnell wechselnde Verzügen zu reagieren. Seine volle Stärke zeigt das Orthopac RXVMC daher beim Richten von Maschenwaren und verzugsempfindlichen Geweben.

Zur hochwertigen Textilherstellung und Veredlung trägt auch das Famacont PMC zur Regelung von Schussfaden- und Maschenreihendichte bei, das auf der ITMA Asia ebenfalls zu sehen ist. Das Famacont PMC-15 misst mittels Sensor die Faden- bzw Maschendichte und vergleicht sie mit dem in der Rezeptdatenverwaltung hinterlegtem Sollwert. Die erkannte Abweichung der Fadendichte vom Sollwert wird genutzt, um die Voreilung beim Aufnadelprozess am Spannrahmen vollautomatisch zu regeln. Interessierte können sich die Funktionsweise am Mahlo-Stand mit Hilfe eines Demo-Towers und eigener oder zur Verfügung gestellter Stoffproben erklären lassen.

Weiter großes Thema bleibt die Industry 4.0. Denn die besten gemessen Daten nützen nichts, wenn sie nicht verwertet werden können. Mahlo hat seine digitale Umgebung mSmart kontinuierlich weiterentwickelt. „Unsere Systeme generieren Daten, die der Kunde sofort nutzen kann, um Ware on-line zu regeln. Gleichzeitig werden alle Messwerte in unserem Datenmanagementsystem mLog enhanced gesichert und sind jederzeit abrufbar. Mit diesen historischen Daten können Prozesse optimiert und Schwachstellen im Ablauf zu minimiert werden“, erklärt Vertriebsleiter Thomas Höpfl.

Quelle:

Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG

Baldwin at ITMA Asia 2023 with Precision Spray TexCoat™ System (c) Baldwin Technology Company Inc.
06.11.2023

Baldwin at ITMA Asia 2023 with Precision Spray TexCoat™ System

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. will showcase its TexCoat™ G4 precision spray finishing system at ITMA Asia 2023 (November 19-23, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai). ITMA Asia participants can stop by and see Baldwin’s wide array of TexCoat G4-applied fabric samples from textile mills around the world and experience what precision finishing feels like while learning how the technology eliminates chemistry waste on changeover, saves water, and achieves faster speeds through the stenter frame and relaxed dryer.
 
Baldwin’s team will be available to discuss how the company’s technology can meet the textile supply chain’s sustainability and carbon footprint goals while improving performance and saving money. In the context of a cost-sensitive global economy and an increased focus by brands, consumers and regulatory agencies on sustainability, customers are placing a premium on sustainability-advantage textile production.

Baldwin Technology Company Inc. will showcase its TexCoat™ G4 precision spray finishing system at ITMA Asia 2023 (November 19-23, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai). ITMA Asia participants can stop by and see Baldwin’s wide array of TexCoat G4-applied fabric samples from textile mills around the world and experience what precision finishing feels like while learning how the technology eliminates chemistry waste on changeover, saves water, and achieves faster speeds through the stenter frame and relaxed dryer.
 
Baldwin’s team will be available to discuss how the company’s technology can meet the textile supply chain’s sustainability and carbon footprint goals while improving performance and saving money. In the context of a cost-sensitive global economy and an increased focus by brands, consumers and regulatory agencies on sustainability, customers are placing a premium on sustainability-advantage textile production.

TexCoat G4’s non-contact spray technology offers numerous advantages compared to outdated finishing-chemistry application methods. TexCoat G4 processes a wide range of low-viscosity water-based chemicals, such as durable water-repellents –  including PFAS-free, softeners, anti-microbials, easy-care and flame retardants. The company's technology uses the same chemicals as found in traditional pad baths with no special auxiliaries required.

Testimonial videos from Pincroft Dyeing and Print Works and Graniteville Specialty Fabrics along with a video highlighting Baldwin’s partnership with North Carolina State University will also be screened at their stand.

Quelle:

Baldwin Technology Company Inc.

ITMA Asia + CITME Photo: Swissmem
01.11.2023

15 member companies of Swiss Textile Machinery Association at upcoming ITMA Asia + CITME

In China, the textile industry is forward-looking and resilient – with a healthy appetite for new technologies and a determination to keep its leading position. Sustainability is increasingly coming into focus, so there is a growing demand for recycling technologies, as well as automated solutions and digitalization. Cornelia Buchwalder, Secretary General of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association, is clear: “China is the main market for a large number of our association members.” On top of growing consumer demand and technological capabilities, the latest ambitious five-year plan will drive further development of the Chinese textile industry in world markets, and Swiss companies will work with all stakeholders to enable its success.

In China, the textile industry is forward-looking and resilient – with a healthy appetite for new technologies and a determination to keep its leading position. Sustainability is increasingly coming into focus, so there is a growing demand for recycling technologies, as well as automated solutions and digitalization. Cornelia Buchwalder, Secretary General of the Swiss Textile Machinery Association, is clear: “China is the main market for a large number of our association members.” On top of growing consumer demand and technological capabilities, the latest ambitious five-year plan will drive further development of the Chinese textile industry in world markets, and Swiss companies will work with all stakeholders to enable its success.

Market proximity
Swiss companies realized many years ago that geographical proximity is the key to success. Stäubli has started to set up offices in Chinese cities since 1998 and counts 12 locations today, to serve the whole country. In 2002, Itema established a centralized local branch which today has 160 employees in various functions. Loepfe has expanded its presence by creating an independent local business unit to overcome the 9,000 km distance by air, while Uster Technologies has had a Chinese subsidiary since 1982, with offices and service stations in different provinces. Luwa set up its offices and workshop in Shanghai in 1997. Rieter established a presence in mainland China in 2005, driven by a strong commitment to expanding the country’s know-how and expertise – and ten years later opened an advanced research center. All Swiss companies with serious business goals in China have made similar commitments to connect with customers and maintain strong relationships.

Understanding Chinese customers
Swiss companies also understand that Chinese customers require dedicated attention, and that speed is more essential than ever in delivering both machines and services.
Manufacturers in China are seeking cost-effective solutions to remain competitive, while consumers are looking for value in their purchases. Companies need to develop solutions that provide tangible economic benefits to their clients. Furthermore, energy savings have become paramount in China, due to the government's commitment to environmental sustainability and reduced carbon emissions. “Businesses are adopting more energy-efficient processes and technologies to meet stringent energy conservation and emission reduction targets,” says Peter Schnickmann, Managing Director at Luwa Air Engineering (Shanghai). He notes an investment trend for solutions helping Chinese companies cut operational costs and minimize their carbon footprint.

To enhance the reputation of both companies and products – and boost the image of the entire industry – the environmental impact needs to decrease. Priorities are saving water and waste, as well as reducing, replacing or completely eliminating the use of harmful substances. China has a strong demand for environmental-friendly solutions and sustainable technologies.

Customer-oriented in weaving
The huge number of Chinese fabric producers calls for an immense volume of weaving machinery to be supplied by international and local providers. Swiss machinery manufacturers hold an impressive share of this business.
Chinese weavers require advanced technology, with increasingly higher standards of efficiency. In weaving preparation, latest solutions match the speed, quality and reliability now wanted. Weaving machines too offer the eco-efficiency, performance, and ease of use needed, with innovations that extend the scope of sustainable weaving, and open-platform systems configurable to weavers’ specific operations. A huge increase in demand for technical textiles in recent years has been driven by applications such as carbon fiber, aramid and glass fiber.

Profitable in spinning
China’s competitive advantages come from its large-scale and integrated manufacturing capabilities, along with the use of advanced automation and digitization technologies. Spinners aim to capitalize on extended market opportunities, with more economical production. The latest air-jet spinning machines serve these goals, allowing exceptionally low production costs per kilogram of yarn, coupled with high flexibility and reliability. Sustainable yarns are in great demand.

The automation trend in spinning mills focuses on connecting production processes. Data is used to ensure the highest quality standards, most efficient raw material usage, reduction of waste, and energy savings. To make spinning mills more competitive, latest solutions combine cutting-edge hardware, data-enabled software and renowned textile expertise.

Weitere Informationen:
ITMA Asia + CITME Swissmem
Quelle:

Swissmem

27.10.2023

ACIMIT: Italian machinery manufacturers at ITMA ASIA+CITME

A total of 59 Italian machinery manufacturers will be exhibiting at the upcoming ITMA ASIA+CITME, to be held from November 19 to 23 in Shanghai, as the event had been postponed for a year in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Of these 59 manufacturers, 26 will be presenting technological innovations as part of the National Sector Groups, organized by ACIMIT and ITA – Italian Trade Agency. Occupying a surface area of around 2,000 square meters, Italy is among the major foreign exhibiting Countries at the event.

Asia is a major destination for Italy’s textile machinery manufacturers, with fully 38% of all Italian textile machinery exports during the first half of 2023 (amounting to roughly 338 million euros) directed towards Asian markets. China, in particular, is an absolutely important market for Italian companies: the first in Asia and the second worldwide behind Turkey in 2022. In the first six months of this year, Italian machinery sold in China reached a value of 81 million Euro.

A total of 59 Italian machinery manufacturers will be exhibiting at the upcoming ITMA ASIA+CITME, to be held from November 19 to 23 in Shanghai, as the event had been postponed for a year in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Of these 59 manufacturers, 26 will be presenting technological innovations as part of the National Sector Groups, organized by ACIMIT and ITA – Italian Trade Agency. Occupying a surface area of around 2,000 square meters, Italy is among the major foreign exhibiting Countries at the event.

Asia is a major destination for Italy’s textile machinery manufacturers, with fully 38% of all Italian textile machinery exports during the first half of 2023 (amounting to roughly 338 million euros) directed towards Asian markets. China, in particular, is an absolutely important market for Italian companies: the first in Asia and the second worldwide behind Turkey in 2022. In the first six months of this year, Italian machinery sold in China reached a value of 81 million Euro.

“The general outlook for the Chinese market remains positive, although the demand for foreign machinery from local textile manufacturers has slowed somewhat for this first half of the year,” comments ACIMIT president Marco Salvadè. “Investments in the textile industry have never stopped, so there is no shortage of opportunities in China. I believe ITMA ASIA + CITME will confirm our expectations for a recovery in demand.”

Quelle:

ACIMIT

20.09.2023

TMAS Members at ITMA Asia + CITME 2023

Members of TMAS – the Swedish Textile Machinery Association – will be taking part in the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition, taking place from November 19-23 2023 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, China.

Weaving
In the area of weaving, 93% of the 114,000 new looms delivered in 2022 went to Asia, according to the latest figures from the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), with China the top destination, followed by India.
As a result, TMAS members like Vandewiele Sweden AB and Eltex have a huge market to address that has been established over many decades.

Vandewiele Sweden AB benefits from all of the synergies and accumulated know-how of the market-leading Vandewiele Group, supplying weft yarn feeding and tension control units for weaving looms to the majority of weaving machine manufacturers. It also retrofits its latest technologies to working mills to enable instant benefits in terms of productivity and control.

Members of TMAS – the Swedish Textile Machinery Association – will be taking part in the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition, taking place from November 19-23 2023 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, China.

Weaving
In the area of weaving, 93% of the 114,000 new looms delivered in 2022 went to Asia, according to the latest figures from the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), with China the top destination, followed by India.
As a result, TMAS members like Vandewiele Sweden AB and Eltex have a huge market to address that has been established over many decades.

Vandewiele Sweden AB benefits from all of the synergies and accumulated know-how of the market-leading Vandewiele Group, supplying weft yarn feeding and tension control units for weaving looms to the majority of weaving machine manufacturers. It also retrofits its latest technologies to working mills to enable instant benefits in terms of productivity and control.

Yarn and sewing thread monitoring
With nearly 70 years of expertise in yarn sensor technology, Eltex of Sweden AB has been at the forefront of new product development. Its EYE and EyETM systems are capable of accurately and efficiently monitoring the movement and tension of more than 1,000 yarns simultaneously. These systems are suitable for various applications and fibre types, including warping, winding, multiaxial weaving and new material applications.

Eltex sewing tension monitors, such as the ETM422, have been well-received by customers. This device can monitor the tension of sewing threads in real time, effectively improving the quality and safety of sewn products. Particularly in China's rapidly growing automotive manufacturing sector, the ETM422 has seen widespread use to meet the industry’s escalating demands for product safety and quality.

Dyeing and finishing
“Digitalisation, automation and AI have become the key enablers for sustainable gains across the entire textile industry and so much has been achieved in the past few years, especially in terms of automation,” says TMAS secretary general Therese Premler-Andersson. “One area in which TMAS members are really making a difference right now, is in replacing water and energy-intensive technologies for the dyeing and finishing processes with new digital technologies.”

The TexCoat G4 non-contact spray technology for textile finishing and remoistening, for example, will be showcased in Shanghai by Baldwin. It not only reduces water, chemicals and energy consumption, but also provides the flexibility to adapt to a customer’s requirements in terms of single and double-sided finishing applications. The TexCoat G4 can reduce water consumption by as much as 50% compared to traditional padding application processes.

08.09.2022

Monforts at ITMA ASIA + CITME

Monforts will highlight its technologies for special technical textile applications at this year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME which takes place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, from November 20-24.

One of Monforts' developments is the Montex 8500 XXL stenter system for the production of technical fabrics in widths of up to 6.8 metres. Among the products made on this system are treated nonwovens for the geotextiles and filter media markets, tarpaulins, advertising banners, black-out curtains, membranes and many more.

On Montex©Coat coating lines, meanwhile, the possibilities range from the single-sided application of finishing agents for outdoor clothing and adding functionality to home textiles, to the creation of materials for sophisticated lightweight construction and automotive and aerospace components.

Monforts will highlight its technologies for special technical textile applications at this year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME which takes place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China, from November 20-24.

One of Monforts' developments is the Montex 8500 XXL stenter system for the production of technical fabrics in widths of up to 6.8 metres. Among the products made on this system are treated nonwovens for the geotextiles and filter media markets, tarpaulins, advertising banners, black-out curtains, membranes and many more.

On Montex©Coat coating lines, meanwhile, the possibilities range from the single-sided application of finishing agents for outdoor clothing and adding functionality to home textiles, to the creation of materials for sophisticated lightweight construction and automotive and aerospace components.

“Many more applications are possible, such as the overdyeing of denim, the creation of double-face coated materials, fabrics awnings, tents and medical drapes and the pre-treatment of substrates for digital printing”, explains Gunnar Meyer, Monforts area sales manager for China. “A range of different doctor blades and their combinations can be supplied to meet individual requirements, including air knife, roller knife, foam, screen and magnetic roller coating. The latter option is recommended for lines with working widths of over 2.4 metres.”

In addition, Monforts can provide the necessary explosion-proof ranges for solvent-based coatings and high temperature processes up to 320°C, such as the PTFE coating of nonwoven filter material. These lines are equipped with special burners, stenter chains, and insulation.

Quelle:

 A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG / AWOL Media

(c) Groz-Beckert KG
07.07.2021

Groz-Beckert bewertet ITMA Asia als „vollen Erfolg“

Zusätzlich zur Präsenzveranstaltung ITMA Asia + CITME 2021 in Shanghai lud das Unternehmen seine Besucher auf einen virtuellen Messestand ein. Insgesamt begrüßte Groz-Beckert knapp 3.600 Besucher während der Messezeit – davon 2.300 vor Ort und rund 1.300 virtuell.

Der virtuelle Messestand ergänzte in diesem Jahr den klassischen Stand auf dem Messegelände, um trotz Coronapandemie und weltweiten Einschränkungen mit möglichst vielen Kunden in Kontakt treten zu können. Auf beiden Messeständen konnten die Produkt-Highlights anhand von 3D-Modellen erkundet und Gespräche geführt werden. Auf dem virtuellen Messestand hatte jeder Besucher einen Avatar, mit dem er sich durch die virtuelle Welt bewegen konnte. Der Austausch fand auch virtuell in Echtzeit – per Chat oder Video-Call - statt.
 
Vor Ort in Shanghai kamen die meisten Besucher pandemiebedingt aus China. Das Ranking in der virtuellen Umgebung führen Besucher aus Indien an, gefolgt von Bangladesch, Deutschland und der Türkei.

Zusätzlich zur Präsenzveranstaltung ITMA Asia + CITME 2021 in Shanghai lud das Unternehmen seine Besucher auf einen virtuellen Messestand ein. Insgesamt begrüßte Groz-Beckert knapp 3.600 Besucher während der Messezeit – davon 2.300 vor Ort und rund 1.300 virtuell.

Der virtuelle Messestand ergänzte in diesem Jahr den klassischen Stand auf dem Messegelände, um trotz Coronapandemie und weltweiten Einschränkungen mit möglichst vielen Kunden in Kontakt treten zu können. Auf beiden Messeständen konnten die Produkt-Highlights anhand von 3D-Modellen erkundet und Gespräche geführt werden. Auf dem virtuellen Messestand hatte jeder Besucher einen Avatar, mit dem er sich durch die virtuelle Welt bewegen konnte. Der Austausch fand auch virtuell in Echtzeit – per Chat oder Video-Call - statt.
 
Vor Ort in Shanghai kamen die meisten Besucher pandemiebedingt aus China. Das Ranking in der virtuellen Umgebung führen Besucher aus Indien an, gefolgt von Bangladesch, Deutschland und der Türkei.

Weitere Informationen:
Groz-Beckert ITMA Asia + CITME
Quelle:

Groz-Beckert KG

Swiss Textile Machinery companies at ITMA Asia + CITME (c) 2021, Swissmem
Impression from ITMA Asia + CITME 2020
18.06.2021

Swiss Textile Machinery companies at ITMA Asia + CITME

The recent ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition was marked by a strong showing from Swiss Textile Machinery members, in what was the sector’s first major face-to-face showcase since the pandemic restrictions.

With an attendance comprised of 99% visitors, the show still proved a satisfactory venture, the Swiss companies reported. There was real product innovation, and meaningful customer interest, prompting a genuine mood of optimism among exhibitors. The event was held from June 12-16 in Shanghai, with 18 Swiss exhibitors, of whom 13 were Swiss Textile Machinery member companies.

The Swiss Textile Machinery member firms exhibiting at ITMA Asia + CITME 2020 were:

  • Bräcker
  • Graf
  • Hunziker
  • Loepfe
  • Luwa
  • Polytex
  • Rieter
  • Santex Rimar
  • Sedo Engineering
  • SSM
  • Stäubli
  • Uster
  • Willy Grob

The recent ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition was marked by a strong showing from Swiss Textile Machinery members, in what was the sector’s first major face-to-face showcase since the pandemic restrictions.

With an attendance comprised of 99% visitors, the show still proved a satisfactory venture, the Swiss companies reported. There was real product innovation, and meaningful customer interest, prompting a genuine mood of optimism among exhibitors. The event was held from June 12-16 in Shanghai, with 18 Swiss exhibitors, of whom 13 were Swiss Textile Machinery member companies.

The Swiss Textile Machinery member firms exhibiting at ITMA Asia + CITME 2020 were:

  • Bräcker
  • Graf
  • Hunziker
  • Loepfe
  • Luwa
  • Polytex
  • Rieter
  • Santex Rimar
  • Sedo Engineering
  • SSM
  • Stäubli
  • Uster
  • Willy Grob
07.06.2021

VDMA member companies at ITMA ASIA + CITME

Although affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, ITMA ASIA + CITME, which takes place mid-June in Shanghai, will see a convincing participation of VDMA member companies. 56 exhibitors from Germany will exhibit at this year’s edition of Asia’s major fair for textile machinery. Due to the pandemic and travel restrictions, this is much less than in 2018, when 99 exhibitors from Germany were present. The booked space of German companies has almost halved compared to 2018. Nevertheless, Germany is still the second largest exhibitor nation after China.

At a virtual VDMA press conference early June, these renowned VDMA member companies* presented their highlights for the Asian market:

Although affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, ITMA ASIA + CITME, which takes place mid-June in Shanghai, will see a convincing participation of VDMA member companies. 56 exhibitors from Germany will exhibit at this year’s edition of Asia’s major fair for textile machinery. Due to the pandemic and travel restrictions, this is much less than in 2018, when 99 exhibitors from Germany were present. The booked space of German companies has almost halved compared to 2018. Nevertheless, Germany is still the second largest exhibitor nation after China.

At a virtual VDMA press conference early June, these renowned VDMA member companies* presented their highlights for the Asian market:

  • Oerlikon Polymer Processing Solutions Division
  • Truetzschler Group
  • Neuenhauser
  • Saurer
  • Karl Mayer
  • Groz-Beckert
  • Herzog
  • Lenze
  • Mahlo
  • Sedo Treepoint
  • Thies

Instead of visiting the show personally, the VDMA offers a virtual trip to Asia. The established "Textile Machinery Webtalk" series via the newsroom IndustryArena will focus on ITMA ASIA in the run-up to the fair: VDMA Webtalks meet ITMA ASIA.

*See attached document for more information.

12.05.2021

Groz-Beckert vor Ort und virtuell auf der ITMA Asia 2021

Auf der 7. ITMA Asia + CITME vom 12.–16. Juni 2021 in Shanghai, China, stellt Groz-Beckert Neuheiten aus sechs Produktbereichen vor:
Knitting (Stricken und Wirken), Weaving (Weben), Felting, Tufting, Carding und Sewing.

Präsentiert werden die Produkte sowohl physisch (Halle 4, Stand C31 im National Exhibition and Convention Center) als auch in erweiterter Form durch Augmented Reality vor. Zusätzlich zur Präsenzveranstaltung lädt das Unternehmen die Fachbesucher auf seinen virtuellen Messestand ein.

 

Auf der 7. ITMA Asia + CITME vom 12.–16. Juni 2021 in Shanghai, China, stellt Groz-Beckert Neuheiten aus sechs Produktbereichen vor:
Knitting (Stricken und Wirken), Weaving (Weben), Felting, Tufting, Carding und Sewing.

Präsentiert werden die Produkte sowohl physisch (Halle 4, Stand C31 im National Exhibition and Convention Center) als auch in erweiterter Form durch Augmented Reality vor. Zusätzlich zur Präsenzveranstaltung lädt das Unternehmen die Fachbesucher auf seinen virtuellen Messestand ein.

 

Weitere Informationen:
Groz-Beckert ITMA
Quelle:

Groz-Beckert KG

26.04.2021

Rieter auf der ITMA Asia + CITME 2021 im Juni 2021

Ensuring Competitiveness Through Technology

Seit Beginn der Pandemie hat Rieter seinen Einsatz in Forschung und Entwicklung verdoppelt, um die Entwicklung intelligenter und automatisierter Maschinen und Systeme voranzutreiben, damit Kunden Garn profitabler, effizienter und nachhaltiger produzieren können. Dadurch können Spinnereibetreiber flexibel auf sich schnell verändernde Märkte reagieren.

  • Ringspinnen mit G 38 und ROBOspin setzt neue Maßstäbe bei der Automatisierung
  • COMPACTapron ermöglicht eine neue Dimension der Garnfestigkeit
  • ESSENTIAL: neue Funktionen mit intelligenteren Einblicken für bessere Entscheidungen
  • ROBOdoff automatisiert das Doffen und spart so Zeit und Geld
  • Neue SSM-Spulmaschine NEO-YW effizient und nachhaltig
  • Längere Lebensdauer und höhere Qualität dank neuer Trommelgarnitur und Deckel von Graf

 

Ensuring Competitiveness Through Technology

Seit Beginn der Pandemie hat Rieter seinen Einsatz in Forschung und Entwicklung verdoppelt, um die Entwicklung intelligenter und automatisierter Maschinen und Systeme voranzutreiben, damit Kunden Garn profitabler, effizienter und nachhaltiger produzieren können. Dadurch können Spinnereibetreiber flexibel auf sich schnell verändernde Märkte reagieren.

  • Ringspinnen mit G 38 und ROBOspin setzt neue Maßstäbe bei der Automatisierung
  • COMPACTapron ermöglicht eine neue Dimension der Garnfestigkeit
  • ESSENTIAL: neue Funktionen mit intelligenteren Einblicken für bessere Entscheidungen
  • ROBOdoff automatisiert das Doffen und spart so Zeit und Geld
  • Neue SSM-Spulmaschine NEO-YW effizient und nachhaltig
  • Längere Lebensdauer und höhere Qualität dank neuer Trommelgarnitur und Deckel von Graf

 

Quelle:

Rieter Management AG

(c) Oerlikon
14.11.2018

„Datacenter in a box“ ist die neue leistungsstarke, flexible und sichere IT-Infrastrukturlösung für die Textilindustrie der Zukunft

Oerlikon Segment Manmade Fibers Industrie 4.0-Lösungen zur Produktion von Polyester, Nylon und Polypropylen basieren auf der Digitalisierung der Produktionslandschaft sowie der intelligenten Verarbeitung der so erzeugten Datenflut. Seinen Kunden bietet das Segment zukünftig eine neue leistungsstarke, flexible und vor allem sichere IT-Infrastruktur an. Das „Datacenter in a Box“ wurde nun erstmals beim OpenStack Summit in Berlin, Deutschland, einem breiten Fachpublikum vorgestellt. Denn das kompakte Rechenzentrum arbeitet auf Basis des offenen Betriebssystems OpenStack, das virtuelles Computing in einer sicheren Private-Cloud Umgebung ermöglicht.

Oerlikon Segment Manmade Fibers Industrie 4.0-Lösungen zur Produktion von Polyester, Nylon und Polypropylen basieren auf der Digitalisierung der Produktionslandschaft sowie der intelligenten Verarbeitung der so erzeugten Datenflut. Seinen Kunden bietet das Segment zukünftig eine neue leistungsstarke, flexible und vor allem sichere IT-Infrastruktur an. Das „Datacenter in a Box“ wurde nun erstmals beim OpenStack Summit in Berlin, Deutschland, einem breiten Fachpublikum vorgestellt. Denn das kompakte Rechenzentrum arbeitet auf Basis des offenen Betriebssystems OpenStack, das virtuelles Computing in einer sicheren Private-Cloud Umgebung ermöglicht.
Äußerlich wirkt das Rechenzentrum unspektakulär: Die besagte Box enthält Standard-Hardware wie Serverrack, Netzwerkkomponenten, Batterien für Ausfallsicherheit, Überwachungssensoren und ein paar Dinge mehr. Was aber zählt, sind die inneren Werte. Die Open-Source-Software OpenStack besteht aus vielerlei Services und erlaubt die Virtualisierung eines großen Pools von Rechen-, Speicher- und Netzwerkressourcen in einer flexiblen, skalierbaren Private-Cloud. Dies bringt zwei zentrale Vorteile: Zum einen senkt der virtuelle Betrieb Kosten und vereinfacht Konfiguration, Anpassung sowie Ausbau der IT-Infrastruktur heute und morgen. Zum anderen werden lang gehegte Wünsche nach hohem Datenschutz erfüllt, denn eine nicht-öffentliche Private-Cloud unterhält abgesicherte, hoch verschlüsselte Datenverbindungen abseits vom World Wide Web.
„Die Funktionsvielfalt einer Cloud, zugleich Betrieb und Hardware in den eigenen vier Wänden – diese Vorzüge haben unsere Kunden sofort verstanden“, berichtet Mario Arcidiacono, Spezialist für Business Intelligence & Data Warehouse beim Oerlikon Segment Manmade Fibers. Die IT-Architektur garantiere zudem eine Infrastrukturverwaltung ohne Betriebsausfall; System und Virenschutz werden automatisch immer aktuell gehalten. Ein weiterer großer Vorteil sei die Skalierbarkeit der Hard- und Software, die sich bei wechselnden Anforderungen beliebig anpassen ließe.

OpenStack Summit: Projektbeispiel mit Garnhersteller aus Vietnam vorgestellt
Mit diesen Trümpfen samt einem Projektbeispiel trat das Konzernsegment Mitte November daher selbstbewusst vor ein echtes Fachpublikum. Beim diesjährigen OpenStack Summit in Berlin, wo sich Tausende Cloud-Profis trafen, präsentierte Oerlikon Segment Manmade Fibers CEO Georg Stausberg die Kundeninstallation bei der Century Synthetic Fibre Corporation, die viele namhafte Sportartikel- Hersteller beliefert. Der vietnamesische Produzent hochwertiger Garne nutzt nicht nur das neue Rechenzentrum, sondern auch die Anbindung an die neue „Common Service Platform (CSP)“ des Oerlikon Segment Manmade Fibers sowie eine innovative neue Dashboard-Lösung im Prototypenstatus. Diese digitale Instrumententafel unterstützt in diesem Fall die Kommunikation der Mitarbeiter beim Schichtwechsel in der Garnfabrik und bringt agile Methoden in den Arbeitsprozess ein. Dabei visualisiert das Board den Verlauf zentraler Kennzahlen und Betriebsparameter aus der laufenden Produktion. Anhand dessen können die Mitarbeiter der aufeinander folgenden Schichten nun in einem strukturierten Stand-up-Meeting innerhalb von wenigen Minuten wichtige Prozess- und Qualitätsinformationen und mögliche Handlungsanweisungen austauschen. „Für den Kunden bedeutet dies eine sofortige Verbesserung der Prozesse, und er kann die Effizienz und Qualität der Arbeit seiner Mitarbeiter dadurch deutlich steigern“, versichert Jörg Groß, Senior Manager im IT-Architekturteam beim Oerlikon Segment Manmade Fibers.

Neue IT-Basis für das im Markt bereits  rfolgreich etablierte Plant Operation Center (POC)
Eine zukunftsweisende Rolle bei solchen Lösungen spielt die feste Anbindung an die „Common Service Platform (CSP)“ des Oerlikon Segment Manmade Fibers. Denn dadurch lassen sich Services wie auch Software-Updates reibungslos, schnell und automatisiert bereitstellen. Auf diesem Weg können Service-Anwendungen gesammelte Daten in Handlungsanweisungen oder automatisierte Befehle transformieren, um Prozesse zu sichern und zu verbessern. Zum Beispiel können so die gesicherte Verfügbarkeit von Management-Lösungen wie dem Plant Operation Center (POC) zur Prozessüberwachung erhöht und mögliche Fehler sehr schnell behoben werden. Umsetzen lässt sich so auch die an der ITMA ASIA + CITME 2018 in Shanghai, China, vor wenigen Wochen erstmals vorgestellte neue digitale Lösung AIM4DTY (AIM = Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing), die Methoden des Maschinellen Lernens nutzt, wahrscheinliche Fehlerursachen in der Texturierung ermittelt und die Qualität bei laufender Produktion verbessern hilft.

Markteinführung zur ITMA Barcelona 2019
Solche Remote-gestützten Services bietet das Oerlikon Segment Manmade Fibers auf Wunsch an. Daten werden also nur nach Zustimmung des Kunden auf die „Common Service Platform (CSP)“ übertragen. Darüber hinaus werden alle Daten gemäß der neuen europäischen Datenschutz Grundverordnung (DSGVO) sowie allen weiteren internationalen Datenschutz-Standards verarbeitet. Vor diesem Hintergrund plant das Oerlikon Segment Manmade Fibers abgestufte bzw. kundenspezifische Lösungen seines Datacenters: vom Komplettservice bis zur Bereitstellung mit Kundenschulung für den Eigenbetrieb. Nach den ersten Praxiserfahrungen mit mehreren Pilotkunden will das Segment sein Angebot im kommenden Jahr im Markt einführen und zur ITMA 2019 in Barcelona, Spanien, offiziell der Textilindustrie vorstellen.

Weitere Informationen:
OpenStack Summit
Quelle:

Oerlikon