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Mobile robot system for automated loading of a bobbin creel (c) STFI
12.05.2022

STFI with sustainable and digital innovations at Techtextil 2022

The Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI) will be presenting innovative highlights from research and development at Techtextil 2022, the international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. In addition to a warp-knitted textile façade greening in a modular system and textile lightweight construction elements for the building sector made from hemp as a renewable raw material, the STFI will also be showing innovations from nonwovens research. The project optiformTEX is an example of the nonwovens competence: in this project, the mass per unit area was specifically influenced for the production of semi-finished products in the automotive sector. Furthermore, the Chemnitz Institute exhibits an ecological foam coating for protective textiles. Central highlight of the STFI's presence at the fair is also a mobile robot system, which demonstrates the automated loading of a small-scale bobbin creel.

The Saxon Textile Research Institute (STFI) will be presenting innovative highlights from research and development at Techtextil 2022, the international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. In addition to a warp-knitted textile façade greening in a modular system and textile lightweight construction elements for the building sector made from hemp as a renewable raw material, the STFI will also be showing innovations from nonwovens research. The project optiformTEX is an example of the nonwovens competence: in this project, the mass per unit area was specifically influenced for the production of semi-finished products in the automotive sector. Furthermore, the Chemnitz Institute exhibits an ecological foam coating for protective textiles. Central highlight of the STFI's presence at the fair is also a mobile robot system, which demonstrates the automated loading of a small-scale bobbin creel.

Highlights at Techtextil 2022
The greened façade tile is a system with which large building surfaces can be cost-effectively greened through a simple, modular segment structure. In addition to insulating the building, the system has been created to meet the design requirements of a modern city centre; low-maintenance greening is made possible through functional integration in the textile carrier layer and coordinated plant selection.

Moulded components made of natural fibre nonwovens are increasingly used in the automotive sector. Conventional nonwovens currently have uniform masses per unit area. Technical solutions for load-oriented component reinforcement and the resulting optimised use of materials represent an enormous economic potential. The basic idea of “optiformTEX” was therefore to specifically influence the mass per unit area distribution in the pile before the semi-finished product is consolidated. As a result, a textile-technological process and the corresponding plant component were successfully developed.

Future-oriented materials are offered by developments from the field of renewable raw materials in combination with bio-based resin systems: In the “Gro-Coce” project, an innovative ceiling system was developed by combining sustainable building products and methods. Currently, a high-performance hemp-based semi-finished product as well as the steps for its reproducible production by means of textile surface formation is developed by the research team. Initial application and load tests of the hemp-based semi-finished products on wooden beams confirmed the high performance potential of the natural fibre materials.

Special functional textiles are based on composite materials with coatings or membranes. The previous production of the coatings/membranes poses ecological and health risks. At STFI, solvent-free, purely aqueous coating systems and a technology for their application were therefore developed for the protective textile sector, resulting in a breathable, waterproof and wash-resistant textile coating.

The central highlight of the STFI's presence at the fair is a mobile robot system, which demonstrates the automated loading of a small-scale bobbin creel. At the STFI, the robot is part of the “textile factory of the future”, where a play mat is woven and processed step by step along the textile chain.

(c) HeiQ ChemTex Inc.
27.03.2019

Powered by HeiQ Smart Temp technology, BUFF® launches CoolNet UV+® for activated cooling

Swiss textile innovator HeiQ partners with BUFF® on their new CoolNet UV+® fabric to stay dry and feel cool. For 25 years, BUFF® has premiered and innovated the tubular headwear category. Headquartered in Spain, the company was founded to keep warm the founder’s neck and head during his crosscountry motorcycle rides. Today, BUFF® continues its heritage of quality and reliability of multifunctional headwear.

HeiQ Smart Temp is an intelligent thermoregulation technology. Cooling is activated by rising body temperature and deactivated once cooling is complete. HeiQ Smart Temp keeps the wearer cooler, dryer and more comfortable.
“HeiQ and BUFF® have a shared vision of quality and reliability in our products. With the new CoolNet UV+® fabric, we are pleased that our HeiQ Smart Temp technology will allow the consumer to Stay Dry and Feel Cool”, says Christian von Uthmann, HeiQ’s Chief Sales Officer.

Swiss textile innovator HeiQ partners with BUFF® on their new CoolNet UV+® fabric to stay dry and feel cool. For 25 years, BUFF® has premiered and innovated the tubular headwear category. Headquartered in Spain, the company was founded to keep warm the founder’s neck and head during his crosscountry motorcycle rides. Today, BUFF® continues its heritage of quality and reliability of multifunctional headwear.

HeiQ Smart Temp is an intelligent thermoregulation technology. Cooling is activated by rising body temperature and deactivated once cooling is complete. HeiQ Smart Temp keeps the wearer cooler, dryer and more comfortable.
“HeiQ and BUFF® have a shared vision of quality and reliability in our products. With the new CoolNet UV+® fabric, we are pleased that our HeiQ Smart Temp technology will allow the consumer to Stay Dry and Feel Cool”, says Christian von Uthmann, HeiQ’s Chief Sales Officer.

Just like the first product from BUFF® in 1991, the new CoolNet UV+® was developed to keep customers safe and cool from the sun’s dangerous UV rays. Today the fabric is a recycled performance polyester microfiber with HeiQ Smart Temp’s activated cooling technology to keep the wearer cool and comfortable. The fabric also includes UPF 50+ sun protection, offers a 4-way ULTRA stretch weave and is 100% seamless for the perfect fit.

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HeiQ HeiQ Smart Temp
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HeiQ ChemTex Inc.

Textilfachmesse mtex+ schärft Profil und erhöht internationale Anziehungskraft (c) mtex+ / Kristin Schmidt
Technische Textilien und textile Leichtbaukomponenten präsentierten diese tschechischen Aussteller auf der mtex+ 2018 in der Messe Chemnitz. Die 8. mtex+ findet am 9./10. Juni 2020 als „Fair & Convention for Hightech Textilies“ erstmals im neuen Carlowitz Congresscenter in der Chemnitzer City statt.
20.02.2019

Textilfachmesse mtex+ schärft Profil und erhöht internationale Anziehungskraft

  • 8. Auflage als “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” am 9./10. Juni 2020 erstmals im Carlowitz Congresscenter Chemnitz – Textile Inhalte der Leichtbaumesse LiMA werden in das neue Format integriert


Die mtex+ schärft ihr Profil und wechselt in eine attraktive Umgebung. Die 8. Auflage der internationalen Leistungsschau mit dem Titel „Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles“ findet am 9. und 10. Juni 2020 erstmals im neuen Carlowitz Congresscenter in der Chemnitzer City statt. *

  • 8. Auflage als “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” am 9./10. Juni 2020 erstmals im Carlowitz Congresscenter Chemnitz – Textile Inhalte der Leichtbaumesse LiMA werden in das neue Format integriert


Die mtex+ schärft ihr Profil und wechselt in eine attraktive Umgebung. Die 8. Auflage der internationalen Leistungsschau mit dem Titel „Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles“ findet am 9. und 10. Juni 2020 erstmals im neuen Carlowitz Congresscenter in der Chemnitzer City statt. *

„Die mtex+ ist eine von dialogorientierten Experten verschiedener Branchen geschätzte Fachveranstaltung der kurzen Wege und intensiven Kontakte. Das moderne und anregende Ambiente am neuen Ort begünstig unser Anliegen, die bestmögliche Atmosphäre für ein vertrauensvolles Miteinander zu schaffen“, erläutert Dr. Ralf Schulze, Chef des Veranstalters C³ GmbH, Chemnitz. „Auf diese Weise fungiert die mtex+ künftig noch stärker als bisher als Ideen- und Inspirationsquelle für Entwickler und Produzenten sowie für Anwender von Hightech-Textilien ganz unterschiedlicher Art - Composites ausdrücklich eingeschlossen. Textile Verbundmaterialien werden immer wichtiger für viele Weiterverarbeiter. Deshalb leiten wir die textilen Inhalte der in der Vergangenheit parallel zur mtex+ veranstalteten Leichtbaumesse LiMA in unser neues Messe-Format über. Textiler Leichtbau in all seinen Facetten ist einer der Schwerpunkte der mtex+.“

Zu den Themen der 8. mtex+ gehören Verfahrens- und Prozessentwicklung, Textiltechnik, digitalisierte Wertschöpfungsketten, Dienstleistungen mit branchenübergreifendem Anwendungspotenzial sowie Recycling. Highlights im Programm sind u. a. Workshops zu effektiver und nachhaltiger Produktion, zu Smart Textiles, zu Akustik-Textilien, eine Sonderschau zu Gesundheits- und Schutztextilien sowie ein unterhaltsamer Netzwerkabend unter dem Motto „Exzellente Verbindungen“.

Aus Sicht des Verbandes der Nord-Ostdeutschen Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie e.V. (vti) trifft dieses Konzept exakt den Bedarf des Zielpublikums. „Chemnitz liegt inmitten der sich dynamisch entwickelnden mitteldeutschen Industrie- und Forschungsregion“, betont vti-Hauptgeschäftsführer Dr.-Ing. Jenz Otto. „Wer hier seine Produkte und Dienstleistungen präsentiert, befindet sich in einem hoch interessanten Markt. Außerdem fungiert die mtex+ unweit der Grenze zu Tschechien und Polen als branchen- und länderübergreifendes Dialogforum für potenzielle Kooperationspartner in diesen sowie in weiteren osteuropäischen Ländern.“

Die mtex+ findet auch künftig im Zwei-Jahres-Turnus in Mitteldeutschlands Industriemetropole Chemnitz statt. An der 7. Auflage im Frühjahr 2018 hatten sich 159 Aussteller aus sieben Ländern (im Verbund mit der Leichtbaumesse LiMA) beteiligt. Von den rund 1.000 Fachbesuchern kamen 22 Prozent aus dem Ausland.

More information:
mtex
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vti-pressedienst      mtex+ press service

“mtex+” textile fair & convention raises profile and increases international appeal (c) mtex+ / Kristin Schmidt
These Czech exhibitors presented technical textiles and lightweight textile components at the 2018 “mtex+” at Chemnitz Trade Fair Centre. The 8th “mtex+” is being held as the “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” in the new Carlowitz Congresscenter at the heart of Chemnitz for the first time on 9 – 10 June 2020.
20.02.2019

“mtex+” textile fair & convention raises profile and increases international appeal

  • 8th edition to be held as the “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” at the Carlowitz Congresscenter Chemnitz for the first time on 9 – 10 June 2020 – Textile themes from the LiMA exhibition for lightweight design are being integrated in the new format

 
The “mtex+” is raising its profile and is moving to an attractive setting. The 8th edition of the international exhibition entitled “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” will be held in the new Carlowitz Congresscenter at the heart of Chemnitz for the first time on 9 and 10 June 2020.
 

  • 8th edition to be held as the “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” at the Carlowitz Congresscenter Chemnitz for the first time on 9 – 10 June 2020 – Textile themes from the LiMA exhibition for lightweight design are being integrated in the new format

 
The “mtex+” is raising its profile and is moving to an attractive setting. The 8th edition of the international exhibition entitled “Fair & Convention for Hightech Textiles” will be held in the new Carlowitz Congresscenter at the heart of Chemnitz for the first time on 9 and 10 June 2020.
 
“The “mtex+” is a trade event that experts from various sectors greatly appreciate on account of its emphasis on dialogue and in-depth contacts – and because everything is on the spot. The modern, exciting ambiance at the new venue facilitates our desire to create the best possible atmosphere for cooperation in a trusting environment,” Dr Ralf Schulze, Managing Director of C3 GmbH, the organising company, explains. “In its future form, the “mtex+” will act as a source of ideas and inspiration for developers and manufacturers as well as for users of all kinds of high-tech textiles, specifically including composites, to a greater degree than in the past. Textile composite materials are becoming increasingly important for many processors. That’s the reason why we’re transferring the textile themes of the LiMA lightweight design exhibition, which has been held alongside the “mtex+” in the past, into our new trade fair format. Lightweight textile design in all its facets will be one of the major emphases at the “mtex+”.”    
 
The major topics covered by the 8th “mtex+” will include process development, textile engineering, digitalised value-added chains, services with potential for use across different sectors as well as recycling. The highlights of the programme will include workshops on effective and sustainable production, smart textiles, acoustic textiles, a special exhibition on health and protective textiles as well as an entertaining network evening entitled “Excellent connections”.

The North-Eastern German Textile and Clothing Industry Association (vti) believes that this concept exactly matches the needs of its target audience. “Chemnitz is located at the heart of the Central German industrial and research region, which is developing with great dynamism,” says vti Managing Director, Dr.-Ing. Jenz Otto. “Any firm that presents its products and services here will find itself in a very interesting market. Located not far from the border with the Czech Republic and Poland, the “mtex+” will also act as a dialogue forum for potential cooperation partners across sector and international boundaries, both for these and other Eastern European countries.”
 
The “mtex+” will continue to be held in Central Germany’s industrial city of Chemnitz every two years in future too. 159 exhibitors from seven different countries (in conjunction with the LiMA lightweight design exhibition) attended the 7th edition in the spring of 2018. 22 percent of the approx. 1,000 trade visitors came from abroad.

More information:
mtex
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vti-pressedienst      mtex+ press service