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(c) FONG’s Europe
29.04.2019

Innovations in long tube dyeing from FONG’S Europe

At ITMA 2019 in Barcelona from June 20-26 FONG’S Europe, a member of CHTC FONG’S International Group, will be providing details of its new THEN Supratec LTM hydraulic long-tube dyeing machine.


This machine is distinguished by the ability to vary the angle of the Then Flexkier for either dry (jet) or wet (overflow) mode dyeing, in order to optimise the dye liquor ratio – from 1:15 down to 1:4 – depending on the materials being dyed.

This translates into considerable savings in auxiliaries, water and energy.

The Supratec LTM is suitable for the treatment of both woven and knitted fabrics ranging from the most sensitive articles to heavyweight materials within the weight range of 25 g/lm to 380 g/lm, and operates at very low tension due to the extremely low lifting height between the variable nozzle and the plaited fabric.

At ITMA 2019 in Barcelona from June 20-26 FONG’S Europe, a member of CHTC FONG’S International Group, will be providing details of its new THEN Supratec LTM hydraulic long-tube dyeing machine.


This machine is distinguished by the ability to vary the angle of the Then Flexkier for either dry (jet) or wet (overflow) mode dyeing, in order to optimise the dye liquor ratio – from 1:15 down to 1:4 – depending on the materials being dyed.

This translates into considerable savings in auxiliaries, water and energy.

The Supratec LTM is suitable for the treatment of both woven and knitted fabrics ranging from the most sensitive articles to heavyweight materials within the weight range of 25 g/lm to 380 g/lm, and operates at very low tension due to the extremely low lifting height between the variable nozzle and the plaited fabric.

“Existing Supratec machines on the market are providing excellent performance for a wide range of delicate synthetic fabrics, from polyester to polyamide with high content of elastane,” says FONG’S Europe Director of Sales and Marketing Richard Fander. “Heat-setting can often can be avoided, which improves the handle of the material and saves costs and the lengthwise-elongation of the fabric being treated is lower than on winch-driven machines.”

18.04.2019

AZL and Partner Institutes present lightweight processes and equipment during AZL Open Day

On April 11th, 2019, the 9 Partner Institutes of the AZL opened the doors of their machinery halls and research labs to provide an extensive and on-site insight into the research and development capaci-ties in the field of lightweight production and composites at the RWTH Aachen Campus. As a special highlight of this year, the AZL presented the "iComposite 4.0" self-optimizing process chain: fiber-spraying - dry fiber placement - adaptive RTM as well as AZL´s new prototype machine development "Ultra-Fast Consolidator Machine" for highly productive and flexible processing of thermoplastic tapes with in-situ consolidation (winner of the JEC World Innovation Award 2019).

More than 100 Participants from external companies as well as from the AZL Network had the possibility to experience updates on the latest lightweight production technologies and equipment, get to know the bene-fital infrastructure on the Campus and network with internationally represented companies of the entire light-weight value chain researches by taking part in five guided tours to the lightweight institutes.

On April 11th, 2019, the 9 Partner Institutes of the AZL opened the doors of their machinery halls and research labs to provide an extensive and on-site insight into the research and development capaci-ties in the field of lightweight production and composites at the RWTH Aachen Campus. As a special highlight of this year, the AZL presented the "iComposite 4.0" self-optimizing process chain: fiber-spraying - dry fiber placement - adaptive RTM as well as AZL´s new prototype machine development "Ultra-Fast Consolidator Machine" for highly productive and flexible processing of thermoplastic tapes with in-situ consolidation (winner of the JEC World Innovation Award 2019).

More than 100 Participants from external companies as well as from the AZL Network had the possibility to experience updates on the latest lightweight production technologies and equipment, get to know the bene-fital infrastructure on the Campus and network with internationally represented companies of the entire light-weight value chain researches by taking part in five guided tours to the lightweight institutes.

The AZL brought together content in the field of textiles (ITA), plastics and composite materials (IKV), pro-duction technology (WZL, IPT, ILT, and ISF), quality assurance and production-integrated measurement technology (WZL), lightweight design (SLA), automotive production (IKA) as well as multi-material systems and process integration (AZL).

Once a year at the Open Day, the AZL offers an exclusive and widespread unique insight into the R&D capacities of the institutes in the field of lightweight and composite technologies on the campus of RWTH Aachen University. Within walking distance, researchers and students from 9 institutes are working on the latest technologies for the cost-efficient development and production of lightweight components within one of the largest research landscapes in Europe. The research, closely involving industrial companies, covers the entire value chain from fiber production, materials and processing technology to quality assurance and com-ponent testing.

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AZL SMC, AZL, RWTH Aachen
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AZL Aachen GmbH

18.04.2019

Kornit Digital Unveils the Kornit Presto System, a Solution for Digital Direct-to-Fabric Printing

The innovative technology addresses the growing need for on-demand textile design and production

Kornit Digital, a global market leader in digital textile printing innovation, has announced the introduction of the new Kornit Presto, the only industrial single-step solution for direct-to-fabric printing. The Kornit Presto solution eliminates the need for pre and post treatment of fabric and allows for high-quality printing on a broad variety of fabric types and applications. The Kornit Presto does not consume water in the printing process, making it a environmentally friendly solution.

The new Kornit Presto comes with the NeoPigment Robusto, a Pigment-based ink. Implemented into the Kornit NeoPigmentTM process, the Robusto provides above industry standard wash and rub results and exceptional color fastness across a wide fabric and application range. The Robusto enjoys faster physical and chemical bonding characteristics, enabling a significantly shorter curing time, while providing quality and a wide color gamut.

The innovative technology addresses the growing need for on-demand textile design and production

Kornit Digital, a global market leader in digital textile printing innovation, has announced the introduction of the new Kornit Presto, the only industrial single-step solution for direct-to-fabric printing. The Kornit Presto solution eliminates the need for pre and post treatment of fabric and allows for high-quality printing on a broad variety of fabric types and applications. The Kornit Presto does not consume water in the printing process, making it a environmentally friendly solution.

The new Kornit Presto comes with the NeoPigment Robusto, a Pigment-based ink. Implemented into the Kornit NeoPigmentTM process, the Robusto provides above industry standard wash and rub results and exceptional color fastness across a wide fabric and application range. The Robusto enjoys faster physical and chemical bonding characteristics, enabling a significantly shorter curing time, while providing quality and a wide color gamut.

The Kornit Presto solution suits a wide range of business and application needs in a variety of industry segments, including fast growing segments within the on-demand fashion and home décor markets. It is a highly productive solution, available in multiple configurations and able to print 450 square meters per hour.

Gart Davis, CEO at Spoonflower, the world’s first web-based service for custom, on-demand fabric and design creation and a long-time Kornit customer, commented, “We were thrilled to be able to test the new system and found the Presto to be in a class by itself; it prints beautifully on all kinds of fabrics, in a single-step, with an environmentally friendly dry process, and now at a multiple of productivity.  Our partnership with Kornit continues to be fundamental to our mission to make custom fabric accessible to designers, creative individuals and small businesses all over the world. We can’t wait to get going.”

 

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Kornit Digital Direct
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Kornit Digital Ltd.

02.04.2019

Kornit Digital Reinvents Industrial Polyester Printing

  • New game-changing Kornit NeoPoly Technology with industry-first innovation for industrial polyester printing that prevents dye migration.
  • New Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro system unveiled at events during April, commercially available immediately.

Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT), a global market leader in digital textile printing innovation, unveiled the game-changing Kornit NeoPoly Technology, which is the industry’s first digital, industrial process for high-quality printing on polyester.

Polyester is the second largest category in the overall T-shirt market, it is key in the sport segment, and is growing in the athleisure and functional apparel segments. Currently polyester is printed predominantly by analog solutions, which creates major technological, cost and sustainability challenges.  

The new ground-breaking Kornit NeoPoly Technology addresses these challenges with a new process and ink set implemented in the renowned Kornit NeoPigmentTM process. Kornit’s new process handles polyester applications without compromising on design, run size, substrate or labor.

  • New game-changing Kornit NeoPoly Technology with industry-first innovation for industrial polyester printing that prevents dye migration.
  • New Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro system unveiled at events during April, commercially available immediately.

Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT), a global market leader in digital textile printing innovation, unveiled the game-changing Kornit NeoPoly Technology, which is the industry’s first digital, industrial process for high-quality printing on polyester.

Polyester is the second largest category in the overall T-shirt market, it is key in the sport segment, and is growing in the athleisure and functional apparel segments. Currently polyester is printed predominantly by analog solutions, which creates major technological, cost and sustainability challenges.  

The new ground-breaking Kornit NeoPoly Technology addresses these challenges with a new process and ink set implemented in the renowned Kornit NeoPigmentTM process. Kornit’s new process handles polyester applications without compromising on design, run size, substrate or labor.

The breakthrough technological innovation is achieved by an innovative ink set and a physical and chemical process specifically developed for low temperature curing, and polyester enhancing functionalities developed to maintain fabric characteristics and provide superior fastness. This unique process prevents dye migration on polyester.  The inks are Oeko-Tex and Eco-Passport certified and do not contain PVCs or other toxic ingredients.

The first system equipped with the Kornit NeoPoly Technology is the new Kornit Avalanche Poly Pro, a member of Kornit’s world-class reliable, highly productive industrial platform. The single-step Poly Pro is the perfect system for the industry, enabling easy and cost effective short-runs and on-demand printing on polyester garments.

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Kornit Digital
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Kornit Digital Ltd.

(c) Schoeller Textil AG
29.03.2019

Schoeller: NanoSphere® Plus protects against fingerprints and dirt

Techtextil 2019: Schoeller launches its new finishing technology called NanoSphere® Plus. The special effect of this new development is its protection against fingerprints and greasy stains. Furthermore, even after being absorbed by the fabric stains are quickly and easily wiped away without washing.

Every human being leaves its marks. In particular, on daily-use items that are picked up or touched often. Especially on textile surfaces, hand and fingerprints in combination with dirt and dust particles leave an unpleasant, greasy dirt film, which is very difficult to clean.

NanoSphere® Plus, developed by Schoeller Technologies AG, the business unit for technologies at Schoeller Textil AG, works on the basis of a functional chain. Textiles are equipped with a matrix finish to reduce the capillary effect in the textile’s fibers. Especially unpleasant sebum residues and dirt that are often released by finger and handprints are less absorbed by the fabric and can be easily wiped away.

Techtextil 2019: Schoeller launches its new finishing technology called NanoSphere® Plus. The special effect of this new development is its protection against fingerprints and greasy stains. Furthermore, even after being absorbed by the fabric stains are quickly and easily wiped away without washing.

Every human being leaves its marks. In particular, on daily-use items that are picked up or touched often. Especially on textile surfaces, hand and fingerprints in combination with dirt and dust particles leave an unpleasant, greasy dirt film, which is very difficult to clean.

NanoSphere® Plus, developed by Schoeller Technologies AG, the business unit for technologies at Schoeller Textil AG, works on the basis of a functional chain. Textiles are equipped with a matrix finish to reduce the capillary effect in the textile’s fibers. Especially unpleasant sebum residues and dirt that are often released by finger and handprints are less absorbed by the fabric and can be easily wiped away.

Beside the excellent protection against finger and handprints, textiles with NanoSphere® Plus are additionally water and oil repellent, abrasion resistant and extremely durable. The finishing technology rarely affects the look or feel of the fabric.

Non-washable textiles that are often touched by hands or fingers, or fabrics that are in direct contact with the skin benefit most from this new technology. Therefore, NanoSphere® Plus is ideal for woven fabrics and synthetic leather or synthetic suede for bags, covers of electronical devices, head phones, loud speakers or other items in the field of interior equipment.

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Schoeller Textil AG
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Schoeller Technologies AG

(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.

Der neue Cabrioverdeckstoff mobiltex 388 © Schmitz Textiles. Der neue Cabrioverdeckstoff mobiltex 388
27.03.2019

Schmitz Textiles mit drei Marken auf Techtextil/Texprocess 2019

  • Textile Intelligenz made in Germany – Messehighlight: zukunftsweisender Cabrioverdeckstoff

Von intelligenten Geweben für Automotive, Aircraft und Rail, über Absorber bis hin zu Outdoor-Textilien: Schmitz Textiles, Tochtergesellschaft der Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co. KG, präsentiert auf der Techtextil und Texprocess 2019 umfassende textile Kompetenz. Diese zeigt sich in den Produkten der drei Marken mobiltex, drapilux und swela.

Der Spezialist für die textile Ausstattung in den Bereichen Automobil, Nutzfahrzeuge, Eisenbahn, Luftfahrt, Industrie und Verkehr mobiltex stellt erstmals auf der Messe einen völlig neuen Cabrioverdeckstoff vor. Ebenfalls in dieser Form neu auf dem Markt sind die textilen akustischen Lösungen von drapilux. swela, eine der führenden Marken für Sonnenschutz-Textilien, Outdoor-Bezugsstoffe und maritime Stoffe, zeigt fünf Innovationen in großer Farbauswahl. Besonderheit der qualitativ hochwertigen Textilien aller drei Marken sind ihre mechanischen und intelligenten Funktionen sowie ihre Schutzeigenschaften.

  • Textile Intelligenz made in Germany – Messehighlight: zukunftsweisender Cabrioverdeckstoff

Von intelligenten Geweben für Automotive, Aircraft und Rail, über Absorber bis hin zu Outdoor-Textilien: Schmitz Textiles, Tochtergesellschaft der Schmitz-Werke GmbH + Co. KG, präsentiert auf der Techtextil und Texprocess 2019 umfassende textile Kompetenz. Diese zeigt sich in den Produkten der drei Marken mobiltex, drapilux und swela.

Der Spezialist für die textile Ausstattung in den Bereichen Automobil, Nutzfahrzeuge, Eisenbahn, Luftfahrt, Industrie und Verkehr mobiltex stellt erstmals auf der Messe einen völlig neuen Cabrioverdeckstoff vor. Ebenfalls in dieser Form neu auf dem Markt sind die textilen akustischen Lösungen von drapilux. swela, eine der führenden Marken für Sonnenschutz-Textilien, Outdoor-Bezugsstoffe und maritime Stoffe, zeigt fünf Innovationen in großer Farbauswahl. Besonderheit der qualitativ hochwertigen Textilien aller drei Marken sind ihre mechanischen und intelligenten Funktionen sowie ihre Schutzeigenschaften.

Highlight ist ein völlig neuer Cabrioverdeckstoff: mobiltex 388. Das Produkt hat signifikant weniger „White Marks“, Knickfalten, Krähenfüße, Fadenverschiebungen und Einfallstellen als vergleichbare Stoffe. Die Entwicklung individueller Varianten und Produktion erfolgen – wie auch bei den anderen Marken des Unternehmens – am Standort Emsdetten. Hier können auch kleinere Mengen für Sondereditionen hergestellt werden. Das schafft Designvielfalt.

Die Techtextil und die Texprocess finden vom 14. bis 17. Mai 2019 in Frankfurt am Main statt. Schmitz Textiles ist in Halle 3.0/G67 zu finden.

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Schmitz Textiles
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schönknecht : kommunikation

25.03.2019

JEC Group unveils the winners of the JEC Innovation Awards at JEC World 2019

On the international stage of JEC World, composite innovation is everywhere! On the planets, on the live demo zones, on the stands, and also on stage... During this second day of the world's largest composites exhibition, the winners of the JEC Innovation Awards were announced.

JEC Innovation Awards celebrate the fruitful cooperation between players of the composite community. Over the past 15 years, the JEC Innovation Awards have brought in 1,800 companies worldwide. 177 companies and 433 partners have been rewarded for the excellence of their composite innovations. The JEC Innovation Awards reward composites champions, based on criteria such as partner involvement in the value chain, technicality or commercial applications of innovations.

The ceremony was opened by Bertrand Piccard, the founder and visionary behind Solar Impulse, the first zero-fuel aircraft with perpetual autonomy.

On the international stage of JEC World, composite innovation is everywhere! On the planets, on the live demo zones, on the stands, and also on stage... During this second day of the world's largest composites exhibition, the winners of the JEC Innovation Awards were announced.

JEC Innovation Awards celebrate the fruitful cooperation between players of the composite community. Over the past 15 years, the JEC Innovation Awards have brought in 1,800 companies worldwide. 177 companies and 433 partners have been rewarded for the excellence of their composite innovations. The JEC Innovation Awards reward composites champions, based on criteria such as partner involvement in the value chain, technicality or commercial applications of innovations.

The ceremony was opened by Bertrand Piccard, the founder and visionary behind Solar Impulse, the first zero-fuel aircraft with perpetual autonomy.

The jury then announced the ten composite innovation champions selected among 30 finalists, from more than a hundred entries, and the public awarded its prize.
"JEC Group supports innovation and has created the Composites Reference Prize to reward industry champions and promote their innovations. Every year, we receive more than a hundred applications from all over the world," explains Franck Glowacz, Composites Expert at JEC Group.

Download the PDF to see all winning companies.

 

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AGENCE APOCOPE

13.03.2019

Neues Techtextil Forum: Programm steht

Im Rahmen der Techtextil (14. bis 17. Mai 2019) versammelt das neue Techtextil Forum hochkarätige Referenten zu einer Vielzahl von Themen. Das Programm steht fest.

Nachhaltigkeit, Filtration, Smart Textiles, Composites, Textilien im städtischen Raum, Digitale Transformation und Arbeitswelten, Textilien für den medizinischen Einsatz: Das Programm des neuen Techtextil Forums bietet Fachbesuchern der internationalen Leitmesse für technische Textilien und Vliesstoffe umfangreiche Einblicke in die neuesten Entwicklungen der Branche. Das Techtextil Forum ist kostenfrei und allen Fachbesuchern der Messe in Halle 4.1 offen zugänglich. Das Programm ist ab sofort online verfügbar.

Im Rahmen der Techtextil (14. bis 17. Mai 2019) versammelt das neue Techtextil Forum hochkarätige Referenten zu einer Vielzahl von Themen. Das Programm steht fest.

Nachhaltigkeit, Filtration, Smart Textiles, Composites, Textilien im städtischen Raum, Digitale Transformation und Arbeitswelten, Textilien für den medizinischen Einsatz: Das Programm des neuen Techtextil Forums bietet Fachbesuchern der internationalen Leitmesse für technische Textilien und Vliesstoffe umfangreiche Einblicke in die neuesten Entwicklungen der Branche. Das Techtextil Forum ist kostenfrei und allen Fachbesuchern der Messe in Halle 4.1 offen zugänglich. Das Programm ist ab sofort online verfügbar.

Themenschwerpunkt Nachhaltigkeit und neue Filtrationsmaterialien
Der Messe-Dienstag (14. Mai) startet mit dem Thema Nachhaltigkeit. Das erste Panel des Techtextil Forums bietet unter anderem Beiträge von TWD Fibres zum Textilrecycling, von den Hohenstein Instituten zur Rückverfolgbarkeit von Biobaumwolle, von Centexbel zu biobasierten beschichteten Textilien sowie vom Forschungsinstitut IRT Jules Verne zu Karbonfasern. Im Anschluss folgen Beiträge zum Thema Filtration. Hier dürfen sich Fachbesucher unter anderem auf Beiträge des Sächsischen Textilforschungsinstituts, von Smartpolymer, Wespun India, SWM International sowie von Argaman Technologies freuen.

Nachhaltigkeit steht auch im Mittelpunkt des Vormittagspanels am letzten Messetag, dem 17. Mai, unterstützt und gestaltet vom Dornbirn-GFC (Global Fibre Congress) und moderiert von Friedrich Weninger, Geschäftsführer des Österreichischen Faser-Instituts. Lenzing spricht hier unter anderem über ökologische Materialien und Färbetechnologien für Autositze. Die Universität Maastricht stellt biobasierte Fasern vor, Märkische Faser nachhaltige Polyesterfasern, das Leilat Tech Center Eco-Composites und die Universität Ljubljana nachhaltige, halogenfreie flammresistente Filamente.

Textilien im urbanen Raum, Composites und Smart Textiles
An Tag zwei der Techtextil (15. Mai) stehen zunächst Textilien im urbanen Raum im Fokus, passen zum Special Event der Techtextil und Texprocess „Urban Living – City of the Future“. Unter anderem stehen folgende Beiträge auf dem Programm: Penn Textile Solutions zum Thema Textilbeton, Centexbel zu grünen und lebenden Fassaden sowie Low and Bonar zu Membranstrukturen für Hochleistungsfassaden. Techtera, Owens Corning und die Universität Münster fokussieren in ihren Beiträgen auf Geotextilien. Anschließend stehen in Vorträgen von Karl Mayer Technische Textilien, der FiberCheck GmbH und dem Institut für Textilmaschinen und Textile Hochleistungswerkstofftechnik der TU Dresden Composites im Fokus.

Der Nachmittag des Messe-Mittwoch widmet sich dem Thema Smart Textiles und gibt Fachbesuchern Einblicke in Themen wie Textilien in Verbindung mit dem Internet of Things, hier mit dem ersten kommunizierenden Reißverschluss des französischen Startups Genius Objects. Das Sächsische Textilforschungsinstitut STFI präsentiert unter anderem Verbundschaumstoffe mit integrierter Sensorik für Wearables und leitfähige Garne und Bänder. Smarte Gestricke stehen im Mittelpunkt bei TexMind und der Universität Westböhmen. Centexbel beschäftigen sich mit der Waschbarkeit smarter Textilien und Eschler Textil sprechen über die virtuelle Entwicklung gewebter und gestrickter textiler Wearables.

Digitale Transformation, Arbeit 4.0 und künstliche Intelligenz sowie technische Textilien in der Medizin
Digitalisierung ist das Schlagwort für den Vormittag des 16. Mai. Das Sächsische Textilforschungsinstitut Chemnitz  (STFI) und die ITA Academy GmbH geben Einblicke in die Fabrik der Zukunft und das Thema Industrie 4.0. Virtuelles Design, Produktentwicklung und Farbmanagement sowie digitales und somit effizientes Materialhandling geben Audaces, die Hochschule Niederrhein, die mode information GmbH sowie die Vizoo GmbH. Coloreel, Preisträger des Texprocess Innovation Award 2017, spricht über ihr neues Sofortfärbegerät für die Stickerei und Multiplot über Digitalen Textildruck. Unterstützt vom Mittelstand 4.0-Kompetenzzentrum Textil vernetzt bietet der nachfolgende Block unter dem Thema „Textil macht´s vor: Arbeit 4.0 und künstliche Intelligenz“ Einblick in die Digitalisierung der textilen Arbeitswelt (Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen) und die Einbindung künstlicher Intelligenz in die textile Produktion (DITF und Hanh-Schickard-Gsellschaft). Ein Diskussionspanel thematisiert smarte und flexible Arbeitswelten.  

Hightech-Textilien für den Einsatz in der Medizin stehen am Nachmittag des 16. Mai im Fokus. Angeboten werden unter anderem Vorträge zu Schutzkleidung für die  Arbeit mit Hochdruckwasserstrahlern vom TITV, Textilien für das Schweiß- und Geruchsmanagement von der Hohenstein Laboratories GmbH und Sanitized sowie für das optimierte Wärmemanagement mithilfe Graphen-basierten Textilien.

 

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Techtextil Techtextil Forum
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Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH

(c) CHOMARAT
04.03.2019

Chomarat Carbon Reinforcements at JEC WORLD 2019

Composite reinforcement specialist Chomarat will exhibit its latest woven and multiaxial carbon fibre reinforcements at JEC World 2019. "Prepregs are used in the most demanding markets, such as aerospace or the automotive industry. Due to their high performance, Chomarat’s carbon fabrics are highly considered by prepreggers. Compared to standard solutions, the multiaxial reinforcements developed by the group offer Chomarat’s converter customers significant productivity gains. With its production sites in France, Asia and the United States, Chomarat is able to supply its customers and guarantee the same high level of quality in all countries," explains Group Managing Director Michel Cognet.

Composite reinforcement specialist Chomarat will exhibit its latest woven and multiaxial carbon fibre reinforcements at JEC World 2019. "Prepregs are used in the most demanding markets, such as aerospace or the automotive industry. Due to their high performance, Chomarat’s carbon fabrics are highly considered by prepreggers. Compared to standard solutions, the multiaxial reinforcements developed by the group offer Chomarat’s converter customers significant productivity gains. With its production sites in France, Asia and the United States, Chomarat is able to supply its customers and guarantee the same high level of quality in all countries," explains Group Managing Director Michel Cognet.

C-WEAVE™ - THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY BENCHMARK
In just a few years, prepreggers have come to consider Chomarat's C-WEAVE™ carbon-fibre fabrics as a benchmark for surface-finish quality and processability.
The reinforcement contributes to productivity and reliability during the prepregging process. Helen Doughty, Director at SHD Composites, testifies: “The consistent high quality of C-WEAVE™ has been a key part of SHD Composite Materials continued success and growth.”
"Prepreg users often manufacture Class A surface parts for demanding applications, and they need excellence and reproducibility," explains Chomarat’s Prepreg Market Manager Ulrike Salmon.

C-PLY™: GOING FURTHER WITH CARBON MULTIAXIALS
The advantages of multi-axial reinforcements are now well established - oriented axes, absence of resin-rich areas allowing a high fibre content, and improved mechanical tensile and/or bending performance thanks to the non-crimp fibres.
By developing its C-PLY™ range, Chomarat further demonstrates that multiaxials are a real asset in terms of performance and appearance. "Chomarat strives to minimize marking on parts and to optimize surface quality through fibre spreading and the use of suitable stitches. C-PLY™ can also integrate aesthetic functions by using the assembly seam as a graphic design", continues Ulrike Salmon.
These new advantages are important for the automotive, sports-equipment and consumer-electronics markets, which seek to combine premium quality and productivity.

 

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AGENCE APOCOPE

(c) Hexcel
04.03.2019

Hexcel at JEC World 2019

  • Hexcel’s Composite Innovations For Aerospace, Automotive, Energy And Marine Applications At JEC World 2019 Hall 5 - Stand J41

STAMFORD, Conn. – At this year’s JEC World taking place in Paris on March 12-14, Hexcel will promote a wide range of composite innovations for customer applications in aerospace, automotive, energy and marine markets.

Aerospace Innovations

Hexcel’s HiTape® and HiMax™ dry carbon reinforcements were developed to complement a new generation of HiFlow™ resin systems, producing high quality aerospace structures using the resin infusion process. HiTape® was developed for the automated lay-up of preforms and HiMax™ is a range of optimized non-crimp fabrics (NCF). Both products incorporate a toughening veil to enhance mechanical properties, meeting the structural requirements for aerospace parts.

  • Hexcel’s Composite Innovations For Aerospace, Automotive, Energy And Marine Applications At JEC World 2019 Hall 5 - Stand J41

STAMFORD, Conn. – At this year’s JEC World taking place in Paris on March 12-14, Hexcel will promote a wide range of composite innovations for customer applications in aerospace, automotive, energy and marine markets.

Aerospace Innovations

Hexcel’s HiTape® and HiMax™ dry carbon reinforcements were developed to complement a new generation of HiFlow™ resin systems, producing high quality aerospace structures using the resin infusion process. HiTape® was developed for the automated lay-up of preforms and HiMax™ is a range of optimized non-crimp fabrics (NCF). Both products incorporate a toughening veil to enhance mechanical properties, meeting the structural requirements for aerospace parts.

Visitors to JEC will see an Integrated Wing Panel demonstrator and an I-beam, both made with HiTape® reinforcements, and an Opticoms rib made with HiMax™ NCF. The Opticoms rib and I Beam were both manufactured using C-RTM (Compression Resin Transfer Molding). They were injected with Hexcel’s RTM6 resin in a process taking less than 5 minutes. The total manufacturing cycle for both parts was just 4.5 hours.

Also among the Aerospace exhibits, Hexcel will display a composite petal for a satellite antenna, manufactured by Thales Alenia Space Italia. The petal is part of a set of 24 deployable structural elements that form the large area reflector assembly used on board Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observation satellites. Thales Alenia Space Italia selected Hexcel’s HexPly® M18 prepreg for this application, acknowledging the superior mechanical and outgassing properties provided.

Another Hexcel prepreg application on show is a “zero” frame, manufactured by Aerofonctions for the engine area of Daher’s TBM 910/930 single-engine turboprop aircraft. Hexcel’s HexPly® M56 prepreg was selected by Daher for the “zero” frame – a product developed for Out of Autoclave applications that provides the same high quality and performance as autoclave-cured prepregs, from a simple vacuum bag cure in an oven.

With 50 years of experience behind its comprehensive range of high-strength, high-strain PAN-based carbon fibers, Hexcel continues to innovate, and is introducing two new fibers to its portfolio. HexTow® HM50 combines high modulus and high tensile strength, making it ideal for commercial and defense aircraft and engines. HexTow® 85 was developed specifically to replace rayon-based carbon fiber for ablative applications.

HexTow® carbon fiber holds the most qualified carbon fiber positions on aerospace programs in the industry and is the best unsized fiber available on the market. It provides excellent bonding interfacial properties with thermoplastic matrices and is the best-performing fiber for 3D printing applications.

Additive manufacturing is another area of expertise for Hexcel, using PEKK ultra-high performance polymers and HexAM™ technology to manufacture carbon-reinforced 3D printed parts. This
innovative process provides a weight-saving solution for intricate parts in highly demanding aerospace, satellite and defense applications. HexPEKK™ structures offer significant weight, cost and time-to-market reductions, replacing traditional cast or machined metallic parts with a new technology.

Hexcel is well known for its range of weight-saving, stiffness-enhancing honeycombs and the company adds value by providing a range of engineered core solutions to customers from facilities in the USA, Belgium and the newly opened Casablanca plant in Morocco. Hexcel’s engineered core capabilities enable highly contoured parts with precision profiling to be produced to exacting customer specifications. An example of such a part will be on display at JEC. Made from Aluminum FlexCore®, the part is CNC machined on both sides, and formed and stabilized with both peel ply and flyaway layers of stabilization. Aircraft engines benefit from a number of Hexcel core technologies including HexShield™ honeycomb that provides high temperature resistance in aircraft engine nacelles. By inserting a thermally resistant material into honeycomb cells, Hexcel provides a core product with unique heat-shielding capabilities that allows for the potential re-use of material after a fire event.

Hexcel’s Acousti-Cap® broadband noise-reducing honeycomb significantly improves acoustic absorption in aircraft engine nacelles. The acoustic treatment may be positioned at a consistent depth and resistance within the core, or can be placed in a pattern of varying depths and/or resistances (Multi-Degrees of Freedom and 3 Degrees Of Freedom), offering an acoustic liner that is precisely tuned to the engine operating conditions. These technologies have been tested at NASA on a full engine test rig and meet all 16 design conditions without trade-offs.

HexBond™ – the new name in Adhesives

Hexcel’s range of high performance adhesives has expanded considerably following the company’s acquisition of Structil. The company has now decided to unite the range by marketing all of its adhesive products using HexBond™ branding. The comprehensive range of HexBond™ structural film adhesives, foaming adhesive films, paste adhesives, liquid shims, epoxy fillets and Chromium free liquid primers is suitable for a wide range of applications in combination with Hexcel’s prepreg and honeycomb products.

Automotive Innovations

Hexcel’s carbon prepreg patch technology provides an innovative way of locally stiffening and reinforcing metal parts, providing noise and vibration management functionality. HexPly® prepreg patches consist of unidirectional carbon fiber impregnated with a fast curing epoxy matrix that has self-adhesive properties, enabling it to bond to metal in a highly efficient one-step process. These key technology properties are demonstrated in an 18.5kg aluminum subframe (that is 50% lighter than steel equivalents), which was reinforced with 500 grams of HexPly® prepreg and tested by Saint Jean Industries. The part demonstrates a significant reduction in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH). Other benefits include lower production costs, energy savings, increased driver comfort, production flexibility and part count reduction. With this technology Hexcel is a finalist in the JEC Innovation Awards 2019 in the Automotive Applications category.

HexPly® prepreg patch technology was also applied to a hybrid side sill demonstrator developed with Volkswagen and Dresden University to address future crash test requirements, specifically for electric cars. Combining fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) with metal, the hybrid construction allows for optimum performance including weight savings, enhanced safety, increased energy absorption, battery protection in a crash situation and production flexibility.

Hexcel will also display a lightweight CFRP transmission crossmember produced from Hexcel’s high performance HexMC®-i 2000 molding compound. The transmission crossmember was developed in partnership with the Institute of Polymer Product Engineering (at Linz University), Engel and Alpex. As the part connects the chassis together and supports transmission it has to be stiff and strong, resisting fatigue and corrosion. Hexcel’s HexMC®-i 2000 was selected as the best-performing molding compound on the market, curing in as little as two minutes to produce lightweight, strong and stiff parts.
To produce the transmission crossmember HexMC®-i 2000 preforms are laid up in Alpex molds and compression-molded in a v-duo press that was tailored for the application by Engel. Ribs, aluminum inserts and other functions can be molded into the part using the single-stage process, reducing component-count. Any offcuts from the preforms can be interleaved between the plies of material to provide additional reinforcement in key areas - meaning that the process generates no waste.

Other Automotive promotions on Hexcel’s stand at JEC World include a composite leaf spring manufactured by ZF using HexPly® M901 prepreg. In contrast to steel leaf springs, composite versions offer many advantages including weight savings of up to 70%, high corrosion resistance, optimized system integration and superior performance. HexPly® M901 prepreg reduces the cure cycle to below 15 minutes and provides 15% higher mechanical performance, with enhanced fatigue properties. It also operates at high temperatures, providing a Tg of up to 200°C following a post cure.

Marine Innovations

Hexcel has a comprehensive range of products aimed at racing yacht and luxury boat builders that include America’s Cup, IMOCA class and DNV GL-approved prepregs, woven reinforcements and multiaxial fabrics for hull and deck structures, masts and appendages.

At JEC World Hexcel will display an IMOCA yacht mast manufactured by Lorima using HexPly® high modulus and high strength carbon fiber prepreg from Hexcel Vert-Le-Petit. Lorima is the exclusive official supplier of masts for IMOCA 60 class racing boats.

Hexcel’s HexTow® IM8 carbon fiber has been selected as the highest performing industrial carbon fiber on the market and will be used by spar and rigging manufacturer Future Fibres to manufacture their AEROrazr solid carbon rigging for all the teams in the 36th America’s Cup.

Hexcel’s HiMax™ DPA (Dot Pattern Adhesive) reinforcements are non-crimp fabrics supplied pre-tacked, allowing multiple fabrics to be laid-up more easily in preparation for resin infusion. Providing an optimal, consistent level of adhesion, they allow a faster and more consistent resin flow, as well as eliminating the use of spray adhesive for a healthier working environment and lower risk of contamination. Simply unrolled and applied to the mold or core layer before the introduction of resin, HiMax™ DPA fabrics are widely used in boat building, where lay-up times can be reduced by up to 50%.

Wind Energy Innovations

Hexcel has developed a range of HexPly® surface finishing prepregs and semi-pregs for wind turbine blades and marine applications. Providing a tough, durable and ready-to-paint surface without using in-mold coats, these products shorten the manufacturing cycle and reduce material costs. HexPly® XF2(P) prepreg is optimized for wind blades and has a ready-to-paint surface, straight from the mold, saving at least 2 hours of takt time.

Polyspeed® pultruded carbon laminates were developed for load-carrying elements in a blade structure and are manufactured with a polyurethane matrix that provides outstanding mechanical performance in terms of stiffness and durability. The blade manufacturing process is optimized, with increased throughput. The pultruded laminates are supplied in coils as continuous cross section profiles.
HiMax™ non-crimp fabrics using E-glass, high modulus glass and carbon fibers are also available in a wide range of unidirectional, biaxial and triaxial constructions. HiMax™ fabrics have applications throughout the turbine, from the stitched carbon fiber UDs used in the main structural elements, to glass fabrics and hybrids for blade shells and nacelles. There are also specialist applications such as lightweight fabrics for heated leading edge de-icing zones.

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AGENCE APOCOPE

Das Innenleben von drapilux A3 – der Würfel für die Raumgestaltung (c) drapilux
Das Innenleben von drapilux A3 – der Würfel für die Raumgestaltung
04.03.2019

drapilux launcht Soundwise: flexible und dekorative Schallabsorber

Fabrik Lofts, Coworking Spaces, außergewöhnliche Hotel-Tower: Die moderne Architektur ist geprägt von offenen Raumstrukturen sowie schallharten Oberflächen – und damit schlechten raumakustischen Eigenschaften.

Textilhersteller drapilux bringt mit Soundwise erstmalig flexibel einsetzbare Elemente auf den Markt, die die Akustik verbessern, sich in die bestehende Architektur integrieren lassen oder auch völlig neue Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten bieten. Darüber hinaus verfügen die waschbaren Stoffbezüge der Schallabsorber über intelligente Zusatzfunktionen wie drapilux flammstop (schwer entflammbar), drapilux air (luftreinigend) und drapilux bioaktiv (antibakteriell), die sich positiv auf das Wohlbefinden auswirken.

Ergänzend zu den flammhemmenden, schallabsorbierenden Stoffen hat drapilux nun auch miteinander kombinierbare Akustikelemente für die Wand-, Decken- und Raumgestaltung geschaffen, um im Objekt einen effektiven Schallschutz zu gewährleisten. Die Soundwise-Akustiklösungen vereinen geräuschreduzierende Eigenschaften mit der bekannten Ästhetik hochwertiger drapilux-Textilien.

Fabrik Lofts, Coworking Spaces, außergewöhnliche Hotel-Tower: Die moderne Architektur ist geprägt von offenen Raumstrukturen sowie schallharten Oberflächen – und damit schlechten raumakustischen Eigenschaften.

Textilhersteller drapilux bringt mit Soundwise erstmalig flexibel einsetzbare Elemente auf den Markt, die die Akustik verbessern, sich in die bestehende Architektur integrieren lassen oder auch völlig neue Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten bieten. Darüber hinaus verfügen die waschbaren Stoffbezüge der Schallabsorber über intelligente Zusatzfunktionen wie drapilux flammstop (schwer entflammbar), drapilux air (luftreinigend) und drapilux bioaktiv (antibakteriell), die sich positiv auf das Wohlbefinden auswirken.

Ergänzend zu den flammhemmenden, schallabsorbierenden Stoffen hat drapilux nun auch miteinander kombinierbare Akustikelemente für die Wand-, Decken- und Raumgestaltung geschaffen, um im Objekt einen effektiven Schallschutz zu gewährleisten. Die Soundwise-Akustiklösungen vereinen geräuschreduzierende Eigenschaften mit der bekannten Ästhetik hochwertiger drapilux-Textilien.

Die akustische Wirkung von Soundwise wurde in Labors getestet und bestätigt. Besonders Großraumbüros profitieren von der Schallabsorption: Wissenschaftler empfehlen bei geistigen Tätigkeiten maximal 50 Dezibel, was normaler Gesprächslautstärke entspricht. Wenn mehrere Gespräche in einem Büro geführt werden, wird diese Grenze ohne akustische Lösung schnell überschritten.

Die Absorber bestehen aus gelochten Faltelementen aus 2 Millimeter dickem brandhemmendem Zellstoff, der mit einer kratzfesten Mattfolie cellophaniert wird. Auf den lnnenseiten der Elemente ist ein Akustikvliesstoff aufgebracht. Je nach Aufbautyp – A1, A2 oder A3 – wird eine unterschiedliche Anzahl Faltelemente zu den Absorberelementen zusammengesetzt. Das Akustikvlies und die Löcher im Zellulose-Körper sorgen für einen idealen Strömungswiderstand und damit für eine optimale Schallabsorption. Alle drei Produkte A1, A2 und A3 sind nach DIN EN ISO 354:2003-12 /1/ getestet.

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Schalldämmung Schallabsorber
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schönknecht : kommunikation

Oerlikon presents its expanded nonwovens product portfolio at the IDEA 2019 in Miami (c) Oerlikon
28.02.2019

Oerlikon - Partnerships are the focus of IDEA 2019

  • Oerlikon presents its expanded nonwovens product portfolio at the IDEA 2019 in Miami

Neumünster – Oerlikon presents its complete nonwoven plant portfolio for the production of airlaid, meltblown, spunbonded and hybrid materials at this year’s IDEA in Miami from 25–28 March. The focus of its presentation will be on solutions for hygiene, medical and other disposable nonwovens. Visitors to this year’s IDEA can inform themselves on the wide range of products at Oerlikon’s exhibition stand (no. 1724).

Two strong partnerships for disposable nonwovens

While two years ago the Nonwoven business unit of the Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment focused almost exclusively on solutions for technical applications, the company has now expanded its product portfolio to include solutions for disposable nonwovens by establishing strong partnerships.

Oerlikon & Teknoweb Materials – two strong partners for the nonwoven industry

  • Oerlikon presents its expanded nonwovens product portfolio at the IDEA 2019 in Miami

Neumünster – Oerlikon presents its complete nonwoven plant portfolio for the production of airlaid, meltblown, spunbonded and hybrid materials at this year’s IDEA in Miami from 25–28 March. The focus of its presentation will be on solutions for hygiene, medical and other disposable nonwovens. Visitors to this year’s IDEA can inform themselves on the wide range of products at Oerlikon’s exhibition stand (no. 1724).

Two strong partnerships for disposable nonwovens

While two years ago the Nonwoven business unit of the Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment focused almost exclusively on solutions for technical applications, the company has now expanded its product portfolio to include solutions for disposable nonwovens by establishing strong partnerships.

Oerlikon & Teknoweb Materials – two strong partners for the nonwoven industry

As early as spring 2017, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers' Nonwoven business unit had entered into a strategic partnership with the Italian company Teknoweb Materials. Teknoweb Materials is an established technology supplier in the field of wipes and other disposable nonwovens. With its LEVRA technology, the company has its own patented, particularly efficient manufacturing process for wipes. It also has extensive process know-how on the making and further processing of these nonwoven materials. The Nonwoven business unit of Oerlikon’s Manmade Fibers segment completes this partnership with its well-established machine and plant solutions. Teknoweb Materials will also be represented at IDEA at the Oerlikon exhibition stand (no. 1724).

Cooperation with Shaoyang Textile Machinery

For spunmelt systems solutions for hygiene and medical applications, Oerlikon has been in cooperation with the Chinese machine and plant manufacturer Shaoyang Textile Machinery since Autumn of last year. The goal of these cooperation partners is to advance the international marketing of spunmelt plants outside of China. Oerlikon Manmade Fibers’ Nonwoven business unit contributes its plant engineering know-how and is responsible for product and process guarantees. Oerlikon also assumes the overall project responsibility as well as world-wide customer service outside of China. In return, Shaoyang, with its headquarters in the city of the same name in the Hunan province, supplies the plant technologies.The advantage for the customer: competitive solutions at an attractive price level with comparatively low investments.

Source:

Oerlikon - Marketing, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

 

“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

15.02.2019

PearlTech® a Monofilament with a special surface

PERLON® - The Filament Company presenting will be showcasing PearlTech®, their latest product brand at Techtextil in Frankfurt from 14th – 17th May. PearlTech® is a monofilament which has special particles incorporated into it. The size and shape of the particles is irregular and the material is unrelated to the base polymer.

PearlTech® is currently available in a PET based variant as well as in PA. The particles are added into the polymer melt and evenly distributed over the whole cross-section. These newly acquired properties remain intact throughout the lifetime of the monofilament. The particles incorporated into the polymer matrix protrude slightly from the monofilament surface, giving PearlTech® an interesting optical appearance and a structured surface finish.

PearlTech® provides improved stability against wear, reduces machine power consumption whilst reducing the build-up of dirt on the end product. This is in comparison to standard polymers. The particles have no negative effect on hydrolysis resistance and furthermore offer the possibility to avoid the use of fluoropolymers.

PERLON® - The Filament Company presenting will be showcasing PearlTech®, their latest product brand at Techtextil in Frankfurt from 14th – 17th May. PearlTech® is a monofilament which has special particles incorporated into it. The size and shape of the particles is irregular and the material is unrelated to the base polymer.

PearlTech® is currently available in a PET based variant as well as in PA. The particles are added into the polymer melt and evenly distributed over the whole cross-section. These newly acquired properties remain intact throughout the lifetime of the monofilament. The particles incorporated into the polymer matrix protrude slightly from the monofilament surface, giving PearlTech® an interesting optical appearance and a structured surface finish.

PearlTech® provides improved stability against wear, reduces machine power consumption whilst reducing the build-up of dirt on the end product. This is in comparison to standard polymers. The particles have no negative effect on hydrolysis resistance and furthermore offer the possibility to avoid the use of fluoropolymers.

More information:
Perlon Perlon Group
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Perlon GmbH

06.02.2019

Nonwovens converting leader PCMC to exhibit at IDEA19 trade show

  • Company to showcase innovation while marking its 100th anniversary

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, will showcase its extensive nonwovens converting experience at IDEA19, held March 25 to 28, 2019, in Miami. Attendees may visit booth #1660 to learn how PCMC’s modular equipment serves a variety of market needs, as well as join the festivities when the company commemorates its 100th anniversary with a cake celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.

Offering hygienic, high-speed folding solutions, crossfolding machines that provide quick product changeovers and multi-servo cutting modules, PCMC can meet a wide range of production demands and enhance customers’ profitability, whether they’re creating cosmetic, medical, baby, dispersible, scientific, cleaning, polishing, sanitizing or drying wipes.

  • Company to showcase innovation while marking its 100th anniversary

Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), part of Barry-Wehmiller, will showcase its extensive nonwovens converting experience at IDEA19, held March 25 to 28, 2019, in Miami. Attendees may visit booth #1660 to learn how PCMC’s modular equipment serves a variety of market needs, as well as join the festivities when the company commemorates its 100th anniversary with a cake celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27.

Offering hygienic, high-speed folding solutions, crossfolding machines that provide quick product changeovers and multi-servo cutting modules, PCMC can meet a wide range of production demands and enhance customers’ profitability, whether they’re creating cosmetic, medical, baby, dispersible, scientific, cleaning, polishing, sanitizing or drying wipes.

For interfolded and non-interfolded flat-pack wet wipes, PCMC’s modular, low-maintenance Clipper series can achieve 800 cuts per minute in hygienic and non-hygienic designs. With the compact footprint of the Marlin Pro, crossfold wipe customers can save space, while also reducing waste and achieving the lowest cost per wipe.

Source:

Barry-Wehmiller

06.02.2019

Hoftex Group plant umfangreiche Investitionen am Standort Hof

  • Geschäftsbereich Tenowo errichtet in Hof hochmoderne Produktionsanlage für technische Textilien

Die zur Hoftex Group AG gehörende Tenowo GmbH, Entwickler und Hersteller innovativer Vliesstofflösungen, wird in den nächsten drei Jahren am Standort Hof umfangreiche Investitionen tätigen. Herzstück des Investitionsprogramms ist mit rund 8 Mio. Euro eine hochmoderne und leistungsfähige Produktionsanlage zur Herstellung binderverfestigter Vliesstoffe, eine der Schlüsseltechnologien der Tenowo Gruppe.

Auf der neuen hocheffizienten und mit neuester Anlagentechnik ausgestatteten Produktionslinie wird Tenowo Vliesstoffe herstellen, die höchsten qualitativen Ansprüchen gerecht werden, und so das Produktangebot für Abnehmer aus angestammten sowie neuen Märkten weiterentwickeln und ausbauen. Zudem wird durch den Einsatz neuer ressourceneffizienter Technologien der Energie-, Rohstoff- und Materialverbrauch in der Fertigung nachhaltig reduziert.

  • Geschäftsbereich Tenowo errichtet in Hof hochmoderne Produktionsanlage für technische Textilien

Die zur Hoftex Group AG gehörende Tenowo GmbH, Entwickler und Hersteller innovativer Vliesstofflösungen, wird in den nächsten drei Jahren am Standort Hof umfangreiche Investitionen tätigen. Herzstück des Investitionsprogramms ist mit rund 8 Mio. Euro eine hochmoderne und leistungsfähige Produktionsanlage zur Herstellung binderverfestigter Vliesstoffe, eine der Schlüsseltechnologien der Tenowo Gruppe.

Auf der neuen hocheffizienten und mit neuester Anlagentechnik ausgestatteten Produktionslinie wird Tenowo Vliesstoffe herstellen, die höchsten qualitativen Ansprüchen gerecht werden, und so das Produktangebot für Abnehmer aus angestammten sowie neuen Märkten weiterentwickeln und ausbauen. Zudem wird durch den Einsatz neuer ressourceneffizienter Technologien der Energie-, Rohstoff- und Materialverbrauch in der Fertigung nachhaltig reduziert.

Zum Investitionsprogramm gehören auch umfangreiche Verbesserungsmaßnahmen in der Gebäudeinfrastruktur und -technik am Standort in der Fabrikzeile in Hof. Neben den erwarteten Energieeinsparungen soll vor allem das Arbeitsumfeld für die Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter in den verschiedenen Produktionsbereichen weiter verbessert werden.
Die Tenowo GmbH ist ein Unternehmen der Hoftex Group und entwickelt und produziert Vliesstoffe für verschiedenste Märkte, insbesondere für die Automobil-, Bau und Kabelindustrie sowie für die Bekleidungs-, Lebensmittel- und Medical-Industrie.

An ihren Produktionsstandorten in Hof, Reichenbach, Mittweida, Lincolnton (USA), Huzhou (China) und Mailand (Italien) setzt Tenowo verschiedene Technologien der Vliesstoffherstellung und -veredlung ein. Tenowo-Produkte werden in der Automobilindustrie von allen führenden PKW-Herstellern verarbeitet, z.B. für Motorraumauskleidungen und Autohimmel.
Weltweit beschäftigt die Tenowo Gruppe rund 800 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter, mehr als 300 davon am Stammsitz in Hof.

More information:
Hoftex Group AG Hoftex
Source:

Charles Barker Corporate Communications GmbH

FUTURELIGHT™ (c) The North Face
04.02.2019

FUTURELIGHT™ - Atmungsaktive, wasserdichte Material-Innovation von The North Face

The North Face präsentierte mit FUTURELIGHT™ ein neues atmungsaktives, wasserdichtes Material, das das Potential hat, die Welt der technischen Stoffe für immer zu verändern. Das Material wird mit Nanospinning-Technologie auf der Basis nachhaltiger Prozesse hergestellt und ist das technisch höchstentwickeltste atmungsaktive und wasserdichte Material für die äußere Kleidungsschicht. „Bisher waren wasserdichte Materialien in der Regel laut, steif und hatten ein relativ großes Packmaß. Mit der FUTURELIGHT™-Technologie können wir im Prinzip jedes Bekleidungsstück atmungsaktiv, wasserdicht und erstmals auch bequem machen“, sagt Scott Mellin, Global General Manager of Mountain Sports bei The North Face. „Stellen Sie sich vor: wasserdichte Hemden, Pullis und Jeans, die Sie tatsächlich gerne tragen. Wir haben mit Jacken, Zelten und Handschuhen angefangen, aber die Möglichkeiten sind zahlreich.“

The North Face präsentierte mit FUTURELIGHT™ ein neues atmungsaktives, wasserdichtes Material, das das Potential hat, die Welt der technischen Stoffe für immer zu verändern. Das Material wird mit Nanospinning-Technologie auf der Basis nachhaltiger Prozesse hergestellt und ist das technisch höchstentwickeltste atmungsaktive und wasserdichte Material für die äußere Kleidungsschicht. „Bisher waren wasserdichte Materialien in der Regel laut, steif und hatten ein relativ großes Packmaß. Mit der FUTURELIGHT™-Technologie können wir im Prinzip jedes Bekleidungsstück atmungsaktiv, wasserdicht und erstmals auch bequem machen“, sagt Scott Mellin, Global General Manager of Mountain Sports bei The North Face. „Stellen Sie sich vor: wasserdichte Hemden, Pullis und Jeans, die Sie tatsächlich gerne tragen. Wir haben mit Jacken, Zelten und Handschuhen angefangen, aber die Möglichkeiten sind zahlreich.“

Dank neuer Fertigungsprozesse setzt The North Face mit FUTURELIGHT™ auch neue Maßstäbe in der Nachhaltigkeit. Durch diese Weiterentwicklung können dreilagige Kleidungsstücke umweltfreundlich aus Recyclingmaterialien, mit reduziertem Chemikalieneinsatz und in einer sauberen, solarbetriebenen Fabrik hergestellt werden.

Durch das Nanospinning, das in der Herstellung von FUTURELIGHT™ verwendet wird, kann The North Face die Membran eines Kleidungsstücks so luftdurchlässig wie noch nie machen. Denn durch das Verfahren entstehen Öffnungen im Nanometerbereich, welche das Material besonders porös, aber immer noch absolut wasserdicht macht. So wird diese Kleidungsschicht weitaus luftdurchlässiger als bisher möglich.

Zusätzlich können Produktdesigner durch die Nanospinning-Technologie Gewicht, Dehnbarkeit, Atmungsaktivität, Robustheit, Konstruktion (gewebt oder gewirkt) und Struktur an die Anforderungen von Athleten und Kunden anpassen. So kann zum Beispiel für Aktivitäten im aeroben Bereich die Atmungsaktivität erhöht werden oder für extreme Witterungen die Wasserdichtheit. Dieses Maß an Flexibilität und Anpassbarkeit war im Kleidungs-, Ausrüstungs- und Accessoire-Bereich bisher nicht möglich.

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Hochschule Niederrhein eröffnet Textiles Innovatorium in Mönchengladbach (c) Hochschule Niederrhein
Sie schnitten das Band durch (von links): Dr. Karin Korn-Riedlinger (BMBF), Sigrid Rix-Diester (MKW), Prof. Dr. Eberhard Janssen (Leiter Textiles Innovatorium), Prof. Dr. Dr. Alexander Prange (Vizepräsident Forschung und Transfer), Dietmar Wirtz (AstonJohnson), Hans-Wilhelm Reiners (Oberbürgermeister) und Prof. Dr. Hans-Hennig von Grünberg (Präsident Hochschule Niederrhein).
27.11.2018

Hochschule Niederrhein eröffnet Textiles Innovatorium in Mönchengladbach

  • Innovative Ideen umsetzen

Mönchengladbach - Auf dem Campus Mönchengladbach der Hochschule Niederrhein ist gestern Abend das Textile Innovatorium eröffnet worden. Das kreative Labor ist ein Ort, an dem innovative Ideen aus Unternehmen oder der Hochschule entwickelt und prototypisch umgesetzt werden können. „So ein Labor hat an der Hochschule Niederrhein bislang gefehlt. Dank dem Textilen Innovatorium sind wir künftig noch besser in der Lage, aktiv die Zukunftsfähigkeit der Region zu stärken“, sagte Hochschulpräsident Prof. Dr. Hans-Hennig von Grünberg.

Das Textile Innovatorium wird mit Mitteln aus dem Bund-Länder-Förderprogramm des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung und Gemeinsamer Wissenschaftskonferenz (GWK) „Innovative Hochschule“ finanziert. Dort war die Hochschule Niederrhein im vergangenen Jahr mit dem Antrag „Leuchtturm Niederrhein – Aus der Höhe in die Breite“ erfolgreich. Seit dem 1. Januar 2018 bis zum 31. Dezember 2022 wird das Textile Innovatorium mit 1,5 Millionen Euro bezuschusst. Insgesamt erhält die Hochschule Niederrhein 5,17 Millionen Euro im Rahmen der Förderung „Innovative Hochschule“.

  • Innovative Ideen umsetzen

Mönchengladbach - Auf dem Campus Mönchengladbach der Hochschule Niederrhein ist gestern Abend das Textile Innovatorium eröffnet worden. Das kreative Labor ist ein Ort, an dem innovative Ideen aus Unternehmen oder der Hochschule entwickelt und prototypisch umgesetzt werden können. „So ein Labor hat an der Hochschule Niederrhein bislang gefehlt. Dank dem Textilen Innovatorium sind wir künftig noch besser in der Lage, aktiv die Zukunftsfähigkeit der Region zu stärken“, sagte Hochschulpräsident Prof. Dr. Hans-Hennig von Grünberg.

Das Textile Innovatorium wird mit Mitteln aus dem Bund-Länder-Förderprogramm des Bundesministeriums für Bildung und Forschung und Gemeinsamer Wissenschaftskonferenz (GWK) „Innovative Hochschule“ finanziert. Dort war die Hochschule Niederrhein im vergangenen Jahr mit dem Antrag „Leuchtturm Niederrhein – Aus der Höhe in die Breite“ erfolgreich. Seit dem 1. Januar 2018 bis zum 31. Dezember 2022 wird das Textile Innovatorium mit 1,5 Millionen Euro bezuschusst. Insgesamt erhält die Hochschule Niederrhein 5,17 Millionen Euro im Rahmen der Förderung „Innovative Hochschule“.

„Mit unserer Förderung wollen wir dazu beitragen, die inter- und transdisziplinäre Forschung zu ermöglichen und fachliche sowie gesellschaftliche Grenzen zu überwinden“, sagte Dr. Karin Korn-Riedlinger vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung. „Die Förderlinie Innovative Hochschule soll Hochschulen wie die Hochschule Niederrhein dabei unterstützen, sich langfristig als zentraler Dienstleister für Wissens- und Technologietransfer in ihren Regionen zu etablieren.“

Sigrid Rix-Diester, Gruppenleiterin im Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft, betonte: „Das Projekt Leuchtturm Niederrhein ist ein sehr gutes Beispiel dafür, wie die regionale Wirtschaftskraft und die Innovationskraft einer Hochschule sich gegenseitig beflügeln können. Die Hochschule Niederrhein nimmt im Bereich der Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik deutschland- und europaweit eine herausragende Position ein. Die finanzielle Unterstützung durch Bund und Land ermöglicht es ihr nun, den Austausch mit der Textilbranche zu verstärken und ihre Rolle als Innovationsmotor mit regionaler und überregionaler Strahlkraft weiter auszubauen.“

Prof. Dr. Dr. Alexander Prange, Vizepräsident für Forschung und Transfer der Hochschule Niederrhein, sagte: „Das Textile Innovatorium verbindet die drei Leistungsdimensionen unserer Hochschule, nämlich Forschung, Lehre und Transfer, auf eine sehr nutzbringende Art und Weise.“ Das Creative Lab soll Begegnungsraum an der Grenzfläche der angewandten Hochschule zur externen Welt werden, in dem Unternehmen direkt an den Fachbereich Textil- und Bekleidungstechnik ankoppeln können.

Das Labor ist im Z-Gebäude auf dem Campus Mönchengladbach untergebracht. Auf einer Fläche von rund 170 Quadratmetern sollen dort Studierende, Forschende und Unternehmensvertreter arbeiten und sich untereinander vernetzen können. Diverse Hightech-Geräte wie ein Tisch-Rotor zum Spinnen von Vliesstoffen oder eine Strickmaschine für den 3D-Strick sollen ebenfalls zur Verfügung stehen. Das Textile Innovatorium soll damit das Umfeld sein, in dem studentische Ideen, Projekt- und Forschungsarbeiten bis zu marktgängigen Produkten und gegebenenfalls auch bis zur Firmengründung weiterentwickelt werden können.

Derzeit zeichnet sich ab, dass das Konzept aufgeht. So konnten Studierende bei der Weiterbearbeitung von Projektideen in vielfältiger Weise begleitet werden: durch beratende Unterstützung im Start-up-Prozess, Hilfe beim Aufbau eines Netzwerkes durch gemeinsame Firmenbesuche, kritische Betrachtung des Business-Cases sowie durch Klärung von Fragen zur Anfangsfinanzierung, zu Patentanmeldungen und zur Produkthaftung. Die zweite Säule wurde ebenfalls erfolgreich angegangen: Mit Hilfe von Spezialmaschinen, die von industriellen Partnern temporär zur Verfügung gestellt werden, werden Studierende weitergebildet und kreative Produktideen getestet.

Dietmar Wirtz, Director Technology bei AstonJohnson, forderte die potenziellen Nutzerinnen und Nutzer des Innovatoriums auf: „Beginnen Sie den kreativen Prozess im Bereich der Vision und entwickeln Sie Ihre Ideen in Richtung Realität. Nehmen Sie dabei Erfahrung lediglich zur Kenntnis aber nicht zum Maßstab. Innovation muss sich heute auf alle Mechanismen eines Unternehmens legen. Der Erfolg liegt in einem innovativen Konglomerat aus innovativen Geschäftsmodellen, in denen das innovative Produkt eingebettet ist.“

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Lenzing AG and Partners Win Austrian State Prize 2018 for Smart Packaging (c) BMDW/Silveri
(from left to right) Head of the Department DDr. Reinhard Mang, Tanja Dietrich-Huebner (Rewe), Susanne Meininger (Verpackungszentrum), Marina Crnoja-Cosic (Lenzing AG), Malte Stackebrandt (Coop), General Secretary Dipl-Ing. Esterl.
23.11.2018

Lenzing AG and Partners Win Austrian State Prize 2018 for Smart Packaging

  • The Packnatur® reusable cellulose bag wins State Prize in the B2C category
  • Bags are made from wood-based fibers of Lenzing AG, which are biodegradeable
  • Bags were developed together with VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH and are utilized by Coop and REWE for fruits and vegetables


Lenzing/ Vienna – Lenzing AG was granted the Austrian State Prize 2018 for Smart Packaging this year together with its partners. The Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Sustainability and Tourism bestowed the Austrian State Prize this week in the B2C category on the Packnatur® reusable wood-based bag. This reusable bag is made with fibers produced by Lenzing AG and was developed by Lenzing and its partner VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH. The bags are utilized in the supermarkets of the Swiss food retailer Coop and the Austrian firm REWE International AG.

  • The Packnatur® reusable cellulose bag wins State Prize in the B2C category
  • Bags are made from wood-based fibers of Lenzing AG, which are biodegradeable
  • Bags were developed together with VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH and are utilized by Coop and REWE for fruits and vegetables


Lenzing/ Vienna – Lenzing AG was granted the Austrian State Prize 2018 for Smart Packaging this year together with its partners. The Federal Ministry of Digital and Economic Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Sustainability and Tourism bestowed the Austrian State Prize this week in the B2C category on the Packnatur® reusable wood-based bag. This reusable bag is made with fibers produced by Lenzing AG and was developed by Lenzing and its partner VPZ Verpackungszentrum GmbH. The bags are utilized in the supermarkets of the Swiss food retailer Coop and the Austrian firm REWE International AG.

The Packnatur® reusable cellulose bag is particularly suited for the packaging of fruit and vegetables and serves as an ideal replacement for plastic bags. The jury provided the following reasons to justify the selection of the winner: The Packnatur® reusable cellulose bag comprises a long-lasting, reusable packaging solution made of a renewable raw material but not at the expense of food. It has very pleasant haptics and supports longer shelf life of food.

LENZING™ fibers are made from the natural and renewable raw material wood. For this reason, they are biodegradable. Moreover, they pollute neither rivers nor seas with microparticles washed out in the process of washing.

The Austrian State Prize for Smart Packaging was granted on the occasion of the 3rd Austrian Packaging Day. This year for the 58th time, the objective of this award is to highlight modern packaging solutions and excellent projects as best practice examples and thus put the national packaging industry in the international limelight.