Overview

Title: Digital transformation for sustainability in the nonwovens industry
Date: Wednesday 13 November 2024 
Duration: 37 minutes

Summary

In today's nonwovens industry, companies face the dual challenge of developing processes that are both sustainable and economically efficient. This presentation explores how digitalisation can be leveraged as a key technology to promote sustainability across ecological, economic, and social dimensions. It focuses on the role of interoperable data ecosystems, digital product passports and circular economy practices. The presentation also demonstrates how companies can achieve their sustainability goals while remaining competitive through the strategic use of Industry 4.0 technologies. Practical insights and case studies will be provided to help businesses navigate this transformation successfully.

Speaker: Florian Pohlmeyer, Head of Digitalisation, RWTH Aachen University's Institut für Textiltechnik