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Innovation Briefing29 May 2019Textile and apparel manufacturing is renowned for its high contribution to unnecessary waste and emissions.
Innovation Briefing22 May 2019WTiN reports on a patented end-to-end digital platform by Levi Strauss & Co. with the hope of redefining the future of manufacturing jeans. Levi Strauss & Co. are trying to address both agility and sustainability
Innovation Briefing16 May 2019In this innovation profile, WTiN reports on close loop recycling as a solution to reduce the waste of PET. Recycling is being invested into as the alternative solution, but burning releases toxic fumes
WTiN reports on a company that holds traceability at the heart of the its strategy; an example for the textile and apparel industry.
Insightfree3 May 2019As the world is becoming more connected to the internet than ever before, the security and privacy concern of devices and wearables is rapidly growing amongst the end-consumer. There has been a rise in the amount of personal data that is becoming entrusted to an increasing number of connected services and devices; especially in cases where clothes and traditional offline devices are now becoming connected.
Technical Intelligence8 Feb 2019This report will focus on RFID technology; the most widespread form of traceability technologies at present. The history of traceability technologies and its transition from barcodes will lead the introduction to further highlight the journey of traceability technologies to where it is currently; RFID technology. Subsequently, the background and history of RFID technology will follow.
Intelligence21 Dec 2018Global definitions of digital twin technology are ambiguous; due to the technology’s structure, development with other intelligent technologies, the several types of this technology available, and its technically complex configuration.
