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Presentation17 Nov 2017

Automation and the workforce

Aachen University's Yves-Simon Gloy talks about the new role of the workforce as Industry 4.0 continues to develop

FibresYarnsManufacturing Technology

Insight16 Nov 2017

d.gen launches new printer with Xaar print head

Korean manufacturer of inkjet printing systems, d.gen, is launching a new range of Papyrus 740K printers at KoSign 2017 using Xaar 1201 print heads

EffectsDigital PrintingManufacturing Technology

Insight16 Nov 2017

Connecting with smart hygiene machines

At Hygienix 2017, Paolo Ocleppo from Sandvik Group presented his research on the current digital offerings being proposed by hygiene manufacturers

NonwovensHygieneEvents

Insight

16 Nov 2017

Bright future for cooling fabrics market

The global market for cooling fabrics is set to reach an impressive value of US$3.22bn by the year 2024, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research

FibresSyntheticsResearch & Development

Presentation16 Nov 2017

The Digital Micro Factory disrupts the supply chain

Dieter Stellmach, management researcher at the DITF, shares insights on the establishment of digital textile micro factories and how they set to both better connect the supply chain, as well as disrupt it.

ApparelManufacturing Technology

Presentation16 Nov 2017

Economies in transition with Industry 4.0

Matthijs Crietee, secretary general, IAF, provides an overview of the work the IAF is doing in an effort to help global economies and businesses embrace the supply chain changes that come with Industry 4.0 and IoT.

ApparelIndustry 4.0

Presentation16 Nov 2017

Digitalisation in speciality textile production

Tekin Gulsen, global IT & corporate planning director at Kordsa Global, provides an insight into Industry 4.0 automation in action.

IndustrialAutomotiveIndustry 4.0

Presentation16 Nov 2017

Textile industry can better engage consumers

WTiN's IoTex editor, Tansy Fall, discusses trends such as personalisation and how they are disrupting the traditional textile industry.

FibresSyntheticsIndustry 4.0

Presentation16 Nov 2017

MODINT talks harnessing Industry 4.0

Rens Tap, economist, MODINT presents at the Textile 4.0 Conference and talks providing industry development in the 4th industrial revolution.

ApparelResearch & Development

Presentation16 Nov 2017

Oerlikon identifies intelligent plant control

Andre Wissenberg, head of marketing, Oerlikon discusses the need for change of perception in the textile industry, focusing on the benefits of transforming into a digital industry.

SyntheticsSpun/Man-madeManufacturing Technology

Insightfree15 Nov 2017

New nonwoven technologies in the global hygiene space

The nonwovens industry has seen a number of technology shifts this year, driven by a need for advanced materials. Some of these were recently outlined by Pricie Hanna at Hygienix 2017

FibresNaturalEvents

Insight15 Nov 2017

Invista presents performance focused hosiery

Invista has revealed its vision for 2017/2018 global legwear trends and fashion, brought to life with Invista’s Lycra capsule collection

FibresSyntheticsDesign & Trends

Insight15 Nov 2017

Amazon continues its acquisitions

Amazon is continuing to grow its portfolio in the apparel and retail space with its most recent purchase of Body Labs

ApparelCompanies & Finance

News15 Nov 2017

Pampers introduces flat diaper for preemies

Pampers has created a ‘first-of-its-kind’ flat diaper to protect the needs of preemies whose skin is too delicate to wear a traditional diaper.

Hygiene

News15 Nov 2017

Nonwovens sector to grow

The nonwovens industry is an established sector in developed countries, while some work needs to be done in markets where it is still in its infancy.

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Insight15 Nov 2017

Haptic feedback breeds success

In the weird and wonderful world of smart wearables, the substantial growth in the electronic textiles (e-textiles) sector over recent years has given rise to an array of companies

FibresSyntheticsIndustry 4.0

Presentation15 Nov 2017

From ‘dumb’ product to technology as a service

Steve Smith, CEO, DPInnovations, presents at the Textile 4.0 Conference and discusses how the industry is moving from providing a product to technology as a service

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Presentation15 Nov 2017

PLM meets IoT and blockchain

Mark Harrop, CEO, WhichPLM, delivers the keynote presentation at the Textile 4.0 Conference

ApparelEvents

Presentation15 Nov 2017

Planning and scheduling powered by AI

Jamie Potter, CEO and co-founder of Flexciton, presents on the role of artificial intelligence in manufacturing at the Textile 4.0 Conference

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Presentation15 Nov 2017

What does Industry 4.0 mean for EU textiles and clothing?

Lutz Walter, secretary general of ETP - the European Technology Platform for fibres, textiles and clothing, presents at WTiN's Textile 4.0 Conference

ApparelManufacturing Technology

Presentation15 Nov 2017

Getting smart in apparel manufacture

Dondu Haktar Unal, head of Corporate Project Management, HUGO BOSS Solutions outlines the businesses solution for supply chain change and management, aiming to turn the factory into a 'single machine.''

ApparelManufacturing Technology

Presentation15 Nov 2017

Automation disrupts apparel manufacturing

Pete Santora, chief commercial officer of SoftWear Automation, discusses the disruption of the textile and apparel value chain as it moves from a brand-led push supply chain model to a consumer-led pull model.

ApparelIndustry 4.0

Presentation15 Nov 2017

Russian Fashion Council outlines its vision

Andrei Deyneko, head of R&D, Russian Fashion Council, presented at the Textile 4.0 Conference and outlines the Council’s Vision 2035 roadmap for its textile and apparel industry

ApparelEvents

Presentation15 Nov 2017

Ecommerce key to customisation growth

Bivolino CEO, Michel Byvoet, used day two of the Textile 4.0 Conference to inform delegates of the company’s long history in the fashion industry

FibresNaturalIndustry 4.0

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