Cooksongold Additive Manufacturing (AM) In Partnership With Institut für Textiltechnik Of RWTH Aachen University (ITA), EOS GmbH And AMPS GmbH Set To Revolutionize The Glass Fiber Industry

AACHEN, Germany— May 14, 2020 — Cooksongold AM and Sempsa JP, part of the Heimerle + Meule Group, announced on May 13, 2020, that they are working to innovate glass fiber production by 3D Printing — also known as Additive Manufacturing — the Tip Plates of Bushings made from Precious Metal.

Working in partnership with the Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University (ITA) and EOS GmbH (EOS), Cooksongold AM have produced a full-size Tip Plate from a platinum/rhodium alloy that has successfully passed its initial production trials at Johns Manville in Slovakia.

Cooksongold AM has been working with EOS for several years to industrialize its M 080 and M 100 AM machines and make them compatible with precious metals. Cooksongold AM has also developed a wide range of precious metal parameters for use in the EOS AM technology.

The ability to now print with precious metals on an industrial scale and, through innovative AM strategies, optimize applications to make them commercially viable, is proving a powerful technology enabler. Combine this with the research being carried out at ITA as well as the manufacturing expertise and history of Sempsa JP, it now becomes a seismic step forward to the additive manufacturing technology being rolled out, on a global scale, for Industrial Production of precious metal applications. ITA is a key partner in transferring the consortium’s additive manufacturing expertise to the glass fiber industry.

To facilitate this ‘revolution’ Advanced Manufacturing Process Solutions GmbH (AMPS) has been established. It will act as a ‘technology showcase’ for the complete new manufacturing process chain as well as provide R&D and prototyping services. Glass fiber companies from around the world were quick to join up and it has been structured to suit every participant’s individual needs. A ‘cost-sharing’ environment, free of intellectual property, sits above individual research and development ‘cells’, where all the commercially sensitive work takes place. This novel way of collaboration is identifying innovation that will continue to advance glass fiber production beyond recognition over the next decade.

As a result of this unique approach to worldwide technology implementation, the members of the collaboration were awarded the ‘JEC Composites Magazine Special Prize’ on May 13 online for the first time due to recent global health crises, recognizing the true potential for AM within the glass fiber industries.

“I am incredibly proud to be receiving the JEC Magazine Special Prize but even more proud of my team, who have managed to bring together a global collaboration in such a way that it is poised to deliver game-changing material and design innovation and efficiencies in production, that could’ve only been dreamed of a few short years ago,” said Martin Bach, Managing Director of Cooksongold.

“We are excited to be receiving this prestigious award for our work in the field of additive manufacturing for bushings,” said Professor Thomas Gries, director of ITA. “We truly believe that the developments will be a key enabler for future innovations in the field of glass fibre production, and I am proud of my team of researchers and our collaborators to have made this possible. As an institute developing processes, equipment and machinery, ITA goes beyond just developing fiber and textile products. Digital manufacturing of the bushings allows us to step across existing process innovation borders and allows production and product innovation never seen before.”

“At EOS we are working every day to make industrial 3D printing a sustainable, mainstream manufacturing process,” said Thomas Weitlaner, director of Additive Minds & Business Development of EOS added. “The 3D printing of tip plates is another great example, how additive manufacturing can bring real business value and innovation to the glass fibre industry. Additionally, we see a lot more promising applications that can further increase the efficiency of the glass fiber production process. The combination of such innovative applications and the setup of Additive Manufacturing in the Digital Factory will result in huge innovation potential.

I am very proud of the joint team effort so far which is confirmed by receiving this prestigious JEC award and look forward to the outcomes of the consortium project.”

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: ITA – Institut für Textiltechnik of RWTH Aachen University

YKK USA Expands Product Offerings To Support COVID-19 Relief

MARIETTA, Ga. — May 14, 2020 — Fastening solution provider YKK USA has expanded its product offerings in an effort to reinforce the domestic supply chain that will help manufacturers throughout the United States manufacture products essential to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

While YKK may be best known for its zippers, it offers a wide variety of metal wires, hook & loop products, injection molded plastic parts, webbing, snaps, and buttons that can be used in COVID-19 relief applications.

Applications for YKK’s POWERHOOK® extruded hook include Foley Catheter Holders, DVT compression sleeves, endotracheal tube holders, arm boards, blood pressure cuffs, and radial compression devices. Manufacturers of surgical gowns can make use of SOFIX®, which incorporates plastic snaps injected onto tape, as well as POWERHOOK and YKK’s polyester tape. Medical curtain manufacturers can use YKK’s plastic snaps, stainless SNAPET®, and gypsy stud snaps.

Face masks are essential to protecting oneself and others from COVID-19, but they can cause ear discomfort. To combat this problem, YKK is manufacturing back to back hook and loop fasteners, SOFIX, plastic detachable clips, and plastic cord stoppers, all of which can be used as ear savers when used in conjunction with face masks. For those manufacturing face masks, YKK has 3.0 millimeters (mm) and 4.0 mm aluminum wire and 3.0 mm and 5.0 mm elastic tape available. For medical face shield manufacturers, YKK is producing plastic and metal snaps, hook and loop fasteners, and plastic cord stoppers.

There are plenty of applications for YKK zippers as well. YKK’s PROSEAL® airtight and watertight zipper can be used in isolation chambers, tent shelters, and Level B Hazmat suits. YKK’s AquaGuard® water repellent zipper can be used for medical mattresses, while YKK’s AquaSeal® waterproof zipper can be used for body bags.

With 86 years of manufacturing experience and four manufacturing plants in the United States, YKK’s core competencies include wire manufacturing and forming, metal stamping, metal die casting, metal finishing and plating, weaving and knitting, textile dyeing, plastic extrusion, plastic injection molding, fabrication and assembly, and custom machinery and support. YKK hopes to work with more partners to find inventive uses for its fastening products and core manufacturing technologies.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting us with challenges we could not imagine just a few months ago,” said Jim Reed, president, YKK Corp. of America. “As we navigate these unchartered waters, the YKK team is turning to our corporate philosophy for guidance — the ‘Cycle of Goodness’, which teaches us that ‘no one prospers without rendering benefit to others.’ We look forward to partnering with other organizations to provide much needed assistance to the industries fighting COVID-19.”

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: YKK USA

UK Outdoor Clothing Retailer Regatta Weathers Cegid Cloud Technology

LYON — May 21, 2020 — Having successfully completed a rollout of Cegid Retail POS software across its European and North American store estate, outdoor clothing specialist Regatta is migrating from on-premises infrastructure management to the cloud, with Cegid’s cloud SaaS application. The Manchester-based retailer aims to future-proof the business as it continues to open new stores, by adopting cutting-edge retail technology.

Weathering the Great Outdoors

Since 1981 outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Regatta has been catering for all those who love the great outdoors. Today, Regatta sells through around 180 stores across 11 countries, employing more than 1,400 people.

With the initial rollout of Cegid Retail to 60 stores completed in 2017, Regatta wanted to further enhance its technology capabilities with a move away from on-premise hosting of servers in favour of a SaaS model for cloud hosting. A major challenge of on-premises hosting was the management time required when updates needed to be implemented or when downtime issues occurred. It was felt a SaaS cloud solution, managed by a third party, would free up the Regatta IT team’s time, and deliver efficiency benefits across the store network. As for all retailers, server uptime and data security are major priorities, made even more challenging when international expansion is planned.

Regatta’s head office team has a strategy to build agility into the IT infrastructure so that international expansion can take place simply and cost effectively. They want to be able to set up the store technology infrastructure quickly and easily as they enter new countries, with issues such as compliance with local tax and currency issues taken care of, and hosting and data storage competently managed at every site.

Moving Clouds

In March 2020 the migration to Cegid Cloud SAAS was completed. The Cegid Retail software is hosted on Cegid’s SaaS application, removing the need to rent server storage on-site. Cegid is also providing the mechanism to manage the infrastructure and can handle all compliance activity and the necessary software updates to align to the latest product roadmap, greatly easing up the pressure on internal teams.

With Cegid managing Cegid Retail Software updates, Regatta is always in alignment with all the latest product offerings including new functionality from the Cegid roadmap.

The migration is the latest stage of a longer relationship between Regatta and Cegid. In 2016, Regatta selected Cegid Retail for its global POS solution with modules chosen to run alongside the POS software that could integrate with Regatta’s existing ERP software. This was installed across around 350 point-of-sale (POS) terminals in 170 stores across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United States. Installations in the Czech Republic and Solvakia are planned for 2020.

The Cegid Retail solution has enabled Regatta to integrate replenishment, inventory management, promotions management and customer relationship management into its ERP solution. Business processes are therefore now administered on a centralized platform, eliminating the need for spreadsheets and manual processing of data. Regatta sought out a solution that would give them a single platform that could host every country’s POS and associated store functionality.

There is also now business-wide visibility of store inventory and CRM data. The replenishment and inventory management modules have helped Regatta streamline supply chain, merchandising operations and promotional activity.

Thanks to the installation of the latest Cegid Retail software, Regatta maintains its strength in technology capabilities and is ready for the future. It has the CRM module to carry out personalized marketing to customers and can build its retailing services such as ‘endless aisle’ selling and Clienteling in stores. Omnichannel functionality is being planned for 2020.

The Regatta team found that Cegid was able to offer valuable international support and systems know-how during the roll-out of the solution.

Centralized solutions

Thanks to the Cegid Retail implementation over recent years and the current migration to cloud infrastructure hosting, Regatta is today in a strong position to continue its ambitious growth path.

“We recognized early on the need to run one solution for many international locations, rather than having to seek out a new POS system for each country we entered,” said Chris Bulmer, group IT director at Regatta. “With so many local currencies to deal with, tax rules and different configurations required location by location it was essential for us to partner with a specialist retail software supplier who knows the clothing retail industry and has international reach and experience.”

He added: “Now with cloud hosting as well, we can build further agility into the business while taking the pressure off our internal teams who are busy with everyday retailing responsibilities.”

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: Cegid

Major Order For Brückner For Several Glass Fiber Finishing Lines From Belarus

left to right: Mathias Strecker, Brückner Sales; Oleg Kurilin, General Director ,Steklovolokno; Regina Brückner, Owner, Brückner; Hanna Padalitsa; Project Manager, Steklovolokno; and Yury Kasianov, Commercial Director, Steklovolokno

LEONBURG, Germany — May 19, 2020 — The company JSC POLOTSK STEKLOVOLOKNO, founded in 1958 and based in Belarus, has been among others a world market leader in the production of glass fabrics for decades. The wide variety of products from glass fibre to glass yarn, electrical insulation and construction glass fabric, glass mesh and silica materials enables STEKLOVOLOKNO to be successful in many branches of industry. These include mechanical engineering and shipbuilding, automotive and aircraft industry, electro-technical industry, metallurgy as well as the military and construction industry. Every year, the Belarusian company processes around 55,000 tonnes of glass fabric for over 900 different end products. For the thermal finishing, caramelization and desizing of glass fiber, several lines have recently been ordered from the German machine manufacturer BRÜCKNER. The family-run company located in Southern Germany has been producing lines for the textile industry as well as for technical applications for more than 70 years. In the field of glass fabric finishing, market-leading manufacturers trust in BRÜCKNER technology since decades. The delivery of the lines to Belarus is planned for end of the year 2020.

Hanna Padalitsa, project manager at Steklovolokno, is very satisfied. “We have known BRÜCKNER since the late 90s and already then had successful and good experience in working together,” Padalitsa said. “At that time BRÜCKNER supplied us with one line for finishing electrical insulation glass fabric which is still in operation today at our Polotsk site. We are happy to continue this excellent cooperation with BRÜCKNER and ordered several lines from this family-run company. We are convinced that the whole BRÜCKNER team will demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, ensure the best quality of the lines we ordered and provide an extraordinary technical and after-sales service as they always do and for which the company is known worldwide.”

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: Brückner

DSM Protective Materials And FibrXL Sign Global Premium Distribution Partnership

HEERLEN, The Netherlands — May 19, 2020 — DSM Protective Materials has appointed FibrXL, as its global premium distribution partner for Dyneema® products. The initial focus will be on European and North American, starting 1 May 2020. DSM Protective Materials will continue to service its strategic customers directly as well as develop both innovative and cost-efficient solutions.

Dating back to 2011, DSM Protective Materials has enjoyed a long and successful relationship in Europe with EuroFibers BV, who merged with the Lumat Group and Dominion Fiber Technologies Inc. to form FibrXL in January 2020.

Already offering stellar levels of service and customer orientation, FibrXL has additionally invested in capabilities to offer fiber enhancement services that contribute to the adoption of Dyneema by a wide range of customers and end-users. Therefore, given the longstanding relationship FibrXL is the ideal partner to contribute to DSM Protective Materials’ growth ambitions.

Jan Lodewijk Lindemulder, globalbBusiness director for Maritime and Industrial Fibers at DSM Protective Materials, said: “Our longstanding relationship with EuroFibers BV, now FibrXL, has proven itself successful over many years. We are confident that FibrXL will ensure the continuous growth of our Dyneema® offering for various end-markets worldwide.”

Marcel Alberts, managing director of FibrXL, said: “We are excited that we can support DSM Protective Materials in their growth ambitions by expanding our distribution network worldwide for Dyneema products. This extended partnership gives a larger range of customers and end-users the opportunity to access these products and with our fiber enhancing services and state-of-the-art Prisma® coating technology, we help them to improve performance and reduce system costs.”

For more information about the merger between EuroFibers, the Lumat Group and Dominion Fiber Technologies, INC to form FibrXL visit: https://fibrxl.com/about-us/heritage/

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: DSM

Cotton Council International Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 20, 2020 — Cotton Council International (CCI) announces that it has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and will use the group’s sustainability measurement suite of tools, the Higg Index, to drive environmental and social responsibility throughout its supply chain.

With its membership in the SAC, CCI joins more than 250 global brands, retailers, and manufacturers, as well as government, non-profit environmental organizations, and academic institutions, which are collectively committed to improving supply chain sustainability in the apparel, footwear, and textile industry.

The U.S. cotton industry is committed to continual improvement in sustainability and continues to build upon the strong environmental gains already achieved over the past 35 years.

“We are pleased to be joining the SAC, confident that together we can scale positive impact on product sustainability over time,” said Steph Thiers-Ratcliffe, CCI Director of European Brands and Retailers. “With shared ambition in providing robust environmental data to the sector, we will collaborate to enable greater supply chain transparency and informed decision making.”

In its relationship with the SAC, CCI will contribute both data and resources to support the Higg Index, which measures sustainability performance and drives supply chain transparency and decision-making to improve efficiency and sustainability impact. The Higg Index is an indicator-based suite of tools that enables suppliers, manufacturers, brands, and retailers to evaluate materials, products, facilities, and processes based on environmental performance, social labor practices, and product design choices.

“We welcome the addition of CCI to the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and look forward to its participation in this industry-wide effort in sustainability,” SAC Executive Director Amina Razvi said. “Having CCI as part of the Coalition widens the scope of our impact within the industry and accelerates the change we’re making towards responsible industry actions.”

Companies or organizations that are not currently members of the SAC and are interested in accessing the Higg suite of tools, may inquire at https://apparelcoalition.org/join-us/.

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: Cotton Council International

Noble Biomaterials Announces Launch Of New Brand Identity — Ionic+®

SCRANTON, Pa. — May 20, 2020 — Noble Biomaterials, the global supplier of antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft-surface applications, today announced the launch of a new brand identity — Ionic+™ — for its antimicrobial technology formerly known as XT2. The new brand name, logo and tagline will more clearly convey the benefits and story of Ionic+, a technology that uses positively charged silver ions to provide microbial and odor protection for the life of a product. More than 30 leading brands, including Athleta, Mack Weldon, Fox Racing, Rhone, Hill City, Tory Lee Designs, Giro, Rhoback, Gekks, BN3TH, and Silvon bedding & towels already use Ionic+ to impart a performance edge to their products.

“We designed the new Ionic+ brand identity to clearly express the benefits and power of this technology, which harnesses the power of positively charged silver ions to fight microbes on soft surfaces like athletic apparel, bedding, and towels,” said Joel Furey, founder and chief commercial officer of Noble Biomaterials. “Importantly, with the increased need for fabric that is essentially self-cleaning of microbes, Ionic+ is being more widely adopted in healthcare and PPE, with brands like Chargeurs for masks and Octo Safety Devices for respirators. The growth of the business drove the need for a name that more closely aligns with the technology’s mechanism of action.”

Ionic+ uses the power of positively charged silver ions to fight the growth of microbes and odor- and stain-causing bacteria on soft surfaces. Apparel and bedding that doesn’t allow for bacteria to grow and multiply doesn’t need to be laundered as often, which saves consumers time and money and can help extend the useful life of products while also helping save the environment.

“Noble Biomaterials pioneered the use of silver in textiles for its antimicrobial and conductive properties,” said Christy Raedeke, chief marketing officer. “The new Ionic+ brand identity truly captures the essence and power of this technology, incorporating the word ‘ion’ and the plus sign, which symbolizes the positive charge the ions carry and the endless potential the technology provides to our broad range of customers and end consumers. The opportunities for storytelling are so much greater with Ionic+ and our brand partners have been overwhelmingly supportive of the change.”

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: Noble Biomaterials, Inc.

AAPN Announces Textile/Apparel Industry Job Board

ATLANTA — May 18, 2020 — The AAPN Job Board has launched an apparel industry Job Board where opportunities for internships, contract positions, part-time and full-time positions may be posted. Application details for each position are included within the posting if applicable. In addition, job seekers are able to upload their resumé to the job board for employers to access.

It is offering this service in partnership with industry executive search veteran Stephanie Wilhelm  of the industry consulting firm of WWA Advisors LLC.

Through June 30, 2020, to show support for the community, AAPN is offering the ability to post jobs to the board at no charge using the code TOGETHER2020.

When this offer expires, AAPN members may submit job postings for a nominal charge of $50 for 30 days, $100 for 60 days or $150 for 90 days. Listings can be turned into a “Featured Listing” for an additional $50, which will move a listing to the top of the page for the length of the job posting

Note: Employers who are members can view all resumés as long as they have an active job posting. As soon as a job post expires, they will no longer be able to view resumés.

https://www.aapnetwork.net/job-board

Posted May 21, 2020

Source: AAPN

The Institute For Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) Names Mark Morrison To Lead Communications

Mark Morrison

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — May 20, 2020 — The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI–The Composites Institute) announced today that Mark Morrison has been named to the position of director of communications.

In his new role, Morrison will lead IACMI’s public relations and external affairs responsibilities. He will also play a critical liaison role in leveraging the key capabilities of the organization’s 150+ members made up of industry, academia and government agencies. This collaborative partnership leads innovation and workforce development initiatives to drive the adoption of advanced composites and grow U.S. manufacturing and support national security.

“Mark is a great fit for IACMI because throughout his career he has driven strategic public affairs and communication initiatives for global manufacturing companies and fostered strong industry and community relationships to advance innovation and achieve business goals,” said IACMI CEO John Hopkins. “We are confident that Mark will be an asset to our IACMI team as we create an ecosystem of innovation to drive commercial outcomes that lead to economic growth.”

Hopkins said Morrison is joining the organization at a critical time as IACMI is working closely with its consortium network and other U.S. partners in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to accelerate post-crisis recovery efforts through coordination, communication and manufacturing assistance.

“The current coronavirus pandemic underscores the importance of having IACMI consortium members aligned and connected with each other as a community, and the broader connectivity provided by the Manufacturing USA Institutes as a network of these communities, so we can accelerate technical innovations and rapidly manufacture solutions to meet U.S. demand,” Hopkins said. “Mark will work with our IACMI stakeholders across industry, academic institutions and federal, state, and local governments to directly advance this mission.”

Morrison joins IACMI after spending 20 years in senior level communication and external affairs roles with global industrial companies, including Honda North America and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alabama.

Posted May 20, 2020

Source: IACMI-The Composites Institute 

DTG2Go Drives Rapid Growth With On-Demand Supply Chain Solution

GREENVILLE, S.C. — May 20, 2020 — Delta Apparel Inc., a provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announces strong April performance and future growth prospects in its DTG2Go business, a market leader in the direct-to-garment digital print and fulfillment industry.

During April, average daily orders have accelerated to levels similar to the holiday season. This resulted in sales growth of 25 percent in April compared to the prior year, with nearly half of the volume growth attributable to onboarding new customers to the DTG2Go platform.

Deborah Merrill, Delta Group president, commented, “I am proud of the DTG2Go team members who have successfully increased production levels at the end of April by nearly 50 percent compared to the end of March, while adhering to appropriate safety and social distancing protocols.”

DTG2Go is positioned as one of the most disruptive forces in the apparel industry. The unique digital printing technology allows a high degree of customization in a fast and convenient way. Consumers looking to bring out their own self-expression place orders through one of DTG2Go’s partners, selecting from a library of vibrant digital impressions and a range of garments, many of which are Delta Apparel products. DTG2Go offers a robust digital supply chain, shipping custom graphic products within 24 to 48 hours to consumers across the United States and in over 100 countries worldwide.

DTG2Go is the only digital print supplier in the world that offers a seamless, vertically-integrated model utilizing its own Delta-branded products to service both established retailers and individual consumers alike with digitally-printed garments, without reliance on a third-party apparel supply chain. During April, over 30 percent of DTG2Go’s production was printed on a Delta-branded garment, which is more than twice that of a year ago. DTG2Go’s proprietary technology, unique fully-integrated business model, and speed to market capabilities have allowed the Company to rapidly assist retail and e-retail customers whose supply chains have been disrupted.

DTG2Go’s nationwide print and fulfillment network includes facilities integrated within Delta Apparel’s Activewear distribution centers in Miami, Florida; Dallas, Texas; and Cranbury, New Jersey.  Additional facilities are located in Clearwater, Florida; Reno, Nevada; Storm Lake, Iowa; and Fayetteville, North Carolina. The Company has added employees across its seven production facilities to support the rapid growth of DTG2Go, with its employee base increasing by nearly 80% since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Merrill continued, “As we continue to navigate the changing industry, we remain encouraged by the positive trends we are seeing for digital printing. We believe adoption rates for this on-demand supply chain model will meaningfully increase in the future as companies, including traditional retailers, promotional product companies, and screen printers, rethink their ongoing business models to support changing consumer buying behaviors.”

Posted May 20, 2020

Source: Delta Apparel, Inc.

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