Datacolor And Global Software Company Inèdit Introduce Color Selection Solution For Digitally Printed Textile Industry

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. — October 15, 2018 —  Datacolor® announced today it has partnered with digital software developer Inèdit Software to introduce a color measurement and selection solution to the digitally printed textile industry. The partnership pairs Datacolor’s professional color matching tool, ColorReaderPRO, with Inèdit’s proven textile design software neoCatalog, enabling designers to accurately measure color inspiration in the real world and update their textile designs instantaneously with the measured color.

“Thanks to the rising popularity of fast fashion, designers in the digitally printed textile industry have been eager for solutions that will allow them to turn inspiration into new designs as quickly as possible,” said Oriol Martínez, Business development manager of Inèdit. “By pairing our leading software with ColorReaderPRO, industry professionals can achieve reliable, accurate color and get their digitally printed textile designs to market faster than ever.”

The solution allows designers to capture color inspiration using the hand-held ColorReaderPRO tool, and transfer it wirelessly into a textile design using the Inèdit iPad app, similar to an eyedropper feature on a computer. Inèdit’s software connects designers, print houses and manufacturers, ensuring the exact color measurements are communicated.

“We are excited to bring our ultra-portable, best-in-class color selection tool to the digital textile industry through our partnership with Inèdit Software,” said Brian Levey, Vice President of Consumer Solutions for Datacolor. “Because ColorReaderPRO is compact and easy to use, designers can measure any source of color inspiration, wherever it strikes – whether in the office or on the go. We offer our partners native SDKs for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac to simplify the integration of ColorReaderPRO into their software applications, enabling multiple applications in various industries.”

The Inèdit software for ColorReaderPRO will be debuted at the SGIA Print Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Inèdit booth #1285 from October 18-20, 2018.

Posted October 16, 2018

Source: Datacolor

Hyosung Chairman Hyun Joon Cho Turns Global Spandex Plants Into Smart Factories To Prepare For The Industry 4.0 Era

SEOUL, South Korea — October 16, 2018 — Hyosung TNC, the textile and trading unit arm of Hyosung, is turning its global spandex production bases into smart factories in preparation for the era of Industry 4.0.

Recently, it established smart factory systems in the spandex plants in Quzhou, Jiaxing, Guangdong and Zhuhai in China and Dong Nai in Vietnam.

The systems are for process monitoring, quality control and smart Internet of Things (IoT).

They were installed under instructions from Hyosung Group Chairman Hyun Joon Cho, who has pushed innovation in production and management ever since he was inaugurated as chairman last year.

Chairman Hyun Joon Cho has emphasized that the way for Hyosung to stay No. 1 in the world is to adapt to changes in the age of the fourth industrial revolution proactively through flexible and optimized production. To secure such production environment, he has stressed, Hyosung needed to fuse its proprietary technology with rapidly developing information and communication technology.

The next-generation production environment created by Hyosung TNC in the plants monitors processes and controls quality in real time to produce same-quality products no matter which plant they come from.

The systems collect and analyze data on the entire manufacturing process ranging from raw material import to production to shipment, and manages the process according to the results of data analysis. In this way, the efficiency of the plants has been maximized and their manufacturing competitiveness has been further raised.

“Turning into a smart factory is an essential step to take for manufacturers facing a huge, irresistible flow of the fourth industrial revolution,” Chairman Hyun Joon Cho said. “On the basis of the smart factories, we will improve the quality of products and develop new technologies to a super-excellent level, and strengthen our presence as No. 1 spandex maker in the world.”

Practical works to transform the plants into smart factories were led by Hyosung ITX, which kicked them off from the second half of last year.

Chairman Hyun Joon Cho has emphasized that other manufacturing units must adapt proactively to the fourth industrial revolution, too, by grafting information technology onto their existing technologies to create new markets.

Posted October 16, 2018

Source: Hyosung Corp.

 

Bolger & O’Hearn Enters Exclusive Agreement To Represent DSM Coating Resins In USA

FALL RIVER, Mass. — October 16, 2018 —  Effective September 28, 2018, Bolger and O’Hearn Inc. Specialty Chemicals has been selected as the exclusive product development partner and distributor for DSM CoatingResin’s textile products in the United States.

DSM stated that Bolger & O’Hearn was selected for several reasons, including B&O’s new product development capabilities and highly personalized service approach. Bolger & O’Hearn is a recognized leader in the textile industry for new product innovation and customer service.

“Their technical support, with highly trained chemists and hands-on technical representatives, will be an integral part of all our combined successes,” said Amy Geiger, North America Sales Director for DSM Coating Resins. “We look forward to working closely with them and believe [our customers] will benefit from their expertise,” she added.

The collaboration with DSM is just the latest development in a banner year for Bolger & O’Hearn, which includes being listed on the global ZDHC list of environmentally preferable chemistries and launching Stormproof/Breathable™ OmniBloq™, an advanced  DWR (durable water repellent) technology that has set a new standard for the textile industry.

“We are very excited about our new distribution and technology development relationship with DSM,” said Shaun O’Hearn, president of Bolger & O’Hearn.  “Their high quality polymer coatings and adhesives are an excellent complement to our specialty textile chemical lineup.”

In addition, he said, “close collaboration with DSM’s polymer R&D team will result in innovative products for our partners in the textile and related industries.  This relationship should provide unique value propositions throughout the supply chain for our combined customer bases.”

Posted October 16, 2018

Source: Bolger and O’Hearn

Kimberly-Clark Professional Introduces Revitalized KleenGuard Brand at NSC Congress & Expo

ROSWELL, Ga. — October 16, 2018 —  In a move designed to increase productivity and enhance worker performance, Kimberly-Clark Professional has unified its core categories of personal protective equipment (PPE) — apparel, gloves and eyewear — under a refreshed and revitalized KleenGuard brand.

“We are taking our well-known and trusted safety products portfolio and making it even better by unifying our core categories under a revitalized brand that capitalizes on our expertise in nonwoven materials, design, body fit and comfort,” said Dave Matela, general manager, Industrial Business, Kimberly-Clark Professional, North America. “We understand the tasks performed by workers who wear our products and have designed our offerings with knowledge about how bodies move, work and stretch.”

The revitalization effort seeks to shift the PPE focus beyond comfort and protection toward insight-driven, human-centric solutions that maximize productivity by enabling, rather than inhibiting worker performance.

To support this, Kimberly-Clark Professional has created a program called “The KleenGuard Challenge,” which features endurance athletes undertaking rigorous fitness challenges in KleenGuard products. The program offers tools to help identify common signs of productivity loss and recommends solutions.

“Safety can never be compromised, yet PPE can often get in the way of productivity if it doesn’t fit right or is uncomfortable,” Matela said. “The KleenGuard brand delivers PPE that workers will want to wear, so they can do their jobs well and perform with distinction. We are proud to announce the revitalization of the brand and its extension into our core product areas – apparel, gloves and eyewear.”

Key offerings will be shown at the National Safety Council (NSC) Congress & Expo in Houston’s George R. Brown Convention Center, Booth 3301.

Recyclable via The RightCycle Program

Many of the KleenGuard brand offerings can be recycled through RightCycle by Kimberly-Clark Professional, the first large-scale recycling program for non-hazardous lab, cleanroom and industrial waste. Since its launch in 2011, the program has diverted more than 660 tons of waste from landfills by turning used nitrile gloves, apparel and eyewear into new consumer goods.

In March 2018, this groundbreaking program for recycling used PPE added protective eyewear, further helping customers reach their zero waste goals.

“It’s a great addition to the program because eyewear can make up a significant portion of a facility’s waste,” Matela said. “Through The RightCycle Program, this waste can now be diverted from the landfill.”

Posted October 16, 2018

Source: Kimberly-Clark Professional

New VOLT Smart Yarns Wearable Tech Division Provides Cutting-Edge Smart Apparel And Fabric

HICKORY, N.C. — October 16, 2018 —  VOLT Smart Yarns has launched a new Wearable Tech division that enables businesses to revolutionize their products into smartwear. Using its proprietary highly conductive smart yarn, VOLT Wearable Tech has the ability to make any clothing a smart fabric. Matt Kolmes, CEO of VOLT Smart Yarns and its parent company Supreme Corp., will unveil the new division and several of its high-tech prototypes at the 2018 IFAI Expo, in Dallas, Texas, on October 16, 2018.

“We created our new Wearable Tech division to provide a one-stop shopping experience for brands looking to enhance their products with the latest breakthroughs in smart technology,” said Kolmes. “Together with VOLT Smart Yarns, this new division enables us to further push our innovative capabilities and distinguish ourselves as a leader in the Wearable Technology space.”

VOLT Wearable Tech’s recent partnerships with Scout® Personal GPS, Lumenus, NuCurrent, and Textile Instruments are harnessing the conductive power of VOLT Smart Yarns to enable GPS and iOT clothing and fabrics. A critical component of this is providing flexible, washable capabilities for smart textiles that contain LEDs, sensors and batteries. Testing in the Wearable Tech R&D lab has also resulted in yarn that can provide heat to targeted areas anywhere on the fabric, a concept that had not previously been possible with heat-enabled smart apparel.

“The products we’re creating with our partners are a reflection of our commitment to raise the bar in smart apparel and provide solutions to the obstacles that brands face when they want to complement their products with smart technology,” said Kolmes. “We are excited to share entirely new concepts of smartwear for consumers at IFAI this year.”

Last year VOLT Smart Yarns won IFAI’s Show Stopper award for excellence in innovation with its cutting-edge smart armor vest it created with Pressure Profile Systems, Inc (“PPS”). During the expo, Kolmes made a promise that he would bring that product to market to improve safety and protection for law enforcement officers. A year later, using Scout® Personal GPS and VOLT Smart Yarns, select law enforcement officers in North Carolina will soon begin testing smart armor that wirelessly monitors their coordinates and signals for immediate assistance if an officer is down or incapacitated.

In September 2017, Supreme launched its VOLT Smart Yarns division. Since that time, VOLT Smart Yarns has been at the forefront of the conversation in Smart Textiles and actively works to provide solutions to obstacles that brands face when adding smart technology to their products. One such obstacle is the unreliability and strength of connectivity to a power source, which VOLT Smart Yarns largely eliminated through the yarn’s four highly conductive insulated wires that can be used in commercialized sewing. Current versions of the yarn have up to 16 wires the diameter of a human hair, allowing for increased connectivity and a smaller battery.

Posted October 16, 2018

Source: Supreme Corp.

Fashion Industry To Meet The Day After The U.S. Midterm Elections To Discuss Expected Impact On Trade & Business Outlook

WASHINGTON D.C. — October 16, 2018 —  Dozens of global fashion brands, retailers, importers, and industry service providers will convene in New York City on November 7, 2018, the day after the U.S. midterm elections, for the 30th Apparel Importers Trade & Transportation Conference. Hosted by the U.S. Fashion Industry Association (USFIA) and American Import Shippers Association (AISA) in conjunction with USFIA Premier Partner & Host Sponsor PwC, the event will bring together executives working in compliance, logistics, sourcing, supply chain management, government relations, and corporate social responsibility to discuss the impact of the elections on trade and business, as well as other hot topics.

The agenda will cover challenges in the morning, and solutions in the afternoon, with an array of expert speakers from across the supply chain.

Many discussions will focus on the U.S.-China trade tensions and how companies can mitigate the impact of the Section 301 tariff increases. Confirmed speakers include Bill Jackson, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Textiles; David Spooner of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, former Chief Textile & Apparel Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Import Administration; Erin Ennis, Senior Vice President of the U.S.-China Business Council; and Avedis Seferian, President & CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP), who will discuss factory safety and compliance considerations for companies considering shifting sourcing to combat price increases.

In addition to trade policy, the conference will include discussions on retail, sustainability, and innovation, including experts from Levi Strauss & Co., Macy’s Merchandising Group, BSI, Canopy, Lenzing, and PwC, as well.

One of the industry’s most important transportation and logistics events, the conference will likewise feature speakers from The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, The Port of Long Beach, GEODIS USA, Bamboo Rose, and more.

Posted October 16, 2018

Source: The United States Fashion Industry Association (USFIA)

Gerber Adds Reciprocating Pivex® To GERBERcutter® Z1 To Improve Cutting Accuracy And Efficiency

TOLLAND, Conn. — October 16, 2018 —  Accuracy and efficiency is at the heart of material utilization in flexible material manufacturing. Gerber has announced today that its patented Pivex reciprocating cutting tool is now available for the GERBERcutter Z1 to further enhance its accuracy and efficiency on tough to cut and high value materials.

Pivex is a patented, proven cutting technology available on several Gerber platforms including the Taurus and DCS line of cutters. By adding this cutting technology to the Z1, the unprecedented level of accuracy and cut quality Pivex brings is now available in a continuous cut conveyorized workflow for those cutting composites, technical textiles and other tough to cut or high value materials. The Pivex blade increases cut quality with the elimination of hangers, optimizes cut paths for extremely intricate patterns and reduces waste by ridding material overcuts typically experienced with round wheel cutting.

“By adding Pivex to the Z1 platform, we are taking a cutting tool that is unmatched in accuracy and combining it with a conveyorized continuous cutting platform to bring a new level of efficiency to manufacturers cutting complex materials,” said Leonard Marano, vice president, product management & marketing, Automation Systems for Gerber Technology. “These two proven technologies, along with the Z1’s Industry 4.0 ability to seamlessly accept production data from Gerber’s AccuMark® and AccuPlan™ software and remotely monitor equipment, help make our customer’s workflow fully integrated and dynamic.”

In addition, Gerber will hold demonstrations of its AccuMark and CutWorks® software platforms and the integration into the GERBERcutter Z1.

Posted October 16, 2018

Source: Gerber Technology

CEMATEX Underscores ITMA 2019 Theme With Innovation Lab Feature

BRUSSELS — October 16, 2018 — To emphasize the innovation message to the textile, garment and fashion industry, CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has launched the ITMA Innovation Lab. The focus on innovation at ITMA 2019, which will be held in Barcelona, further underscores the ITMA 2019 theme: Innovating the World of Textiles.

“Innovation is vital for the industry’s success as Industry 4.0 gains momentum in the manufacturing world. The shift towards open innovation has resulted in increased exchange of knowledge and new types of cooperation among education institutions, research organisations and business,” explained Fritz Mayer, president, CEMATEX.

He added, “ITMA has been a catalyst and showcase of ground-breaking innovation since 1951. We hope participants will be able to share new developments, discuss industry trends and spur creative efforts, thus ensuring a vibrant innovation culture in a global context.”

The ITMA Innovation Lab includes well-received features from previous editions, in addition to new initiatives and enhancements. The four main components of the Innovation Lab are:

  • Research & Innovation Pavilion (R&I Pavilion);
  • ITMA Speakers Platform;
  • Innovation Video Showcase; and
  • ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award.

Charles Beauduin, chairman of ITMA Services, elaborated: “By launching the ITMA Innovation Lab feature, we hope to better drive industry focus on the important message of technological innovation and cultivate an inventive spirit. We hope to encourage greater participation by introducing new components, such as the video showcase to highlight our exhibitors’ innovation.”

ITMA Innovation Video Showcase

The video showcase will provide a new channel for visitors to learn more about innovative exhibits at ITMA 2019. Exhibitors can submit videos based on the following topics:

  • Raw materials and manufacturing technology;
  • Automation and digitalisation: Creating new opportunities in the textile and fashion industry;
  • Technical textile innovations and manufacturing technology; and
  • Sustainable textile and garment manufacturing in the circular economy.

A panel of judges from the global industry will select the videos to be shown at the Speakers Platform.

Speakers Platform

The Platform is an excellent avenue for participating R&I Pavilion institutes to present their latest research projects and cutting-edge technological developments. For the first time, guest industry speakers will be invited to share their knowledge and experience with ITMA participants. Some members of the judging panel will also be invited to lead discussions on various topics, thus adding to the vibrancy of the Platform.

R&I Pavilion

A total of 27 organizations are participating in the R&I Pavilion which will showcase cutting-edge textile and related research and development projects. Since ITMA 2007, the R&I Pavilion also serves to encourage collaboration among companies, research centres and universities in order to develop novel materials and technologies which will transform the textile, garment and fashion industry.

ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award

The Award was created by CEMATEX in 2015 to recognise the collaborative efforts by the global textile industry to advance business sustainability through innovative solutions, and promote outstanding industry related research. The Award comprises two categories: Industry Excellence Award for textile and garment makers, and brands who leverage ITMA exhibitors’ solutions to create green products; and a Research & Innovation Excellence Award, open to Master’s degree students.

ITMA 2019 will be held from 20 to 26 June at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via venue. The exhibition will feature over 1,600 exhibitors who will be showcasing their latest technologies and sustainable solutions for the entire textile and garment manufacturing value chain, as well as fibres, yarns and fabrics. Visitor registration has started and an ITMA app has been launched. Please visitwww.itma.com for more information.

Posted October 16, 2018

Source: CEMATEX/ITMA 2019

Eclipse Composites Engineering Develops Long Fiber Composite Stamping Process For High Volume Applications

BLUFFDALE, Utah — October 15, 2018 —  Eclipse Composites Engineering Inc. has developed a proprietary composite stamping process as a novel solution to increasing demand for high volume, tightly toleranced composites structures.

Several years in development, ECE recently unveiled a composite segmented manpack antenna made with an innovative composite stamping process, meeting all the requirements of traditional composite products but with reduced cycle times. The carbon fiber structure was cured in a hydraulic press as an out-of-autoclave and out-of-oven alternative to traditionally equipment-laden processes.

“Frustrated with the lengthy cycle times seen in advance composites, our customers kept asking why we couldn’t simply stamp-out parts like traditional metal processes. That got us thinking,” said Karl Hawes, general manager of Eclipse. “With lots of effort from our engineering staff and critical suppliers, we were able to develop a fast cure process that doesn’t compromise the structural integrity of the product. A culture of thinking big and challenging the norm is key to our success. We push the limits of what’s possible.”

The process uses long-fiber reinforcements, traditional woven fabrics such as plain weave and twill styles but can be adapted to almost any reinforcement material which can be prepregged. Ply kits are inserted into an open mold at full part thickness and press cured to shape in a process that looks a lot like traditional metal stamping. The process results in fast cycle times with improved mechanical properties and thickness repeatability not seen with traditional short fiber compression molding. The process has been proven with carbon fiber reinforcement but can be used with glass reinforcement as well.

Eclipse will be displaying this advanced hardware, and more, at the upcoming CAMX Show in Dallas starting on October 15. Stop by booth G31 to learn more.

Posted October 15, 2018

Source: Eclipse Composites Engineering

EFI Establishes Guy Gecht Scholarship With The Print And Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF)

FREMONT, Calif. — October 15, 2018 —  Print’s next generation of talent will have added support in reaching their goals, thanks to a new Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation (PGSF) award created in honor of visionary print technology executive and industry leader Guy Gecht. The Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI) senior leadership team approved the creation of the PGSF Guy Gecht scholarship to commemorate Gecht’s outstanding legacy of leadership and innovation as EFI’s CEO.

After serving nearly 19 years as the company’s leader, Gecht is stepping down as CEO as of October 15.

“Guy is the rare visionary who has the ability to drive innovation, change direction when needed, and find new ways to create business success. In his time with EFI, he also showed extraordinary skill in inspiring and empowering those working for him to succeed and lead,” said EFI CFO Marc Olin. “Establishing this scholarship in Guy’s name is a fitting tribute to him and will encourage and support promising students destined to be future leaders and innovators in print.”

“PGSF has had the opportunity to work with EFI on many educational initiatives over the years, and several PGSF scholarship recipients have gone on to continue their careers at EFI,” said John Berthelsen, PGSF’s vice president of development. “We are excited that the company has chosen to help continue creating opportunities for deserving students with this new scholarship, as well as providing a permanent endowment honoring one of print’s most respected CEOs.”

The new scholarship will present up to $2000 annually to a student studying in a graphics communications program at a technical school, college or university within the United States. PGSF, which works with donors and sponsors to help build the future workforce of the industry, will manage application judging, with the first scholarship award scheduled to be presented for the 2019-20 school year. Students interested in applying for the scholarship online can do so at www.pgsf.org. The deadline for applications is March 1.

Supply chain partners, companies and individuals can contribute to the endowment by making direct contributions to PGSF in Gecht’s name by visiting www.pgsf.org as well.

Posted October 15, 2018

Source: Electronics For Imaging (EFI)

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