Gaston College Fiber Innovation Center Receives $1.2M In Equipment Donations

DALLAS, N.C. — October 25, 2023 — The Gaston College Fiber Innovation Center, a world-class facility focused on the future of the textile industry, has received a $1.2 million equipment donation from Truetzschler, a German textile machinery manufacturer, building upon its anticipated opening next year.

“Truetzschler is excited to be a part of the new state-of-the-art Fiber Innovation Center at Gaston College and proud to show our commitment to the textile industry for the future,” said Greg Duncan, VP of Sales, Spinning at Truetzschler.

The donated equipment features technology that is focused on circularity and reducing the carbon footprint of fiber and textile production. Once finished, the facility in Belmont, North Carolina, will be the only facility in the world where scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders can take a fiber idea and convert it to a textile product under one roof. Features of the innovation center include a new polymer development lab, a fiber extrusion line, and yarn preparation capabilities thanks to the Truetzschler donation.

“Thanks in part to our longtime partnership with Truetzschler, the Fiber Innovation Center will help revolutionize the textile industry as we know it,” said Stephen Sharp, VP of Fiber Innovation at Gaston College. “The current process for developing innovative textile solutions is expensive, timely, and highly fragmented. With this center, and through Truetzschler’s gracious donation, textile innovation can occur from conception to completion, all here at Gaston College.”

For over 75 years, Gaston College’s Textile Technology Center has provided technical assistance and support to the textile industry in North Carolina and around the world. While the industry has evolved, the Center has remained committed to helping companies and entrepreneurs meet new and emerging needs for developing and testing advanced fibers and fabrics.

The Textile Technology Center and Fiber Innovation Center allow students to get hands-on experience with the latest technology and equipment used in research and development, testing, and production processes for the textile industry.

Just last year, Gaston College, along with the U.S. Department of State, North Carolina State University, and Catawba Valley Community College, announced a partnership with Honduran-based Central American Technological University. Through this partnership, Gaston College is providing space to educate and train thousands of students for the next generation textile workforce to meet the rising demands of nearshoring and onshoring in Honduras, Central America, and the United States.

Posted: October 25, 2023

Source: Gaston College Fiber Innovation Center

Asahi Kasei Invests In US Startup NFW — Cooperation To Deliver Scale In The Field Of Non-Petroleum-Based, Fully Circular Leather Alternatives For Automotive Interiors

Discover MIRUM® Touch

DÜSSELDORF, NEW YORK And TOKYO — October 25, 2023 — Asahi Kasei has decided to invest in US-based startup NFW, a producer of non-petroleum-based leather alternative for car interiors. As part of Asahi Kasei’s medium-term growth strategy and in close cooperation with Sage Automotive Interiors, Inc. (Sage), an Asahi Kasei company and a leading global provider of innovative and functional materials for the automotive interior, this strategic partnership enables another major step to support global automotive OEMs in reducing the environmental burden of automobiles.

Based in Peoria, Illinois, NFW was founded in 2015 and has developed the only platform capable of producing precision-engineered, natural (non-petroleum-based) leather, foam, and textiles to replace animal and petrochemical-based materials. Certified by the United States Department of Agriculture as having 100% biobased content, MIRUM®, the company’s patented leather alternative, is made from natural rubber, natural fibers, plant oils, natural pigments, and minerals. The material offers superior durability and quality that can replace traditional animal-based or synthetic leather products without the use of any polyurethane or other coatings.

NFW MIRUM® Multi Drape

Sage is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and selling innovative functional materials used in automobile interiors globally. Since its acquisition by Asahi Kasei in 2018, Sage has strengthened its business activities in Europe and China through mergers and acquisitions in parallel to expanding its lineup of growth-potential materials such as suede and synthetic leather. As one of the leading global suppliers in the car seat fabric market, Sage has a strong presence among automakers and suppliers.

Dirk Pieper, Chairman of the Sage Board of Directors and Lead Executive for the development and growth of Asahi Kasei’s overall automotive product offering, stated, “The cooperation with NFW will enable Asahi Kasei and Sage to assist global automakers in reducing the environmental burden of their cars. By jointly developing and manufacturing a non-petroleum-based and fully circular leather alternative, the Asahi Kasei Group takes a leading position in revolutionizing the market for car interior materials.”

First project within the “Care for Earth” investment framework

The cooperation with NFW is the first project within Asahi Kasei’s “Care for Earth” investment framework, announced in April 2023. Asahi Kasei allocated up to $100 million for investments worldwide in early-stage startups that aim to solve issues in environmental fields such as hydrogen, energy storage, carbon management, and bio-based chemicals over the 5-year period up to fiscal 2027. As described in its April 2022 medium-term management plan, the car interior material business is one of Asahi Kasei’s “10 Growth Gears” (GG10)—businesses that are to drive future growth, targeting more than 70% of operating income around 2030.

Posted: October 25, 2023

Source: Asahi Kasei Corporation

WACKER Presents Hydrophilic Silicone Active For Household Fabric Softeners

MUNICH, Germany — October 25, 2023 — At the 70th SEPAWA Congress in Berlin, Germany, WACKER is unveiling its new LIOSIL®
FC 3300 E silicone emulsion to a broad technical audience. The product was developed as a highly efficient additive in house- hold fabric softener formulations. Its active silicone ingredient strengthens the product’s softening effect and makes clothing absorbent and easy to iron. This year’s SEPAWA Congress will take place October 25 – 27.

WACKER presents its new LIOSIL® FC 3300 E silicone emulsion at the SEPAWA Congress. The product was developed as a highly efficient addi- tive in household fabric softener formulations. Its silicone active ingredient makes clothes soft, absorbent and easier to iron. Photo: WACKER

LIOSIL® FC 3300 E, an emulsion containing a high concentration of actives, complements the chemical group’s portfolio of silicone products designed for fabric softener production. LIOSIL® FC 3300 E is an odor- and colorless opaque product that is very easy to work with. It simply needs to be stirred into the formulation at the end of the fabric softener manufacturing process. One outstanding feature of the new emulsion is that it combines multiple properties of the existing product line.

The active ingredient of the new emulsion is an aminofunctional silicone polymer to which polyether groups have been added to make it hydrophilic, i.e., to give it an affinity to water. It follows that fabric softeners formulated with LIOSIL® FC 3300 E improve the wetting properties of the fibers and allow the fabric to absorb more water. As a result, fabric softeners like these can also be used in applications where rapid moisture absorption by the fabric is espe- cially important. Like classic silicone actives, the LIOSIL® FC 3300 E silicone polymer also reduces friction, lending textiles an extraordi- nary soft hand and making clothing easier to iron.

All three effects – the typical soft hand of silicones, easy ironing and absorbency – play out on cotton and synthetic fibers alike. LIOSIL® FC 3300 E avoids the pitfall of many commercially available fabric softeners, i.e., that they make fabric hydrophobic, causing laundry to repel water. Instead, it allows cotton to retain its absorbency, while making synthetics absorbent as well. This means that LIOSIL®

FC 3300 E opens the door to a new generation of fabric softeners that can be specifically tailored to consumer preferences.

WACKER will be doing more than simply exhibiting at this year’s SEPAWA Congress. On Friday, October 27, silicone experts Christof Brehm and Peter Horvath will hold a talk on fluorine-free impregna- tion, in which they demonstrate that the effect of impregnation with silicones rivals that of products containing fluorine-based ingredients (Forum for Innovation – Home Care, room 12 + 13, 9:30 – 9:45 a.m., “Silicones leave no one out in the rain – fluorine-free impregnation, Part II”).

Visit WACKER at the 70th SEPAWA Congress, booth C492-493.

Posted: October 25, 2023

Source: WACKER

KARL MAYER: Skin Protection The Textile Way — Warp-Knitted Sun Protective Clothing Triggers HKS 2-SE Boom

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — October 25, 2023 — People in China who protect their skin from harmful UV rays are not only doing something for their health, but also for their appearance. In the Middle Kingdom, fair skin is traditionally considered noble and aristocratic. In view of increasingly sunny summers, however, it is becoming increasingly difficult to conform to the ideal of beauty. Just this year, China experienced an extreme heat wave with temperatures of up to 52 °C locally.

Sunscreens protect against sunburn, but their application and the constant need to reapply them are cumbersome. In addition, many products are suspected of being harmful to health themselves due to their ingredients.

As a real alternative, UV clothing and accessories are gaining more and more acceptance and promise good business, especially in the wake of the growing trend of outdoor sports. According to statistics from China Insights Consultancy, their market reached a volume of around 67 billion yuan in 2022, and is expected to grow by 9.4% annually until 2026, 3.5% more than from 2016 to 2021.

In demand is clothing, as the most important product group, followed by hats, shoes and accessories, which include sunglasses, sleeves and gloves. This year’s top sellers also included facekinis: masks that cover the entire face.

Single tricot fabric

The top material for producing the UV-effective body coverings is an elastic warp-knitted fabric from the tricot machine HKS 2-SE. The demand for the smooth single tricot fabric has made the two-bar HKS one of KARL MAYER’s best-selling machines in China this year.

my TEXTILE NEWS editor Ulrike Schlenker wanted to know more about the reasons for the boom and asked Liu Guantong, Textile and Applications Engineer at KARL MAYER (CHINA).

Ulrike Schlenker: What makes the HKS 2-SE product so attractive for use in sun protective clothing?

Liu Guantong: The warp-knitted fabric convinces with its overall performance. It is UV effective, but in addition, smooth, thin and light with a fabric weight of 160 g/m², so just right to lie comfortably on the skin in the heat. For its production, the polyamide microfilament yarn and elastane are processed in two open short tricot lappings. The warp-knit structure provides enough openness for breathability and enough density for the desired protective effect. With 50 stitch courses/cm and 80 wales/inch, the warp-knitted fabric is finer than comparable circular knits. Its UV protection factor (UPF) is 50+. Other advantages are in processing and wearing, such as free-cut style, comfort stretch with high recovery, good shape retention and a nice drape. In addition, the short underlap ensures high snagging resistance.

Schlenker: Why did you decide to use a polyamide microfiber yarn?

Guantong: This yarn material offers several advantages due to its unique properties. The most important one for us was, of course, its UV resistance. Other benefits include a soft hand, a good feel against the skin and instant cooling on contact. In addition, polyamide microfiber yarns have long proven their worth in the mass production of knitted fabrics.

Schlenker: Sun protective clothing is not new. Previous textiles for this purpose were often woven. They were often made of natural fibers, e.g. linen. What advantages do the warp-knitted counterparts made of man-made fibers offer?

Guantong: In the past the majority of sun protective clothing was made of polyester woven fabrics. They are now being replaced by warp-knitted fabrics made of polyamide and elastane, for example, as these offer better comfort and breathability. Natural fiber yarns are less suitable. Linen, for example, feels rough, creases easily and can only be processed with reduced productivity. Cotton and wool have poor UV resistance compared to polyester and polyamide.

Schlenker: The yarns are processed on an HKS 2-SE. Why has this particular machine become established in the production of sun-protective clothing?

Guantong: The machine is specialized in the production of standard elastic goods. It perfectly combines efficiency and precision. At a rotational speed of 4,400 rpm, an output of around 85 m²/h finished fabric is possible, depending on the yarn selection, even with the high gauges of E 36 and E 40 used. The textile products are of the highest quality.

Posted: October 25, 2023

Source: KARL MAYER Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH

Monforts: Rethinking Energy And Textile Machinery At ITMA Asia + CITME

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — October 25, 2023 — China continues to lead the world in the production of textiles and investments in textile machinery, making ITMA Asia + CITME, which takes place in Shanghai from November 19-23, a must-attend event for Monforts.

Monforts Head of Denim Hans Wroblowski

“While remaining the world’s largest producer of clothing and footwear, China has also been the largest consumer of these products since 2021,” says Monforts Head of Denim Hans Wroblowski. “The country now accounts for 25% of the global clothing and footwear market, with the USA in second place with a 21% share and Europe with a 20% share. This suggests a significant change, since the biggest market for China’s products is now its own. European machine builders like Monforts, however, have much to contribute to ensuring all markets continue to grow sustainably, and we are looking forward to many fruitful discussions in Shanghai.”

Efficiency

Monforts Montex stenters are already the industry standard for the fabric finishing industry.

At stand C07 in Hall 5 at the Shanghai exhibition, Wroblowski and other Monforts experts will be on hand to explain the advantages of Montex stenters for essential drying processes in terms of production throughput – and especially in energy efficiency and resource savings.

“Because finishing is a particularly energy-intensive part of the textile production chain, it is exactly where convincing results can be achieved and we have developed a wide range of energy-saving measures,” says Wroblowski. “This not only includes state-of-the-art machine chamber insulation, but also heat recovery systems.”

The Monforts Energy Tower can be retrofitted to existing ranges to achieve significant savings

The Monforts Universal Energy Tower, for example, is a free-standing air/air heat exchanger that achieves energy savings of up to 25%.

The ECO Booster heat recovery system with integrated automatic cleaning is meanwhile directly integrated into the chamber design of the Montex stenter and enables energy savings of up to 35% depending on the application. One ECO Booster module is sufficient for stenter ranges with up to eight chambers.

Both the ECO Booster and the Energy Tower can also be retrofitted to existing ranges, in order to make production more resource-efficient and economical, yet without having to invest in a new machine.

“If anything, today’s high energy prices are only encouraging investment, because for our customers, energy costs can account for up to 70% of production costs, so there is great demand for ways of saving money,” Wroblowski says. “This also helps in terms of global warming and reducing carbon footprint, of course. We see the energy crisis of the past two years as an opportunity because it is leading to an energy consumption rethink in the textile industry.”

Denim

Two major areas of specialism for Monforts technologies are in denim production and the finishing of a wide range of technical textiles.

Over 900 Monforts Thermex hotflue dyeing systems are now operational in the main textile producing countries, with around 150 of them already reaping the benefits of the Econtrol® and Econtrol®T-CA processes.

Econtrol® is a continuous process for the dyeing of woven cotton and cellulosic fabrics in which reactive dyestuffs are fixed into the fabric in a one-step dyeing and drying process with a controlled combination of steam and air. The entire pad-dry process takes just two-to-three minutes at a temperature of between 120-130°C and a relative humidity volume of 25-30%.

The latest innovation for denim manufacturers is the CYD yarn dyeing system which integrates new functions and processes into the weaving preparatory processes – spinning, direct beaming, warping and assembly beaming, followed by sizing and dyeing – in order to increase quality, flexibility, economic viability and productivity.

“Differentiation is the key in the highly-competitive denim fabrics industry, whether that is through the successful incorporation of new fibres, accommodating new fabric constructions or exploring the many options for how to treat them at the finishing stage, to gain a market advantage,” says Wroblowski. “These latest Monforts lines allow users to be extremely versatile and respond quickly to market demand, while also allowing very short production runs.”

Technical textiles

The Montex®Coat coater serves a diverse number of technical textile markets.

The Montex®Coat coater meanwhile serves a very diverse number of markets and enables full PVC coatings, pigment dyeing or minimal application surface and low penetration treatments, as well as solvent coatings to be carried out. Key applications include tents, tarpaulins and awnings, black-out roller blinds and sail cloth, automotive interior fabrics and medical disposables.

“Technical textiles are a key pillar of the Monforts production programme and we are always exploring potential new applications with our customers,” says Wroblowski. “There remains huge potential for the expansion of this market in Asia and we will be happy to discuss the possibilities of this very flexible technology with you in Shanghai.”

Econtrol® is a registered mark of DyStar Colours Distribution GmbH, Germany.

Posted: October 25, 2023

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Visitor Registration Opens For Winter 2024 Edition Of Texworld New York City And Apparel Sourcing New York City

ATLANTA, GA — October 24, 2023 — The East Coast’s premier international textile sourcing event, consisting of Texworld New York City, Apparel Sourcing New York City, and Printsource New York, announced that visitor registration for its highly anticipated Winter 2024 edition is officially open. The event is set to take place from January 22-24, 2024, at the Javits Convention Center in the heart of New York City.

The co-located event is set to offer a vast array of fabrics, trims, accessories, garments, print design, and more across 50+ product categories with participation from countries including Korea, Turkey, Taiwan, Peru, China, Japan, USA, India, and Pakistan.

In addition to sourcing, visitors can take advantage of unmatched educational opportunities where global industry leaders, pioneering organizations, and influential brand visionaries unite to offer an unmatched array of networking opportunities and knowledge-sharing experiences. The Texworld Trend Showcase, curated by Doneger|TOBE, will return to the show floor with the latest trends for Spring/Summer 2025.

Stay tuned for further announcements regarding new special feature areas, seminar schedules, and more.

To register for the Winter 2024 Edition or for additional information about the co-located shows, please visit us online:

www.texworldnyc.com

Posted: October 24, 2023

Source: Messe Frankfurt

Automotive Supplier Daechang Seat Corp. USA To Create 500 Jobs In Chatham County, GA

ATLANTA — October 23, 2023 — Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Daechang Seat Corp. USA, a supplier specializing in automotive seat frames, will invest $72.5 million in the Savannah Chatham Manufacturing Center, in close proximity to Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), creating more than 500 jobs.

“Today’s news of another HMGMA supplier coming to Georgia is just the latest reminder of the impact projects like the Hyundai Metaplant have beyond their initial investment,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “To date, suppliers for this project alone reach at least nine counties, and we’re excited to add Daechang Seat Corp. USA to our growing manufacturing base centered around Chatham County and the Savannah region.”

Daechang Seat Corp. (DSC) was established in 1979 in Kyungju, South Korea, and has become one of the largest seat frame producers in the world. Globally, DSC employs more than 5,000 people in seven countries. The company’s production process includes fully automatic lines with arc welding and spot-welding machines.

“I’d like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the State of Georgia, its local communities, and the City of Savannah. DSC takes great pride in its role in creating improved opportunities and employment prospects within Chatham County and the Savannah area, and I am deeply honored that DSC can maintain its steadfast partnership with the City of Savannah,” said Jinsuk Lee, CEO of Daechang Seat Savannah Corp. “Our primary objective is to drive the growth of DSC through facility expansions, ultimately transforming DSC into a global entity. Presently, DSC holds a prominent partnership with Hyundai Transys and Hyundai Mobis at HMGMA, and we hope to collaborate with even more projects in the future.”

DSC’s new facility will be located at the Savannah Chatham Manufacturing Center. The company will be hiring for assembly operators, equipment technicians, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers through local job fairs and website postings in the future.

“Only minutes from the Port of Savannah, DSC is ideally located to take advantage of Georgia’s world-class connectivity,” said Griff Lynch, Georgia Ports Authority President and CEO. “At GPA, we’re all-in on providing the best global gateway for U.S. supply chains, and we’re excited to welcome DSC as the latest job creator in Georgia’s automaking sector.”

“It is exciting to announce that the third Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America supplier will be locating in the Savannah Chatham Manufacturing Center and bringing 500 new jobs and $72.5 million in capital investment in Chatham County,” said Savannah Economic Development Authority President and CEO Trip Tollison. “Daechang Seat Corp. USA is a well-established global company, and we look forward to working with them as they grow and become part of our community.”

Director of Project Implementation and Supplier Strategy Alyce Thornhill represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce team on this competitive project in partnership with the Savannah Economic Development Authority, Georgia Ports Authority, Georgia Power, and Georgia Quick Start.

“Countless partners are helping transform Georgia into a center of the automotive and mobility industry, and we’re excited to welcome DSC in Savannah,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Savannah is an established global gateway, and Chatham County has leveraged that advantage to create a bustling community where people come to live, work, and enjoy the Hostess City of the South. Congratulations to DSC, our partners in Savannah, and everyone else who has been a part of the good news!”

As the market transitions to electric vehicles, Georgia has pursued the entire supply chain, creating more than $25 billion in investments and 30,000 jobs since 2018. In fiscal year 2023, job creation in the automotive industry increased by 324 percent when compared to FY21, and suppliers attracted by Georgia’s mobility original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) resulted in over $2 billion in investment across the state in FY23.

Posted: October 24, 2023

Source: State of Georgia Office of the Governor

Naia™ Renew Fibers And The Game-Changing Potential Of Molecular Recycling Take Center At The 2023 Textile Exchange Conference, London

KINGSPORT, Tenn.  — October 23, 2023 — Being responsible materials the main topic of the 2023 Textile Exchange Conference, Naia™ from Eastman is pleased to be among the sponsors of the event and bring its expertise on the topic, in the name of the molecular recycling technology behind Naia Renew fibers.

From recycling technology to sustainable fibers

Naia™ Renew, available at scale as both a filament yarn and staple fiber, is produced from 60-percent sustainably sourced wood pulp and 40-percent certified waste materials and can be blended with other sustainable fibers to create nearly endless luxurious fabric possibilities that are comfortable and rich in color. The carbon footprint of Naia Renew fiber is measurably reduced over its life cycle*. Eastman transforms waste materials that are difficult to recycle — which would otherwise not have an end-of-life option and would end up in landfill or incinerators — into biodegradable fibers through its patented carbon renewal technology. This is one of Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies that breaks materials down into basic molecular building blocks, assuring end materials are indistinguishable from those made from virgin fossil sources in quality, performance, or appearance.

Accelerating the molecular recycling culture

Carpet waste

To make recycling options economically efficient and enable long terms success, Eastman is actively engaging with multiple value chain players, recognizing the need for systematic changes in collecting and sorting. The company is among the founding members of the Alliance of Chemical Textile Recycling (ACTR), a working group launched by Accelerating Circularity, the nonprofit focused on textile-to-textile recycling at a commercial scale, to move chemical recycling technology forward, share common definitions, and address policies in a collaborative way to maximize the elimination of textile waste to landfills and incineration: Naia’s goal, by 2025, is to have more than 25-percent recycled content derived from textile waste material.

Visitors at Textile Exchange Conference have the opportunity to drop in and find out more about textile-to-textile recycling directly from Eastman’s team contributors in a session of Q&A on October 26, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.

A fully traceable and responsible supply chain

In parallel with its commitment to molecular recycling, Naia strives to provide its partners with full transparency and responsibility from tree to fiber, being FSC and PEFC certified, having been awarded the Canopy Dark Green Shirt and supporting the reforestation project of SOS Mata Atlantica in the Atlantic Forest, Brazil.

That is why, by choosing Naia Renew, fashion brands increase their sustainability story without compromising their creativity or the planet’s resources: Patagonia, Vince, Reformation, COS, are just some of the many brands that adopt Naia cellulosic fibers in their recent collections.

“We’re transforming what a fiber can be and do to meet the sustainability demands of our customers,” said Ruth Farrell, general manager for Eastman’s textiles division. “Naia Renew creates a world where brands and consumers can be sustainable at no compromise to quality or performance.”

* As compared to conventional Naia™ products. LCA third-party reviewed by Quantis. The current REC holdings for Naia™ Renew are wind.

Posted: October 24, 2023

Source: Eastman

FESPA 2024 Set To Uncover New Opportunities In Print, Signage, Personalization And Sportswear

DORKING, England — October 24, 2023 — FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalization Experience and the inaugural Sportswear Pro will take place from March 19-22, 2024 at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The co-located events will showcase an array of solutions for speciality print, sign making, personalization, and sports and leisure garment production.

Amsterdam RAI is a popular venue amongst both the FESPA visitor and exhibitor community and has been host to successful FESPA exhibitions in 2006, 2009, 2016 and 2021. The local Amsterdam Schipol airport serves over 310 destinations with direct flights, and the city offers affordable public transport and accommodation.

Michael Ryan, Head of FESPA Global Print Expo, explains, “This year, we’re introducing a set of new event straplines which represent a natural progression from the 2023 events where we encouraged visitors to discover ‘New Perspectives’. The FESPA 2024 straplines; ‘Opportunities, Uncovered’ at FESPA Global Print Expo; ‘Opportunities, Illuminated’ at European Sign Expo; ‘Opportunities, Created’ at Sportswear Pro; and ‘Opportunities, Reimagined’ at Personalization Experience, highlight how there’s always something new to learn and how the sectors that our visitors are active in are often broader than they realize.”

Michael continues, “In our constantly evolving speciality print industry, the possibilities and opportunities are endless and we’re excited to welcome an array of suppliers to highlight their latest, innovative solutions. We look forward to showcasing new growth opportunities to our global community in Amsterdam.”

Visitors to FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalization Experience and Sportswear Pro 2024 will see a host of technologies, media and consumables from confirmed exhibitors including AGFA, Antalis, DGI/d.gen, EFI, Elitron, Kongsberg, LIYU, Mimaki, Orafol, Sun Chemical, and swissQprint. Confirmed textile suppliers include MHM, Monti Antonio, MS printing/JK Group and ROQ, as well as two new embroidery suppliers – Tajima and Ricoma – choosing to exhibit at a FESPA event for the first time.

Conference program

The 2024 events will again host an educational conference. Day one will be dedicated to Personalization Experience, offering educational content from industry experts on the commercial value of personalization. On the first day, 20th March 2024, speakers will cover topics including how personalization can be used to engage new audiences, customization trends in 2024 and the role of AI in personalization. Day two of the conference (21st March 2024), aligned with Sportswear Pro, will focus on the opportunities in sports and leisure garment production and decoration, delving into topics including the latest trends, recent innovations and circular design. The full lineup of speakers will be confirmed closer to the event.

Educational feature program

A Personalize Make Wear feature will run as part of Personalization Experience and Sportswear Pro, showcasing an array of personalized printed sportswear and athleisure. Offering visitors the opportunity to join expert-guided end-to-end production tours of the latest technologies for sportswear garment make-up and personalization of sport-related merchandise, Personalise Make Wear will also feature fireside chats focused on cutting edge technologies and processes.

The Sustainability Spotlight material showcase is set to return to the 2024 event, offering visitors a chance to learn more about sustainable material alternatives and how to improve their environmental performance and credentials.

World Wrap Masters is also back. Over the first two days, European vehicle wrappers will compete for the title of Wrap Master Europe 2024, followed by an action-packed series final where regional wrap masters will go head to head for the title of ‘World Wrap Master 2024’. Alongside the competition, visitors can benefit from live demonstrations with industry experts.

Dedicated websites for FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalization Experience and Sportswear Pro are now live at http://www.fespaglobalprintexpo.com, http://www.europeansignexpo.com, www.personalisationexperience.com and https://www.sportswearpro.com/, providing practical information for exhibitors and visitors. Registration for the events will open at the beginning of December and visitors can benefit from super early bird tickets to all four events for €25.

Posted: October 24, 2023

Source: FESPA

JEC Forum DACH 2023 Winners Announced

PARIS — October 24, 2023 — The composites actors of the DACH region are currently gathered in Salzburg for two days of an intense business meetings event during which every opportunity is good to network but also get to know the latest trends and developments in the local composites ecosystem.  As part of this, two regional competitions: the AVK Innovation Awards and the JEC Composites Startup Booster. Discover here the awardees.

The AVK celebrating innovation

One aim of the AVK Innovation Awards is to support new products, components and applications made from fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) and to promote new processes and methods for the manufacture of FRP products with a specific focus on sustainable solutions.

Nine companies and projects were welcomed on stage and awarded for breaking new grounds in the field of composites:

Products & Applications category

  • First place: “Insulating Coupling Shaft for Rail Vehicles” – Leichtbauzentrum Sachsen GmbH and partner KWD Kupplungswerk Dresden GmbH
  • Second place: “Electric Car Battery Housing Components Based on Innovative Continuous Fibre-Reinforced Phenolic Resin Composites” – SGL Carbon
  • Third place: “High Performance Recycled Carbon Fibre Materials (HiPeR)” – Composites Technology Center GmbH (CTC GmbH) and partners Faserinstitut Bremen e. V, Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V., C.A.R. FiberTec GmbH; partners Japan: Faserinstitut Bremen e.V., Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V., C.A.R. FiberTec GmbH; Partner Japan: CFRI Carbon Fiber Recycle Industry Co., Ltd., IHI Logistics and Machinery Corporation, ICC Kanazawa Institute of Technology

Innovative Processes & Methods category

  • First place: “Chopped Fibre Direct Processing (CFP)” – KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH and partner Wirthwein SE
  • Second place: “CIRC – Complete Inhouse Recycling of Thermoplastic Compounds” – Fraunhofer Institute for Production Engineering and Automation (IPA) and partners Schindler Handhabetechnik GmbH, Vision & Control GmbH
  • Third place: “CarboScreen – Sensor-Based Monitoring of Carbon-Fibre Production” – CarboScreen GmbH, and partner Institute of Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen University

Research & Science category

  • First place: “Development of a Stereocomplex PLA Blend on a Pilot Plant Scale” – Faserinstitut Bremen e. V.
  • Second place: “Fibre-Reinforced Salt as a Robust Lost Core Material” – Technical University of Munich, Chair of Carbon Composites and partners Apppex GmbH, Haas Metallguss GmbH
  • Third place: “VliesSMC – Recycled Carbon Fibres with a Second Life in the SMC Process” – Sächsisches Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI) and partner Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT)

JEC Startup Booster shining a light on entrepreneurship

Technologies, business models, applications… Industrial startups continually develop cutting-edge innovations raising the interest of manufacturers who wish to take a part in the markets of tomorrow, helping the startups to grow in the meantime.

Five finalists pitched today in front of our jury of experts of the composites industry, granting them and their project a considerable visibility among professionals of the sector across Europe. After deliberation of the jury in a closed room, the name of the winner was revealed and officially announced at the Awards Ceremony:

CARBOCON – Germany

Leading service provider when it comes to carbon reinforced concrete

CARBOCON is an independent service provider in the field of the innovative building material carbon reinforced concrete. We operate in different areas of business, ranging from civil engineering services to introducing new products and processes to the market. In this way, we advocate progress and sustainability in the building industry.

Posted: October 24, 2023

Source: JEC Group

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