India ITME 2022: Rieter Strengthens Success Of Spinning Mills

WINTERTHUR, Switzerland— October 27, 2022 — Rieter is presenting the latest innovations in its systems, components and services at the upcoming India ITME 2022 in Uttar Pradesh (India), taking place from
December 8-13, 2022. The company’s technology portfolio is designed to help customers succeed in markets shaped by rising energy and raw material costs.

Autoconer X6 – Key Machine for Highest Efficiency

The automatic winding machine Autoconer X6 perfectly completes the Rieter ring and compact-spinning systems. The machine serves as the final quality assurance in the ring and compact-spinning process and is key to the performance of the subsequent process stages. The Multilink system with Multilot offers maximum flexibility to handle a different type of yarn.

The latest splicer generation OZ1 and OZ2 provides an optimum splice quality based on an open prism. With only two prisms spinning mills can splice the entire spectrum of cotton yarns as well as blends. They are also used for the splicing of cotton-based elastic core yarns in combination with the Elastosplicer. The splice zone exhibits an impressive elasticity in the fabric.

Full Flexibility with Compacting Solutions

The Rieter compacting devices — COMPACTapron, COMPACTeasy and COMPACTdrum — are the right solution for every application. Spinning mills can change quickly between ring and compact yarn and offer customers a broader product range. This gives them an edge in the market.

Spin it Again: Recycling Expertise from Rotor to Ring

Rieter offers solutions for the integration of recycled raw material into yarn production to help close the textile loop and make fashion more circular. Both rotor and ring yarns can be produced with a considerable amount of mechanically recycled fibers. The result is promising: Garments made of challenging post-consumer material can be attractive for both consumers and the environment.

ESSENTIALorder – Purchasing Parts with a few Clicks

Based on existing customer information, the webshop ESSENTIALorder visualizes which Rieter machines and systems are available inside each spinning mill. It therefore offers a personalized shopping experience and facilitates order management, enabling spinning mills to optimize their internal stock levels. ESSENTIALorder is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

ROBOspin – the Solution for Personnel Shortages

The piecing robot ROBOspin reduces personnel requirements in the ring spinning section by 50%. The robot also attains productivity increases thanks to higher spindle speeds at equal or higher efficiency.

SSM NEO-FD for Efficient Twisting Production

SSM is presenting NEO-FD, the assembly-winding machine for precision wound packages for twisting. It meets all requirements for efficient production. The machine features the auto-doffing option and the online back-pressure system for low and high package densities. With ergonomic design and proven technology, the machine cuts maintenance and service costs to a minimum.

Temco CoolFlow Disc with Longer Lifetime

Temco’s CoolFlow texturing discs offer longer lifetime thanks to a brand-new geometry and the latest polyurethane technology. The texturing discs now generate a disc surface that operates at a lower temperature, resulting in slower ageing and abrasion. Further benefits are more stable yarn quality, higher productivity, and an overall process cost reduction.

Visit Rieter at INDIA ITME 2022 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306, India from December 8 – 13, 2022 in hall 10 at booth H10C11

Posted: October 27, 2022

Source: Rieter

Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Names Tracy Cullen Senior Director Strategic Communications and Brand Management

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — October 27, 2022 — SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, announced the appointment of Tracy Cullen CAE as the organization’s first senior director, Strategic Communications and Brand Management. She will report to SME Executive Director and CEO Robert “Bob” Willig.

Cullen joined SME from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) where she served for six years as assistant vice president, Communications and Brand Management. She was hired at NEMA as a change agent to form the first fully integrated Communications and Marketing department in NEMA history directing corporate communications, membership marketing, and meeting planning teams as well as leading NEMA through a repositioning campaign that included brand modernization, infrastructure reconstruction, and material redesign. As the in-house strategist for 56 product sections, Cullen led many sector-specific initiatives, including advocacy outreach, stakeholder engagement, and consumer education campaigns.

Prior to NEMA, Cullen led global marketing and communications initiatives for the Plastics Industry Association rising to senior vice president. There, she led the association through a name change, dues restructuring, and rebranding initiative. She developed multimillion-dollar event marketing campaigns for NPE, one of the largest global trade shows, spanning one million square feet and attracting 65,000 attendees, which fueled gate revenue of $1 million. She also managed aggressive advocacy campaigns to fight material and product bans.

While at Plastics her team became the first industry group to successfully reverse a blanket material ban by Walmart, and she partnered with Edelman Public Relations to fight proposed plastic bag bans at state and local levels. She also managed the plastic industry partnership with Walt Disney Corporation in a $7 million multi-year consumer education campaign about the benefits of plastics.

In the area of crisis management, Cullen led the chlorine industry’s crisis response through two fatal train derailments in a six-month period as well as managed the industry role through multiple community-wide terrorist drills held along the Gulf Coast in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security. While at Plastics, she led the successful move of its international trade show to a new venue after 40 years in the same location.

“Tracy is a seasoned marketing communications pro with a proven track record of leading innovative outreach strategies that drive growth and engagement to advance America’s manufacturing sectors,” Willig said. “We’re looking forward to her leading our team through a number of new strategic communications and branding initiatives that will position SME for continued relevance and growth over its next 90 years.”

“I’m a long-time supporter of the SME mission and believe manufacturing is key to economic growth and prosperity,” Cullen said. “I am delighted to dedicate my skills and abilities to advance manufacturing technologies and develop the manufacturing workforce.”

Cullen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., where she graduated Cum Laude, as well as earned a Professional Certificate in Digital Media Management from Georgetown University in Washington. She maintains a professional certification in association management from the American Society of Association Executives and is an active member in the National Press Club and Washington Women in Public Relations.

Posted: October 27, 2022

Source: Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)

Advanced Silicone Ink From Dow Addresses Growing Demand For Improved Performance In Textile Applications

MIDLAND, Mich.  — October 27, 2022 — With the continued global growth of the apparel market, the use of polyester, nylon and blends of these materials with elastane is also on the rise, especially in sportswear and loungewear. To support this higher demand for synthetic textiles, Dow is launching a patented silicone ink — SILASTIC™ LCF 9600 M Textile Printing Ink Base — that can be used for printing on man-made and cotton fabrics, particularly highly elastic garments.

The increased use of man-made yarns in recent years has resulted in greater performance requirements on ink chemistries such as durability, elongation and ease of use in highly elastic sportwear. To address these needs, Dow leveraged the exceptional benefits of silicone ink bases with products such as SILASTIC LCF 9600 Textile Printing Ink Base and SILASTIC 9601 Textile Printing Ink Base.

“At Dow, we continue to support apparel manufacturers in their next performance challenges,” said Isabelle Riff, Dow Global Marketing leader for Textiles. “Our latest solution, SILASTIC LCF 9600 M Textile Printing Ink Base, builds on the strength of Dow’s existing product offerings and is a testament to our dedication to continued innovation for the textile industry.”

Designed for an increased matte effect and improved hand feel, the patented SILASTIC LCF 9600 M offers excellent wash durability, high elongation, very soft low tack touch and avoids the “orange peel effect” on cotton substrates. Additionally, SILASTIC LCF 9600 M enables safer textile development with its ability to be formulated without the use of PVC, phthalates, solvents, organotins and formaldehyde.

For those interested in learning more about Dow’s portfolio of silicone inks, including the specifications and performance benefits of SILASTIC LCF 9600 M Textile Printing Ink Base, Dow’s Benoit Henault, Technical Service & Development Senior Scientist, will lead a webinar moderated by Isabelle Riff on November 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. CET / 3:30 pm IST titled “Advanced silicone printing inks for better performance and textile regulatory compliance.”

Posted: October 27, 2022

Source: Dow

Eurofins Assurance Launches Zero Waste To Landfill Certification Service To Support Zero Waste Transformation For Industries

LUXEMBOURG — October 27, 2022 — The Eurofins Assurance network of companies is pleased to announce that it has launched a new Zero Waste to Landfill Certification Service for industries to support customers’ fact-based commitments on zero waste. The service echoes seamlessly UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 Ensure Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, particularly Target 12.4, 12.5 and 12.6.

Industrial waste is an inevitable part of the manufacturing process but it presents a huge challenge to manufacturing site operators in terms of waste management and disposal. Landfill is one of the most common ways of waste disposal. This disposal method however can lead to various environmental issues, including air, water and soil pollution. It is thus crucial for industries to incorporate proper waste management and disposal into their sustainability policies, and set up measurable targets from this to drive actions.

Designed for different kinds of industry by environmental audit experts with particular knowledge in solid waste and hazardous waste areas, Eurofins Assurance’s Zero Waste to Landfill Certification Service takes a laser-focused approach to assess and verify the level of effort taken to minimise waste disposal to landfills by the businesses.

Upon completion of the whole audit process, the businesses will be awarded Zero Waste to Landfill Certificates. Certificates are granted for three levels of achievement, namely Zero Waste to Landfill Certificate, Near Zero Waste to Landfill Certificate and Advanced Waste Diversion Certificate, which indicates demonstration of diversion over 99%, 95% to 99% and 85% to 99% of waste to landfill respectively.

The service helps customers to substantiate their claims around waste management with data, reports and certificates that indicate actionable items, improvement and achievement. It also provides the much needed transparency into the company’s’ operations as more public disclosure is anticipated when businesses move towards a more collaborative and engaging ESG landscape.

Posted: October 27, 2022

Source: Eurofins

Wildcard Gaming Partners With GamerTech™ To Explore The Future Of Gamer Wearables

HOUSTON, Texas — October 27, 2022 — Wildcard Gaming, the popular esports organization, has partnered with gaming wearables and performance gear brand, GamerTech™ as its official apparel-based gaming gear provider. This partnership puts Wildcard Gaming’s esports teams ahead of the curve with GamerTech gear, designed to give esports athletes an advantage in terms of technology used to optimize performance.

GamerTech offers a range of gamer-centric wearable solutions and advanced apparel by utilizing various innovative technologies. Core technologies that power product solutions include intelligent thermotherapy, advanced cryotherapy, active and passive compression, haptics, bio-sensing, and other cutting-edge technologies.

Magma Glove, one of the multiple solutions of GamerTech, is powered by a patent-pending active heating platform named TFTR (Thin Film Thermal Regeneration), which improves blood circulation to the hand, resulting in increased dexterity and improved in-game performance. GamerTech hopes to introduce Magma Glove in 2023 alongside other products, including the world’s most advanced esports jersey, BTM (Body Thermal Management) jersey, and advanced poster support solution GT-Exo baselayer.

“As GamerTech, we want to enable gamers to progress to the next level by boosting physical performance and enhancing wellness. Working with Wildcard Gaming enables us to do this across different teams, and it enables us to improve our products to deliver exceptional value to gamers. Through this partnership, we hope to bring GamerTech products to market in 2023 and truly help gamers Level Up.” Said Amila Pathirana, co-founder and CEO of GamerTech.

The capabilities GamerTech leverage result from a long-standing ecosystem built by the parent company MAS Holdings. This global apparel-tech conglomerate innovates human-centric products, platform technologies, and concept-to-delivery solutions through its innovation arm MAS Innovation. It has a vast IP-protected technology portfolio and a diverse range of collaborators and experts, allowing GamerTech access to materials science, robotics, and advanced manufacturing for their gear.

“We at Wildcard Gaming are beyond excited to boost our teams’ performance and prolong their careers with GamerTech wearables. With this partnership, we plan on introducing these novel products to our fans to help create a more comfortable gaming experience. Working with GamerTech is an honor. Amila and his teams are amazing people and fun to work with.” So said Ben Merritt, co-founder and COO of Wildcard Gaming.

The partnership will involve collaboration across multiple Wildcard Gaming properties. Wildcard Gaming will leverage GamerTech gear across its teams in PUBG, Dota 2, and Rainbow 6 Siege to give them an extra competitive edge. The partnership will also allow Wildcard Gaming to bring the breakthrough esports wearables of GamerTech to their fans through its network. GamerTech will also work closely with Wildcard Gaming’s athletes to customize and fine-tune its gear based on feedback.

The GamerTech product portfolio is widely available to potential partners through strategic partnerships, co-branding engagements, OEM partnerships, and Design to Delivery engagement models. With varying business models, anyone can leverage GamerTech’s diverse ecosystem and strategic manufacturing capabilities to fulfil the requirements of esports teams and other brands who want to drive gamer-centric innovation in a market with high growth potential.

Posted: October 27, 2022

Source: Wildcard Gaming

Dickson-Constant Anchors Its Presence In Hauts-De-France With The Assistance Of Monforts

MÖNCHENGLADBACH, Germany — October 27, 2022 — Dickson-Constant has recently opened its second brand new plant in northern France in response to growing demand for its range of well-known technical fabrics.

New technology installed at the plant includes a highly-customized Monforts Montex 8500 tenter, with the specific lay-out of the line the result of a long collaboration between the German machine builder and the French sun protection and outdoor upholstery fabrics specialist.

Know-How

The oldest weaving operation in France, with roots dating back to 1836, Dickson-Constant specializes in woven acrylic fabrics and has been part of Glen Raven since 1998. Its Dickson-branded solar protection and flooring materials and Sunbrella home upholstery and market-leading marine industry fabrics are renowned for their quality and durability.

Representing a 40-million-euro-investment, the new Dickson-Constant plant, located in Hordain, Hauts-de-France, builds on many of the proprietary practices and the processing know-how established over many decades at the company’s existing plant less than an hour’s drive away in Wasquehal, France.

Located along the A2 motorway that links Paris and Brussels, Hordain has instant connections to Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the UK and Germany, ensuring very quick deliveries throughout Europe.

Various locations were considered for the plant prior to Hordain being chosen, and its selection has provided a significant boost to the region’s textile industry. In the absence of suitable technical textile training in the immediate vicinity of Hauts-de-France, Dickson-Constant has further created a training center to fully train up its 75 new employees at the plant, in addition to other new textile technologists entering the industry.

With many new weaving machines, the new Hordain plant increases the company’s overall manufacturing capacity by 50 percent while providing the flexibility to accommodate more medium-sized orders and meet requests from certain customers for full exclusivity in respect of specific performance fabric ranges.

Non-Stop

The seven-chamber Montex tenter for drying, heat-setting and polymerizing applied resins has a maximum working width of 2.2 meters. It is installed in line with the washing compartments and is equipped with special entrance and exit fabric accumulators to enable non-stop processing during batch changes, in addition to an integrated vertical infrared dryer and exhaust air cleaning. Two Mahlo weft straighteners also ensure maximum regularity of fabric batches at strategic points in the line.

“The line is very specific to our requirements, building on the experience of running our highly-efficient warping and weaving operations and the Montex tenter for many years in Wasquehal,” explained Dickson-Constant process manager Louis Masquelier. “The new plant in Hordain has a similar lay-out, but is adapted to new market requirements, since the Wasquehal plant is not set up to enable single runs of under 500 meters of fabric.

“The service from Monforts engineers and its local partner Monel Industrie Services — with many technical discussions over the years — has been invaluable, and it has been a pleasure to work with them on this latest project, which involved many exploratory talks prior to the design of the line being decided on, and then throughout installation and commissioning.”

The tenters at both plants, he added, have the potential to cause a major bottleneck in operations, should anything go wrong.

“We have also made considerable upgrades to the existing Montex stenter in Wasquehal, including upgrading the electrical components and inverters, as well as ensuring we have all spare parts in-house to ensure all our operations continue to run smoothly. Monforts and Monel have always provided us with prompt service when needed.”

Coatings

Dickson-Constant develops all of its specialized coatings and finishes in-house, and a good example of its prowess in this field is in the latest development for advanced dirt-resistant woven flooring fabrics – the result of over three years of research.

CleanGuard technology adds an invisible varnished overlay to the woven wear surface, delaying its soiling while enhancing its stain resistance and ease of maintenance. The layer of varnish is integrated directly into the finished product, providing additional protection.

The woven flooring system is made up of five distinct layers, each of which provides unique technical features such as a minimum sound absorption of 18 dB, a dimensional stability of less than 0.1 percent and an almost zero risk of fraying thanks to its monofilament construction, that also ensures a clean cut for quick and efficient fitting and a neat finish.

“Sustainability is now paramount to our company and in addition to working towards ISO 50001 standards at both plants, our R&D team is currently focused on developing an oil repellency coating formulation that does not rely on flurocarbons, yet is as effective,” Masquelier said. “We have had a record year in 2022 but the energy situation in Europe is now causing some turbulence. The latest advanced technology, including the Montex tenter, have equipped us to maximize our resource savings and face the current market challenges with confidence. In addition, we have also invested in a water treatment plant allowing the plant to reuse 50 percent of its exhaust water.

Posted: October 27, 2022

Source: A. Monforts Textilmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG

Delta Apparel Appoints Patrick Bowman As Senior Director Of DTG2Go

DULUTH, Ga. — October 26, 2022 — Delta Apparel Inc. a provider of core activewear and lifestyle apparel products, announced today the addition of Patrick Bowman as senior director of DTG2Go, its digital print business unit, effective October 17, 2022.

Matt Miller, Delta Group president, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Patrick to the team. Patrick’s experience in leading production across multiple locations in a fast-paced consumer digital printing business will be vital to the exciting growth of DTG2Go. Patrick will oversee and lead all operational aspects of the DTG2Go business unit and will be responsible for on-time, on-quality, and on-cost delivery of production targets.”

Bowman brings to the Delta Group extensive experience in driving process standardization, building and managing key performance indicators and staffing models, and designing training and machine maintenance programs. Prior to joining Delta Group, Bowman was vice president of Operations at Doxim (formerly Pinnacle Data Systems), a document technology solutions company that services the public and private sector by producing high-volume, time-sensitive direct mail to customers.

Bowman was also a captain in the United States Marine Corp, proudly serving six years of active duty, and since 2013, he continues to serve in numerous executive-level positions in the United States Marine Corp Reserve. Bowman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Economics and an Executive MBA from the University of Georgia.

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: Delta Apparel, Inc.

Nemo Nanomaterials Partners With Kafrit To Bring Nanomaterials To Multiple Industrial Markets

PETAH TIKVA, Israel — October 25, 2022 — Israeli startup Nemo Nanomaterials, which provides nanomaterial-based industrial additives that revolutionize a broad range of products, and Kafrit Industries (1993) Ltd. (Kafrit Group), a global masterbatch and compounds producer, have signed an agreement which combines investment by Kafrit in Nemo and collaboration of the companies in the field of nanomaterial-based concentrates.

The companies aim to join forces in marketing existing Nemo’s products, including masterbatches for electrical conductivity and EMI shielding in plastics, to the markets that Kafrit is active in, as well as in development of new products based on carbon nanomaterials.

Nemo Nanomaterials develops and manufactures game-changing industrial additives, designed to respond to the most pressing needs of the world’s leading industries. The industrial additives are based on Nemo’s patented Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (SWCNT) and other advanced carbon nanomaterials.

Nemo’s proprietary NemoBLEND additives allow new features and properties in thermoplastics and provide versatile functions and capabilities. Nemo’s technology weaves together base materials and advanced carbon nanomaterials such as SWCNT, evenly distributing them within the matrices. NemoBLEND is affordable and effective with ultra-low dosing. Nemo Nanomaterials technology can be applied to automotive, electronics, textile, construction, telecom, energy, alongside the aviation and aerospace sectors.

Alexander Zinigrad, Nemo’s CEO, stated: “The new collaboration combines Nemo’s unique technological capabilities and Kafrit’s manufacturing, marketing, and business development capabilities, unique market presence, and reputation. This move is of great importance, as it will allow the two companies to break into new markets and bring Nemo’s innovative products to a wide range of industrial customers over the world.”

Nadav Goldstein, vice president, Business Development and Innovation at Kafrit Group, noted: “Kafrit is continously looking for breakthrough technologies which create extraordinary value for our customers. Working together with innovative entrepreneurs such as the founders of Nemo Nanomaterials fits this strategy. We found a unique technology both in the process and in the additives produced by the company, and we are delighted to invest in Nemo. Together we will work for the future of the plastics industry.”

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: Nemo Nanomaterials

Lear Launches ReNewKnit™ Sueded Material — Made From 100-Percent Recycled Plastic Bottles And Is Fully Recyclable

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.  — October 26, 2022 — Lear Corp., a global automotive technology seating and e-systems company, today announced the company’s premium and fully recyclable ReNewKnit™ sueded material will launch in seating and door panel applications with a global automaker in 2024.

ReNewKnit is a Lear exclusive, first-to-market automotive textile that is fully recyclable at its end of life. Manufactured solely with recycled materials at Lear facilities using 100-percent renewable electricity, ReNewKnit further strengthens the company’s sustainable solutions technology portfolio while supporting our carbon reduction goals.

“At Lear, we are positioning our surface material offerings to what we believe is the future — a global circular economy where repurposed textiles can be infinitely recycled to become the ultimate raw material for sustainable manufacturing and design,” said Frank Orsini, Executive Vice President and President of Lear’s Seating business.

Composed of 100-percet recycled plastic bottles, ReNewKnit fibers are spun from polyester yarn and finished with a foam-free, recycled fleece backing that further reduces water and energy consumption in the manufacturing process.

The premium material challenges perceptions of reused and recycled textiles with a wide range of surfaces suitable for various interior applications and improved functionality.

“ReNewKnit aligns with the vision automakers have for offering a premium look and feel without sacrificing the sense of luxury and performance expected from a suede-like material,” Orsini said.

Developed by Guilford Performance Textiles by Lear, ReNewKnit will be manufactured at company facilities in the United Kingdom and Poland.

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: Lear Corp.

AlgiKnit Rebrands To Keel Labs, Supporting Company Mission As A Platform For Climate-Focused Material Solutions

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — October 26, 2022 — Today, Keel Labs™, formerly known as AlgiKnit, announced a full rebrand, created in collaboration with award-winning design firm, Pentagram, with a new name designed to reflect the company’s mission and capacity to support a sustainable future at scale. The announcement includes an official name for the company’s flagship product, Kelsun™, a seaweed-based yarn with a significantly lower environmental footprint than conventional fibers.

Founded as AlgiKnit in 2017, Keel Labs is a sustainable materials company addressing the highly polluting systems of textile production with aquaculture-based technologies. As Keel Labs, the company establishes itself as a platform for innovation, with future products that will broaden the potential of the ocean to accelerate the planet’s development towards a more sustainable world. Driven by the exploration of novel resources from the ocean, Keel Labs will function as a hub for the next generation of climate-focused solutions derived from nature.

“The name Keel Labs encompasses our vision of ever expanding horizons, of our commitment to innovation and opportunity,” said Keel Labs Co-founder and CEO Tessa Callaghan. “Our work begins with fiber but our responsibility does not end there. We are building a future in which sustainable materials harness the power of our oceans to span industries and applications, repairing humanity’s relationship with our natural ecosystems.”

Photograph: Ryan Duffin

Developed in collaboration with globally-recognized design firm Pentagram, Keel Labs’ new name, look and feel is now rolling out across all platforms and materials.

“Keel Labs brings dynamic innovation to bear on the vast challenges we face on this planet. Consequently, they deserved a brand that feels both energetic and enduring,” said Michael Bierut, partner at Pentagram. “The overall visual presentation is simple, clear and sustainable. Our visuals celebrate the beauty of the natural environment that provides both the starting point and the inspiration for Keel’s work.”

By definition, a keel is the structural spine of a ship, from the bow to the stern, functioning to create balance between the ocean and to keep a ship’s momentum moving forward. Choosing the term was an intentional nod to Keel Labs’ connection to the sea, as well as a symbolic reference to the company’s mission to serve as a leader in textiles, innovation, and sustainability overall.

“Our ultimate goal is to harness the potential of natural materials to transform the textile industry and the world,” said Co-founder and COO Aleks Gosiewski. “We’re looking to make waves with our products for a positive impact on the planet, and we also hope to inspire and encourage others in the space — a rising tide lifts all ships.”

Posted: October 26, 2022

Source: Keel Labs

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