#Techtextil / Texprocess 2013

2013-05-06

Lindauer DORNIER at Techtextil in Frankfurt

The rapier weaving machine P1 PTS 4/S C, nominal width 220 cm, with a heavy filter fabric for the technical sector (c) 2013 DORNIER

Innovative and sustainable – this is how DORNIER (Hall 3, Stand D01) presents itself at this year‘s Techtextil in Frankfurt. The Bavarian-Swabian machine engineering company, already renowned worldwide for its versatile rapier and air-jet weaving machines, specializes more and more in machine developments for woven products meeting the highest functional standards.

Intensified development activities have not only been brought to market maturity for technical textiles for fiber composite materials. In addition to the leno weaving process (DORNIER EasyLeno®), the DORNIER Open Reed Technology (ORW) for „multiaxial“ usage has been further developed. Integrating this technology in a wide variety of applications has opened up new options in surface structures while at the same time improving functionality, e.g. for lightweight construction, in the transport and construction industries or in general protection functions. Closed or straight fabric structures are being supplemented more and more by new, grid-type multiaxial structures and 3D Jacquard fabrics. The high performance products created in this manner can only be manufactured when all levels of the production process synchronize with highest precision.

DORNIER convinces through its experience and competence in weaving technology. This combination together with the know-how of its partners also creates an added value for customers in the sectors coating, downstream processing and manufacturing of semi-finished products. DORNIER‘s high-precision weaving machines therefore form an important link in a complex production process. Processing „intelligent“ yarns for function-optimized fabrics, but also for very heavy yarns, e.g. for conveyor belts, is also a DORNIER standard. Comprehensive performance and solution offers provide the basis for stable production processes and new products. More efficient resource usage in the areas of materials and energy as well as air consumption are essential criteria in our developments. Lindauer DORNIER welcomes all visitors in Hall 3, Stand D01.

From carbon to canvas: DORNIER presents flexible and reliable weaving technologies for 3D weaving and dynamic markets at Techtextil

At Techtextil from 21 to 24 April 2026 in Frankfurt am Main (Hall 12.0, Stand D95), Lindauer DORNIER will be showcasing reliable and flexible weaving technologies for ever-changing market requirements. The machine and plant manufacturer will present retrofits for existing machines, the new TRITOS® FLEX 3D weaving technology, intuitive automation concepts and software solutions for data-sovereign networking of the weaving machine fleet.

DORNIER celebrates its anniversary at ITMA Asia + CITME

To mark its 75th anniversary, machine and plant manufacturer Lindauer DORNIER will be presenting the latest developments in its rapier and air-jet weaving machines at ITMA Asia + CITME in Singapore (Hall 2, Stand B401) from 28 to 31 October 2025. The focus will be on energy-efficient weaving technologies, new IoT solutions for networked textile production and systems for the series production of modern fibre composite components.

From the Venus flytrap to foldable aircraft wings: Peter Dornier Foundation Prize 2025 honours bionic research on 3D weaving technology

Long wings with foldable tips have the potential to reduce aircraft fuel consumption and make aviation more sustainable. An interdisciplinary research team has now developed a new solution based on the Venus flytrap: Freely movable wingtips made of fibre composites which are produced using innovative 3D weaving technology. For this pioneering combination of textile technology, aviation and bionics, researchers Patrick Meyer (TU Braunschweig) and Michael Vorhof (TU Dresden) were awarded the Peter Dornier Foundation Prize 2025 in mid-July.

The heart of the technical textiles and nonwovens world will beat in Istanbul

Only 1 day remains until HIGHTEX 2026 International Technical Textiles and Nonwovens Exhibition opens its doors. Bringing together manufacturers, technology developers, investors, and industry professionals from around the world, HIGHTEX 2026 is preparing to showcase the innovations shaping the future of the industry. As the countdown to this major event continues, Istanbul is once again getting ready to become the meeting point of the global technical textiles industry.

Grasim Industries announces fresh investment of ₹3094 Crore to expand Lyocell capacity

Grasim Industries Limited, the flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group and a global leader in cellulosic fibres, today announced an investment of ₹3,094 crore, for Phase II Lyocell capacity of 110K TPA at Harihar, Karnataka. This expansion will consist of 2 lines of 55K TPA (150 Tons per day) each. The first line is expected to be commissioned by 2028, and the second line is expected to be commissioned by 2030.

The future of textiles, the power of trade, and the summit of technology come together at ITM 2026

ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, one of the most prestigious organizations in the textile technologies sector, opens its doors to visitors between June 9-13. Expected to break records in terms of both exhibitor and visitor numbers, as well as the technological vision it presents, ITM 2026 will transform into a global trade hub with machine sales, and new business collaborations.

ATCO Hygienics, Uzbekistan, orders baby diaper production line from ANDRITZ

International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from ATCO Hygienics to supply a new baby diaper production line for its plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The order is included in ANDRITZ’s order intake for the first quarter of 2026. Commissioning of the production line is scheduled for the end of 2026.