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Reifenhäuser wins German Design Award for new user interface

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf, the Reifenhäuser Group unveiled its new company-wide machine user interface, which offers a uniform design language for blown film, flat film, and nonwoven lines – and stands out for its particularly simple operation. The overall concept impressed not only customers, but also the jury of the German Design Awards, who honored the system with the prestigious design prize during the trade fair.

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Lenze at ITMA Asia 2025: Smart, Robust and Cost-Efficient Motor Drive System IE5/IE6 for the Textile Future

At the world's largest trade fair for textile and apparel technology, ITMA Asia (October 28-31, 2025 in Singapore), Lenze will be presenting innovative automation solutions for the textile value chain in Hall 7, Stand B201. The focus will be on energy-efficient drive packages, modular machine concepts and scalable software solutions - developed for mechanical engineers and end users who rely on sustainable technologies. Lenze has been a reliable partner to the textile industry for over 77 years.

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Reifenhäuser NEXT: Tackling the skills shortage and achieving operational excellence with industrial AI

At K 2025, the Reifenhäuser Group will demonstrate Industrial AI's full potential for productivity in plastics processing. At the heart of the dedicated “Reifenhäuser NEXT” brand is a powerful AI chatbot that enables even inexperienced line operators to quickly solve complex tasks in their daily work, thereby maximizing availability, productivity, and quality.

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Shelton to bring Deep Learning AI to ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

Machine learning and AI are now entering the field of textile technology and at this year’s ITMA Asia + CITME exhibition from October 28-31 in Singapore, UK-based Shelton Vision will demonstrate how these advanced new disciplines are informing its latest machine vision technology.

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Connect with the future: discover BMSvision at ITMA ASIA+CITME 2025.

BMSvision will unveil at ITMA ASIA+CITME 2025 in Singapore from October 28 – 31 the latest advancements in smart MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) for the textile industry.

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DigiCafé – Espresso meets Industry 4.0

Drink coffee and learn about Industry 4.0 in a fun way – that's what ITA PhD student Rosario Othen has made possible with his digital espresso machine. Rosario equipped the Quickmill espresso machine with a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller, programmable pump, integrated scale and current measurement.

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New alliance for high-performance drive technology

The Lenze Group, international specialist for drive technology and automation solutions, and Sonepar in Germany, leading electrical wholesaler, have entered into a sales partnership with a focus on innovation and market penetration. Since 1 July 2025, Sonepar has been an official "Lenze Performance Partner Distribution" - with the aim of bringing innovative drive solutions to industry faster and more comprehensively.

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Softwear Automation secures $20 Million in Series B1 Funding Round led by strategic partnership with BESTSELLER

Softwear Automation, the pioneer in autonomous sewing technology, announced the successful close of its $20 million Series B1 funding round, marking a major milestone in its mission to revolutionize sewn goods manufacturing.

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BMSvision celebrates 50 years of innovation in Manufacturing Execution Systems

BMSvision, a global leader in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the textiles and plastics manufacturing industries, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary since the launch of its very first MES system, Sycotex. This milestone celebrates five decades of expertise, innovation, reliability and operational excellence.

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Circularise's digital product passports drive material traceability and circularity in partnership with Teijin

Circularise announces the successful launch of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) for Teijin Limited’s advanced aramid and carbon fibre materials. These passports, developed using Circularise’s product traceability platform, enhance data transparency within the materials supply chain, facilitating compliance with the European Union’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). As Teijin is also an investor in Circularise since November 2024, this collaboration underscores a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation.

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Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions continues to rely on online training center

One year after the BCF module of the Digital Academy went live, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions draws a positive balance. Feedback from US carpet yarn manufacturers already using the portal shows that the company has taken the right approach with the offering.

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More speed and quality in the remote processing of support requests

The new generation of remote support can be utilized flexibly and efficiently with various contact channels and a, shortly available 20/6 system using our global service network. The whole service expertise of the KARL MAYER GROUP is available in the event of a problem. The new system allows multi-level support to ensure fastest routes to rapid solutions.

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Stefan Lux is new Managing Director of KM.ON

As of September 1, 2024, Stefan Lux has taken over as the Managing Director of KM.ON GmbH. The computer science graduate has taken over the role from Carla Janz, the KM.ON Head of HR, who served as interim director after the departure of Maximilian Kürig. He will also lead the KM.ON Business Unit of the KARL MAYER GROUP.

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Sedo Treepoint publishes comprehensive 11-point plan to enhance textile factory performance

Sedo Treepoint has announced a comprehensive 11-point plan designed to significantly enhance the performance and efficiency of textile factories worldwide. With over 45 years of industry leadership in automation and software for dyeing and finishing, Sedo Treepoint offers detailed insights and practical steps to optimize production, ensure quality, and drive sustainability.

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KM.ON launches its pioneering QMS for warp knitting machines

KM.ON launches its new Quality Monitoring System (QMS) for the retrofit market at ITM from June 4 to 8 in Istanbul, presenting a game-changing solution for quality management on warp knitting machines. For its exceptional performance in defect detection, the QMS uses the advances of our time: a state-of-the-art camera system that captures images of the production process, and a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze the images. Particularly in terms of handling, reliability and precision of defect detection, the QMS from KM.ON offers advantages over conventional systems that do not rely on AI analysis.

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Vandewiele Sweden pioneers new e-commerce platform

Vandewiele Sweden is spearheading a transformation in B2B operations for the industry, with a first-of-its-kind new e-commerce platform developed in Sweden. The company, a member of TMAS, the Swedish Textile Machinery Association, has taken on the task of developing the digital solution that will successfully meet the future demands for Vandewiele Group customers worldwide.

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Digitalization brings movement to the sports, fitness and wellbeing sector

As a wearables specialist, KARL MAYER is a partner of the DiMo - DigitalMotion project

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ANDRITZ collaborates with Microsoft to drive innovation in the manufacturing industry

International technology group ANDRITZ is collaborating with Microsoft to co-innovate the future of the process industry by enabling fully autonomous factories and by creating a trusted data ecosystem based on the ANDRITZ Metris digital platform and Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing.

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Coats Digital uses Microsoft's Azure Open AI Service for cutting-edge AI technologies

Coats Digital launches new AI Assistant using Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service to enhance the customer experience and introduce next generation capabilities that deliver increased performance and efficiency.

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Lectra launches the Observatory of innovation and transformation in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets

As a leader in technology solutions accelerating the transition of fashion, furniture and automotive companies to Industry 4.0, Lectra announces the launch of its Observatory to mark its 50th anniversary. The Observatory will focus on innovations and changes in the fashion, furniture and automotive markets, to help these sectors stay informed and adapt to new opportunities. The Lectra Observatory’s first white paper on the advent of Industry 4.0 is already available online.

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Smartex releases its first comprehensive report on "The modern textile factory: Charting the impact of a shifting textile supply chain landscape".

Smartex is at the forefront of transforming the textile industry through the integration of Artificial Intelligence, focusing specifically on achieving zero waste and traceability in Tier 2, the most impactful step of the textile supply chain.

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Oerlikon and Haelixa make supply chains in textile end products traceable

In cooperation with the Swiss company Haelixa, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions will, in future, be able to make the entire value chain of a textile end product transparent and hence sustainable. The two development partners are offering a solution for the comprehensive traceability of products, as required by the European Green Deal.

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Earning money with data? Lenze demonstrates how.

The “SPS – smart production solutions” in Nuremberg is THE trade fair for automation in Europe. At the Lenze booth 391 in Hall 7 it is all about the digitalization of mechanical engineering this year. In four steps - from data collection and analysis to the development of data-driven, scalable products and a platform that facilitates the implementation of application in the field - the automation experts from Hamelin will showcase how they collaborate with customers to generate additional revenue for them.

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Shaping the future of industrial automation with innovation and passionate customer focus!

SETEX, the industry leader in industrial automation for textile production, is proud to introduce its integrated turnkey solution for the factory of the future at ITMA ASIA in Hall H5 Stand D17, providing cutting-edge technology designed to maximize production efficiency, resource efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.

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Scalable performance in automation system

With Lenze's new generation of controllers, machine builders can swiftly enhance the performance in their automation landscape. The new controllers are a key component of Lenze's open automation system and enable the connection of Information Technology (IT) and Operation Technology (OT). Thanks to modern engineering and the use of prefabricated software modules, machine builders can benefit from a shorter time-to-market.

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Introducing Smartex FACT: a digital textile factory in your pocket

The future for knitting factories is already here! There’s no longer a need to be physically present to oversee and control your production. Get a glimpse of the Modern Textile Factory with Smartex FACT, your all-in-one digital factory management solution. Boost your factory operations, gain real-time visibility, improve quality with Automatic Roll Grading, and receive instant production notifications - accessible anywhere, at any time, on your devices.

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Haelixa receives a new capital injection from Zürich Silk Association (ZSIG)

Haelixa, the leading physical traceability solution, has received a capital injection from the Zürich Silk Association (ZSIG). The Switzerland-based solution provides next-generation solutions for transparency in consumer goods supply chains.

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ESSENTIALmonitor: Boosting efficiency in the spinning mill

Sagar Manufacturers Pvt Ltd (SMPL), established in 2012, is an Indian manufacturer of textile products made from natural fibers and known for its high-quality standards. Sagar Manufacturers has established itself as a trusted brand in the global textile market, using the latest technology to produce world-class yarns and knitted fabric. This technology includes ESSENTIALmonitor, one of the modules of the Rieter Digital Spinning Suite. A.K. Saini, Chief General Manager (Operations) at Sagar Manufacturers, uses the system to further improve processes in the spinning mill.

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ADDTEX consortium meets in Limerick

ADDTEX project partners met in Limerick, Ireland, on July 11 and 12 at the invitation of the Irish Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Cluster (IDEAM) and the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). Following meetings in Terrassa, Spain in July 2022 as a kick-off event and in Portugal at CITEVE in January 2023, the 3rd meeting of the partners was now held at the National Advanced Manufacturing Centre (AMC) headquarters in the National Technology Park.

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Promoting transparent supply chains and a more circular economy with digital product passports

Any prospective buyer of an electronic device interested in knowing more about the products they have set their eyes on will have to cope with limited information on print or online manuals or engage in time-consuming research. This may change soon, as the European Commission introduced a standardised digital product passport for the upcoming legislation.

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SABIC launches pilot blockchain project to advance emissions tracking & reductions across value chains

SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has launched a pilot project with Circularise, a blockchain software provider, to evaluate the use of their technology in tracing the carbon footprint of specific material streams from end to end.

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Textile ETP discusses sustainability and digitalisation at digitALL Fashion Innovation Summit

Lutz Walter's presentation highlighted the sustainability challenges encountered by the textile and fashion industry today. From environmental impact to waste management, the sector faces hurdles that require innovative solutions. One recurring theme emphasised by Lutz was the power of digitalisation in overcoming these obstacles, and its pivotal role in practically implementing almost all elements of the EU Textile Strategy.

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Digitization to unlock performance and growth potential

To support customers on their digital journey and maximize the value of their digital transformation, SSM presents Nema, a digital suite allowing near real-time monitoring of connected machines, anytime, anywhere. With a clear overview of key performance indicators, Nema supports customers in taking data-driven actions in a timely manner and thus helps minimize downtime and waste.

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Global coalition calls for digital labeling

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA), the International Apparel Federation (IAF), and 128 additional organizations from all corners of the globe, today delivered a letter to supranational, national, and local authorities around the world to modernize domestic textile, garment, footwear, and related accessories labeling requirements and legally allow more sustainable and economic, digital labels for required labeling information.

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Dr. Alisa Rupenyan to head up first endowed professorship for artificial intelligence at ZHAW

In October 2022, the Rieter Group, in conjunction with the Johann Jacob Rieter Foundation, announced its support for an Endowed Professorship in Industrial Artificial Intelligence at the ZHAW School of Engineering. Dr. Alisa Rupenyan will assume the new Professorship on September 1, 2023. She will advance teaching and research in neurosymbolic approaches for industrial applications of artificial intelligence.

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From spinning to finishing - Lenze makes textile machines more efficient

"Transforming the World of Textiles" - this is the motto of the world's largest trade fair for textile and apparel technology, ITMA 2023 in Milan (June 08 - 14). It shows: The textile industry is undergoing change. High demands on the sustainability and flexibility of machines, enormous cost pressure and a shortage of skilled workers pose major challenges for machine manufacturers and operators. Digitalization can provide a remedy here. At ITMA, automation specialist Lenze will therefore be presenting not only hardware and software, but also its digital services and platform offerings.

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Master the change with digital solutions

At ITMA, the KARL MAYER GROUP will be showing how to take advantage of the opportunities offered by digitalization - 08-14.06.2023, Fiera Milano, Hall 4 B119

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Lenze is taking drive performance to the next level with the i750 servo inverter

High-performance drive solutions are crucial for efficient and automated production processes. In order to optimally equip tomorrow's machines for demanding motion tasks, Lenze is expanding its portfolio with a new servo inverter: The i750 cabinet for motion control applications, in combination with modern Lenze controller, solves almost all automation tasks for dynamic multi-axis applications.

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Artificial intelligence helps shape change in the chemical industry

The industry is discovering more and more possibilities for the use of artificial intelligence (AI). However, when implementing and using AI in the chemical industry, many peers face similar challenges that still need to be solved. For this reason the chemical companies Covestro and Evonik as well as the consulting firm Accenture invited managers from production and technology divisions of Bayer, Clariant, Wacker, Shell, Lanxess and other companies to a two-day Chemicals Peer Exchange for the fourth time.
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