#CINTE Techtextil China 2024

2024-10-02

DILO receives award for the new development MicroPunch

At this year's CINTE Techtextil fair in Shanghai, DILO received the innovation award for its intensive needling technology MicroPunch. Recent developments in energy costs, particularly for electricity and gas, combined with the shortage of water resources, have led to a shift in thinking over the past few years. Alongside economic efficiency, evaluation of the environmental impact of production has become increasingly important.

Award ceremony at the CINTE Techtextil. DILO has been awarded for the MicroPunch technology © 2024 Dilo

For DILO, this meant focusing once again on needling technology for the fine and lightweight nonwoven sector over the last years. The individual elements of the intensive needling technology were re-examined and underwent a complete revision. It became clear that the high production rates could only be achieved using the two-dimensional kinematics of the needle beam from "HyperPunch" or "CycloPunch." The necessary high feed rates of around 50 mm per stroke, coupled with the highest stitching densities to achieve good abrasion resistance, led to a need to significant increase of the number of needles and needle density—almost doubling from approximately 20,000 needles/meter/board to around 45,000 needles/meter/board. It became obvious that ensuring high efficiency also required the careful attention to a quick assembly of the needle boards with needle modules. A completely new approach was needed in the design and construction of the needle boards to enable rapid module exchange and achieve a very high mechanical precision.

Previously, needling technology was primarily used for surface weight range starting at 100 g/m² up to several kilograms per m². The expansion into the range below 100 g/m², and potentially down to 30 g/m², now completes the applicability of needling technology. The intensive needling technology "MicroPunch" opens up an economical field for a wide variety of lightweight nonwoven fabrics that can be produced with a pure mechanical process. The product characteristics achieved, such as abrasion resistance, are comparable to those of hydroentangeld nonwovens, but needled fabrics tend to be more voluminous and more stretchable while offering similar tensile strength values. These special quality characteristics are particularly interesting for applications in hygiene, medicine, cosmetics, and for technological products.

With this new development, the energy required to produce lightweight nonwoven fabrics has been reduced by approximately 75% compared to previous bonding technologies in this segment.

ALMA boosts floor covering production with high-performance line from DiloGroup

ALMA in Florence is a specialist in the floor covering sector providing high quality products in a vast range of styles, colours and aesthetics. For its own fibre supply Messrs. ALMA keep an inhouse production of PP fibre in order to accommodate their need of excellent raw materials and broad production needs.

Dilo Systems and Kansan Group partnership announcement

Dilo Systems GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer specializing in complete nonwoven lines, and Kansan Group, a Turkish manufacturer specializing in nonwoven converting lines, end-of-line solutions, and Wetlaid Nonwoven machinery, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to supply custom nonwoven lines.

Cinte Techtextil China 2024 closes after promoting East-West nonwovens and technical textiles business exchange

In the face of an evolving economic landscape, the technical textiles and nonwovens sectors are often at the forefront of adaptation and innovation. Such was the case at the recently concluded Cinte Techtextil China 2024, attracting nearly 400 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions and nearly 17,000 visits (2023: 15,542), with visitors hailing from 77 countries and regions.

Cinte Techtextil China 2024 opens with nearly 400 global exhibitors fuelling innovation and sustainability

Industry players at the leading edge of technical textiles, nonwovens, and related machinery are preparing to welcome buyers to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre this week, with Cinte Techtextil China 2024 to serve as the gateway to the APAC markets. From 19 to 21 September, nearly 400 exhibitors from 13 countries and regions will inspire progress and global trade across the 38,000 sqm exhibition space.

AUTEFA Solutions presents advanced nonwovens technology at CINTE Techtextil 2024

At CINTE Techtextil 2024, which takes place from 19 to 21 September in Shanghai, AUTEFA Solutions will present its latest innovations in nonwoven technology. The focus will be on solutions to improve product quality, various lifecycle management offerings and energy efficiency. As a leading supplier of turnkey nonwoven systems and machinery, AUTEFA Solutions will present its needling lines, aerodynamic nonwoven forming systems, spunlace and thermobonding lines.

Navigating innovation, sustainable business with insightful fringe events at Cinte Techtextil China 2024

With new ideas sweeping across the industry, Cinte Techtextil China 2024 is set to spotlight participants’ technological capabilities and drive further eco-advancement. From 19 – 21 September, a range of fringe events featuring the dual industry catalysts, innovation and sustainability, will be held in Halls E1 – E3 of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Exhibitors and other leading industry players will share products and insights on the way forward, augmenting the business exchange on the show floor.

Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs

As car manufacturers look to further reduce their carbon footprint, Autoneum has developed an innovative front trunk solution for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), made entirely from polyester-based textile. The Ultra-Silent Frunk offers significant weight reduction, improved acoustic and thermal insulation, and uses up to 70 percent recycled material, supporting sustainable and efficient vehicle design. Autoneum, global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, has already received orders for the new frunk from three major OEMs in Asia and Europe to be built in three BEV models. Series production for two BEVs has been underway in China and Germany since last year.

Modern testing methods for raw cotton

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will take place from 25 to 27 March 2026 at the Bremen Parliament. This conference has traditionally stood for in-depth expertise and international exchange. The program will focus on technical innovations, market trends, and regulatory frameworks across the entire value chain – from agriculture to the circular economy. With high-profile speakers, the conference is regarded as the key meeting point for the global cotton industry. Today’s focus: Cotton quality and testing methods.

Rieter responds to higher raw material prices

Global political and economic developments have been leading to rising raw material and energy costs for some time. The textile machinery industry is also affected by this trend. Rieter machines and components consist to a large extent of steel, copper, aluminum and electronics. These materials in particular have seen higher demand and higher prices in recent months.