#Industry 4.0 / Digitalization

2023-08-17

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.

Here at the AMC, manufacturers and visitors have access to a world-class digital factory where the latest manufacturing technologies are deployed in an integrated, fully representative production environment. Under the auspices of the University of Limerick/Shannon (TUS), as ADDTEX's Irish project partner, a CONFIRM research center for intelligent manufacturing is also to be established here. An ideal venue for the 3rd meeting of the ADDTEX project partners, where primarily the contents of the interactive online courses (MOOCs - Massive Open Online Courses) on the topics of innovative, sustainable materials, digitalization and sustainability in the textile industry and here with a focus on technical textiles were discussed. The teaching material, which is now to be finalized in the course of the coming weeks, is to be made available for both higher education and adult education in the spirit of MOOCs and differentiated in its orientation towards managers, engineers and technicians.

The two-day meeting began with an overview of the state of the art of MOOC. The partners UB, UPC, (both Spain) as well as TUS (Ireland) and PIN (Italy) presented their status quo of teaching materials. The other partners, including IVGT, provided useful feedback for the finalization of the main content and the preparation of the supplementary materials (additional materials, assessment tool, document for students and e-book). During the summer, the project partners will now work on recording and setting up the e-learning platform, which should be available by the end of 2023. Stefan Schmidt of the IVGT comments: "It is important to us at the IVGT that the courses are created with a practical orientation and that the selected topics are based on the needs of the industry. For companies in the technical textiles sector, it is important that their employees and those who want to become employees are made fit for the future and generate appropriate knowledge in the areas of sustainability, digitalization and innovations for this purpose."

The session continued with an overview of the status of the different activities within the project: the communication and dissemination, presented by CIAPE (Italy), the quality assessment of the activities so far, presented by Cre.Thi.Dev. (Greece) and the project management, presented by AEI Textils (Spain). Before proceeding to the Digital Manufacturing Ireland tour, INCDPT (Romania) and AEI Textils gave an introduction to the activities planned for 2024. For more information, visit: https://addtex.eu

textile.4U publishes special edition “Top 100 Textile Recycling Companies 2025”

With a comprehensive 176-page special edition, textile.4U is dedicating its latest issue entirely to one of the most dynamic and influential topics in today’s textile industry: textile recycling. The new issue, published exclusively in high-quality print, presents the Top 100 textile recycling companies researched and selected by TexData – organizations that already play a key role in the transition to circular textiles or are expected to have a significant impact in the near future.

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

The EU and Egypt team up to mobilise private sector investments at Investment Conference and sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning €1 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. They are also signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the disbursement to Egypt of up to €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.

Suzhou Tianyuan boosts costing accuracy to 98% with Coats Digital’s GSDCost

Coats Digital is delighted to announce that Suzhou Tianyuan Garments Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of high-quality sportswear and functional apparel for global brands such as Adidas, FILA, ANTA, and The North Face, has achieved remarkable productivity and cost management improvements following the implementation of Coats Digital’s award-winning method-time-cost optimisation solution, GSDCost.

Lenze receives IEC 62443-4-1 certification: TÜV Rheinland confirms cyber-secure development process

Lenze SE has been certified according to IEC 62443-4-1 since November 2025. TÜV Rheinland thus confirms that Lenze meets the requirements of this internationally recognized standard for a secure development process for industrial automation and drive products. The certification is an important milestone on the way to implementing the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which will become mandatory for machine manufacturers and their suppliers from December 2027.

Mango joins TextileGenesis pioneering traceability solution, a Lectra company, for a transparent value chain

Mango, one of the leading international fashion groups, has joined TextileGenesis, the pioneering traceability solution for the fashion and textile industries, to trace their natural and animal fibers, synthetics, man-made cellulosic fibers and leather. TextileGenesis, a Lectra company, offers a complete and secure cutting-edge technology with its six-dimensional (6D) offering and unique “fiber forwards” approach. Mango, has long been committed to maintaining a fully transparent supply chain, and TextileGenesis will reinforce this commitment.

Artificial Intelligence in focus: Heimtextil 2026 prepares global textile industry for the future with strong content programme

Artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms the textile industry - from creation and production to pricing, distribution and communication. But how can AI be applied successfully, and where does it truly add value? Heimtextil addresses these questions from 13 to 16 January 2026: The comprehensive programme dedicated to the key future field AI strengthens the global industry and opens up new business opportunities as well as practical applications for design, retail, industry, architecture, interior design and contract furnishing.

Texpertise Focus AI: Messe Frankfurt puts Artificial Intelligence centre stage at its international textile and apparel trade fairs

Under the banner 'Texpertise Focus AI, Messe Frankfurt will place a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its international textile and apparel trade fairs from 2026 onwards, setting a future-shaping signal for the industry. The initiative highlights the responsible use of AI along the entire textile value chain, from fibre production to the point of sale. The programme will launch at Heimtextil in Frankfurt in January 2026.