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Clotech Conference 2020 goes digital

The 13th joint International Conference Clotech 2020 „Innovative Technologies for Development and Assembling of Functional Textile Products“ & Doctoral School for Innovative Clothing Technology will be held online from September 7th to 11th 2020 organized by the Chair of Assembly Technology for Textile Products at ITM, TU Dresden, Germany.
© ITM/TUD
© ITM/TUD

 

30 international speakers from leading research institutions and industry will exchange ideas and expertise in the field of innovative technologies for the development and assembling of functional textile products. PhD students get the possibility to present their achievements within the doctoral school, accompanying the conference. The registration is free of charge.


By moving the conference to the digital space, the organizers attempt to continue the communication in science and industry even during the current COVID-19 situation and keep the great tradition of Clotech alive.

More information:

https://www.clotech.eu


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