#Techtextil 2024

2024-04-18

Multi-directional sewing at Texprocess 2024

In the realm of advanced sewing technology, PFAFF INDUSTRIAL and KSL stand out for their expertise in multi-directional sewing, backed by reliable CNC technology. Their expansive CNC modular system, boasting a sewing area of up to 6,000 x 8,000 mm, offers tailored solutions for a wide array of applications.

A highlight of their offerings is the unique CNC solutions provided by KSL, incorporating both single and double-needle technology for lockstitch and chainstitch applications. Their CNC technology boasts a maximum sewing speed of up to 2,800 stitches/min and can achieve stitch lengths of up to 12 mm, depending on material and application.

At the TEXPROCESS 2024 exhibition, PFAFF INDUSTRIAL and KSL are set to showcase their cutting-edge CNC systems, featuring the latest AI-based ONLINE VISION SYSTEM for guided sewing. The KL 311 system utilizes this technology to control and optimize seam patterns in real-time, stitch by stitch, particularly beneficial when sewing partially perforated leather. Positional inaccuracies are swiftly detected and corrected, ensuring top-notch quality while minimizing waste. Similarly, the KL 301 system leverages the intelligent VISION SYSTEM to aid in the precise positioning of small parts, enhancing productivity and relieving operators.

In collaboration with Sonotronic, PFAFF INDUSTRIAL presents a dynamic duo for small leather goods production at the Frankfurt exhibition. Utilizing the PFAFF 3690 CNC machine for sewing and the Sonotronic iSONIC ECO TM machine for embossing, visitors can witness the live production of small leather key rings, showcasing the seamless integration of sewing and finishing processes.

These innovative solutions, spanning the Garment, Industrial, and Welding sectors, will be on display at Hall 9.0, Stand no. B22, B26, B30, C11 in Frankfurt. Visitors are encouraged to explore the AI-based ONLINE VISION SYSTEM for Guided Sewing firsthand and take advantage of a complimentary day ticket to the fair by contacting PFAFF INDUSTRIAL and KSL.

Pfaff Industrial announces new managing director

Since February 2, 2026, Michael Kilian has been the new managing director (speaker for the management board) of PFAFF Industriesysteme und Maschinen GmbH. He succeeds Dr. Frank Meyer, who will remain Managing Director at KSL Joining Technology GmbH in Bensheim. Together with Ms. Jing Fan (Managing Director for finance & controlling, human resources, IT, and quality), Michael Kilian will take over responsibility for the long-established Kaiserslautern-based company.

Successful trade fair appearance of the IVGT members

With a total of 38,000 visitors from 102 countries and 1,700 exhibitors, the 20th Techtextil 2024 from 23 to 26 April in Frankfurt am Main once again maintained its position as the world's largest trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. The Industry Association for Finishing – Yarns – Fabrics – Technical Textiles also draws a positive conclusion about the course of the trade fair for its members.

Stäubli to introduce new S3292 dobby for high-speed weaving at ITME India 2026

Stäubli will introduce its new S3292 dobby at ITME India 2026, taking place from December 4 to 9 at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Designed for high-speed air-jet weaving, the new machine will be among the highlights of the company's presentation, which also includes warp preparation systems, cam motions, Jacquard technologies and digital services.

DITF develops bio-based binding fibers for wood-fiber insulation materials

As part of the CelluWoodFlex project, the German Institutes of Textile- and Fiber-Research in Denkendorf (DITF) are developing bio-based cellulose ester fibers as alternative binding fibers for flexible wood fiber insulation materials. In addition to the spinning process and the production of suitable staple fibers, the institute is also investigating how wood and cellulose fibers can be separated and recycled at the end of their useful life.

Reju expands textile-to-textile recycling network with six international fabric manufacturers

Reju, a textile-to-textile regeneration company, is expanding its industrial network through collaborations with six fabric manufacturers in Europe and the Americas. The initiative aims to accelerate the integration of regenerated polyester into textile manufacturing and support the development of finished fabrics for commercial applications.

Magnera highlights HighPleat™ filtration media technology at FiltXPO 2026

At FiltXPO 2026, held on October 28–29 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Magnera highlighted advances in air filtration media architecture, with a particular focus on its HighPleat™ platform for MERV 8–10 applications. The technology combines a lofted fiber structure with optimized pore architecture to address the challenge of balancing filtration efficiency, airflow resistance and contaminant-holding capacity.