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Unveiling innovations in textile technology during customer seminars in India

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During Picanol's recent highly successful customer seminars in India, they had the privilege of welcoming almost 500 enthusiastic Indian customers in Bhilwara on September 6 and in Ahmedabad on September 9. The customer seminars were an excellent opportunity to gain deeper insights into their innovations that were showcased at ITMA 2023 in Milan (Italy).

The dedicated team unveiled the most recent innovations such as the Ultimax, a revolutionary new rapier weaving machine which focuses on three pillars: ultimate performance, ensuring high-quality output; readiness for the sustainability requirements of tomorrow, supporting eco-conscious production; and a seamless user experience through a significant level of digitalization.

Additionally, they presented the novelties in airjet weaving technology, featuring the OmniPlus-i Connect, which now comes with increased production speeds. These innovations mark a new era of weaving technology, states Picanol.

Throughout the events, Picanol provided valuable insights into its aftermarket services and introduced PicConnect, its cutting-edge digital platform. This platform empowers the customers with the tools and resources they need to thrive in today's textile landscape.




“We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in our customer seminars, contributing to their resounding success. It is through your enthusiasm and support that we continue to push the boundaries of textile technology, bringing forth innovations that shape the future of the industry”, explains Kasiviswanathan Palanisamy, Director of Picanol India.




 

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