innovations

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For bite free activites, Smart Inovation has developed a sustainable textile finish that is mosquito repellent. © stock.adobe.com/alphaspirit

 
11.04.24 – Introducing “Si Repel Mosquito”

Introducing “Si Repel Mosquito”

A sustainable solution for insect protection

Smart Inovation, a pioneering nanotechnology company from Portugal, has developed a textile finish that aimes to revolutionise inscet protection. “Si ... Von  Redaktion
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At Hannover Messe, the team will be demonstrating their technology with a “watch” that has a smart film applied to its back. PhD student Sipontina Croce and student Lukas Roth (right) are conducting research into textiles that incorporate smart films. © Oliver Dietze/Saarland University

 
09.04.24 – Virtual skin contact

Virtual skin contact

Smart textiles are making remote hugs tangible

The team led by Professors Stefan Seelecke and Paul Motzki from Saarland University is presenting an innovative technology at the Hannover Messe, which ... Von  Redaktion
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“Caviscreen” shows innovative hotmelt screen printing technology. © Cavitec

 
09.04.24 – Cavitec

Cavitec

High precision in coating and laminating

Cavitec, based in Tobel (CH), is a prepreg, hotmelt and coating machines manufacturer for coating, laminating and impregnating. The Swiss firm, part of ... Von  Redaktion
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Gewirkte Bastfaserbewehrung. © STFI

 
23.02.24 – JEC World

JEC World

STFI präsentiert Innovationen im Leichtbau

Vom 5. bis 7. März 2024 wird das Sächsische Textilforschungsinstitut e.V. (STFI) auf der JEC World in Paris seine Errungenschaften im Bereich des Leichtbaus ... Von  Redaktion
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The main element of INH is the needle dispensing trolley. © Groz-Beckert

 
22.12.23 – Groz-Beckert

Groz-Beckert

Best practice for needle management

Groz-Beckert`s INH (Ideal Needle Handling) quality management system is said to be a proven and trusted solution for the intricate needle-handling challenges ... Von  Redaktion
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The Parliamentary State Secretary of the BMI, Johann Saathoff, with the proud winners (from left to right): Carsten Schiffer (IAW), Rahel Heesemann (ITA) and Justin Kühn (ITA). © Mike Auerbach

 
01.12.23 – RWTH Aachen

RWTH Aachen

Better protection for female firefighters

Firefighter protective clothing for women does not fit well - the clothing is primarily designed for men and is often too wide at the shoulders, too tight ... Viola Siegl
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With the update of its powerful software for the digital creation of jeans, the Spanish firm, Jeanologia, positions itself as a partner of reference for eco-efficient digitalization. © Jeanologia

 
07.11.23 – Jeanologia

Jeanologia

Transforming denim design with “eDesigner”

Jeanologia, a Spanish company specializing in the development of eco-efficient technologies, has launched an updated version of its “eDesigner” software, ... Von  Redaktion