Daniel Keienburg

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Hua Du has been appointed chief executive officer, effective September 14. © The Lycra Company

 
21/09/2026 – Leadership

Leadership

CEO change at The Lycra Company

Hua Du has served as CEO of The Lycra Company since September 14. Dean Williams, previously interim CEO, continues in his role as chief financial officer. By  Daniel Keienburg
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New TxF330-800 direct-to-film (DTF) printer enhances automation and supports longer, continuous garment decoration. © Mimaki

 
19/09/2026 – direct-to-film printer

direct-to-film printer

Mimaki expands DTF colour gamut

Mimaki Europe has announced the TxF330-800, its new direct-to-film (DTF) printer. New ink colours, an expanded ink system and automated maintenance features ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Barmag's atmos.io platform represents the company's vision of the intelligent yarn factory. Every machine enters production with a digital core that continuously captures, analyzes, and distributes process data. © Barmag

 
15/09/2026 – ITMA Asia 2026

ITMA Asia 2026

Barmag puts atmos.io centre stage

For ITMA Asia 2026 in Shanghai, Barmag is placing its atmos.io platform at the centre of its presentation, alongside spinning technology. By  Daniel Keienburg
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Steffi Volland versteht sich als Brückenbauerin zwischen Mittelstand und Forschung: Mit ZIM-Netzwerken verbindet sie kleinere Unternehmen mit dem Know-how von Forschungseinrichtungen und Hochschulen. Seit 2010 hat sie elf Netzwerke mit jeweils rund zwanzig Partnern gegründet und mit Blick auf neue Marktchancen zusammengeführt. Aus 54 daraus abgeleiteten Kooperationsprojekten sind wissenschaftsbasierte Lösungen und neue Umsätze entstanden. © LUVO-IMPEX

 
14/09/2026 – Kühlpavillon & Schatzkästchen

Kühlpavillon & Schatzkästchen

ZIM-Antragsstopp bedroht die Innovationsdynamik auch in Textil-Netzwerken

Wie weiter nach dem im Juli verhängten Antragsstopp für das Zentrale Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand (ZIM)? Auch Textiler sind verunsichert. Hans-Werner Oertel
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More than 500 companies will exhibit at Texhibition Istanbul at the Istanbul Expo Center. © Texhibition Istanbul

 
09/09/2026 – Texhibition Istanbul (9-11 September 2026)

Texhibition Istanbul (9-11 September 2026)

SmartTex Hub premieres

Texhibition marks its 10th edition by strengthening its B2B and business set-up and launching the SmartTex Hub dedicated to technical textiles. Visitors ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Mean fiber length distribution based on L(n) for different recycling waste types. © Uster Technologies AG

 
08/09/2026 – Recycled Fiber

Recycled Fiber

Uster Recycled Fiber Matrix classifies recycled cotton

Uster’s Recycled Fiber Matrix offers a two-dimensional way to assess mechanically recycled cotton. Based on AFIS 6 measurements, it grades lots A-D to ... By  Daniel Keienburg
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Project lead Prof Katharina Jebsen-Plättner (second from left), Prof Dr rer nat Hardy Müller (centre), and three early-career researchers from the “ConFiTex” project team. © C. Zahn/WHZ

 
07/09/2026 – Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

ConFiTex: Needles as a fibre raw material

ConFiTex at WHZ is investigating conifer needles, especially pine, as a cellulosic fibre material. The focus is on recovery, modification and textile ... By  Daniel Keienburg