Maschinery & Technology

Christian Moore, CEO of ACG Kinna and Thomas Arvidsson, Vice President of ACG Nyström, spearheaded the new operation. © Borås Tidning

12/05/2020 – From idea to reality in less than a month

From idea to reality in less than a month

Corona crisis: ACG’s new PPE plant

The members of Sweden’s ACG Group have rapidly responded to their country’s urgent need for PPE (protective personal equipment). By Editorial staff

The mobile robot system can be used in the futureTex research and test area of the STFI for loading and unloading various processing machines. © Falko Schubert/STFI

11/05/2020 – Robotics in the textile industry – part 3

Robotics in the textile industry – part 3

Mobile robots and grippers for textile substrates

In the third and at the same time last part we take a look at mobile robots and the possibilities of gripping. By Editorial staff

Philipp Moll’s place as a technological revolutionary in the history books has been secured by his trend-setting approach to sewing in the spherical along a shaped body. © Peter Jost

05/05/2020 – Obituary Philipp Moll

Obituary Philipp Moll

A life for the technology of sewing

“Further automation of sewing processes is the only chance of survival for the German and the Western European apparel industry.” By Editorial staff

Robot movements can be taught by guiding the robot head. © Franka Emika GmbH

26/03/2020 – Robotics in the textile industry – Part 2

Robotics in the textile industry – Part 2

Programming of industrial robots

No industrial robot is immediately ready to perform the tasks assigned to it after delivery. This requires programming the robot controller. By Editorial staff

Reifenhäuser actively supports the Circular Plastics Alliance. © Reifenhäuser

24/03/2020 – The European Union Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA)

The European Union Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA)

Reifenhäuser: Plastics are part and parcel of recycling!

Reifenhäuser becomes a member of the European Union Circular Plastics Alliance (CPA). By Editorial staff

Do good things and spread the word! Environmental protection is a topic of ever-growing importance in the textile industry and one that should be acknowledged by its customers. © kate/stock.adobe.com

18/03/2020 – Investing in a better world

Investing in a better world

Environmental protection made by ZwissTex

Thanks to investment zwissTEX has increased its electricity supply, saving 5,100 tonnes of CO2 emissions since 2014. By Editorial staff

18/03/2020 – Open House in Bangladesh

Open House in Bangladesh

Mahlo: How do I produce sustainably?

Answers about sustainability were given at an open house of the textile machinery supplier Tootal Quality Resources Ltd in Dhaka at the beginning of the ... By Editorial staff