Technical Report

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‘ITMA-2019’ from the bioscope of ITAMMA

!! Sustainability, Digitalization, Smart factory, Industry 4.0, Use original spares

to sustain your machines!! were the buzz words
 PREFACE

Jugal Kishore Pansari

President

Even though right now there is a general perception of slowdown in Textile industry, still we feel that Indian
Textile Industry should grow.

As the figures of Textile Machinery imports are showing an increasing trend thus creating an opportunity to
Indigenous manufacturers to attend the domestic needs. 2018-19 import figures states that total imports of
Textile machines was $ 1164.99 ml. with a growth of 23.90%. Today Indian textile engineering industry (TEI)
is operating at about 70 % capacity utilization, while serving 65% of the industry’s demand.

Inorder to achieve the domestic demand or fill this gap of imports all our domestic producers/members of TEI
need to improve their technological development.

Accordingly we at ITAMMA our focusing on various programmes to help our Members in the same direction
under its banner of cluster development activities to update our members with latest technologies available in
International Market. Knowing the importance of International Exhibition ‘ITMA’2019’ recently taken place at
Barcelona, Spain from 20th to 26th June’2019, which focused on the theme of “innovating the World of
Textiles” we deputed our Director General (Tech), Mr. N. D. Mhatre to study the latest Technological
Developments displayed at ITMA. This is the exhibition not to be missed, where people make their
arrangements well in advance and await to see the latest developments taking place in the World of Textile
Engineering Industry.

Mr. Mhatre had made sincere attempt to cover the technologies and innovations displayed at most of the stalls
during his visit from 20th to 26th June’2019 at ITMA’2019, Barcelona, Spain. His observations are produced in
a Report form for your kind refrence and records. This is an attempt of ITAMMA to bridge the knowledge gap
to some extent that prevails in the Industry with respect to Textile Engineering sector.
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 Remarks of Director General (Tech)

N. D. Mhatre
Director General (Technical)

Dear Friends,
We have observed the World of business have been in 3 generations. The 1st being Industrial Revolution
which followed the theme of Survival with food, clothing and Shelter and the people were ready to
work in very inconvenient/ unpleasant atmosphere and environment, being there no options.

The 2nd being Information Revolution following the theme of good standard of living and improvement
in the working culture and atmosphere, well supported by numerous MI schemes with more options
to achieve the better and luxurious living standards.

The recession in 2008, ended the Information Revolution as everything was available free and fast,
resulting in the 3rd being Social/Digital Revolution. Where everything is social & today’s work force
doesn’t care about survival as well as standard of living, as the same has been taken care by their
parents & grandparents. However today work force wants quality of life/work place/environment
and also the next generation is ready to take risk to achieve the same, especially through ‘Start-Ups’.

In India we are already experiencing the same and its pride to mention here that ITAMMA has also taken
initiatives through Cluster Development activities for its members based on technology and innovations
under Responsible Manufacturing.

The 18th edition of ‘ITMA’ being “ITMA’2019” at Barcelona, Spain also focused on the theme of
“innovating the World of Textiles,” through Digitalization & Sustainability.

Sincere efforts are taken in preparing my Report which is based on the observations had at stalls of major
Technological Developments and Innovations, interactions had with the relevant authorities at the
stalls, and the reference of Brochures, Catalogues, CDs & Pendrives collected during the show as well as
reference of PRESS releases had during my visit to ITMA’2019 from 20th to 26th June’2019.

I sincerely thank Management of ITAMMA for deputing me for this very important ‘Technology Scouting
Mission.’

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 CONTENT

Sr. Details Page No.

No.
1 ITAMMA’s initiatives 1
2 About ‘ITMA-2019’ – Introduction 2
3 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Knowledge-Sharing, Learning Events 2
4 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Spinning Section 3
5 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Winding Section 11
6 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Weaving Preparatory Section 14
7 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Weaving Section 16
8 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Finishing Section 26
9 ‘ITMA-2019’ – Technical Textile Section 38
10 ‘ITMA-2019’ – Success Stories & Achievements 44

1.0 ITAMMA’s initiatives

It was on 6th June, 2019 during the second meeting of the Managing Committee ITAMMA decided to depute
Mr. N.D. Mhatre, Director General (Technical) to explore ‘ITMA-2019’ as well as to execute various activities
of ITAMMA for the benefit of its members.

The mission was already started when Mr. J. M. Balaji, Chairman, Events & Publication Sub-Committee,
delivered his presentations on “Exhibition skills- How to prepare for a successful exhibition & Establishing
worldwide network through ITMA 2019” at Ahmedabad on 15th March’2019 and also during Coimbatore
Export Cell meeting on on 6th May’2019, which was followed by the formation of WhatsApp group of 74
ITAMMA member-exhibitors participating in ‘ITMA-2019’. The work of preparation of ‘ITMA Guide’ and
applying MSME for grants under IC Scheme for ITAMMA member-exhibitors was on the next Agenda of this
Mission.

The strategy for attending Indian exhibitors for inviting them as ITAMMA members, meeting ITAMMA
members, distribution of ‘ITMA Guide’, etc. was scheduled and informed to all the ITAMMA member
participants at ‘ITMA-2019’. A PRESS note was also released in Tecoya Trend Daily Newspaper dt. 15th
June’2019 on the front page.

About 1800 copies of ‘ITMA Guide’ with 64 ITAMMA member advertisers and important information about
the exhibition and Barcelona, etc. was distributed at ITAMMA Member stalls.

About 48 non-members of ITAMMA were interacted and 42 of them agreed to be our member.

During the exhibition, ITAMMA members were interacted and the Director General (Technical) was sharing the
technical and technological information of machines as observed by him during his visit to the stalls.

We feel pride to mention that the Press Release of Mr. Jugal Kishore Pansari, President, ITAMMA was published
by the WTiN in their Daily News paper dt 20th June’2019 on page No’s 44 & 45.

Mr. Chandresh H. Shah, Vice-President, ITAMMA offered Memento and Coffee Table Book to Sylvia Phua,
Managing Director, ITMA Services Pte Ltd. & Andrew Lin, Senior Exhibition Manager, ITMA Services Pte Ltd
and registered our member’s grievances about the exhibition to her.

Mr. N. D. Mhatre, Director General (Technical) also offered Coffee Table Book to  Mr.  Alan Little CEng,
Association Director, British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA), Ms Vera Ortmanns, General Manager,
Group Textile Machinery (GTM), Mr. Giorgio Calculli, Training, Member Relations, Association of Italian
Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT), Mr. Alejandro Gallego, Deputy Business Unit Director, AMEC, Mr.
S.O. Moon, Managing Director, Korea Textile Machinery Association (KOTMA) and Nicolai Strauch,
International Markets, Public Relations, VDMA.

ITAMMA received a Certificate of Appreciation as a Supporting Association from the Organizer.

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2.0 About ‘ITMA-2019’ - Introduction:

The 18th edition of ‘ITMA’ which is being held every 4 years since 1951 registered new records at “ITMA’2019
at Barcelona”, which focused on the theme of “innovating the World of Textiles.”

A total of 1,717 exhibitors from 45 countries exhibited at the event. The exhibits occupied over 114,500 sqm
of net exhibit space – a 9% increase over the previous edition in 2015. The exhibition occupied all nine halls of
the Gran via venue. ITMA’2019 could not accommodate a waiting list of about 250 applicants who booked
some 8,200 sqm. Of the total number of exhibitors the largest number were from Italy (364 exhibitors), China
(276 exhibitors), Germany (222 exhibitors), India (169 exhibitors-where 74 were ITAMMA Members) and
Turkey (164 exhibitors). With a 38% increase in the number of exhibitors compared with the previous
exhibition, printing was one of the top five sectors at ITMA 2019, with 157 exhibitors in this sector. The
finishing sector, however, had the largest number of exhibitors with 325 companies in total. Spinning followed
this with 281 exhibitors, then weaving with 182, and the knitting sector welcomed 136 exhibitors. There is an
increase of 27% in the number of exhibitors compared with ITMA 2015.

CEMATEX countries continue to occupy the largest exhibit space, taking up 65% of the total net exhibit space.
Italy booked 26% of the space, followed by Germany (18%). The top non-CEMATEX countries were: Turkey
with 9%, China with 8%, and India with 5% of the space booked.

CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers and also the owner of ITMA and
ITMA Asia introduced ITMA innovation lab during ITMA 2019.

3.0 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Knowledge-Sharing, Learning Events

As technological developments are happening at breakneck speed, and collaboration is becoming

increasingly necessary in a globalized economy, the industry has to stay abreast of the latest
developments and trends. Hence, ITMA organized several forums to help participants be ahead of the
competition curve. The forums also offered a valuable platform for various associations and
professionals to connect and network with the right players; as the collaboration and partnerships from
research institutions to technology, chemical and raw material providers and users are increasingly
more critical to business success.

The Innovation Lab recently launched for the 2019 edition of ITMA emphasized the innovation theme,
with the concept features as:

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 o A Research and Innovation (R&I) Pavilion showcased the research and development work of
27 participating organizations encouraging collaboration between industry and academia;
o ITMA Speakers Platform where participating R&D institutes presented research projects and
developments;
o Innovation Video Showcase featuring selected videos about the exhibits which were shown at
the Speakers Platform;
o Sustainable Innovation Award -- One of Europe’s largest denim producers, Candiani SpA, has
won the ITMA Sustainable Innovation Award, held in conjunction with ITMA 2019. Its
innovative product, Candiani Re-Gen, is ‘circular denim’ fabric created from regenerated and
recycled raw materials.

According to the company, 50% of the Re-Gen fabric comprises Tencel x Refibra Lyocell made
of pulp from cotton scraps and wood pulp using Lenzing’s efficient closed-loop process; the
other 50% consists of post-industrial recycled Candiani fibres. Candiani’s fabrics are also dyed
using green technologies, resulting in substantial reduction in the use of water and chemicals in
the fabric production and jeans washing process.

 Research & Innovation Excellence Award --

The ITMA Research & Innovation (R&I) Excellence Award for master’s students of R&I Pavilion
exhibiting institutions has been won by Mathias Zidda, Institute Fur Textiltechnik, RWTH
Aachen University, for his thesis: Development of a gear-driven 3D rotational braiding
machine and its control concept. He received prize money of €10,000.
The first runner up was Ms. Sarika Sunil Borikar of D.K.T.E. Society’s Textile & Engineering
Institute (thesis: Sanitary Napkin: A Greener Approach), followed by Ms. Pamela Massaccesi
of Universidad De Buenos Aires (thesis: TUTTI – Reusable Food Wrapping).

 In addition, a number of ITMA and co-located events drew over 1,000 delegates. Among the
events were the ITMA-EDANA Nonwovens Forum, Textile Colourant and Chemical Leaders
Forum, Better Cotton Initiative Seminar, European Digital Textile Conference, Tex-Summit
Global, Planet Textiles, SAC & ZDHC Manufacturer Forum and Texmeeting by TEXFOR.

ITMA 2019 attracted visitor ship of more than 105,000 from 137 countries. The top five countries
where visitors came from were Spain (11%), Italy (10%), India (8%), Turkey and Germany (7%). They
were followed by France, United States, Portugal, Brazil, Pakistan, China and the United Kingdom.

One of the key trends observed this year was about Sustainability, Digitalization, Smart factory and
Industry 4.0

4.0 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Spinning Section

Spinning

Uster launches five value modules at ITMA 2019

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The five new value modules are designed to give tangible benefits to operators, quality managers and mill
managers.

The system connects, integrates, analyses and interprets vital quality information from every stage of the fibre-
to-yarn process. This analysis is based on Uster application know-how and produces alerts about exceptions
and suggestions for fixing them, as well as improvements when necessary.

At ITMA, five Value Modules for Uster Quality Expert were launched,

Ring Spinning Optimisation (RSO)

RSO focuses on the most costly part of yarn making – ring spinning – using data from Uster Quantum 3 yarn
clearers at winding and Uster Sentinel in ring spinning to ensure yarn quality stays constant, even at high
speeds. Spinners can correlate end-breaks with winding data, as well as with fibre properties, in a single system.
This results in an improved cop build-up quality, fewer quality variations and a reduction in alarms, delivering
significant profitability increases to yarn producers.
Uster RSO 3D extends this functionality to quality mapping of the ring frame, based on individual quality data
for each spindle. This helps to identify outlier sides, sections or spindles. Through seamless collaboration with
Muratec QPRO EX/FPRO EX spindle identification, Uster Quantum 3 and Uster Sentinel, the system can stop
faulty spindles or poor-quality cops and so prevent poor quality.

Total Contamination Control (TCC)

The double protection by Uster Jossi Vision Shield and Uster Quantum 3 is designed to give spinners control
over balancing quality and productivity – a transparency that enhances cost efficiency and maximises profits. It
means they can make good choices about raw cotton purchases and reduce waste of good fibre. Optimising
ejections and cuts gives precise control over levels of contamination, ensuring the yarn meets customer
demands, the company reports.

Alarm centre
This provides direct guidance to machine operators, alerting the appropriate personnel and pointing them to
the exact location of an issue. Knowledge from these alarms is stored and used for future reference, enabling
even faster reactions.

Mill analysis
Intelligent, data-based analysis by Uster Quality Expert provides customers with an excellent overview of mill
operations. Information is stored centrally, for easy access and total transparency. The result is savings in both
time and money.
Yarn prognosis
Accurate forecasting of how yarns will perform in downstream processes brings security and confidence to both
spinners and their customers. It means spinning mills can isolate below-par quality and remove it, sending out
only yarn which meets customer specifications.
Long-term business success
By increasing productivity, the Quality Management Platform contributes directly to improved business security
for textile producers, according to the manufacturer. “The profitability and future sustainability of a textile mill
depends a lot on the optimisation of production and the predictability of produced quality,” said Thomas
Nasiou, CEO of Uster Technologies.
“Our customers are partners and we want to support them to stay successful and tackle challenges, by
providing the best services and systems.”

Conitex Sonoco displayed yarn barcodes at ITMA 2019

Conitex Sonoco, company manufactures paper cones and tubes for textile yarn packaging, sets to premiere

its new printed barcode and QR code capabilities.

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With an already vast combination of colour and design printing options for positive identification, Conitex
Sonoco’s barcode and QR code printing capabilities will allow automated textile mills to identify and
track specific yarn data from packaging to delivery and beyond, the company.

LMW unveils 3-pronged approach for spinning at ITMA

LMW stall at ITMA

Lakshmi Machine Works (LMW) has unveiled a 3-pronged approach of automisation, digitisation and
innovation for addressing the emerging challenges of the spinning industry. Have displayed innovative
products for ring spinning segment, open end segment and air jet spinning segment. LMW’s RAP
(Ringframe Autopiecing) system by regular underpiecing method is a revolutionary automation for the
spinning industry. It will lead to major labour saving. With a benchmarking piecing time of less than 45
seconds, this innovative product was ‘talk of the town.’
To shorten the yarn manufacturing process LMW has launched Lakshmi jet spinning LJS9—an economical
jet spinning yarn manufacturing solution which gives a reduction in manpower to the tune of 50
%.The key features include: delivery speed up to 550 mpm; max up to 200 drums; individual drive for
each spinning unit; dual side spinning for better space utilisation; robotic piecing system; and dual filter
system—independent on each side.
Lakshmi auto winder LAW 60 has delivery speed up to 2200 mpm, max drums up to 60 for linkconer;
individual drive for all machine elements, dual preparation station for courser counts, auto doffer for
package handling, RFID technology for peg identification–individual spindle monitoring, same pegs
moves from RF to link winder, position of HMI near to preparation station – ease in trouble shooting,
drum with 2 / 2.5 & 3 turns are available, and compatible for cone angles – 3deg37mins / 4deg20
mins / 5 deg 57 mins.
The Fix Fil can changer mechanism with minimal movement of can (approx. half of can dia) leads to
efficiency improvement as can change happens at the running speed without reduction. Centre to
centre distance of card is minimum (3.3m for 1000mm can dia & 3.8m for 1200mm can dia). It also has
dual can plate with individual drive arrangement, in-built can pusher arrangement, and doffed can
monitoring sensor inbuilt.
In Magnus Can dia up to 1200mm is possible with height of 1200mm & 1300mm with the can content
increase up to 44% & 56% respectively. Advantages are related to minimal can movements, reduction
in number of doff and thereby increase in efficiency in card, drawframe, etc.
The Card with Drafting System (CDS) has 2/2 drafting system with servo control, pneumatic loading of top
rollers – easy adjustment of pressure & release, auto levelling of sliver in CDS through servo drive
control, auto piecing of sliver, speed up to 700 m/min, and electronic sliver cutting mechanism.
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Moreover, with CDS, simplified process is possible for air jet spinning yarn preparation. (RKS)

Loepfe Presented Brand-New Yarn Clearer Generation: The Yarnmaster Prisma

With multi-sensor measurement design and new functionalities this next generation of yarn clearers will
support spinners all around the world in mastering daily quality control. For the first time, the
YarnMaster PRISMA combines new and established sensor technologies in one device. Four sensor
technologies interact intelligently and ensure unprecedented fault visibility and data quality.

Four sensor technologies

The YarnMaster PRISMA utilizes a sensor for foreign matter detection based on a brand-new RGB-color
measuring technology. The new RGB F-sensor illuminates the yarn in the full spectrum of light,
enabling the recognition of even the slightest difference in shade and glossiness in any type of yarn and
color. The contamination of raw material with white polypropylene from bale packaging is very
challenging. To solve this difficult task, Loepfe developed the P4-Sensor, which utilizes the triboelectric
effect. The sensor measures electric charge differences, which are caused during the winding process by
different raw materials. This technology is able to detect contamination with white polypropylene very
reliable.

YarnMaster PRISMA, the two dominant sensor technologies in yarn clearing are integrated into one single
sensing head. This unconventional approach to use an optical and a mass sensor, functioning in perfect
harmony, offers unprecedented possibilities and new levels of precision in yarn clearing. The fusion of
four sensor technologies into one single sensing head — YarnMaster PRISMA — guarantees previously
unachieved performance and possibilities in quality control during the winding process.

A world of connectivity

The heart of the innovative yarn clearing concept is the simple and intuitive PRISMA operating system.

As an extra benefit, Loepfe’s data management system MillMaster TOP 2.0 is an integral part of the new
YarnMaster PRISMA and complements every Loepfe yarn clearer installation. 100% online monitoring
of quality data produced by the yarn clearers reduces the need for routine laboratory tests. Effective
online quality management is one of the key success factors for winding and results in efficiency and
lower costs.

Rieter displays machines for spinning processes at ITMA

 

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 PIECING ROBOT ROBOSPIN by Rieter ring spinning machines. One robot per machine [individual spindle
monitoring (ISM)]{reduction in labor costs and easy operational organization of the spinning mill}
Retrofitting attachments at Rieter from normal to compacting through suction device
To increase the cost effectiveness of the ring spinning and compact spinning process, Rieter reveals the
new comber E 90, the new roving frame F 40, the piecing robot ROBOspin and three different
compacting units that can easily be installed on and removed from a ring spinning machine:
COMPACTdrum, COMPACTapron, and COMPACTeasy.

The draw frame module RSB-Module 50 can be used in combination with the high-performance card
C 80 and can be configured to a highly efficient direct process with the new semi-automated R 37 or
the fully automated R 70. The new innovations for the four spinning processes are supplemented by
two new functionalities of ESSENTIAL: ESSENTIALorder and ESSENTIALconsult, which are available to
all Rieter customers free of charge with the purchase of a new machine. In addition to the existing
modules ESSENTIALmonitor, ESSENTIALmaintain and ESSENTIALpredict, the next steps are
demonstrated: ESSENTIALlab for integrating laboratory data into the spinning mill management
system, ESSENTIALoptimize, the intelligent recipe management system, and ESSENTIALautomate for
integrating the transport and logistics systems.

Saurer Powering creativity with innovative solutions

E³ (energy, economics and ergonomics) principle still forms the basis of Saurer design philosophy.  The
machines’ are with self-learning features optimising the speed to suit the material being processed.

Saurer’s draw frame Autodraw. © Saurer

The Saurer products within a given system can be linked, which saves on labour and makes production
processes more efficient and less wasteful, with a major impact on profitability.”
Data analysis made easy
Saurer’s mill monitoring system Senses to analyse production, quality and machine data and also compatible
with third-party machines and linking the new laboratory equipment from its Autolab series.
Increased automation
Due to new innovative Autocard and the draw frame Autodraw, it has extended its spinning product
portfolio, egs in its embroidery machine. The new Automatic Rear Carriage adjustment helps in reducing the
machine setting time while the intelligent thread watcher SmartMon drives the precise and fast detection of
yarn breaks, on both shuttle and needle side, which drastically lowers mending costs.

NSC presented latest core machines at ITMA 2019

 
NSC is a leader in combing/recombing, spinning preparation, tow to top, and semi-worsting of
long staplefibres.
 
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 NSC is a leader in combing/recombing, spinning preparation, tow to top, and semi-worsting of
long staplefibres.

The ERA combing machine was displayed in a multi-servomotor drive design, thus making it possible to
control most of the settings via the main control screen. Despite the additional motors, power
consumption remains relatively low, the company said in a media statement.

The GC chain gill also benefits from additional axes driven by servomotors which allow more settings
on the main control screen. For its FMV vertical rubbing frame, NSC has also developed a multi
servomotor drive for the axes. The bobbin build-up also benefits from a servomotor controlled drive.
All these new servomotor drives will allow more precise settings than using standard gearboxes which
will enhance textile quality.

Furthermore, these new drives and technology allow recipes to be saved on each machine, data
exchange between machines will be possible through a Manufacturing Execution System (MES –
Industry 4.0), as is remote access to the machines in case of incidents through an Ethernet connection.

All these new technologies on NSC machines follow the global trend towards user-friendly, tool-less
machines, with accurate settings via the control screen to enhance textile quality.

Swissmem: The big issues at ITMA 2019

Festo shows its automation novelties for the textile industry

Drafting Interempresas Festo , a world specialist in automation solutions, presented the basic program
'Stars of automation technology' with more than 2,200 reliable and economical components.

'Stars of the automation technique'

The standard components of the Festo automation technology are suitable for compact spinning and ring
spinning machines, as they are very resistant and work impeccably in spaces with a lot of dust coming from the
fibrous materials of textiles, as well as in the hot and humid tropical environments of the producing countries of
Southeast Asia.
Among them, stand out the pneumatic cylinders DSNU (round cylinders), DSBC (standard cylinders) and ADN
(compact cylinders) with self-regulating damping system PPS, for their long service life, as well as the VUVS
valves and VTUG valve terminals. In addition, the pneumatic regulation circuit is completed with the flexible
and modular maintenance units of the MS series and with the flexible hoses and corresponding fittings.

Up to 2,200 automation components in the basic program

Among the 'Stars of the automation technique' are more than 2,200 components of all levels of the pneumatic
and electric control chain, from the preparation of compressed air to accessories such as flexible tubes and
corresponding fittings, through the valves and cylinders: with the basic program of Festo, textile machinery
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manufacturers carry out 80% of all applications with maximum speed, minimum effort and a good price, even
if we talk about large quantities.

Shorter cycle times

With this concurrent engineering approach, Festo has been able to reduce by almost 50% the cycle times of the
DGST and the guided cylinder DFM, which allows the plants to manufacture the DFM at one minute intervals,
and that the fully automated manufacturing line of the standard valve VUVG supply a previously assembled
valve every twelve seconds.

Marzoli a Itma 2019

Marzoli - a Camozzi Group company operating in the supply of complete lines of machines, components and
digital solutions for the best performance in the spinning process
Marzoli developed, in collaboration with Camozzi Digital, the MRM (Marzoli Remote Maintenance) : a
patented software platform that analyzes the big data of the processes of the machines detected as mission
critical, to continuously monitor the operations, to the advantage a significant reduction in machine downtime,
longer service life of components and more effective and timely maintenance interventions.

Remote control, on the other hand, is made possible by YarNet : an innovative software which the user can
easily manage the entire Marzoli spinning process directly from the PC, querying each machine easily and
quickly.

Among the innovations presented, Brain Box stands out : the new software patented by Marzoli with
integrated APP, developed entirely in-house, which allows to increase the performance of the plants. The data
emerging from the tests conducted show, in fact, an increase of 5.5% in productivity, an increase in efficiency
of 8% and energy savings of 1.5%. The installation is simple and fast, in just four steps: applications of the
sensors on the individual machines, connection of the same to the Brain Box, download of the APP and
activation of the monitoring function for the detection of any critical issues.

The innovative 24,000 spindle module by Marzoli which, compared to traditional spinning lines, allows a
significant reduction in TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) due to a 4% saving in air conditioning costs, a 10%
decrease in investments in square meters of production sites and 9% in internal logistics costs.

CMX is a new 10-head combing system that, with a capacity of up to 115Kg / h, ensures a higher level of
productivity of 25% compared to the previous model and energy savings of 20% kW / Kg. In the same way,
the MDS2.4 Hyper Ring spinning machine , with 2400 spindles, reduces at least 50% the energy consumption
related to the suction system, in addition to ensuring maximum efficiency, with reduced investments and low
maintenance costs.

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5.0 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Winding Section

Saurer sells several Autoairo machines

Autoairo with SynchroPiecing or Turbostart is said to guarantee high efficiency. © Saurer

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The Autoairo air-spinning machine, which the innovation pioneer Saurer define new benchmarks in
productivity, efficiency and especially automation in the lucrative air-spinning market.

The Autoairo has autonomous spinning positions with individual drives, integrated intelligence and a digital
piecing unit. Twenty-four piecing operations can be carried out simultaneously with SynchroPiecing 24.
Compared to other machines on the market, the piecing capacity of the Autoairo is roughly twice as high,
according to the manufacturer.
The Autoairo requires 40% less space than air-spinning machines with a one-sided design, which reduces
construction and air conditioning costs.

Up to four lots can be spun on the Autoairo at the same time. In addition, seamless lot changes during ongoing
production are possible. With PilotSpin, test packages can be manufactured while the other spinning positions
simply continue with normal production. LED strips at each spinning position signal, among other things, that
cans need to be replaced soon. This ensures rapid intervention by personnel without the need for cumbersome
tours of inspection.
Saurer comprises of Saurer Spinning Solutions offers high quality, technologically advanced and customer-
specific automation solutions for processing staple fibre from bale to yarn. The other being Saurer Technologies
specialises in twisting and embroidery as well as engineered and polymer solutions.

Savio displayed latest Industry 4.0 solutions

Savio, a global, leading Italian supplier of winding, twisting, and rotor spinning machines and a specialist in
yarn-finishing segment
The Eco PulsarS, saves up to 30% power bill due to ‘Suction on Demand’ system. The Eco PulsarS winding
machine, with its sustainable eco-green advantage, energy saving, including room air conditioning, together
with improved production performances, high quality packages, and utmost automated solutions.
Spindles and bobbins feeding systems set independently the level of suction required. Suction is generated as
needed and used without losses. The new controlled cut system, yarn tension control system, waste collection
system, and upgraded splicing solutions, each contribute to the overall reduction of noise and process
downtimes.

Savio Winder 4.0, is equipped upon smart industry solutions for connectivity, data management, remote
machine set up, and operator real-time interactivity.
Thus being a solution for intelligent networking of machines in the spinning/winding room. This data
management system is a very modern and important management tool, relieving mill management staff of
time-consuming routine work; allowing to manage the different production phases in the best possible way and
to monitor all significant parameters anytime and anywhere, making use of mobile devices.

Automation – Savio “Direct Link System” bespoke solutions

The latest solution from Savio is the Multi Link, that connects multiple ring spinning frames to one Savio
winder, becoming a tailor-made circuit to link two or three RSFs to one winding machine. A special iPeg tray
guarantees the circulation of RSF bobbing to/from winder. This solution optimizes space, reduces energy-
consumption and production costs.

This automatic bobbin transport shortens servicing paths for the operators and allows an ergonomic material
flow. The costs for production, space and energy are reduced, while keeping the quality consistent even with
long and multi-connected machines.

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Savio way for Industry 4.0

Three different levels of Savio Industrial IoT; different option levels, each corresponding to a different dose of
Industry 4.0 applied to Savio textile winding machinery; from simple connectivity and machinery data
downloading, to remote machine setup, to operator real-time interactivity.

The leap in quality of textile machinery is evident in the new control systems; which allow for example
employees to receive alarm signals directly to their wrist by smartwatch. When one of the winding machines
present a problem; the anomaly signal is sent to the operator through a smartwatch, Savio Smart Bracelet; able
to communicate also the type of intervention required, thus minimizing the break downtimes of machine.

Services are going mobile

This data management system is a very modern and important tool, relieving mill operators of time-consuming
routine work. All these features enable Savio customers to control overall equipment effectiveness, increase
workforce efficiency, and maximize quality and working time.

Meera displays innovative twisting solutions

Meera Industries Limited is exhibiting its range of innovative twisting machines for carpet yarns, ropes, twines
and thread at ITMA 2019.

One of the highlights at the exhibition is the Carpet Cabler/Carpet Twister – a heavy-duty direct
cabling/twisting machine with a sturdy structure designed to produce premium quality yarns for carpets at an
economical cost. Having a denier range of 1,200-12,000, the twister/cabler is said to be suitable for all types of
BCF (bulk continuous filament) and textured yarns such as PP, polyester and nylon.

Energy conservation, high productivity and ease of use are the principals in mind when we designed the Direct
Cabler CK-260. The machine is loaded with several features that add to high productivity and better
production management through advanced reporting, smart quality control and software solutions.

CK-260 is a highly efficient, economical and easy to operate cabling machine comparable to similar offerings
from European markets.

Another product on show is TPRS – a one-step ply and cable twisting machine. TPRS is also know as a one-
step twine twister for cotton, polyester nylon and PP for denier up to 25,000. Traditionally, the ply and
cabling process took three steps; through TPRS technology the same twine can now be made in just in one step.

Twisting up to 4 ply and a denier range of 3,000-25,000, TPRS is available in three different models: TPRS-19,
TPRS-25 and TPRS-50. According to Meera, the overall cost of producing S/Z yarns through TPRS is 40% less
compared to traditional methods. Easy to use and highly efficient, TPRS has proven beneficial for fish net
yarns, stitch thread, carpet yarn, industrial thread, PP mouth closing thread, ropes and twines, and raffia etc.

The third machine on display at ITMA is the Ring Twister, designed for producing technical yarns such as glass,
Dyneema, carbon and ropes, cotton twines, raffia twines, mop yarns and artificial grass, and more.

Meera’s Ring Twister is a high-speed fully automatic twisting machine with precise ring rail control, pneumatic
pressurized yarn feeding, and individual spindle drive motor available in various ring sizes from 140-300 mm.
Meera plans to demonstrate the twisting of MOP yarns, glass yarns and raffia twines during the show.

Contactless measuring of the stitch and thread density

The Elcount system for the measurement of stitch and thread density uses a high-resolution smart CCD camera
with integrated zoom, which enables optimum image resolution for any thread density. This is particularly
important for high thread density and complex fabric structures. The camera is mounted at a distance of 136
mm from the web, which avoids problems caused by contamination and high fabric temperatures. The process
is contactless and does not require a moving web, so it is also suitable for the laboratory, says E+L.

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6.0 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Weaving Preparatory Section

Tsudakoma Sizing Machines

COMSAT Opts For The New Eltex EyETM Yarn Tension Monitoring System
Unlike yarn tension monitors that are fitted solely on the weft insertion systems of weaving machines, the new
Eltex technology is for the warping process prior to weaving – and instead of monitoring only the tension of

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the six-to-eight yarns fed by the weft insertion system the Eltex EyETM keeps a close eye on literally hundreds.

Improving fabric quality

With warping that can operate at high speeds, the yarn tension values from all yarns are continuously updated
and displayed on the screen . Tension values outside the warning level are indicated both on the sensor’s LEDs
and on the screen. This greatly increases yarn evenness and subsequently the woven fabric quality. Eltex
EyETM can also be retrofitted to existing Comsat machines already in operation.”

The EyETM system for the warping process prior to weaving. © Eltex

The EyETM installed on a creel. © Eltex

Unlike scanning inspection systems, Eltex is monitoring each individual yarn position in real time, and as a
consequence has concentrated on the further miniaturisation of its sensors.

Innovations for warp preparation sector

Karl Mayer showcased its new Multi-Matic 32 for producing sample and short production warps. The new
stop motion Multiguard as prototype was displayed.
The Prowarp demonstrated its new features and capabilities, including a modern module for the camera-
assisted recording of production data, an important feature of high reproducibility of beam build-up. Presented
a newly developed technology for an indigo dyeing process in nitrogen atmosphere, which ensures an
optimum setting of the dye in terms of solidity and brilliant tone, at the same time requiring less dye bath
volume, chemicals and water. New Link-Matic system for the automatic knotting of the batches on the Prodye-
S indigo machine and the Prosize sizing machine are also displayed.
The Prodirect © Karl Mayer
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7.0 ‘ITMA-2019’ - Weaving Section

Weaving Looms

New Itema machines on stage at ITMA 2019

ITEMA with Discovery loom revolution (loom of the future)as a buzz word ...innovation of all 3

technologies of projectile, rapier and air jet in one loom...

Itema, a leading Italian provider of weaving solutions, recently launched Itematech – the new division
dedicated to technical textiles born as a result of the agreement signed with PTMT – and featured
three stands and 11 weaving machines.
Among the seven machines displayed – along with special products highlights – are two new market
launches, a never-before-seen weaving insertion concept and a series of weaving novelties.

A9500-2bedsheeting
Developed to provide the most demanding bed sheeting weavers with an airjet weaving machine capable
to reach the highest performances and to guarantee fabric quality and design versatility.

Key machine components, such as main and tandem nozzles, have been redesigned along with the whole
pneumatic platform to ensure superior performances in terms of speed coupled with fabric quality and
textile efficiency.

Absolute new launched and core advanced feature on the A9500-2bedsheeting were the brand-new heald
frames Skyframe, made of aluminium and carbon and designed by Itemalab in cooperation with
Lamiflex.

A9500-2
The second generation of the Itema airjet A9500 and A9500p, with optimised pneumatic platform, the
weft insertion cycle is improved, leading to a quicker system response when handling air load and
pressure guaranteeing minimised vibrations and higher structural reliability. The whole machine
structure has been revised to increase the air tank capacity ensuring textile performances even at the
highest speeds.

The A9500-2 features the brand-new Bi-Power stretch nozzle, designed to ensure perfect weft catching pick
by pick. Compact, powerful and cordless, the Bi-Power stretch nozzle allows air consumption
reduction and increased fabric quality by keeping the weft perfectly straight in the fabric. The user-
experience has also been further optimised due to a new machine ergonomics with a lowered front
frame to improve machine accessibility.

R9500-2denim
The denim dedicated rapier R9500-2denim is equipped with iSaver – the Itemalab latest mechatronic

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advancement, which eliminates the weft and warp waste on the left-hand side of the fabric.
New innovative and cutting-edge solutions have been developed to further boost the R9500-2denim as the
racehorse in its category.

R9500-2denim. © Itema

At ITMA, the R9500-2denim comes with a further optimised weft transfer system. The iBooster package is
said to boost machine’s performances, without compromising reliability. When running extremely fast,
key rapier insertion system components are subject to considerable stress. Due to a deep materials
study made by Itemalab, in close cooperation with Lamiflex, Itema has developed new reinforced
tapes, sprocket wheels and micro smart coolers to ensure extended lifetime.

R9500-2
The R9500-2 rapier machine in second generation features some key advancement to make this machine
the most energy efficient rapier weaving machine on the market. The machine lubrication system and
main mechanical components have been optimised to guarantee a considerable energy consumption
reduction. Further the machine is equipped in its standard configuration with a direct drive motor with
oil cooling, which ensures a double valuable advantage: reduced maintenance and energy saving.
It features a lowered front frame to facilitate machine accessibility for the weaver when carrying out daily
textile operations. The weaver has a complete machine control through the brand-new latest
generation, high-performance, sensitive console. Due to the brand-new Itema plant management
software iManager, the plant manager can easily control and access machines data and statistics from
computer or portable devices.

R9500-2. © Itema

Two R9500-2 were exhibited, the first equipped with top fancy beam and weaving a high-end shirting
fabric and a wide Jacquard loom weaving a complex fancy furnishing style, while the other 3 machines
were displayed at Stäubli, Bonas and MEI booths.

Itema Discovery (loom of the future)

ITMA 2019 was a world premiere of the brand-new Itema Discovery, developed by Itemalab which was a
concept Discovery, completely redefining weaving foundations by basing its operations on
mechatronic principles and not on mechanical drives as it happens on current weaving machines.
As learnt during the display of the loom that the innovation of all 3 technologies viz. projectile, rapier and
air jet; to be incorporated in one loom for relevant applications are being experimented and awaits
for launching a Industry Model.

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Lindauer Dornier shows new rapier weaving machine at ITMA

Pic: Lindauer Dornier

Lindauer Dornier displayed the new P2 rapier weaving machine at ITMA 2019, which is more flexible,
faster and more efficient. With its improved shed geometry and more rigid frame, better insertion
performance, maintenance-free drive (developed in-house) and optimised positive active centre
transfer, the P2, has replaced the P1 as the most flexible rapier weaving machine in the world.
New P2 is as much as 240 millimeters shorter and 40 millimeters lower than its predecessor, with a
structure consists of clearly defined primary and auxiliary modules, thus making the conversion and
expansion work simpler.

The P2 can be adapted easily and quickly for processing different yarns for clothing, home and
technical textiles as well as for high-quality composite semi-finished materials. The central module in
frame construction is 75% more rigid than the P1 and is also designed for optimum force flow. The
torsion rigidity of the reed shaft has been increased by 50% to lend more stability to the weaving
process. Whether it is used with cam motion, dobby (up to 24 shafts) or Jacquard machines with up to
30,000 hooks and in conjunction with the EasyLeno leno system developed with up to 16 filling
thread colours, the P2 is the ideal tool for creative, flexible, precise, and efficient production of top
quality clothing and home textiles or technical textiles in glass, carbon, or aramid.

The new machine is available in three variants. Besides the standard configuration, the P2V is a
reinforced version offering a reed beat-up force as much as 37 kN, and the P2S heavy-duty weaving
machine is supplied with a maximum reed beat-up force of 50 kN for very heavy and dense technical
fabrics. Like all weaving machines from Dornier, all variants of the P2 are equipped with high-
performance interfaces so they can be integrated easily in the IT/tool environments in the weaving
mills.

Besides the unrivalled Dornier SyncroDrive drive concept, three other patented, optional innovations

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 by Dornier offer potential for raising productivity further: the colour selector and feed system DisCoS (DCS)
enables exceedingly simple processing of up to eight colours; the Weft Saver (DWS) waste saving
device enables weaving without a left catch selvedge, reducing waste, and the double weft rapier heads
(DoPPIO) with free colour transfer and parallel weft insertion. (GK)

 Weave to wear concept...producing garments on the loom itself with Joint Venture with Staubli dobby

 One weft selector innovation replacing using of many selectors as followed previously

 Special sound proof cabin for a Loom ....especially for weaving of fibres & fabric which needs to avoid
contamination with other fibres in the loom shed and with an advantage of Sound proof environment
this loom cabin/chamber

With loom in a sound proof cabin ....especially for weaving of fibres and fabrics which needs to avoid
contamination with other fibres in the loom shed….

Dornier with weave to wear concept...producing garments on the loom itself with Jv with Staubli dobby
…..also one weft selector innovation…..substitute to number of selectors used previously

DORNIER Dynamic Warp Guide (DWG): Ideal tension balance

The highly dynamic warp yarn guide unit, Dynamic Warp Guide (DWG), enables to weave with the lowest
possible warp tension level leading to a significant warp end break reduction. Through its synchronous
movement with the shed motion, this patented, roller-free unit guarantees an ideal tension balance between
open and closed shed motion even at maximum machine speed!

Crealet

Crealet, developer of electronically controlled warp thread feed systems for wide and narrow weaving

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machines; presented technologies for the electronic warp feed and warp tension control for narrow
and wide weaving machines.

The company develops drives and controls that allow a fast and precise positioning and synchronised
movements that support highest dynamics in an intelligent system network. The new LT control unit
for warp tension control is suitable for various areas of application where the measurement and control
of the warp tension is required. Typical areas of application are the control of small warp beams in
ribbon weaving or selvedge bobbins on wide weaving machines. It is also used for warp feeding by
feed rollers when weaving from creel. The LT control unit contains a display which shows measured
warp tension, active functions/settings, and display settings in the menu.

Crealet’s service benefits in increasing automation of existing machinery, improving reliability, raising
quality and productivity, and extending equipment lifecycles.

Uster launches Q-Bar 2 and Fabriq Expert

Uster Fabriq Expert and Uster Q-Bar 2 aim to support textile mills in guaranteeing the delivery of the
desired roll quality, using the best technology available for monitoring and improving production at
the earliest-possible stage. That includes locating any defects quickly, supporting identification of the
root causes and initiating corrective action. The expertise of EVS technology – with intelligent visual
detection and fault-recognition algorithms – is now enhanced by Uster’s overall experience in quality
management systems for the wider textile industry.

Uster Q-Bar 2 represents the next generation of the original on-loom monitoring and inspection
system, offering user-friendly design and operational improvements for weaving. An inspiring Uster
design built on years of EVS experience brings many advantages, including indication of the defect
location, and better access to make maintenance tasks easier. The Uster Q-Bar 2 is positioned
immediately behind the reed on each machine – the ideal location for earliest detection of fabric
defects. This means the operator can respond quickly to alarms and stop signals, to correct problems
immediately and prevent quality issues from continuing, thus minimising material waste.

A red LED guides the operator to the exact position of defects, and lights at the side of the unit show
system status. Fabric faults are categorised and saved, creating a ‘defect map’ for each roll which can be
recalled and reviewed later via the intuitive touch screen. The system reduces the need for post-
weaving inspection for most applications. The advantage of Uster Q-Bar 2 here is the rapid stop of
weaving when it identifies a defect – before it reaches the critical size for the subsequent processes.

Uster Fabriq Expert is the key to early detection of quality issues, based on comprehensive
quality data gathered during on-loom inspection of fabrics. It provides weavers with an overview of
their entire installation, via Uster Q-Bar 2 systems fitted over each machine. The quality data can be
used to compare the performance of the same styles on different machines, for example. Another
benefit is an indication of when to replace spare parts, preventing faults which could occur with worn-
out parts. Importantly, this knowledge is a considerable scale-up on the ‘normal’ weaving operator’s
ability to feedback observations over several looms. The whole-mill picture from Uster Fabriq Expert
makes the results more representative of the true picture in the mill. It follows the Uster ‘Think Quality’
concept – supporting customers to make informed decisions for long-term business success through

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 increased productive efficiency and effective quality management.

Combining the industry-leading technology of automated vision-based inspection with Uster’s

unrivalled stature in quality management systems and services creates the perfect ‘dream team’ for
fabric manufacturers. They can now have access to highly-effective automated fault detection, as well
as total transparency of weaving quality performance, provided during on-loom inspection. Uster
Fabric Inspection offers real benefits for weavers in terms of both customer satisfaction and their own
long-term business success.

Advanced weaving technology from Bonas

Over 128,000 micro-selector sensors actively powered 10 Bonas advanced Jacquard systems during ITMA

2019.

A high-capacity Bonas Si jacquard with 31,104 hooks.

This is the equivalent of an average working weaving mill installed with 48 carpet weaving machines, each
with jacquards equipped with 2,688 hooks.

A multitude of colours in both warp and weft can be expertly intertwined to produce top quality flat
woven carpet, as demonstrated by a Bonas Si21 on top of an Itema R9500-2 rapier machine and Si21
on top of a Picanol Optimax rapier proved the smooth and low vibration running of this 21,504-hook
jacquard at high speeds, even with high density fabrics of 112 ends/cm and unbalanced designs. Both
jacquards are driven by the Smart Drive, directly mounted to the loom and eliminating the need for a
gear box.
Maximum flexibility
Bonas also demonstrated the maximum jacquard terry weaving flexibility with a 7,680-hook Si8 on display
over a 340cm Dornier LTNF terry air jet loom, weaving top quality terry. Terry fabrics on a rapier
loom was also demonstrated at the Picanol booth, with a 6,144-hook Si6 on a 260cm TerryMax.
“Total flexibility in both warp and weft with the end-to-end control is possible due to successful Ji5 on a
190cm Smit ONE, without a warp beam.
Difficult yarns in weft and simple yarns in warp without compromising on creativity allows you to always
run at full speed without warp breakages or tension problems. Individual warp end control gives free
rein to your wildest creativity.
Other models on display
 SiR and SiV models were working above the latest Vandewiele RCE+ Rug and Carpet Expert and the
VSi32Velvet Smart Innovator weaving machines
 Ji2-14 with 2,688 hooks at the MEI booth, weaving labels
 Ji5-18 with 5,184 hooks creating a four-repeat furnishing fabric on a 340cm R9500-2 loom at the
Itema stand
 Si27 with A 27,648 hooks on 360cm GS980 weaving high quality table linen at the Smit stand

Staubli raises the bar

SAFIR S60 automatic drawing-in system with Active Warp Control features; The SAFIR series of drawing-in
systems offers unique advantages thanks to AWC (Active Warp Control), Staubli’s exclusive yarn-repeat
management system.

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8. ‘ITMA-2019’ - Finishing Section

Finishing

Durst Showcased Alpha printing systems featured improvements in material handling, efficiency and
material diversity. The technology platform offers sustainable, flexible and scalable solutions for every
application, even enabling waterless one-step production with the new Durst Advanced Digital Pigment
ink.
The Alpha Series 5 printers, including dual roll, are all equipped with the new Durst Workflow Print and
the monitoring tool Durst Analytics to become a production unit from day one. To integrate e-
commerce businesses, Durst offers a scalable solution with Durst Smart Shop. Expansion modules are
integrated with the printing system to create a production process “from pixel to output”.

The new Alpha 190 / 330 Series 5 with SuperMultipass™ provides 30% better performance than
comparable systems. This next generation of high performance printing systems integrates new
technologies in the printheads, inks, drying units, and in the interaction of software. The Alpha Series 5
can also have a patented SwiftJet Pretreatment System positioned upstream of the Alpha printer.
Digital pretreatment is particularly valuable for short-run and fast-turnaround jobs. It also offers
environmentally friendly water-, acid- and reactive-based ink systems. Its Advanced Digital Pigment is
the world’s first ink system that enables a one-step process with soft touch and brilliant colors.
Universally used in textile applications, it also has excellent light fastness and wet rub fastness and can
be used on all types of fabric. In addition, the ink family includes Durst Disperse HD, which is a first
choice for polyester applications and also regularly used in home textiles, apparel, fashion, flags,
banners, outdoor signage and other POP applications; and Durst Reactive HD where common
applications are home textiles, apparel and fashion. All these inks are Oekotex 100 and GOTS 5.0
compliant.

Eurecat showed Blackbelt 3D textile printer

Eurecat, the industrial technology provider of Catalonia showed its new Blackbelt 3D textileprinter which
makes it possible to print designs onto fabric continuously, thereby achieving theoretically infinite
lengths, thus enabling 3D printing to move into the world of mass-produced textiles.

Kornit Digital Highlights Latest Digital Textile Printing Solutions

Fastest and most sustainable way to print on textile

The new Kornit Presto is the industrial single-step solution for direct-to-fabric printing, perfectly suited for the
home décor and fashion markets. It eliminates the need for pre- and post-treatment of fabric and allows for
high-quality printing on an extraordinarily broad variety of fabric types. It uses 100% water-free patented
NeoPigment process, and is the shortest process from file to finished product, making it the most
environmentally friendly solution available for direct-to-fabric textile printing today.

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A vision of digital eco-system for real-time production and business insights
Kornit Konnect is a cloud-based software analytics connectivity platform that enables businesses to monitor
production, analyze insights and manage their fleet, to eliminate blind spots. It includes a fleet management
dashboard, data-driven benchmarks, actual production costs, and cost structures per job, making it easy for
businesses to learn more, react faster and perform better.

Alchemie based on smart dyeing

Alchemie presented waterless smart dyeing process to brands and tier 1 textile industry suppliers. It
demonstrated exceptional wash fastness, excellent dry rub test results and colour consistency (∆E) of
less than 0.5 from polyesters dyed using the endeavour process. The end-to-end process analysis states
that 50% cost savings can be delivered by switching from dyebath to the endeavour process
technology, with a reduction of wastewater by > 95%, energy by 80 % and > 50% reduction in cost.
It also eliminates post dyeing washing steps delivering exceptional results with high colour consistency
and colour fastness. With a speed of > 2,000 square metres per hour, a single line replaces at least five
dyebaths.

Xetma to display latest textile machinery at ITMA 2019

Xetma Vollenweider, from Germany, develops machine systems for the mechanical and resource-friendly
textile and carpet surface finishing.

Under the banner of ‘Feel The Touch’, Xetma Vollenweider displayed their latest machine systems for
the finishing of all types of textile surfaces.

With the X-TREME XEB, Xetma Vollenweider is offering a soft touch finishing machine enables
deployment for combined brushing and emerizing as well as combined raising and emerizing.

The new X-CEPT XB, a new brush sueding machine of Xetma Vollenweider with alternatively three or
four sueding brushes in vertical design, is also ranged in the field of Soft Touch finishing.

The new warp thread cutting machine X-CITE XF cuts all types of floating warp threads on warp knit
and woven fabrics (Jacquard woven fabrics, fine, bi-elastic Raschel lace) for the textile applications in
working widths up to 5600 mm.
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 The X-TRACT XCP carpet pile cleaning machine reliably removes dust and loose fibre material from the
pile of woven acrylic, wool and viscose carpets during production.
While the new X-CEED XG, Xetma Vollenweider offers an autonomous machine for polishing carpet
surfaces, where by means of thermo-mechanical modification of the pile fibres, it receive a striking gloss
as well as a special hand feel.

Mimaki demonstrates hybrid printer

Mimaki Engineering, a leading manufacturer of inkjet printers and cutting systems, demonstrated a brand-
new hybrid digital textileprinter from the TX300P series.

Uniquely featuring both direct-to-textile and direct-to-transfer print capabilities, the new printer achieves
unparalleled flexibility in ink combinations and substrates – enable textile and garment manufacturers
to achieve unparalleled flexibility and enhanced application opportunities for increased business
growth.

When printing direct-to-textile, excess ink that penetrates through the fabric is drained by a platen with an
ink-receiving ditch. This can quickly be swapped out for a vacuum platen, suitable for printing onto
heat transfer paper. The printer can also be configured with three different ink combinations,
comprising textile pigment/direct sublimation or textile pigment/sublimation transfer or direct
sublimation / sublimation transfer.

Nozzle Check Unit and Nozzle Recovery System enables the printer to automatically clean print heads
when nozzles malfunction, and when nozzles are not repairable, switch any missing or damaged
nozzles with working nozzles without stopping production and without affecting final print quality.
Due to adjustable head gap the distance from print head to substrate can be changed preventing print
heads from touching substrates.

Neenah Coldenhove Launched Digital Transfer Paper for Natural Fibers

The newly developed Neenah Coldenhove digital transfer paper allows users to print on a wide range of
natural fibre textiles, like cotton, using a waterless process. Texcol® digital transfer paper eliminates complex
pre- or post-treatments of textiles, and reduces the user’s cost and carbon footprint.

A revolution for the home textiles industry 
Texcol® guarantees a wider colour gamut with deeper, more
brilliant colours, outstanding light fastness of the product and paper’s special coating makes it highly resistant
to crocking, allowing users to generate ink savings of up to 25%.

SPGPrints, Xaar Showcased Latest Dye Sublimation Innovations

A technology collaboration between SPGPrintsand Xaar showcased a technical demonstration of the latest

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innovations in single pass dye-sublimation printing, of the new Xaar 5601 printhead together with the
waterborne sublimation inks that SPGPrints created specifically for this printhead.

The dye-sublimation transfer printing process on polyester and other synthetic fabrics enables textile printing
companies to print more efficiently with less ink while producing higher levels of color density for maximum
impact.

Inkcups displayed Innovative Pad Printers and Laser Plate-Makers

Global tagless printing industry leader Inkcups showcased Brite, B100 and ICN-2200PS pad printers, as well as
laser plate-makers CobaltONE and Cobalt 2000.
The Brite tagless printer ideally suited for printing on textiles, including sportswear, undergarments and T-shirts
and maintains the most opaque white on dark materials without fading, surpassing the industry standard for
print durability.
The B100 is a one-color sealed-cup pad printing machine printing graphics up to 80 millimeters in diameter
and is the go-to garment labeling machine for companies with high volume apparel labeling needs.

The ICN-2200PS is a two-color sealed-cup pad printing machine with a heavy-duty dual-position pneumatic
pad-slide mechanism known for flawless second-color registration.

The CobaltONE boasts the industry’s most advanced fiber laser technology, able to precisely etch spot sizes
down to 50 microns for over 30,000 impressions.

Habasit showed latest textile industry solutions

Habasit is a manufacturer of timing and conveyor belts, fabric-based belts, plastic modular belts, and
power transmission belts (in aramide, polyester, and polyamide).

The patented ‘smart’ printing blanket to belts for yarn processing and nonwoven materials

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 manufacture with an integrated linear encoder features a magnetic field acting like an electronic tape
measure embedded in the belt. The sensors read the exact measurements of the belt (with one sensor
per colour), and coordinate with the print-heads to attain even greater printing precision by actively
compensating for unavoidable mechanical imprecisions.
Habasit’s recently-launched ENU-55AXBY innovative printing belt, featured a strong aramid traction
layer and a unique asymmetric 3-ply structure for low positioning of the neutral phase, enabling the
highest printing accuracy on digital scanning and single pass machines.

Jeanologia Introduced New Eco-Efficient Sourcing Model

Jeanologia Introduces New Eco-Efficient Sourcing Model

first garment finishing plant that guarantees zero pollution and achieves a saving of 85 percent in water. This
operational center produces sustainably on an industrial scale by efficiently combining the technologies Laser,
G2 ozone, e-Flow, Smart Boxes and the first water recycling system, H2Zero, eliminating all the processes that
are harmful for workers and the environment.

Sensient Imaging Technologies

ElvaJet Coral offers an environmentally low impact solution for textiles by printing directly onto the

substrate, removing the waste from transfer paper and residual ink. Tests have shown that the ink can

reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90 per cent, and overall energy use by up to 60 per cent. When it

comes to reducing water usage, ElvaJet Coral requires just 1 litre of water compared to the 50 litres

required for direct disperse printing.

SPGPrints debuts Javelin 2

 

SPGPrints displayed its new Javelin 2 printer having improved ease of use, an optimised print head cleaning
cycle and enhanced ink supply along with faster printing cycles and reduced maintenance costs due to a more
"robust" design.

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Electronics for Imaging, Inc (EFI) Showcased EFI Reggiani BOLT

Pic: EFI
EFI Mezzera indigo dyeing and finishing technology reduces chemical usage by up to 40 % compared
with other dyeing technologies and ensures deeper shades and superior fastness, along with the new
EFI Reggiani FUOCO water-based acid inks, specifically designed to deliver amazing prints for highly
demanding textile applications and incomparable colour depth and vibrancy.

EFI Fiery BT-1000 digital front end (DFE), that streams jobs directly to the Reggiani BOLT printer at
engine-rated speed for top-quality print results and increased profitability and the newly launched
version of EFI Optitex 2D/3D textile CAD software offering streamlined Print & Cut workflow
integration with Reggiani printers for up to 15 % greater efficiency in textile usage.

Fiery DesignPro, a suite of Adobe Creative Cloud plug-ins that streamline design of textile repeats,
colourways, wovens and knits, plus communicate colour consistently from design to production.

The new, 1.8-meter (71-inch) wide Reggiani BOLT printer is designed to give textile manufacturers high
uptime and reliability, high performance throughout and unparalleled printing uniformity and
accuracy, in addition to superior printhead life and minimal maintenance needs. Due to its cutting-edge
printhead concept and high-performance ink delivery system, the Reggiani BOLT reaches a record
throughput speed of 90 meters/minute at a 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) resolution. It features high-
end imaging in drop sizes from 5 to 30 picolitres, and also provides premium-quality 600 x 4,800
maximum-dpi resolution printing, allowing customers to address their full range of design needs.
The EFI Mezzera DENIM system – the latest innovation in the renowned Mezzera line of low-impact
indigo dyeing and finishing solutions – uses patented Nitrogen Indigo technology.

X-Rite announces i1Pro 3 Plus colour profiling device

X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in colour science and technology, announced the new
i1Pro 3 Plus, a spectral colour measurement solution specifically designed for imaging, print,
and textile professionals who need advanced calibration and colour profiling capabilities to support
today’s wide-format and industrial printing applications.
The i1Pro 3 Plus has been optimised for digital printing on a range of materials and surfaces, including
ceramics, textiles, glass, metal, wood, vinyl, plastics, thin films, cardboard, paper, and more.
Commercial, wide-format, grand-format, packaging, and industrial printers can now create ICC profiles
for almost any substrate and calibrate print production devices for the highest level of colour accuracy.
Current profiling solutions are limited in their ability to measure textured, rough, or uneven surfaces and
cannot accommodate various material thicknesses. Many devices do not have the resolution required
to ensure the highest colour quality when printing detailed patterns, metallic effects, or photography
images. This leads to costly colour errors and rework which impacts a printer’s bottom line.
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 The i1Pro 3 Plus builds on the success of the i1 family and removes the variability to create accurate ICC
profiles on the widest range of materials
This large-aperture device is an excellent fit with latest single pass EFI Bolt high-speed textile printer.
New features available in the i1Pro 3 Plus are: larger aperture of 8mm to support new materials and
substrates used in digital printing applications; new polarisation filter that reduces specular highlights
and shadows on fabrics and ceramics; it provides ‘better blacks’ and richer colours on rough surfaces
and glossy medias, like canvas prints and fine art photo papers; can simultaneously measure M0, M1
and M2 in a single pass to account for optical brighteners so prepress and print operators can quickly
predict how colours printed on optically brightened substrates will look under different lighting
conditions; longer ruler for measuring the wider charts used in grand-format printing; new LED
illuminant that improves device reliability; it now supports transmission scanning for backlit film and
materials used in signage, measures high brightness, upto 5K NITs for ultra-bright displays.

KARL MAYER Launched Eco-Friendly Indigo Dyeing Technology Using Nitrogen Atmosphere
GREENDYE, an innovative technology for producing jeans fabrics with minimized ecological footprint,
opening up another market sector, SUSTAINABLE DENIM.

Dyeing in nitrogen atmosphere

The nitrogen technology ensures less environmental impact and more efficiency during indigo dyeing. With its
high concentration in the dye bath and under nitrogen atmosphere, the dye diffuses and migrates more
intensely into the fibre than in case of conventional comparable procedures. The yarn can absorb three times
more dye in a dye vat. In this way, it is possible to reduce the number and length of vats, with positive effects
for the environment. The chemical consumption can be reduced considerably, a minus of 50% is possible when
using hydrosulphite and caustic soda, and there is also less yarn waste. Moreover, due to the good fixation of
the dyestuff on the fibre, considerably less water is required during the washing process.

Benninger displayed latest textile machinery

Pic: Benninger Küsters DyePad

Benninger-Küsters CPB dyeing centre for knitwear and woven fabrics - the only salt-free cold dyeing
process, the Tempacta washing steamer for knitted fabrics
The washing compartment is rounded off with the Hydrovac vacuum-water extraction system. Since each
reaction process is followed by a washing process in wet finishing, 70 per cent of the energy
consumption is incurred during washing. For this reason,

Benninger washing compartments are insulated so that up to 50 per cent of the radiated energy can be
saved here.

Superba’s new space dyeing machine

Superba, a Vandewiele company displayed the latest version of its MCD/3 space dyeing machine for carpets

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along with further new developments in heat-setting, texturising and winding technologies.

Superba space-dyed carpet with bicolour print. © Superba

The latest MCD/3 space dyeing machine is capable of handling a layer of 72 ends with a range of spot length –
especially for the ultra-short spots of below 25mm, thus enabling “one-pile/one-color” process on the carpet.
Synergies
In combination with a TVP3 heat-setting line, it can space dye polyester or polyamide yarns with up to six
colours and also allow special dyeing effects such as bi-colour printing to be achieved. For acrylic yarns, the
MCD/3 can similarly be combined with Superba’s new high-capacity DL/5 setting line.

Epson presented latest textile machinery

Epson the Japanese pioneer in digital textile printing technology, with its For.Tex and F.lli Robustelli
subsidiaries displayed all-inclusive textile digital printing system, with precision core print-heads and
Genesta inks. This system finds its maximum expression in Monna Lisa series, the successful range of
industrial printers and a reference for the high-quality textile printing sector.

Brückner automates with new technologies

The German manufacturer of drying, coating and finishing equipment Brückner has made large investments,
for example offering intelligent assistance systems that control the configuration of machinery and
offer users more productive configurations, with a lower consumption of resources

. The optimization of production parameters can bring production increases of up to 40% or reduce energy
consumption by 30%.

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Imogo displayed Dye-Max spray dyeing technology

Imogo a Swedish company partnered with ACG Kinna, to build the first Dye-Max line.
Still at the prototype stage, Dye-Max with working speed of up to 50m/min, promises to slash the
use of fresh water, waste water, energy and chemicals by as much as 90 % compared to conventional
jet dyeing systems. Its application unit consists of a closed chamber containing a series of spray cassettes
with precision nozzles for accurate and consistent coverage, in combination with the patented Imogo
pro speed valve that controls the volume to be applied. The chamber is equipped with an exhaust
system and droplet separator to ensure that the environment around the unit is free from particles.

The spray cassettes are a key part in the Dye-Max line having one set of spray cassettes for each of the
three separate dye dispersion feed lines and they can be easily exchanged without the need for tools in
less than a minute. This allows for extremely fast changeovers between different colours without the
need for cleaning. As the spray cassettes are removable, all maintenance can be performed off line.
After applying the dye dispersion the fabric is rolled onto a shaft and moved to the autoclave for deep
dye fixation via heat and pressure.
At the same time, the low liquor ratio and the spray process require considerably less auxiliary
chemistry to start with, and all of it is used in the process, which also greatly reduces the production of
waste water, with only 20 litres being required for wash at changeovers. The low liquid content in the
fabric meanwhile minimises the energy needed for fixation.

With the Mini-Max it is possible to run miniature production tests to set the precise colour recipe. This
frees up valuable production time by avoiding wasteful pre-runs. The user simply sets the recipe with
the Mini-Max and transfers the parameters to the Dye-Max recipe database for the system to be fully
production ready.

Fong's Europe to displayed Then dyeing machine

Fong’s Europe is set to present its Then Smartflow TSF hydraulic high temperature dyeing machine

The Then Smartflow TSF is designed Fong’s Then Smartflow TSF hydraulic high temperature dyeing
machine
The chambers can accommodate variable loads in terms of both weight and material type down to 40kg
for extremely flexible processing, and each Smartflow TSF unit can be equipped with up to 8 chambers,
in order to fully maximise productivity, while taking up to 40 % less floor space than competing
systems.

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 Discovering ‘digital twin’ capability with Monforts

Monforts can also virtually monitor machine performance and pro-actively alert customers to the need for

preventative action. In such cases, however, data is only ever called from the cloud by Monforts

Montex stenter incorporating the latest Industry 4.0 features allows a further 13% reduction in energy
consumption

Mouvent Changes the Rules of Digital Textile Printing

Developed to replace the conventional printing technology in the textile industry, the TX802 claims to offer
the alternative to the textile manufacturers with its special head system and head cooling equipment.

The new direct-to-fabric printing machine TX801 and TX802, which represent the next generation of
Mouvent’s digital printing, can work with all fabric and ink types. The TX802 has a print size of 180cm and
can print up to 8 colours and has 2 heads per colour.

Can perform prints up to 1200 dpi resolution, unique colour transitions and sharp geometric patterns and high
sharpness are achieved with droplet size between 2 and 7 picoliters. The TX801 can print 200 square meters
per hour. While TX802 model can print 400 square meters and 800 square meters per hour in two different
options.

9.0 ‘ITMA-2019’ – Technical Textile Section

Technical Textile demand

Europe’s nonwovens sector sees exports rise

Exports of nonwovens products from the European Union (EU) to the rest of the world are on the rise, with
such overseas sales of nonwovens (whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated) within the 28
members of the European Union (EU) accounting for €4.33bn in 2018, up from €4.19bn in 2017.

Exports of the EU28 members to destinations outside the EU were worth €1.85bn, up from €1.81bn, according
to EU statistical agency Eurostat. In the same period, the EU28 imported €1.29bn worth of nonwovens
(whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated) from outside the EU, up from €1.14bn in 2017.

Particularly strong exporters are:

Germany, with €1.22bn worth of intra EU exports in 2018 and €590m extra EU exports; Italy with €750m
intra EU and €338m extra EU; and France with €318m intra and €125m extra EU exports.

The data tells a healthy story. According to figures collected and compiled by EDANA, the overall production
of nonwovens in Europe grew by around 1.3% in 2018 to reach 2,760,000 tonnes. Over the last decade, the
annual average growth rate has been nearly 4%.

Jacques Prigneaux, EDANA’s market analysis and economic affairs director says: “Despite a slowdown in some
important market segments and increasing competition from abroad, the European nonwovens industry
showed again its strength, resilience and ability to innovate.”

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Diverging trends can be observed in different European countries and between the various production
processes of nonwovens. Overall spunmelt output was almost flat (+ 0.9% over 2017) while drylaid
technologies recorded an increase of 2.1%. The highest apparent growth within drylaid production (in tones)
was observed in air-through and hydroentanglement bonding processes, with respectively +7.6% and +4.7%.

Thermoregulating textiles using infrared technology

Laura Solomon, senior materials innovation analyst, WTiN, reports on an IR-adaptive textile material that
enables enhanced thermal management.

A textile material discovered by researchers from the University of Maryland, US, can instantly alter its material
properties to regulate how much heat can pass through the material in response to infrared radiation.

When experiencing a warm and moist atmosphere such as perspiration and body heat, this novel material is
specially engineered to open up pores and allow infrared radiation (body heat) to pass through the fabric,
cooling the body down before it realizes it is hot. Additionally, the material reversibly reacts to cool and dry
conditions by closing its pores, blocking the infrared radiation from passing through the material and limiting
the amount of heat that can escape.

The electromagnetic spectrum and wave propagation of infrared radiation can be tuned by adjusting the
distance of electromagnetic interactions between conductive elements to a length range that is below or the
same as the intended wave-length. Researchers at the University of Maryland incorporated this mechanism to
fabricate a material that has novel interchangeable infrared properties with the ability to adapt to the
surrounding environment.

The researchers fabricated uniquely engineered yarns made from bundles of hydrophobic triacetate and
hydrophilic cellulose fibres fused side by side. Both fibre types were elliptically shaped, with triacetate (around
14.5 μm by 9.4 μm) and cellulose (around 13.6 μm by 9.9 μm). The bundles were coated with a controlled
thickness of conductive carbon nanotubes, using a method similar to solution dyeing. Due to the triacetate
fibres being water resistant and the

The report clearly highlights the need for a legislated standard definition around the term ‘flushable’, that
ensures a product is safe to be disposed of down the toilet.

“This will in turn lead to imposing stricter regulations for the labeling of products. The current practice is
misleading consumers and creating harm on so many levels. This study is an important step towards regulating
manufacturers to change their packaging.”

Also suggests that other measures such as raising public awareness around what can and can’t be flushed could
help to reduce sewer blockages.

Additionally, Orr says that people must continue to test products for flushability and collect information
regarding sewer blockages to best assess the situation.

Orr’s research was supervised by Darko Joksimovic, a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering. The
Ryerson Flushability Lab is part of Ryerson Urban Water, housed at the Centre for Urban Innovation. Ryerson
Urban Water is a multi-disciplinary collective of experts whose research provides cost-effective solutions that
support a healthy urban water cycle while promoting innovation in water education across societal boundaries.

“This important new research out of Ryerson Urban Water exemplifies the unintended consequences that can
result from everyday actions taken by individuals and organizations,” adds Nick Reid, executive director of
Ryerson Urban Water. “Healthy cities depend on healthy urban water strategies, and we all play a vital role in
this very delicate ecosystem.”

Baldwin’s non-contact spray technology in motion

The TexCoat G4 can process a wide range of low-viscosity water-based chemicals. © Baldwin Technology
improves sustainability, leading to increased profitability, 100% of over sprayed chemistry is recycled and 0%
chemistry is wasted during changeovers of chemistry, colour or fabric.

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 TexCoat G4 demonstrated by Baldwin at the Barcelona show. © Baldwin Technology

As only the necessary amount of chemistry is applied to the fabric, a reduced wet pick-up level of 50%
can be achieved, further leading to a 50% reduction of water and energy consumption

Latest thermal cleaning solutions

Schwing vacuum pyrolysis system Vacuclean. © Schwing Technologies

Thermal cleaning processes for machine parts

The energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and fully automatic systems Vacuclean and Innovaclean are
designed to guarantee residue-free cleaning results.

Schwing fluidised bed system Innovaclean. © Schwing Technologies

The easy-to-install systems remove any polymer residues from production tools reliably and gently, These
include spin packs or spinnerets, filter discs or filter bundles as well as melt-blown and spunbond dies with
lengths of up to six meters. The advantages for the producing technical textile and clothing industry are shorter
machine downtimes and a longer service life of the cleaned parts.
Predictive maintenance
All new Schwing systems are equipped with components that support predictive maintenance of the systems;
such as new fault reporting concepts, an internal data link for data mining and digital plant documentation in a
Schwing cloud.
And thereafter all relevant data is written down and recorded during the process. The electronically generated
equipment documentation, is recorded in the In-house Windows app Schwing DataAnalyser, which further
helps to evaluate this data, to check the system and thus supports the predictive maintenance of the systems.

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 Optima 3D has designed and developed this range of ‘next generation’ weaving machines, for
the rapidly developing 3D composite engineering market.

Optima Series 500 3D Weaving Machines

This has been achieved by the comprehensive use of digital control systems allowing rapid parameter and
sequence changes coupled with an innovative shuttle system.

Jakob Müller exhibits new products using MDW technology

The new Velvedge selvedges replace hot wire, ultrasonic and laser label slitting systems. Consequently, they
are ideally suited to top quality clothing that is worn directly on the skin. Velvedge is therefore
particularly attractive to brand manufacturers of articles such as sportswear, as the label remains
attached to the clothing in the long-term, said Jacob Muller in a press release.
On the NFM 53 2/84 mdw narrow fabric needle loom with special layering device machine, Jakob Müller
showed a special tape with a conductive thread, which finally goes into a Mammut outdoor hiking
boot with a heated insole fitted with a temperature sensor, electronic control and temperature
regulation, as well as a switch for Bluetooth linkage with a smart phone. The related app not only
allows the heating to be switched on and off, and the pre-selection of four warmth levels, but also
shows the battery charging status. The boot contains components for inductive charging and a USB
plug via which the battery can be provided with the required energy via a cable.
The MD 4/85 narrow fabric loom is a new product designed for the production of medium-weight tapes
and belts and equipped with four weaving heads. As a result, at a speed of 800 rpm and efficiency of
100 %, production amounts to roughly 480 meter of tape per hour.
While its new Mügrip MBJ8 rapier loom for the manufacture of labels runs at 680 rpm and a maximum
reed width of 1,380 millimetre.

Digital retrofitting of a 3D braiding machine for the production of three-dimensionally reinforced

ceramic turbine components

Developed from an existing conventional mechanics, a 3D braiding machine was digitized and rebuilt
according to industry 4.0 standard. This enables, for example, the prototyping and production of
three-dimensionally reinforced ceramic components. As a virtual micro factory, the processing of very
sensitive or brittle fibre materials can be simulated in an appropriate software environment.
Subsequently, the process data is generated and the production is mapped in the real machine. The
process stability is thus almost doubled, the machine speed could be increased by 150%.

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The location-independent simulation and control software (open source) allows extremely flexible process
planning and control of the process chain with a mobile terminal - in our application for the
production of a textile preform for a ceramic component in turbine construction.
The exhibit demonstrates on the one hand the successful digital retro-fitting of analogous machines and on
the other hand the holistic (virtual and real) process design for the processing of sensitive fibre
materials, which are used in highly efficient energy conversion as lightweight construction materials.

Mixed-Reality Learning Environment for Weaving Process

The ITA has developed a learning environment based on a 3D model of a wide loom using mixed-reality
technology. Mixed reality is the combination of data from reality with artificial 2D or 3D objects
(virtual reality).

The 3D model of a wide loom is presented to the employee in the room for illustration using mixed-reality
technology. Mixed reality glasses transfer step-by-step work instructions for setting up the machine to
real machine components. For example, the employee can interactively correct a process error that led
to a machine standstill on the 3D model without any further assistance being required. In this example,
it is the breakage of a weft thread.
A new feature of this model is the interaction of real and virtual machine parts within an application using
mixed-reality technology. The target groups for this learning environment are in particular textile and
textile machine manufacturers as well as textile training institutions.
The learning environment described above can be viewed in the shop window of the Mittelstand 4.0-
Kompetenzzentrum Textil vernetzt in the Digital Capability Center in Vaalser Straße 460 in Aachen,
Germany. An individual application can be developed within one to six months, depending on the
level of detail and the scope of the mixed-reality applications.

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Optical channels

The EasyInspect and EasyMeasure inspection systems of Dr. Schenk headquartered in Grafelfing, Germany.

Unique measuring technologies, with the former carrying out a 100% examination for local defects on the
nonwoven surface and the latter continuously were monitoring the complete
material width for a low variation coefficient of the production in respect of properties such as material
homogeneity, grammage and formation.

The systems are based on the company’s MIDA technology with which multiple optical channels are employed
on a single scan line and a single defect generates multiple images to deliver comprehensive material analysis.

Adaptive Background Illumination (ABI), meanwhile, removes the background noise originating from the
inherently irregular material surfaces of nonwovens and a transmission inspection channel is combined with a
conventional reflection set-up to return high-contrast defect images.

The company’s Virtual X-Ray can detect and distinguish small foreign materials with intelligent, closed-loop
fluid cooling guaranteeing uniform light intensity and very long LED lifetime.

Multiplexing between the different illuminations sources, MIDA enables the joint use of Virtual X-Ray’s high-
intensity illumination and ABI’s adaptive background illumination.

The EasyInspect and EasyMeasure inspection systems can be further combined for 100% fabric fault inspection.

Uniformity

Isra Vision AG, headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany.

Five leading apparel organizations have partnered to call on existing and forthcoming EU policymakers to
rethink tools to establish a circular fashion system

Currently, 73% of the world’s clothing eventually ends up in landfill, and the global fashion industry is
projected to grow by 81% by 2030, exerting an unprecedented strain on the planet, according to the Global
Fashion Agenda.

The linear model of ‘take, make, dispose’ will soon reach its physical limits and so circularity is therefore a
necessary solution to minimize the use of finite resources, but it demands a unified approach.

To drive change, five organizations have released a new policy manifesto to deliver a circular economy in
textiles.

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In a collaboration between EURATEX (European Apparel and Textile Confederation), Federation of the
European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), International Apparel Federation
(IAF) and Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the manifesto stresses the need for the industry to rethink its
business model and for policymakers to think beyond existing policy tools that are rooted in a linear economy
to resolve the most significant circularity issues for the fashion and textile industries.

The manifesto aims to accelerate urgent collaboration between the fashion and textile industries and policy
makers, and it tackles circularity in three ways:

Firstly, it frames the issue by contending that closing the loop requires unprecedented collaboration to combat
fashion waste and to guarantee that business models are fully circular, with no broken links.

Secondly, it declares that a new approach must be adopted across the industry by utilizing technological
innovations in solutions such as separating fibres for reuse and upcycling.

And thirdly, the manifesto demands more ground-breaking policy measures tailored to the needs of a diverse
range of business – from SMEs to multinationals – and smart regulations to nudge consumers to rethink the way
they use and dispose of their garments.

10.0 ‘ITMA-2019’ – Success Stories and Achievements

New funding to incentivize textile recycling

The UK Government has launched a £4.7m grant scheme to help boost the recycling of textiles and plastic
packaging.

Organisations in England can apply for government funding for innovative projects that boost the recycling of
textiles when they have reached the end of their life, and for innovative solutions to drive up the recycling of
hard-to-recycle plastic packaging.

For textiles, this could include machinery for recycling, technology for disassembling or sorting textiles,
automated processes for removing items from textiles such as zips, and technology to sort textiles by fibre type
and colour.

For plastics this could include sorting or segregation equipment, and smarter systems to enable sorting of
different polymers.

There has been a 14% drop in clothing thrown away in the UK since 2012, as well as a more than 11% drop in
carbon footprint per ton of clothing, and a more than 17% drop in water usage achieved by the Sustainable
Clothing Action Plan (SCAP) signatories between 2012 and 2017.

The European Clothing Action Plan, led by WRAP, aims to divert over 90,000 tones of clothing waste from
landfill and incineration across Europe by December 2019.

Picanol to help develop Nigerian textile industry

Nigerian-based private company Nice Corporate Services Ltd is building a complete a new textile industrial
township on a surface of 300 hectares in Jigawa State, 46 km from the city of Kano (Nigeria). It will be a
complete integrated site from ginning to finished fabrics, reaching in various phases a total output of 400,000
m per day. It will support the local cotton cultivation and activate the employment in the wider region,
targeting products for the domestic market.

First phase includes the weaving of African prints, shirting and suiting, Picanol has signed a contract for the
delivery of the weaving machinery, including various new Omniplus-I machines, a new benchmark in airjet
weaving that made its global debut at ITMA 2019.

HP enters the textile dye-sublimation market

Technology giant HP has entered the textile dye-sublimation printing market with its three digital textile
printers that can print both direct to textile or using transfer paper.

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The machines signal HP’s entry into textile printing for sportswear, fashion, interior décor and soft signage
applications.

The digitally printed textiles market is experiencing double-digit annual growth, forecast to reach US$5.5bn by
2023.

HP Thermal Inkjet technology with industry-standard dyes for superior colour durability. The first-ever built-in
spectrophotometer enables Stitch’s fast and exact colour-matching. The introduction includes three new
printers from 64-inch to 126-inch wide: the HP Stitch 5300 64-in Printer, the HP Stitch S500 64-in Printer, and
the HP Stitch S1000 126-in Printer. Holds the first user-replaceable print head, resulting in reduced downtimes
and service costs. Enables predictable dye sublimation colour and less media waste for production
environments. With symmetrical 2xCMYK print head configuration and Optical Media Advance Sensor, this
64-inch printer allows for saturated and reliable one pass mode for higher speeds. HP has also launched a set
of new dye sublimation papers for the new HP Stitch S Printer series.

The HP Stitch S1000 is a 3.2 m dye sub printer that brings ‘a new level of innovation’ to high production
companies to meet deadlines more easily by enabling fast speeds, high uptime, and unattended shifts.

Major Investment Deal for Egyptian Textile Industry Announced During ITMA 2019

The contracts were signed by Dr Ahmed Moustafa Mohamed, Chairman Cotton & Textile Industries
Holding Company, and Dr Norbert Klapper, CEO Rieter. © Rieter
The investment program, facilitated by Brussels-based Werner International, is designed to modernize
Egypt’s textile industry and will leverage the prestige of Egyptian cotton to restore Egypt’s textile
industry to prominence. The investment is supported by Egypt’s President Abdul Fatah Al-Sisi and the
Minister of Public Enterprises Dr. Hisham Tawfik.

The total investment of approximately 1.1 billion euros ($1.25 billion) will be used to modernize spinning,
weaving, knitting, dyeing, finishing, printing and cut-and-sew manufacturing. The investment will occur
in phases and includes approximately 780,000 new spindles and 1,250 weaving machines. Dr. Ahmed
Moustafa Mohamed, chairman of Cotton & Textile Industries Holding Co., reports as part of the
investment, Egypt will construct a new state-of-the-art spinning mill for fine and extra-fine counts that
will feature more than 180,000 spindles under one roof.

Contracts were signed between Dr. Mohamed, and Rieter and Savio. Other companies that are part of this
first investment phase are Benninger, including Thies and Brückner; EFI Reggiani; ITEMA; Karl Mayer;
and Marzoli. Dr. Mohamed announced that a second phase will be signed within the next month.

ACIMIT supports greener future

ACIMIT, the association representing Italian textile machinery manufacturers, chose ITMA 2019 to host the
latest instalment of the Green Label Awards at Hotel W Barcelona.

Two honours. Best reduction of carbon footprint and Best Green Label tool user.

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Loptex clinched the Best reduction of carbon footprint prize. The company has served the textile industry for
more than 25 years and offers state-of-the-art technologies for fibre quality improvement in the cotton and
nonwoven sectors.

The winner of the Best Green Label tool user is Tonello, a company which has specialized in garment finishing
technologies since 1981.

To its “cutting-edge” machines and its “one-of-a-kind” service, it works side-by-side with its customers to create
a link between the stylists and the companies working, dyeing and finishing the garments. With more than
8,000 machines sold worldwide, Tonello is considered the reference point for the garment finishing industry.
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ITMA’2019 (Barcelona, Spain) ITAMMA Member-EXHIBITORS

Sr. Company Name Hall & Sr. Company Name Hall & Sr. Company Name Hall &
No Stall No. No Stall No. Stall
. . No. No.
1 28 Maksteel Wire Healds Pvt. H5- 55 Sieger Spintech H7-
A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., H7-D224 Ltd., A124 Equipments Pvt. Ltd., C203
2 Agarwal Polyplast, 29 Mayur Reeds And Healds H5- 56 Simta Clear Coats (P) H7-
H7-B126 Pvt. Ltd., A142 Ltd., D104
3 30 Mohler Machine Works H6- 57 Simta Machinery (P) H7-
Aksons Engineering LLP, H7-B103 Pvt. Ltd., C204 Ltd., D141
4 31 Moksha Termoplastics UL- 58 Simta Manufacturing H7-
Anar Rubtech Pvt. Ltd., UL-B212 Pvt. Ltd., B105 Company, D138
5 32 59 Skaat Machine
H6- Works India Pvt. H7-
Ashton International Pvt. Ltd., UL-A204 Mylon Metallics Pvt. Ltd., C104 Ltd., A111
6 33 H4- 60 Sumanlal J. Shah & H7-
B. Tex India, H7-D218 Om Corporation, D215b Co., D123
7 34 H6- 61 H7-
Bajaj Industries Pvt. Ltd., UL-A203 Orbit Instruments, D214 Super Tex Industries, D125
8 35 H7- 62 Techno Electronics & UL-
Bharat Beams Pvt. Ltd., H5-B118 Patco Exports Pvt. Ltd., D130 Instruments, D203
9 36 Peass Industrial Engineers H7- 63 Technocraft H5-
Bhatt Bros., H2-A304 Pvt. Ltd., A207 Industries, B123
10 37 Perfect Engineering H6- 64 Tex Tech Industries H6-
Canspin Industries, UL-A201 Corporation, A208 (India) Pvt. Ltd., C105
11 38 H6- 65 Textronic Design H8.1-
Century Inks Pvt. Ltd., H1-B204 Perfect Engineers, A212 Systems (I) Pvt. Ltd., A126
12 39 Perfect Equipments Pvt. H6- 66 The Indian Card
Colorjet India Limited, H3-B102 Ltd., A209 Clothing Co. Ltd.,
13 40 Prashant Gamatex Pvt. H4- 67 Usha Industrial H5-
Dynamic Textile Engineers, UL-B101 Ltd., D201 Corporation, A139
14 MBK Textile Engineers Pvt. 41 Prashant Westpoint H4- 68 Vetal Hitech H6-
Ltd., H3-C252 Machinery Pvt. Ltd., D201 Machines Pvt. Ltd., A106
15 42 Precision Rubber H7- 69 UL-
Gayatri Textile Machines, H7-B133 Industries Pvt. Ltd., C135 Vetri Engineers, B211
16 Gurjar Gravures Pvt. Ltd., 43 70
H4- VXL Ring Travellers H7-
H3-B132 Rabatex Industries, D215 (P) Ltd., D122
17 Ideal Sheet Metal Stampings & 44 Reshmi Industries (India) H7- 71 Weavetex Engineers H2-
Pressings Pvt. Ltd., H7-D119 Pvt. Ltd. – Unit II, D202 Pvt. Ltd., A105
18 45 H6- 72 Yash Textile H2-
InspirOn Engineering Pvt. Ltd., UL-A101 Rima Machines Pvt. Ltd., D114 Machines Pvt. Ltd., A102
19 46 H6- 73 Zen Industrial H2-
Jacobi Machinery Pvt. Ltd., H7-D137 Rimtex Industries, D207 Engineers, C111
20 47 Ringmann, UL- 74 Unitech Texmech H7-
Jaylaxmi Industries, UL-B102 D211 Pvt. Ltd., C119
21 48 H7-
Jumac Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., UL-B104 Samruddhi Engineering, D143
22 49 Sanjay Plastics & Industrial H5-
Krsna Engineering Works, H1-A109 Services, A134
23 Kusters Calico Machinery Pvt. 50 H6-
Ltd., H2-C303 Savio Texcone Pvt. Ltd., D215
24 Lakshmi Card Clothing Mfg. 51 Schoch Reeds India Pvt. H5-
Co. Pvt. Ltd., H6-A105 Ltd., A102
25 52 Sheeba Engineering H1-
Lakshmi Electrical Drives Ltd., H6-C115 Company, C109
26 Lakshmi Ring Travellers (Cbe) 53 Sheltronics Control H7-
Ltd., H7-C125 Systems Pvt. Ltd., D132
27 54 H4-
Mag Solvics Pvt. Ltd., H7-B121 Shree Ram Textile, D109