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Bekaert—metal and metal alloy-yarns for smart textiles

23 June 2023

Founded in 1880 and with its headquarters in Belgium, Bekaert describes itself as a global market and technology leader in the material science of steel wire-transformation and coating technologies, and has 27 000 employees. In recent years, the company has been finding innovative applications for its metal/metal-alloy yarns in smart textiles, reports James Bakewell. 

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Sustainable technologies for finishing, and coating and laminating

7 June 2023

Suppliers of chemicals and builders of machinery for the finishing, and the coating and laminating of technical textiles will present technologies designed to minimise the environmental impact of manufacturing processes at ITMA (to be held in Milan, Italy, on 8–14 June 2023). James Bakewell picks out some highlights.

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The latest technologies for weaving and knitting technical fabrics

7 June 2023

Manufacturers of machinery for knitting and weaving save their big announcements for ITMA (to be held in Milan, Italy, on 8–14 June 2023) and while many will announce developments in software for the automation of their machines and their connection over the Internet, developments in hardware remain key, according to James Bakewell.

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Equipment to satisfy every manufacturer’s need at ITMA

30 May 2023

Technical Textiles International’s preview of ITMA (in Milan, Italy, on 8–14 June 2023) concludes with the latest developments in software, and auxiliary equipment and machinery. James Bakewell picks his highlights.

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