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November/ December 2004

Swiss research partner for the worldwide textile industry

1 November 2004
Markus Ruedi and colleagues say EMPA's combination of knowledge from basic disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology and engineering helps to improve and develop materials and technologies for i
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Godets and temperature control systems for technical fibres

1 November 2004
Heated godets with precise and reliable temperature control systems are decisive components in the production of quality fibres, including technical yarns.
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Weaving, knitting and making-up narrow fabrics for industry

1 November 2004
While reviewing the activities of Jakob Muller, Roland Seidl, of the Jakob Muller Institute of Narrow Fabrics in Frick, reveals the extent to which narrow fabrics play an important role in a variety o
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Rieter Textile Systems-combining expertise for success

1 November 2004
Rieter believes that the keys to success in the technical sector are an understanding of each market's needs, flexibility, reliability and the provision of extensive services, particularly facilities
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Santex Group - building machinery on a wealth of experience

1 November 2004
Erich Weiss, Chief Executive Officer of Cavitec/Nonwoven, part of Santex, describes how the Group has evolved and put the many years of experience of its companies to good use in building machinery fo
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Swiss Textile College - a partner in industrial innovation

1 November 2004
Schweizerische Textilfachschule's Henrique Schneider describes how this college prepares students for work in the textile and fashion industries, as well as working with industry in the development of
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Heberlein sees great promise for technical yarn markets

1 November 2004
Heberlein Fiber Technology expects the markets for technical yarns to continue to show strong growth and is backing up its conviction by developing a range of specialized components for the modificati
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Benninger - prepared for all kinds of technical applications

1 November 2004
Benninger reveals how the demands made by technical textiles have shaped its strategy for developing machinery.
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Whole Swiss industry aims for leading technical textiles role

1 November 2004
Although most noted for its machinery builders (see page 7), the Swiss industry offers much in the way of technical textiles too.
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