Machinery and equipment

Karl Mayer to focus on digitization

21 December 2017

Karl Mayer of Obertshausen, Germany, has set-up a company to develop digital technologies for the machinery builder.

Pegas to install Reifenhäuser’s latest nonwovens line

14 December 2017

Reifenhäuser Reicofil GmbH & Co KG is to supply Pegas Nonwovens with a semi-commercial RF5 production line for its plant in Znojmo-Přímětice, Czech Republic.

Nanoval celebrates first sale of novel spunlaid line

29 November 2017

Nanoval of Berlin, Germany, has sold the first production plant for spunlaid nonwovens based on its unique process for spinning continuous filaments.

The key role for three-dimensional weaving in advanced composites

The establishment of Dornier Composite Systems and the Dornier CS Technology Center reflect the growth in opportunities Lindauer Dornier and others see for advanced weaving technology in the composites market, reports Adrian Wilson.

Composites 4.0: complex three-dimensional textile reinforcements

The commercialization of automated tape laying (ATL) and automated fibre placement (AFP) processes is growing rapidly, and these technologies are eclipsing what can be achieved with conventional three-dimensional (3D) weaving or multiaxial knitting, says Adrian Wilson.

Stäubli—developing the link between weaving and robotics

Stäubli is best known for its weaving machinery, but sophisticated mechatronic technologies are at the heart of many of the Swiss company's latest developments, reports Adrian Wilson.

Textile technologies key to making the most of a precious resource

By 2021, the composites industry could be generating 32 kt of carbon fibre waste a year, and re-using this material is both an environmental and an economic necessity. When UK-based carbon fibre recycler ELG Carbon Fibre (ELG-CF) opened the doors to its factory in Coseley in June 2017, James Bakewell went along to find out how textile technologies are being used to make this happen.

Lohmann invests in infra-red heater for laminating adhesive tapes

5 July 2017

Lohmann Technologies UK has installed a specialist infra-red (IR)-based heating system for the manufacture of adhesive tapes at its factory in Milton Keynes.

Metyx invests in Karl Mayer warp knitting lines

30 June 2017

Metyx Group is reporting that it has concluded a multi-machinery deal with its long-time partner Karl Mayer Technische Textilien GmbH for the supply of warp-knitting production lines.

No mission is impossible according to machine builder Picanol

Picanol’s Global Market Manager Technical Textiles Filips Lombaert explains the loom builder’s philosophy towards this sector, already an important part of its sales and one its latest campaign aims to develop, in an exclusive interview with Editor Nick Butler held during Techtextil.

Low production costs with eight-shuttle circular loom

19 May 2017

A circular loom (FX 8.0) for the production of heavy-duty tape fabrics has been unveiled by Starlinger of Vienna, Austria.

Needlepunch investment for technical fabrics

9 May 2017

Technische Textilien Lörrach (TTL) of Lörrach, Germany, has invested in a complete needlepunch line including opening and blending equipment, a card, a crosslapper, drafting and needling machinery,

Machinery builders still covet manufacturers of technical textiles

The growth in the development of specialist machinery and equipment targeted specifically at the manufacture of technical textiles is never better illustrated than in the importance that all of the major builders devote to Techtextil. Editor Nick Butler presents his selection of the highlights to be found during the exhibition’s next edition, taking place in Frankfurt, Germany, on 9–12 May 2017.

Reifenhäuser reinvents industry standard line for nonwovens

10 April 2017

A production line for spunbond, meltblown and composite nonwovens has been unveiled by Reifenhäuser Reicofil of Troisdorf, Germany.

Electrostatic charging unit for meltblown nonwovens

6 April 2017

Oerlikon Neumag is launching a unit for electrostatically charging meltblown nonwovens at Index 17 (4–7 April) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Lectra expands its range of airbag cutters

5 April 2017

Lectra has added a smaller model (FocusQuantum FT3K) to its range of laser cutters for multi-ply fabrics intended for use in airbags.

Melt-spun multifilament yarns for high-performance textiles

15 March 2017

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, USA, have taken delivery of a melt-spinning system capable of extruding high-performance multifilament yarns.

Textiles and nonwovens—drivers of the digital print revolution

A sea-change is taking place, writes Adrian Wilson, reporting from Heimtextil 2017 in Frankfurt. Polyester, cellulosics and glass-based substrates can all provide advantages in the digital printing revolution.

Reifenhäuser sells off division for monofilaments, strapping tapes and artificial grass

3 February 2017

Troisdorf, Germany-based Reifenhäuser has sold its two divisions specializing in machinery for manufacturing monofilaments, strapping tapes and artificial grass to Dietze + Schell Maschinenfabrik o

Knitted smart fabrics

25 November 2016

A German manufacturer of knitting machinery has collaborated with researchers in the UK to create a balaclava that warms the air being inhaled through it to reduce the risk of athletes, such as run

Touchscreen control panel for testing equipment

25 October 2016

A manufacturer of textile testing equipment has added a touchscreen-based control panel to its portfolio.

Growing Chinese market prompts investment in airbag cutter

19 October 2016

Dual of Seoul, South Korea, has invested in a laser airbag cutter (FocusQuantum) for use in its multi-ply airbag manufacturing plant in Jiangyi

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 preview: fibres, yarns and filaments

Innovations abound throughout the fibre processing chain and increasingly developments are targeting technical textiles, writes Nick Butler.

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 preview: dyeing and finishing

Nick Butler selects the highlights from those exhibiting finishing machinery at ITMA Asia + CITME 2016.

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 preview: technical fabrics

Increasingly Asian manufacturers are turning to technical textiles and, while the principal focus of many attending ITMA Asia remains the traditional sectors of the industry, Nick Butler has still found plenty to interest those operating in performance markets.

Printing unit for in-line branding of nonwoven sanitary napkins

15 October 2016

Danish flexographic technology provider Tresu Group has developed a multicolour flexographic printing unit for applying patterns to nonwoven disposable sanitary napkins.

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 preview: performance nonwovens

More and more, nonwoven manufacturers are looking to make fabrics for technical applications and machinery builders are responding by developing equipment to meet their specific needs. Nick Butler reviews those about to be exhibited in Shanghai.

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 preview: digital printing and inks

ITMA Asia + CITME 2016 will be held in Shanghai, China, on 21–25 October 2016 and Nick Butler shares his highlights of the exhibits relevant to manufacturers of technical textiles. He starts with technology for digital printing where the rapid pace of development will be evident as visitors discover just how much has changed in the scant few months since the last ITMA was held in November 2015 in Milan.

Robot sews first complete garment

14 September 2016

Seattle-based start-up company Sewbo says that it has achieved the long-sought goal of automated sewing, by using an industrial robot to sew together a T-shirt.

Jakob Müller buys into textile finishing

16 August 2016

Jakob Müller AG of Frick, Switzerland, a machine builder specializing in looms for narrow fabrics, has acquired Benninger AG, an Uzwil-based compatriot company that develops and supplies machinery

Karl Mayer acquires seamless warp-knitting technology

1 June 2016

Effective from today (1 June 2016), Karl Mayer has acquired Santoni’s technology (SWD) for seamless warp-knitting.

Automated handling for delicate fibres

26 May 2016

A fully automated system, which is designed to wrap, pack and prepare for transport sensitive fibres (including carbon fibre) is now available.

Mogul invests in hydroentanglement technology

2 May 2016

Mogul Nonwovens of Gaziantep, Turkey, has invested in three hydroentanglement lines, two for its new plant in Luleburgaz, Turkey, and one for its new North American facility in Gray Court, South Ca

Santex completes its acquisition of SMIT

21 April 2016

Santex, a specialist in machinery for textile finishing, has entered the business of weaving machinery after completing its acquisition of one of the world’s leading loom builders, SMIT.

Trützschler exits staple fibre business

18 April 2016

Machine builder Trützschler Nonwovens & Man-Made Fibers GmbH has agreed to sell its entire staple fibre business to the Manmade Fibers Segment of the Oerlikon Group.

Chinese investment in one-piece woven airbag technology

30 March 2016

HMT New Technical Materials, an airbag manufacturer based in Xiamen, China, has invested in a complete new system for the manufacture of one-piece woven (OPW) airbags.

Fabrics tailored for through-air drying

21 March 2016

Xerium Technologies Inc has introduced a range of fabrics designed for use with through-air-driers in the tissue manufacturing industry.

Scanner to measure web thickness

25 January 2016

Facts Inc is to add another scanner (LTM) to its range for measuring the thickness of webs.

World's first production line for three-dimensionally printed textiles

22 January 2016

The UK-based company behind a patented technology (CosyFlex) for the mass production of three-dimensional (3D) printed textiles says its first production line, capable of producing up to three mill

Karl Mayer forms company dedicated to technical textiles

18 December 2015

Karl Mayer Textilmaschinenfabrik GmbH of Obertshausen, Germany, has merged its two subsidiaries to form Karl Mayer Technische Textilien GmbH.

Specialist cutters for airbag fabrics

4 December 2015

From January 2016, airbag manufacturers will be able to take advantage of a new range of laser cutters backed by dedicated software and a range of services provided by the builder to help them meet

Starlinger wins major contract in Oman

30 November 2015

A major Omani flour producer has invested €4.56 million in a complete packaging production plant to be supplied by Starlinger of Vienna, Austria.

Joint programme to develop waterborne polyurethane coatings

10 November 2015

A range of coating machinery for applying waterborne polyurethane (PU) to materials is under development.

Italian machine builders put the spotlight on technical textiles

4 November 2015

Technical textiles account for €3.5 billion in annual revenue for Italian companies, according to a promotional vi

Machinery innovations for knitted and woven technical fabrics

Editor Nick Butler selects his highlights among the exhibits that readers can find in Milan, Italy, during ITMA 2015 (12–19 November), continuing with a preview of the latest developments for all kinds of woven and knitted fabrics.

ITMA 2015 provides a showcase for all a manufacturer needs

Saving energy and extending automation in spinning processes

Exhibitors who get the chemistry right for technical textiles

ITMA welcomes the dawn of the age of digital textile printing

Machine builders target high-performance nonwoven markets

Editor Nick Butler selects his highlights among the exhibits that readers can find in Milan, Italy, during ITMA 2015 (12–19 November), starting with a preview of the latest developments from the leading builders of nonwovens machinery.

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