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Texprocess: International Trade Fair for Garment Manufacturing and Textile Processing
On the way to ‘Industry 4.0’ at the upcoming Texprocess trade show, a ‘Digital Textile Micro Factory’ will present a live demonstration of an integrated production chain for apparel. Texprocess is the leading international trade fair for the garment manufacturing and textile processing industry. Under the motto ‘Technology Crossing’, international exhibitors present their latest machines, plants, processes, and services for the processing of textiles, sewn products, and flexible materials to visitors, from 9 to 12 May 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. Texprocess is held concurrently with Techtextil, the leading international trade show for technical textiles and nonwovens.
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At Adidas, the Future will be Fast, Very Fast, and Quite Different
With respect to ‘Speed to the Customers’ the recent development of digital media and the change in the habits of buying and demand already indicates this. A new concept in sports is currently being realized by the sporting goods group, Adidas. This year, the company has opened its first Speedfactory in Germany.
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Energy-Efficient Textile Care
Working towards a clean textiles value chain often seems like a never-ending task. Scarcely has a partial victory been achieved when new problem areas arise. These are frequently so specific that they are barely comprehensible without appropriate expertise. The good news is that the number of providers of progressive solutions who are seriously interested in positive change is growing, so that companies no longer have to go it alone.
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Macpi Develops Bonding Technology for Apparel
Macpi has revolutionized the apparel industry by developing and implementing the stitch-free assembling, commonly known as bonding technology.
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Historic French Furrier Selects Gerber’s YuniquePLM® in the Cloud Solution to Ensure High Quality and Reduce Labor Costs
Gerber Technology, a world leader in integrated software and automation solutions for the apparel and industrial markets, announced that Hotel Particulier is the first in France to implement YuniquePLM In The Cloud for improved quality and quicker time to market.
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What’s Vietnam’s Future for Textiles and Garments Without the TPP?
With the collapse of TPP, the Vietnam textile & garment industry will have to revise its investment and development strategy.
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New Sewing Machine for Perfect Ladies Jeans
A new sewing machine, PFAFF 3819, is all set to make stitching ladies jeans much easier and simpler.
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Zünd at Texprocess 2017
At Texprocess 2017, Zünd will demonstrate how manufacturers involved in textile processing can integrate a high-performance Zünd digital cutter and create a seamless end-to-end digital production workflow.
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Manufacturers Value Lectra’s Fabric Cutting Room: 3000 Vector® Sold in 10 years
Lectra, a world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials, announces the recent sale of its 3000th Vector in 10 years.
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SEAMS to Celebrate Anniversary with Conference Focused on the Next 50 Years
SEAMS, the National Association for the U.S. Sewn Products and Textile Industries, will mark its 50th anniversary at the annual Spring Networking Conference entitled “Shaping the Next 50 Years”.
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New Company Curates Technology Solutions for Sewn Products Manufacturers
Newly-formed solutions provider TexTempo, LLC is coupling its decades of industry expertise with the latest information and automation technologies to help producers of apparel, automotive interiors, home furnishings and other consumer and industrial textile-based products achieve greater operational efficiencies and speed.
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