Tech Notes
Automation tops the Atlanta agenda
By Adrian Wilson, International Correspondent
The combined Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas shows, which took place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from May 22-24, drew together some 536 exhibitors from 32 countries, setting new records for both exhibitors (up 26%) and square meters of space sold (up 14%).
The event was dominated by Germany’s 1,300-square meter High-Tex showcase featuring the technical textile technologies
Revolutionary rapid fiber measurement system
Diamscope uses the light microscopy method to automatically scan and analyze fibers in water, measuring diameter (from 0.2 µm), curvature and length (less than 0.5 mm). The water helps disperse the fibers evenly and rapidly.
The whole measurement process takes less than two minutes to prepare the sample and measure up to 20,000 fiber snippets. The system is self-cleaning and self-contained,
A&E’s new REPREVE® recycled sewing thread targets footwear and non-apparel applications
American & Efird (A&E), the world’s foremost manufacturer and distributor of industrial and consumer sewing thread, embroidery thread and technical textiles, released Anefil Poly® using REPREVE®. Incorporating REPREVE fiber made …
Successful closing of sale of Polymetrix shares
Bühler successfully closed the sale of 80% of the Polymetrix shares to Sanlian Hope as per March 22, 2018. The Bühler Group remains a minority shareholder with 20% of the …
Saurer Invests in Arbon – new technology center following in the footsteps of the pioneering founders
The Saurer Group announced April 27, 2018 that it is establishing a technology center in Arbon, Switzerland. The research and development center at the home of the Saurer textiles group …