Tag: Nonwoven

Jul132020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

VDMA Continues Technology Webtalks for The Textile Industry

Topic of the second edition is “Technologies for the production of nonwovens for respiratory protection masks (FFP masks and surgical masks)” On July 15, the “Textile Machinery Webtalk – powered by VDMA” continues. Topic of the second edition is “Technologies for the production of nonwovens for respiratory protection masks (FFP masks and surgical masks)”. Participants from 24 countries already registered. Time: 15 July 2020, 2 pm - 4 pm (CEST). The presenters at a glance: Automated masks manufacturing with integrated inline quality control, Edgar Mähringer-Kunz, General Manager, IMSTec GmbH www.imstec.de Auxilium FM – High-speed Surgical Mask Production Machine Sven Weissoertel, Business Area Manager, Winkler+Dünnebier www.w-d.de Ways to certification and appr

May132020 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Mondi Adapts Its Production Line to Struggle COVID-19

Nonwoven

Mondi adapts production line in Germany to make much-needed face mask components. Mondi produces elastic, three-layer laminate straps using nonwoven material for one billion face masks. Plants in Gronau, Germany and Taicang, China increase production of this material. Mondi is committed to playing its part to produce important supplies and components during the COVID-19 outbreak. As a global leader in packaging and paper, Mondi's Personal Care Components team has found a way to convert a production line at its Gronau plant in Germany to manufacture soft, elastic straps which are now being used for face masks and used by medical professionals and consumers globally. Laminated straps Mondi’s plant in Gronau, Germany, typically focuses on making materials used in hygiene products suc

May62019 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Oerlikon to Present Tomorrow’s Materials at Techtextil Frankfurt

Fairs, Nonwoven, Spinning - Yarn, Textile, Weaving

Oerlikon will be showing chemical fiber applications made of polyester, polypropylene and Co. and what they can do in these fields at Techtextil. At home, at work, on the street, in the sky, on the water, even in space, technical textiles and nonwovens are swinging towards ever higher performances in amazing applications. Versatile and light, but sometimes stronger than metal, these materials of the future gain their superpowers from the interaction of precisely coordinated textile systems. At Techtextil in Frankfurt from May 14 to 17, 2019 in Hall 3, B06, Oerlikon will be showing chemical fiber applications made of polyester, polypropylene and Co. and what they can do in these fields. However, these exhibits are only a communicative means to an end, as Oerlikon is primarily interested

Oct222018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

Oerlikon Designs the Future with Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0

The Oerlikon Manmade Fibers segment is already successfully digitalizing its ‘From Melt to Yarn, Fibers and Nonwovens’ process chain. Creating the digital yarn factory Reliably and efficiently manufacturing superlative quality – that is the wish of every yarn, fiber and nonwovens manufacturer. However, optimally adjusting manufacturing with constantly-changing products is a huge challenge: because even small deviations can have a massive impact on the quality of the end product. To better monitor and control production across all systems against this background, globally technologically- leading machine and systems constructor Oerlikon has expanded its Manmade Fibers segment portfolio to include new digital products and services. By integrating the know-how of the recently- acquir

Jun12018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

German Technology Met Indian Textiles and Nonwovens

Nonwoven, Textile

India is a very important market for the German textile machinery industry, with an export of more than €255 million (+ 8 %) in 2017. Many German machinery builders have longstanding relations with Indian customers and quite a number of them also provide production plants and training centres in India. Not surprisingly, about 370 decision-makers and experts from the textile and nonwoven related industry attended the VDMA conference and B2B event called “German Technology meets Indian Textiles and Nonwovens” in Mumbai on 15-16 May 2018. According to a survey, both the event and German textile machinery engineering received the highest marks among the visitors. About 57 % of the visitors stated very good and 38 % good experience with machines and components from German suppliers. T

May92018 by Textile Planet MagazineNo Comments

New Investment for Hydroentangled Nonwoven Production from EcoWipes

Nonwoven

EcoWipes invests in innovative and sustainable hydroentangled nonwoven technology from Trützschler and Voith. EcoWipes is a young, innovative company that has become a leading manufacturer and converter of private label products for the hydroentangled nonwoven segment. The firm, which is located to the north of Warsaw, was established in 2009 and has now already ordered its third nonwovens production line. EcoWipes has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability and intensively monitors local and global market trends. In view of the rising consumer interest in biodegradable materials, EcoWipes opt for partners Trützschler Nonwovens and Voith to supply the new production line. The progressive and sustainable WLS (wet-laid spunlacing) concept developed by the two companies for manufa