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 Mr Fritz P. Mayer, President of CEMATEX said, “The           or the staff are inexperienced. The basis is the
 digital transformation of the textile and garment            well-known SLIVERprofessional expert system that is
 manufacturing value chain and sustainability                 now incorporated into the machine control. Settings
 concerns of the industry have driven up visitor              can quickly be correctly transferred to other machines
 interests in ITMA 2019. We had a strong turnout,             via a USB interface. SLIVERprofessional also
 despite trade tensions and poor business                     provides assistance with analyzing faults, for example
 sentiments. Many of our exhibitors were pleasantly           by displaying periods and draft waves in the
 surprised with the large number of serious buyers            spectrogram. Operators can thus quickly rectify faults
 attending the exhibition.”                                   and increase the availability of the machine.

 International participation  The Perfect Couple RSB-D 26 and   Connection to the Rieter SPIDERweb mill monitoring
                                                              system is possible and helps improve the efficiency
 Of the total number of exhibitors, over half are from        of the system.
 CEMATEX countries; the balance comprising   SB-D 26 offer optimum quality and   Patented sliver guide for consistent and reproducible quality
 companies from other parts of Europe, Asia, the   ensures trouble-free can changes when processing   Minimal space requirements
 Middle East and the America.  productivity on a small footprint  chemical fibers. A thin place is deliberately created   The small footprint of the machines makes them ideal

 Reflecting the international composition of the   for this purpose in the autoleveler drafting system   for applications where space is limited. With a
                                                              machine width of less than three meters, the SB-D 26
            which breaks during the subsequent can change.
 participants, the largest number of exhibitors are           is not only the most compact of its class but, together
 from Italy (364 exhibitors), China (276 exhibitors),   RSB-D 26 and SB-D 26 - draw frames offer a number   Clean sliver coiling  with the RSB-D 26, also forms the most compact
 Germany (222 exhibitors), India (169 exhibitors) and   of innovations resulting in lower production costs,   The CLEANcoil coiler is suitable as standard   draw frame line on the market. Both models allow
 Turkey (164 exhibitors).  better sliver quality and easier operation and   equipment for all fiber materials. The spiral coiling   mounting both on the floor of the hall and recessed
 especially in the field of sustainability and   SpA has won the ITMA Sustainable Innovation   maintenance.   tube ensures coiling without drafting faults. Even at   into the floor. For maximum flexibility regarding sliver
 CEMATEX countries continue to occupy the largest   digitalization, have increased the interest of visitors.   Award, held in conjunction with ITMA 2019. Its   high delivery speeds. The honeycomb structure on   feed there is a selection of variants with cans
 exhibit space, taking up 65% of the total net exhibit   It is essential to focus on these issues also for the   innovative product, Candiani Re-Gen is a ‘circular   They impress with even greater performance: the   the coiler underside reliably prevents deposits.  arranged in two, three or four rows to ensure
 space. Italy booked 26% of the space, followed by   next edition of ITMA to be held in Milan in 2023.”  denim’ fabric created from regenerated and recycled   double-head autoleveler draw frame RSB-D 26  and   maximum flexibility for sliver guidance.
 Germany which booked 18%. The top   raw materials.  the double-head draw frame SB-D 26 without   The CLEANcoil-PES coiler for processing 100%
 non-CEMATEX countries are: Turkey with 9%, China   Focus on innovation  autoleveling function complement each other  AD  polyester is new. A special type of coating offers   Established benefits preserved
 with 8%, and India with 5% of the space booked.  The theme of ITMA 2019 was ‘Innovating the World   Nominated for the award by ITMA 2019 exhibitor   perfectly. Compared to its predecessor models, the   The servomotor for the coiler allows rapid optimization of the speed.  unique advantages in coiling. Even with critical   The new generation of draw frames includes all the
 of Textiles’. To support the innovation drive,   Lenzing Ag, Candiani SpA received the trophy from   RSB-D 26 with patented ECOrized drive concept has   Up to 33% more productivity without any loss of quality  polyester fibers, the production time until the next   unique and in some cases patented features of the
 The innovation place  CEMATEX introduced the ITMA Innovation Lab. A   CEMATEX president Mr Fritz P. Mayer, at a presentation   lost a quarter of the belts, numerous drive elements   The draw frame SB-D 26 without an autoleveling   cleaning cycle can be doubled. This leads to more   predecessor models SB-D 22 and RSB-D 24. The
 Many new technologies were launched, ranging from   new umbrella branding of a series of activities, the   ceremony on the opening day of ITMA 2019.  and the differential gear. The frequency-controlled   function and the autoleveler draw frame RSB-D 26   consistent sliver and yarn quality.  completely independent sides of the machine and the
 3D weaving and knitting to hi-tech nonwovens   Lab includes the Research and Innovation Pavilion,   drive for the suction and the individual drive for the   produce, in practice, at a delivery speed of up to   autoleveling of the RSB-D 26 guarantee high sliver
 processes, sustainable chemicals and   ITMA Speakers Platform, ITMA Sustainable   The two other finalists of the ITMA Industry   coilers are unique. The straight belt tracking   1200 m/min. Depending on the fiber material, this   For cotton the CLEANtube equipment ensures sliver   quality on both heads. A sensor ensures exact first
 state-of-the-art garment-making technologies, and   Innovation Award and Innovation Video Showcase.   Excellence Award - Levi Strauss & Co, and Lee –   increases the lifetime of the belts considerably.  means that up to 33% higher speeds compared to   coiling without accumulations of trash. The intelligent   sliver coils, even with cans where the plates are too
 wide range of software-powered automation   Speakers from the industry were invited to share   were also praised for their efforts to introduce green   predecessor models are possible. The excellent   control of the coiler drive ensures that no trash   low. Constant suction in the drafting system and lifting
 solutions.  their perspectives and experiences at the Speakers   innovations into their products and processes.  scanning precision and high autoleveling dynamics of   particles and short fibers accumulate in the sliver   cleaning lips on the top rollers guarantee the best
 Platform which was held from June 21-25. A finance   the RSB-D 26 ensure the high level of quality.  duct. The sliver coiler can be quickly optimized during   Classimat values in the yarn.
 Product sectors  forum was also held on June 21.  Research & Innovation Excellence Award  operation if necessary. Individual drives for the can
 Visitors sourced a wide range of integrated solutions   The ITMA Research & Innovation (R&I) Excellence   Further optimized drafting system  plates allow convenient adjustment of the speed and   With the new RSB-D 26 and SB-D 26 draw frames,
 across the entire value chain in 19 exhibit sectors.   Co-located events and industry engagement  Award for Master’s students of R&I Pavilion   Conventional sliver guides in front of the drafting   direction of rotation on the display.  Rieter has set another milestone in draw frame
 Printing, which has seen many advances being   To encourage the exchange of knowledge,   exhibiting institutions is won by Mathias Zidda,   system pose a risk of incorrect adjustments. The   engineering with the declared aim of offering the
 made in the last few years, is an exciting growth   collaboration and networking, several events were   Institut Für Textiltechnik, RWTH Aachen University for   most common consequence of this is non-centric   Touch display and LED displays for efficient   customer the best possible machine quality for their mill.
 sector. Chalking up a 38pc increase in the number of   staged alongside ITMA 2019.  his thesis: Development of a gear driven 3D   guidance of the slivers and the resulting disturbing   operation
 exhibitors compared with the previous exhibition, it is   also made a bigger impact at ITMA.  rotational braiding machine and its control concept.   faults in the yarn. The patented sliver guide of the new   The SB-D 26 and RSB-D 26 use the latest generation
 one of the top five sectors at ITMA 2019:  The ITMA-EDANA Nonwovens Forum and Textile   He received prize money of 10,000 euros.  D26 generation guarantees centric guidance of the   of controls with a colored touch display. This allows
 Since its launch in 1951, ITMA has enjoyed wide   Themed ‘Innovating the World of Textiles’, the 18th   • Finishing - 325 exhibitors  Completing the entire value chain was the showcase   Colourant and Chemical Leaders Forum met with   slivers at all times. The web width is set to a   quick and easy operator guidance. LEDs visible from
 industry recognition as the world’s largest textile and   edition of ITMA, the world’s most established textile   • Spinning - 281 exhibitors  on fibers, yarn and fabrics. The addition of innovative   overwhelming response and seats had to be added.   The first runner up is Ms Sarika Sunil Borikar of   The new RSB-D 26 double-head autoleveler draw frame – maximum productivity   reproducible dimension by simple turning of the   a distance provide information about the
 garment technology exhibition. This year’s exhibition   and garment technology exhibition, concluded   • Weaving - 182 exhibitors  fabrics in the fiber and yarn chapter at ITMA further   Similar strong response was also received by partner   D.K.T.E. Society’s Textile & Engineering Institute   combined with precise autoleveling technology for high sliver quality.  guide elements. Additional fiber guides in the main   draw frame, provide clear indications for the oper
 in Barcelona sees its reputation solidify further with   successfully in Barcelona, Spain.  • Printing - 157 exhibitors  completed the sourcing experience for buyers.  events, including the Better Cotton Initiative Seminar,   (thesis: Sanitary Napkin: A Greener Approach),   The new drive solution allows savings of up to EUR   drafting field prevent lateral slipping of the edge   and also allow efficient work.  Product Management Draw Frame
 the largest gathering of exhibitors in its history. The   • Knitting - 136 exhibitors  European Digital Textile Conference, TexSummit   followed by Ms Pamela Massaccesi of Universidad   1500 per year and machine. Over the lifetime of the   fibers. As result, there are fewer disturbing faults in   Machines & Systems
 record number of exhibitors totaling 1,717 from 45   CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery   Mr Alex Zucchi, President of ACIMIT also shares Mr   Global, Planet Textiles, SAC & ZDHC Manufacturer   De Buenos Aires (thesis: TUTTI – Reusable Food   machines, this means an extremely attractive return   the yarn.  Technological expertise in the machine display  bernd.frinzel@rieter.com
 countries has set a new milestone. The event   Manufacturers, and owner of ITMA and ITMA ASIA,   Nonwoven and technical textiles due to their wide   Beauduin’s view. He said, "This Barcelona edition   Forum and Texmeeting by TEXFOR.  Wrapping).  on the investment. As a standard feature, the draw   Once the raw material data has been input,
 featured many exciting and new product launches   reported that the industry support from visitors and   range of applications continue to be an important  has confirmed ITMA as the main B2B platform in the   frames are now equipped with integrated energy   Due to the reduced heating of the lifetime lubricated   recommended settings for the whole machine appear
 and innovative technologies and products.  exhibitors was tremendous, resulting in record-breaking   sector at ITMA 2019. Garment making, which has   textile industry. The many innovations seen here,   ITMA 2019 Sustainable Innovation Award  The next ITMA will be held in Fiera Milano, Milan,   monitoring. This supports preventive maintenance   top rollers, the lifetime is increased and maintenance   on the display. A good standard quality can therefore
 number of exhibitors since its inception.  been impacted by digitalization and fast fashion,   One of Europe’s largest denim producer, Candiani   Italy, from June 8-14, 2023.  and can reduce the risk of machine failures.  is reduced. Active sliver separation by the RSB-D 26   be achieved even when specialists are not available

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