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displayed their cutting-edge technologies. Andritz technology for manufacturing various wet wipes from
Nonwoven showcased neXline wetlace CP line with pulp and polymer fibers. Shemesh Automation
wet and dry-laid options for biodegradable wipes. showcased its latest packaging solutions for wipes.
Another addition was the neXline spunlace for Tresu presented its customized inline printing
lightweight fabrics. The company introduced adult machine technology. The TRESU CI inline flexo
pants converting line that comprises ultrasonic side printing press reduces the cost to print in branded
seam solutions and a modern forming system for nonwoven printing applications and optimizes the
higher superabsorbent polymer (SAP) concentration. ability to meet brand demands for branded
The new ProWin technology and double velour nonwoven goods. Mondon, a French machine
needle loom SDV2+2 were also introduced. Andritz designer and manufacturer, presented a contact
took the opportunity to introduce their latest winder (CW-Series) that offers quality products
acquisition, Andritz Laroche, a supplier of fiber through its fully automatic process for inline
processing technologies such as opening, blending, rewinding. Web-Pro, a spunlace nonwoven
dosing, airlaid web forming, textile waste recycling, manufacturer, showcased its new products and
and decortication of bast fibers. CETI, a European discussed converting and contract manufacturing
technological platform for textile innovation, services.
demonstrated its prototyping services for better
competitiveness and sustainability. At INDEX 2021, the visitors were made aware of
TM
Industry 4.0 in the nonwovens sector, its benefits, and
Oerlikon Nonwoven showcased a range of industrial the latest tools available in the market. In this regard,
production processes for the filtration, hygiene, Mahlo presented solutions for nonwovens
medical, and geotextile nonwoven sectors. Oerlikon production's latest sensor developments for its
nonwoven promoted its double-beam meltblown established quality measurement system: the
technology and ecuTEC+ electro-charging unit Qualiscan QMS-12. Sustainability undoubtedly plays
electrostatically charges filter media to bolster filter a huge role in the nonwovens industry. Intelligent
efficiency. The company also exhibited the Phantom processes such as these also allow the analysis of
platform, which offers an alternative co-form current unsustainable practices. By using data
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