Silver Bullet can make things like electronic clothing

With the development of a new silver ink, Xerox scientists have paved the way for commercialization and low-cost manufacturing of printable electronics. Printable electronics offers manufacturers a very low-cost way to add "intelligence" or computing power to a wide range of surfaces such as plastic or fabric. This development will aid the commercialization of new applications such as "smart" pill boxes that track how much medication a patient has taken or display screens that roll up to fit into a briefcase. "For years, there's been a global race to find a low-cost way to manufacture plastic circuits," said Paul Smith, laboratory manager,...

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'We offer excellent quality-price solutions' - Picanol

The Belgium based, Picanol NV develops, produces and markets high-tech weaving machines. Picanol weaving machines are a synthesis of technological know-how and experience built up over more than half a century. Today, about 2,600 weaving mills around the world use Picanol machinery, totaling to around 110,000 weaving machines. Picanol recently presented its latest weaving solutions for technical textile fabrics at Techtextil in Mumbai, from 10-12 October 2009. In 1999 Picanol re-entered the specialty markets with a tire cord airjet weaving machine. This development came after a 10-year period of redefining Picanol's strategy based on...

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ACIMIT-ICE to organize technical workshop in Raleigh

The Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT) and the Italian Trade Commission (ICE) organize, in partnership with the Nonwovens Institute of North Carolina State University, a technical workshop dedicated to Italian technology for the nonwovens and technical textile industries. The event will occurr in Raleigh (November 11th and 12th, 2009) at North Carolina State University. At the technological meeting some Italian manufacturers of machinery for technical textiles and nonwovens industries will introduce their updated technologies, as well as exchanging views and ideas on technology with the main US companies involved...

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100 companies already registered for of ITMA ASIA + CITME

With 100 German companies already registered for ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010, “Made in Germany“ is going to be very well represented at next year’s major event of the textile machinery industry, taking place from June 22nd to 26th in Shanghai. The timing of ITMA ASIA + CITME 2010 fits with improving business conditions in Asia. After the all time low in January and February this year, China’s textile industry has recovered gradually. India’s textile sector seems to be coming out of the crisis as well. Experts from India expect things to settle down by the next two quarters. Although being back on track again, the cost pressure on textile producing...

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PALLETMASTE, textile pallet assembly from WELKER

In case of dispatching textile goods with pallets, the assembly with bobbins represents a relatively difficult task. First, because the pallets with 13 or 14 rows are too high to be assembled on the floor, and second, because their structure without a wrapping film is quite unstable. With the new PALLETMASTE, WELKER has designed an exclusive textile solution, amalgamating an assembly table with a wrapping machine that moves the platform adjusted to bobbin sizes. The AUTOSTEP device adjusts the platform height safely step by step. PALLETMASTER can be equipped with integrated state- of the art weighing and ticketing systems, so that the pallet...

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Spinning charkha records extraordinary growth in sales

Many of Gandhi charkhas from the outlet of Gujarat Khadi Gram Udyog near historic Sabarmati Ashram are witnessing an outstanding growth in sales. Around 700 spinning wheels were sold in the year 2008, while this year the figure has already crossed 1,000. The Bardoli showpiece version is the largest selling spinning wheel among the available three types. Above 800 spinning wheels of this type have been sold this year. Jharkhand government is among the big clients of Bardoli showpiece versions, which has purchased over 350 of these charkhas, in the past two years and are showcased in government offices of the state. Several departments of Gujarat...

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HP expands portfolio of HP Latex Printing Technology

HP unveiled an expanded portfolio of HP Latex Printing Technology solutions designed to broaden production capabilities for a greater number of customers and provide a viable alternative to eco-solvent technologies. The offerings enable small and midsize digital print and sign shops, copy shops and photo labs to produce indoor and outdoor applications with ease while reducing their environmental impact. Additions to the portfolio include: - The HP Designjet L25500 Printer, which offers easy, low-maintenance printing of a wider range of applications – from indoor point-of-purchase displays, exhibition graphics and interior décor like wall...

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