Digitalised, automated and networked production processes to increase efficiency are becoming an increasingly important competitive factor in the textile and clothing industry and in textile machinery manufacturing.

Find out more about Industry 4.0 approaches in textile production and the associated benefits. We provide you with knowledge about practical solutions and share your needs and experiences in the discussion.
 

New production systems have a large number of sensors. These permanently supply data on process and quality parameters. This data can be used to monitor more than just production processes. It is also possible to analyse the production process in order to optimise production quality and production resources (energy, materials, etc.).

Analysing and processing the data enables conclusions to be drawn about machine conditions and can therefore be used for necessary machine maintenance.

Main topics:

• Machine and process data acquisition in the textile industry
• Machine data analysis for predictive maintenance
• Analysis and modelling of production processes
• Utilisation of artificial intelligence

Intelligent, networked devices in textile production with diverse machinery harbour many opportunities and potentials. In order to recognise these, it is necessary to understand how web technologies and interfaces work and the associated requirements.

Machine statuses, order and product data or even localisation data for operating equipment – how can these physical situations be made available on the intranet? And how can data sources and web-based services be combined and visualised to create added value for the user? Graphical programming systems on an open-source basis can usefully supplement existing ERP and PPS systems.

Main topics:

• Terminology at a glance: Networking, retrofitting, information technology assistance systems, low code programming (programming without IT knowledge)
• Introduction to the graphical development tool Node-RED with live programming
• Demonstration of various Node-RED applications and explanation of the programme code
• Programming a sample application: Load machine data table, save in database and visualise

In the context of increasing automation, mobile and stationary robot systems are increasingly moving into the focus of textile manufacturing companies, also due to falling investment costs. They are intended to help make handling, logistics and production processes more efficient.

In particular, the handling of bendable textiles by robot systems poses a special challenge. We also want to discuss with you the occupational safety in the cooperation between humans and robots, the programming of robots and the simulation during planning and commissioning.

Main topics:

• Automated handling of textiles with robots
• Implementation of robotics applications with the help of programming and simulation environments
• Smart logistics systems in textile production (AGV)
• 3D simulation of production and intralogistics

We already encounter many possibilities for wireless communication and thus identification in everyday life. Why shouldn't Bluetooth, NFC or RFID also optimise production in practice?

These and other technologies will be shown to you – not only in theory, but also using practical demonstrators. In addition to the necessary requirements for their use, we will also highlight the advantages and disadvantages as well as the technical limitations of the systems.

Main topics:

• Terminology at a glance
• Types and possible applications of identification systems in everyday life and in industrial practice
• Experimenting with different technologies and example programming of an Auto-ID system
• Identification/localisation systems for implementing batch tracking in textile production (RFID)

Only a solid database makes it possible to make business decisions that go beyond gut feeling. Real and up-to-date process and machine data is therefore the basic prerequisite for improving production processes. Data from heterogeneous sources must be brought together and processed in one system.

Following, data will be analysed by using useful key figures. The results include improved data quality and error analysis, less documentation work and improved forecasting options.

Main topics:

• Terminology at a glance
• Types of data sources and options for storing, processing and analysing data

A smart factory is hardly conceivable without software systems that help to digitalise the production process and even the entire value chain. There are various planning and monitoring systems. The terms ERP, MES and CRM are used here.

Main topics:

• Terminology at a glance
• Tasks and purpose of the individual systems
• Cooperation and dependencies of the systems

This course provides an overview of the production of textile braided cords. Theoretical content is combined with practical work so that you can deepen and apply the knowledge you have learnt in practical work.

We will equip you with general basics of braiding and you will be able to incorporate this experience into your day-to-day work. In addition, as a non-professional employee, you will gain extensive knowledge about the production of braided cords.

Main topics:

• Manufacture of braided cords
• Products (manufacture, examples, properties, areas of application, etc.)
• Categorisation of the machines
• Description of the technology
• Structure/components
• Mode of operation/principle
• Control variables/variations (bobbin sizes, processable materials, diameters, lay lengths, etc.) and limits

This course provides an overview of the production of textile surfaces with knitting machines, especially in the field of circular knitting. Theoretical content is combined with practical work so that you can deepen and apply the knowledge you have learnt in practical work.

This seminar is designed to impart theoretical knowledge about knitted fabrics and practical work on knitting machines. After the course, you will have a comprehensive general knowledge of knitted textile surfaces and their properties and will be able to operate a knitting machine.

Main topics:

• Production of knitwear in general (structure of the stitch, explanation of terms, single and multiple thread technique)
• Explanation of knitting weave terms
• Manufacturing processes for knitted fabrics on large and small circular knitting machines
• Practical circular knitting (construction of circular knitting machines, set-up, production of knitted fabrics)
• Testing knitted fabrics

This course provides an overview of the production of textile surfaces with warp knitting machines. Theoretical content is combined with practical work so that you can deepen and apply the knowledge you have learnt in practical work.

We will equip you with general principles of warp knitting and you will be able to incorporate this experience into your day-to-day work. In addition, you will gain extensive knowledge of warp knitting as a non-professional employee.

Main topics:

• Production of knitwear in general (structure of the stitch, explanation of terms, single and multiple thread technique, overview of warp knitting and knitting machines)
• Knitting elements and their functions
• Knitting preparation (production of bobbins and warp beams)
• Demonstration of the associated technology with an overview of the working method

This seminar provides an overview of the production of textile surfaces with warp knitting machines. Theoretical content is combined with practical work so that you can deepen and apply the knowledge you have learnt in practical work.

We will equip you with general principles of warp knitting and you will be able to incorporate this experience into your day-to-day work. In addition, you will gain extensive knowledge of warp knitting as a non-professional employee.

Main topics:

• Sample gears (chain links, cam discs, electric gears)
• Creation of bindings, taking into account the binding elements and their influence on properties
• Demonstration of the associated technology with an overview of the mode of operation

Most of the seminar will take place on the warp knitting machine. The focus will be on setting up the warp knitting machine. The yarn path and feeding of the warp knitting yarns into the machine will be explained and carried out in practice. Once a weave has been created, the machine is set up and started up.

We will equip you with general principles of warp knitting and you will be able to incorporate this experience into your day-to-day work. In addition, you will gain extensive knowledge of warp knitting as a non-professional employee.

Main topics:

• Practical warp knitting (construction of warp knitting machines, set-up, production of knitted fabrics)

This course provides an overview of the production of textile surfaces using flat knitting machines. Theoretical content is combined with practical work so that you can deepen and apply the knowledge you have learnt in practical work.

We will equip you with general basics of flat knitting and you will be able to incorporate this experience into your everyday working life. In addition, you will gain extensive knowledge of knitting as a non-professional employee.

This course includes a theory section, a tour and demonstration of selected knitting machines and a general overview of the technical centre for woven and knitted fabrics. The practical focus is on learning the basics of knitting on a hand flat knitting machine.

Main topics:

• Theoretical introduction to the structure of the stitch, explanations of terms relating to single and multi-thread technology and an overview of the different types of knitting machines
• Construction and handling of a manual flat knitting machine
• Set-up and operation of an electronic flat knitting machine from Stoll
• Demonstration of the machine technology with the corresponding working method
• Realisation of basic weaves on a hand flat knitting machine

Most time of this course will be taking place on an electronic flat knitting machine. The focus will be on setting up the machine and making patterns.

We will equip you with general basics of flat knitting and you will be able to incorporate this experience into your everyday working life. In addition, you will gain extensive knowledge of knitting as a non-professional employee.

This course includes a tour and demonstration of selected knitting machines. The focus is on explaining the operation and function of an electronic flat knitting machine. You will learn the individual steps required to set up the machine and knit prefabricated patterns.

Main topics:

• Learning the individual practical steps
• Selecting the yarn
• Setting up the flat knitting machine (yarn tension, needle change, brush position)
• Knitting basic bind-offs on an electronic flat knitting machine
• Evaluating the knitted fabric and analysing errors

This course serves to deepen basic knowledge in the field of knitting. In addition to practical work on an electronic flat knitting machine, the basics of binding are also taught.

We will equip you with general basics of flat knitting and you will be able to incorporate this experience into your everyday working life.In addition, you will gain extensive knowledge of knitting as a non-professional employee.

This course includes a tour and demonstration of selected knitting machines.We will show how an electronic flat knitting machine works and how it functions. The M1plus will also be used to create bindings.

Main topics:

• Creating basic weaves using M1plus, taking into account the weave elements and their properties
• Knitting of the created knitted weaves on an electronic flat knitting machine
• Evaluation of the knitted fabric and error analysis
• Consolidation of existing knowledge with advanced knitting applications (intarsia/plating/jacquard)

This seminar is aimed at anyone whose work is related to the finishing of textiles. Participants will receive a basic overview of this important specialist area and the main finishing stages and processes.

Participants will be familiarised with the safety-relevant aspects of textile finishing and are introduced to ecologically safe textile auxiliaries and modern, energy-efficient processes.

We will equip you with general basics of textile finishing and you will be able to incorporate this experience into your day-to-day work. In addition, as a non-professional employee, you will gain extensive knowledge of general textile finishing.

This one-day event is divided into a theoretical and a practical part.

Main topics:

• Basic terminology
• Safety-relevant contexts in textile finishing
• Introduction, definitions of terms
• Finishing: dry/wet, pre- and post-treatment
• Colouring processes: Dyeing, printing
• Finishing and coating: property improvement, functionalisation
• Composite production: lamination, laminating
• Ecology