At the coming ITMA Asia + CITME in Shanghai, China, four TMAS (The Textile Machine
Association of Sweden) members will
showcase new innovations of Swedish machinery.
China has been and is an increasingly
important market for the Swedish machinery producers. Not surprising, since the
country is an important production hub in the world today. The dramatic technology drive shaping the
Chinese textile industry is setting the agenda with automation and
sustainability being the key drivers.
Swedish producers invest heavily in R&D
especially because technological innovation is so inbuilt in the corporate
culture of Swedish companies. At the show, visitors will see inbuilt
intelligence and utilization of data for customized production developed to
meet real customer needs.
TMAS members who are participating in the show:
IRO
(H3 C01), a market leader that supply yarn feeders and accessories for the
textile industry, will display its wide range of yarn feeding equipment, that are
optimized to meet the demands of advanced modern weaving machinery. The feeders
incorporate innovative energy efficient permanent magnet motor design and incorporate
developments such as easy “plug and play” for connecting intelligent
accessories and an improved threading-up system.
Eltex
(H3 C10), a leading company in weft
and yarn supervision, will have its new Eltex EyETM Yarn Tension Monitoring
System on display. The system monitors the yarn tension on all positions in
real-time and enables immediate detection of any fault position. It
also helps increase the quality of warp beams. The
result is fewer problems, not only when warping, but also in the next step when
weaving or tufting. The system is suitable for applications such as warping,
winding, etc.
Eton
Systems (HS B14) will show its unique concept for material handling, developed to create
efficiency, increase production and full traceability. The machines incorporate
a real-time information system and the necessary tools to improve the
manufacturing processes through powerful software programs.
ES
Automatex (H5 D04), a specialist in automated machines for the home textile industry,
will introduce high performance automated systems with
high reliability for home textile, bags or garments.
As Mikael Äremann, President, TMAS said: “We know and
understand the Chinese market, and we realize the trends for the future that
will shape the Chinese textile and garment industry. We work in close
collaboration with our customers and understand the market drivers. This
enables us to constantly drive innovative breakthroughs in order for our
customers to stay competitive.”
“Swedish machines always
deliver groundbreaking technology that will allow the customers in China to be
flexible and innovative in their solutions to their customers. Local production
and assembly of machinery are other Swedish ways to improve the customer
experience and increasing demand for customized solutions,” said Therese
Premler- Andersson, Secretary General, TMAS.
TMAS initiates and coordinates joint activities, such as networking meetings and other events designed to provide export
opportunities for the member companies. It consists of nine members, including: Eltex of Sweden AB, IRO AB, ACG Nyström AB, Texo AB, Svegea of Sweden AB, Kinna
Automatic AB, ES Automatex, Solution AB, Eton Systems AB and Baldwin Jimek AB.