The 19th International Exhibition on Textile
Industry (ShanghaiTex 2019) will be grandly held on 25-28 November 2019 at
Shanghai New International Expo Centre. In hall W1 / W2 / W3, a wide range of
printing, dyeing & finishing machinery; digital printing machinery and
dyestuff & textile chemicals will be showcased. In hall W4 / W5, knitting & hosiery machinery will be
presented.
W1 /
W2 / W3
Printing,
Dyeing & Finishing Machinery; Digital Printing Machinery; Dyestuff &
Textile Chemicals
SDL
Atlas
Booth: W1 G19
SDL Atlas will display a variety of newly
redesigned instruments, Vortex M6, Martindale, Autoburst and Launder-Ometer
along with their new line of high quality SDL Atlas Test Materials and
RemoteAccess, a revolutionary application lets operators track the real-time
testing progress of instruments anytime and anywhere.
The newly redesigned Vortex M6, is now equipped
with a full color touchscreen controller. Both the M6 Monograph and the LP1
washes are preprogrammed. Custom programs can be created and saved for later
use including wash cycles of up to 80 hours.
The Martindale now features individual station
lighting that gives a notification flash of the relevant station along with a
beep to indicate the end of a test.
The Autoburst is reengineered from the bottom up to
provide unmatched performance for hydraulic burst testing for heavy duty
samples. Some of the new features include station lighting, full-color
touchscreen control and the flexibility to operate as either a stand-alone
instrument or paired with a computer.
The Launder-Ometer has also received a complete
redesign adding a full-color touchscreen pre-loaded with standard tests and
muti-language interface. It has an automatic door that opens and closes with the
press of a button. Sensors automatically stop the rotor from turning when the
door opens.
Sedo
Treepoint
Booth: W1 D01
Sedo Treepoint will introduce the new
developed Sedomat 8000 series to Chinese market - a controller range which is
specially designed to meet the latest requirements of the Smart Factory.
Sedomat 8000 series comes in three
different sizes and with many new cutting-edge features to match all customer
needs. Sedomat 8007 has a 7‘‘ display, Sedomat 8010 comes with a 10,1‘‘ display
and Sedomat 8015 is equipped with 15,4‘‘ display.
In addition to the benefits of the well
proven Sedomat controllers, the new series is more flexible and offers
different interfaces like CANopen, Profibus DP and Modbus RTU. OPC UA interface
will enhance data to improve the communication between different production
systems.
SedoMaster is the core of the production
shop floor: intelligent central production planning, controlling, monitoring
and reporting becomes available for all key operators and the management due to
the integration of all dyeing and all finishing machines.
SedoMaster is a MES System which powerful
reporting gives information on productivity, resource cost and OEE. The system
also links all periphery like dispensers, dissolvers or ERP systems. Displaying
of real time production data is also possible on mobile devices via the new
SedoAPP.
SedoExpert is a PPS system and a management
platform for textile plants which connects the ERP-System to the MES. Customers
production orders are managed according the standard procedures.
Production is tracked and monitored in real
time which ensures a clear organization of the workshop. The included TMS
module can plan capacity and simulate the production planning through the
complete workshop. It achieves the best possible production planning and
machine utilization and efficiency can be increased through reduction of
machine down- and wait times.
Sedo Treepoint offers many solutions,
helping customers to protect the environment with delivering technology to
reduce energy consumption, water and chemical use as well as wastewater. The
products assist to save cost and resources and increase machine productivity
and efficiency at the same time.
Within the past years, energy costs became
one of the most important cost factors of the textile finishing industry.
EnergyMaster calculates the energy consumption of production and provides all
information for optimizing the energy use. This results in a better carbon
footprint and it saves a lot of costs.
ColorMaster is an expert system for recipe
management and color measurement. The Windows based software calculates the
best and most cost-effective recipe for laboratory use and offers the best
possible treatment and correct dye program selection in production.
Colorimetric control for the different production steps and calculations of
additions with additional treatments supplement the functionality of
ColorMaster.
The perfect tool to optimize the wash- and
rinsing process is Ecomat. It comes with optical RGB-technology and checks in
the circulation the water clearness during washing/rinsing after the dyeing
process. Connected to a Sedomat controller, it can automatically optimize and
automate the complete washing/rinsing process.
SEI
Laser
Booth: W2 B27
Matrix Textile is the outcome of SEI
Laser’s technical expertise, flexibility and technological innovation for
textile applications exploiting laser technology. The main feature that makes
Matrix Textile, a “Game Changer” is its extreme flexibility that allows,
starting from a roll, both roll-to-roll and roll-to-garment processing: a
system that has no comparison.
This modularity allows its installation in
any modern production process, optimizing the production performance of the
company.
Matrix Textile – will be presented by SEI Laser at the show – takes
advantage of proprietary laser technology to carry out hi-speed textile
marking, engraving and cutting process on roll to roll material with top
quality at the highest productivity. Processing speed is higher than the output
obtained by traditional laser technology.
The core of Matrix Textile is Icaro Textile
software for on the fly and static process optimisation; thanks to Icaro
Textile it is easy to process any vectorial or raster image or decoration.
SETEX

Booth: W2 B68
SETEX will introduce the new C390 machine
controller family at ShanghaiTex 2019. The C390 controller contains all
essential technologies and properties for applications in Industry 4.0
environments.
Available in a variety of display sizes, they are
designed for a wide range of coverage from data acquisition terminal to machine
control and plant navigator. Split-screen features and IP-camera connection
provide an outstanding overview of all machine and system states, perfect for operating
stenter frames and washing lines.
All-new infographic animations with intuitive swipe
and scrolling gestures provide unbeatable ergonomic comfort. Integrated mobile
connectivity turns every C390 controller into a powerful IIoT-device with
access by mobile device & web browser without additional app installation.
An integrated OPC UA client allows for a simple
linking to finishing machines to provide all new features and the integration
with SETEX OrgaTEX MES to 3rd party PLCs.

Tecnorama
Booth: W2 B22
Tecnorama
will exhibit a laboratory system for the developing of the right recipe for
bulk dyeing machines, in order to avoid mistakes, corrections and re-dyeing in
production.
The right
recipe is developed thanks to the worldwide known DOS&DYE, which is a fully
automatic system, reproducing in laboratory the whole dye-house and the dyeing
operations.
The system
consists of DOSORAMA - an automatic machine for the dispensing of dyestuffs
solutions and chemicals with volumetric system - working with one or more
robotized DYEING MACHINES able to operate autonomously 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, suitable to perform knitted fabric, woven, yarn, tops, fibres, etc.
Thanks to
the optimization of production processes and to the overcoming of those limits
inherent the manual management of laboratory, the Dos&Dye system reduces
water and energy consumption for an environmental friendly approach and for a
considerable saving of time and money.
Thies
Booth: W1 A05
Thies GmbH & Co. KG will introduce its latest products for fibre, yarn and fabric dyeing.
The yarn dyeing machine iCone is ideal for
bleaching and dyeing fibre in different forms like packages, warp beams, combed
tops or flock. With the help of modern flow analysis tools, the pipe systems,
the pumps and their impellers have been optimized, reducing pressure losses and
power consumption.
The iCone offers the ability to dye in a
traditional manner by using reciprocating liquor circulation. However, it can
also be operated with one flow direction and an ultra-short liquor ratio
starting at 1: 3.6.
The machine is very flexible and matches
diverse requirements. The delivery spectrum of the iCone is complemented by the
very latest, user-friendly control system. Its “green functions” provide
standardized programs for exploiting the optimization potential of different
process steps.
In addition, the latest
version of iMaster H2O incorporates various new detail improvements. Many of
them were developed in response to suggestions from customers respectively end-
users.
The iMaster mini belongs to the iMaster
family. It is a fully-equipped variant of the iMaster H2O with a loading
capacity of 20-80 kg for small production runs and laboratory work. The main
advantage is to operate the iMaster mini with the same (parameter) settings as
the iMaster H2O production machine. The earlier testing and optimization phase
using the iMaster mini has shown that new kinds of fabrics, recipes and
processes can be incorporated in the production sequence more effectively and
more cost-efficiently.
For the treatment of light to medium-weight
terry articles, Thies recommends the iMaster F machine. It has loading
capacities of up to 400 kg per chamber.
The soft-TRD SIII combines perfect fabric
running properties with the latest short liquor ratio technology. With liquor
ratios starting at 1:5, a variety of sensitive fabrics can be treated gently.
The soft-TRD SIII is ideal for finishing polyester fabrics due to the
high-performance (kier) temperature regulation.
For reducing error rates and increasing
reproducibility, the automation of the chemical and auxiliaries supply is
mandatory. The MPS product family offers a complete solution for fully
automated supply of a finishing plant with chemicals, dyes and auxiliaries.
Furthermore, Thies is offering a new
generation of controllers (T390), which is designed for Industry
4.0-applications as well as for interfacing appropriate MES-systems.
TMT
CIMI
Booth: W2 B45
TMT CIMI SRL will present at the exhibition
an extensive range of machines for processes in wet and dry finishing, besides
the exclusive tangential sizing system.
Open width continuous washing with the
LAVANOVA series, and rope milling and scouring in the FLEXIFOLA models are both
practical examples of minimum consumption of water and chemicals.
Meanwhile, precision in the dosing of
chemicals with minimal water requirements is a key feature of the new PREXTRA
series of pad mangles or foulards.
The well-known PF 3000 kier decatizing
MAGNUM and PREMIUM models and the VAPOR 2000 steaming tunnels also incorporate
latest R&D features for more efficient processing, as well as offering
options to handle wool rich knitted fabrics.
In warp preparation the recently launched
WR TRIM 3 size box, with the both tangential and newly developed three cylinder
sizing/squeezing box, is also good for all kinds of yarns and blends in natural
and synthetic fibres, including high-density warps.
W4 /
W5
Knitting
& Hosiery Machinery
BTSR
Booth: W5 A01
ULTRAFEEDER2, a top seller yarn constant
tension feeder from BTSR INTERNATIONAL, can now combine with the UNICO2 device
specifically designed for hosiery and knitting applications, to offer a new
innovative yarn “storage & release” concept solution.
Thanks to an innovative patented working
system, UNICO2 is able to automatically compensate sudden and high yarn
absorption variations, by featuring both positive yarn constant tension control
and yarn storage & release capabilities.
Among the main benefits, UNICO2 guarantees
top quality standards in the textile product, by allowing the machine to
operate at max machine speed/efficiency. In addition, the device comes with
“Graduation Compression” function for unlimited new product styles and fashion
features capability. It is extremely user-friendly with plug & play set-up.
Impressive benefits in a wide range of
textile application make the UNICO2 unique: high stitch selection capability
(hosiery), toe & heel application (socks), extreme patterns & all yarns
applications by replacing traditional storage feeders (seamless), reverse
function capability (flat knitting and upper shoes), striper and striper jacquard
application (circular knitting).
L.G.L.
Booth: W5 D05
L.G.L. ELECTRONICS is specialized in the
development and manufacturing of electronic yarn feeders. In 2004, L.G.L.
HANGZHOU was established in China to optimize the production, sales and after-sales
service for Far-Eastern markets.
At ShanghaiTex 2019, the Italian producer
of electronic yarn feeders will be showcasing a range of advanced and
sustainable yarn feeding solution. The product range includes yarn feeding
solutions for knitting and weaving.
Feeders for knitting are Spin1, Ecopower,
Ecompact and the MINI CB made in Hangzhou, they are suitable for all types of
knitting machines. MINI CB feeders perform successfully in many different
applications like seamless, socks, large diameter circular knitting machine,
flat knitting machines etc.
The MINI CB feeder to be showcased at the
company booth is the new version with electronic brake ATTIVO which enables to
program the desired tension and keeps it constant either with full or empty
bobbin. Yarn tension sensor is remotely programmable by laptop. Wide tension
range is from 0.5 g to 25 g.
Meanwhile, feeders for weaving are
Ecosmart, Progress Vector and Plus, Tecnico and Ecowinder, which is the latest
model made by L.G.L. HANGZHOU.
Ecowinder features a remarkable reduction
of power consumption compared to other feeders in the market. It has a new
design, reduced dimension and weight (4.8 kg) and will be available in the
version with 3 optical sensor controlling: input missing yarn, winding yarn,
winding count and yarn reserve, or in the new version with 3 mechanical sensor.
SIGNAL
Booth: W5 A51

SIGNAL Srl will be showcasing i-control, a
web-based application which retrieves production data from textile machinery.
It is an easy application, yet offers all the main functions, quickly answering
to the questions such as: How many pieces have been produced? Which are the
less efficient machines and why? How is the productivity per production shift?
The application collects data from textile
machines through ethernet connection which is available on all SIGNAL based
hardware. It stores them on a local database which is installed on a main
server (personal computer).
Network infrastructure is based on a
classic wired ethernet, and stored data are then processed by i-control
application, which shows main indexes as efficiency, stops and other production
information in a simple way. Data are shown by importance to highlight key
information.
The company emphasizes that i-control
offers the user a remote control feature which allows production items codes,
quantity and other relevant information to be sent to the textile machines.
Furthermore, i-control allows sending full
working files to the textile machines. Likewise, it allows user to transfer
files from textile machines to the server. Such features are compliant to
Industry 4.0 environment requirements.