#Composites

2025-02-20

KARL MAYER Technische Textilien presents its most successful multiaxial warp knitting machine at JEC World 2025

KARL MAYER Technische Textilien is looking forward to a successful JEC World from March 4 to 6, 2025 in Paris. The specialist for the production of machines for reinforcement structures will be exhibiting at stand 5Q128 in Paris-Nord Villepinte with an extensive collection of innovative non-crimp patterns and a multimedia presentation.

Economical, flexible and affordable - the MAX GLASS Eco © 2025 KARL MAYER

The focus of the exhibition will be the MAX GLASS ECO, a reliable production machine for the extremely economical manufacture of standard non-crimps made of glass fibers. The articles are particularly in demand in the wind power industry. Interest on the market is correspondingly high. The multiaxial warp knitting machine was first presented at JEC World 2024 and quickly became a bestseller in the time that followed.

“Since the market launch, we have signed numerous contracts with various new and existing customers, including some major projects. Our original expectations for the sale of the machine have been clearly exceeded,” says Hagen Lotzmann, Vice President Sales at KARL MAYER Technische Textilien, with satisfaction. The main customers for the MAX GLASS ECO are in China and India.

Its sales success is based on an excellent price-performance ratio and flexibility. The newcomer with the 101” working width produces up to 410 m of fabric/h at a maximum speed of 1,800 min-1 and can be adapted to the requirements of different areas of application thanks to various optional functions.

KARL MAYER opens a new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTRE – a new era of textile innovation begins

KARL MAYER is opening its new TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTRE (TIC), sending a strong signal that it is driving textile innovation forward and opening up new perspectives for the textile industry. The TIC brings together the latest developments in Warp Knitting, Technical Textiles and Warp Preparation – KARL MAYER’s core areas of expertise.

Proven performance, optimised costs – the new RE 6 EL

Nowadays textile companies increasingly need to produce small production runs and respond to market changes with instantaneous pattern changes in order to operate profitably – meaning they require machines that offer maximum flexibility, reliability and cost efficiency. KARL MAYER understands the challenges of the market and is launching its new RE 6 EL. The Raschel machine offers the core strengths of the classic RSE 6 EL and essentially the same performance parameters, but has been further cost-optimised largely due to local production advantages. This makes the newcomer an efficiency champion in production, especially when it comes to frequent pattern changes.

Engineering depth and diversity for composites

Airbond is the latest member of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) to receive recognition for contributions to the composites industry. The engineering firm based in Pontypool, South Wales, has just received the Make UK Energy and Sustainability Award for its Lattice 3D Printing project.

Circulose restarts commercial-scale production at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall

Circulose today announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, marking a significant step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of CIRCULOSE®, a recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles, in the fourth quarter of 2026.

VIATT 2026 to debut German Pavilion, strengthening European participation alongside key Asian textile hubs

Vietnam’s textile and garment sector continues to be a major contributor to the country’s economic growth, with export revenues expected to reach USD 46 billion in 2025, a 5.6% increase from 2024 . From 26 – 28 February, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to contribute to economic growth opportunities by accelerating digital transformation and green transition across the entire textile value chain. The upcoming edition will respond to the rising demand for advanced technologies and sustainable materials with the introduction of the German Pavilion, alongside strong exhibitor participation from key Asian sectors, as well as several high-profile fringe events.

Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs

As car manufacturers look to further reduce their carbon footprint, Autoneum has developed an innovative front trunk solution for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), made entirely from polyester-based textile. The Ultra-Silent Frunk offers significant weight reduction, improved acoustic and thermal insulation, and uses up to 70 percent recycled material, supporting sustainable and efficient vehicle design. Autoneum, global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, has already received orders for the new frunk from three major OEMs in Asia and Europe to be built in three BEV models. Series production for two BEVs has been underway in China and Germany since last year.