Join Hohenstein at Techtextil, a trade show and education for technical textiles and nonwovens.
See you at booth #1807!
Presentations:
Tue 5/17 | 10:30 am
Advancements in Smart Textiles (Symposium)
In the mid-nineties, Smart Textiles heralded the emergence of a new era in textiles with promising opportunities that brought together multiple disciplines including electronics, computing, communications, sensors, materials, and textiles in unique ways. In this symposium, experts from academia and industry will explore real-world applications of smart textiles in physiological monitoring, cooling, and pressure sensing using smart materials and technologies. They will also identify a path forward for realizing the promise and potential of this exciting technology to enhance the quality of life.
Tue 5/17 | 1 pm
Systematic Impact Reduction with Safer Inks
As our industry strives to reduce impact while maintaining performance, what actions count most? For printing, high quality inks that have been certified to global standards can reduce risk, increase traceability and enhance credibility. We’ll discuss a systematic approach to better input chemistry that protects people and the planet.
Tue 5/17 | 3 pm
Risk Management through Smart Testing
How do you balance customer expectations with development budgets? Complicated supply chains with global legal compliance? Brand exposure with competitive advantage?
Learn how leverage data, existing relationships and global experts for a holistic and customized approach to testing.
Wed 5/18 | 1 pm
Medical Device Testing
Medical device testing is a critical and required step in ensuring the safety, quality and effectiveness of devices. In this session, we will discuss the different types of textile medical device testing, as well as things to consider for development and compliance with the new EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
Wed 5/18 | 2:30 pm
Circular Economy and Sustainability (Symposium)
Consumers are increasingly considering the sustainability of their purchases, from the materials used to manufacture products to the processes they undergo. In this panel discussion, industry experts from different stages of the value chain will discuss the various challenges different companies face when implementing sustainable practices – from materials sourcing to energy and water consumption to the elimination of hazardous chemicals and waste reduction – and what they are doing to overcome them.