ZSK has introduced an open API and direct integration with Anthropic's Claude AI platform to its MY.ZSK 4.0 monitoring system, enabling manufacturers to analyze embroidery production data and build custom performance dashboards without programming.
Fong's National Engineering and Pacific Global Associates jointly held an open day at Rahim Textile Mills in Gazipur, demonstrating the Softwin Dyeing Machine to Bangladesh's textile dyeing professionals.
Mikkelsen Innovation ApS has registered FASTSEWN, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, adding a U.S. sales, engineering, and support team of six employees so far, led by COO Ranjan Singh. The site was chosen for its central location and air service through Chicago and Milwaukee airports, and for existing manufacturing and parts procurement contacts in the area. FASTSEWN is hosted at the Milwaukee facility of initial customer Olympus Group, where its StitchNCut production system will be installed for demonstrations in a live production environment.
VistaPrint installed a Kornit Digital Apollo system, increasing digital garment printing capacity by approximately 25,000 units per week and delivering production speeds around three times faster than its previous process.
Karl Mayer has enhanced its TM Weft warp knitting machine with a finer E 36 gauge option, a new EL pattern drive, and continuous yarn tension regulation to produce finer fashion fabrics. The upgraded machine will be demonstrated at ITMA Asia 2026 in Shanghai, alongside two fabric collections including a 63 gsm crinkle chiffon-like fabric and dense autumn/winter constructions. The WovenLike concept aims to replicate woven fabric appearance while retaining warp knitting's production efficiency and wrinkle resistance.
KARL MAYER will present its latest-generation WARPDIRECT direct warping machine and HSB Size Box for the PROSIZE sizing machine at ITMA ASIA 2026 in the Weaving Hall, Booth 3/A24. The WARPDIRECT 2.0 achieves warping speeds up to 1,200 m/min and features an electric press roll system that reduces maintenance while ensuring precise, cylindrical beams. The HSB Size Box offers a cover factor up to 100%, size add-on savings of up to 10%, and a maximum sizing speed of 160 m/min, with 200 m/min available as an option.
Lectra reported flat Q3 revenue of €121.6 million, with SaaS revenue growing 12% while equipment orders fell 10%. The company's recurring software business expanded even as new equipment order intake declined.
Groz-Beckert will present its LCmax energy-saving needles, SAN TT and SAN FY special-application needles, and a patented compound needle for fine-gauge elastic fabrics at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai from 20-24 November.
Terrot Textilmaschinen will present its UCC 672-ME double-electronic jacquard circular knitting machine at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai, targeting premium mattress ticking and upholstery fabrics.
TECHNICAL TEXTILES TODAY@techtextodayPulse Score4848Picanol introduced the AirOne airjet weaving machine, designed specifically for basic woven fabrics, at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026 in Shanghai from November 20–24.
TECHNICAL TEXTILES TODAY@techtextodayPulse Score5656Roaches International dispatched its largest integrated order of textile laboratory equipment to date, delivering 19 testing machines weighing over two tons to a new lab being established by Indonesia's Alia Digital Printex.
Lectra (LSS.PA) held its Q3 FY2026 earnings call, as detailed in a transcript published by Yahoo Finance. The source provides no further financial figures, technical metrics, or operational details from the call.
Meteor Inkjet announced that its PDC-2K600EX printhead drive electronics will support Kyocera's new KJ4A-EX600RC-HX recirculating printhead upon its release, expected in November.
Woking-based start-up Only Boards has invested in a full lineup of print and finishing equipment from CMYUK, including Mimaki JFX 200-2513 EX UV LED flatbed printer, Mimaki UCJV330-160 roll-to-roll printer and cutter, Mimaki CG-160FXII Plus cutting plotter, Neolt laminator, and JWEI JCUT Pro1625 digital cutting table.
Extec Corp.@ExtecCorpPulse Score1515Meteor Inkjet's PDC-2K600EX printhead drive electronics will support Kyocera's new KJ4A-EX600RC-HX recirculating printhead upon its expected November release, letting OEMs integrate the head using existing Meteor hardware, software and APIs.
Signs of the Times@STsignmagPulse Score1818Skandacor is highlighting digital die-cutting systems that automate sheet feeding, registration, and cutting to reduce manual handling in print, packaging, and signage workflows.
A customer visit to Wenzhou Bocheng Machinery focused on the company's advanced thermoforming machine solutions. The source provides no further technical specifications, capacity figures, or equipment details from the visit.
DIS has upgraded its wide-format production equipment with the installation of an EFI Vutek M3h printer. The investment expands the company's wide-format printing capabilities, as reported by Printweek.
Duplo has expanded its showroom and launched a new cutting table, as reported by Printweek. The announcement combines a facility expansion with the introduction of the new cutting table. No further technical specifications, dimensions, or performance metrics were disclosed in the source text.
MediaCo has installed an EFI Vutek printer as part of a legacy equipment upgrade. The installation replaces older wide-format printing capacity at the company. No further technical specifications or financial terms were disclosed in the source.
Riverside Printers has invested in a JWEI digital cutting table to expand its in-house finishing capability. The installation adds automated contour cutting capacity to the printer's signage production workflow, reducing reliance on outsourced or manual cutting operations.
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