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PP Graphics Launches Mobile Wide-Format Print Service with Mimaki UJV100-160 and CG-160FX

PP Graphics has launched a portable wide-format print service built on a Mimaki UJV100-160 UV LED printer and CG-160FX vinyl cutter/plotter purchased from CMYUK, deploying the 1.6m-wide kit as a touring production hub across the UK and Europe. The equipment and 35% profit were recovered within the first two shows, according to PP Graphics, and the service has expanded from a single exhibition client into a profitable model also used by Greater Manchester Police for covert poster printing.

ZSK Adds AI-Powered Production Analysis to MY.ZSK 4.0 Embroidery Monitoring

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 and Pacific Global Demonstrate Softwin Dyeing Machine at Rahim Textile Mills Open Day

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 Launches FASTSEWN U.S. Subsidiary and Opens Milwaukee Manufacturing and Support Facility

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 Triples Apparel Production Speed with Kornit Apollo Installation

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 Upgrades TM Weft Warp Knitting Machine with E 36 Gauge and EL Pattern Drive for Finer Fashion Fabrics

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 to Showcase WARPDIRECT 2.0 Warping Machine and HSB Size Box at ITMA ASIA 2026

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 Q3 Revenue Flat at €121.6 Million as SaaS Grows 12% and Equipment Orders Fall 10%

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 to Showcase Energy-Saving Needles and Precision Components at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

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 to Showcase UCC 672-ME Electronic Jacquard Machine for Premium Mattress Fabrics at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

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@techtextoday· 18:56Pulse Score4848

Groz-Beckert will present its latest textile innovations across six product segments at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2026 in Shanghai. The showcase will highlight energy-efficient needles, advanced carding solutions and AI-powered customer services.

Picanol Launches AirOne Airjet Weaving Machine for Basic Fabrics at ITMA Asia + CITME 2026

Picanol 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@techtextoday· 16:01Pulse Score5656

Savio will present its Proxima Smartconer and Lybra Smartspinner at ITMA ASIA Shanghai 2026, featuring AI-powered winding, advanced air-jet spinning, and digital integration. The showcase highlights the company's focus on automated yarn processing and connected spinning machinery for textile manufacturers.

Roaches Supplies Record 19-Machine Textile Testing Lab to Indonesia's Alia Digital Printex

Roaches 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 Reports Q3 FY2026 Results on Earnings Call (LSS.PA)

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's PDC-2K600EX Drive Electronics to Support Kyocera's KJ4A-EX600RC-HX Printhead at Launch

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.

Only Boards Installs CMYUK-Supplied Mimaki and JWEI Digital Cutting Workflow for Board and Signage Production

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.@ExtecCorp· 00:00Pulse Score1515

Extec marks Navy Day by honoring U.S. Navy personnel and families. For aerospace and defense materials labs, the post points to the Extec Labcut RTR CNC system for composite test specimens, with a link to the product page.

Meteor Inkjet's PDC-2K600EX Drive Electronics to Support Kyocera's KJ4A-EX600RC-HX Recirculating Printhead

Meteor 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@STsignmag· 20:31Pulse Score1818

Roland DGA (Irvine, CA) has announced a live demo webinar for its TrueVis LG-640, scheduled for Oct. 28 from 12 to 1 p.m. Eastern Time.