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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.

Spectre Opens Lower-Emissions Factory in Vietnam

Spectre has opened a lower-emissions manufacturing factory in Vietnam, according to Ecotextile News. The report provides no further detail on the facility's capacity, equipment, or emissions metrics.

James G. Wilson: Operator Compensation Can Mask Weak Process Capability in Extrusion

Industry veteran James G. Wilson warns that compensating for weak extrusion processes through skilled operator intervention can hide underlying capability gaps. He shares methods for detecting when operator effort has quietly become essential to production.

Barmag Adds Chinese-Language Digital Academy Training for Neumag BCF S+ and S8 Systems

Barmag has extended its Digital Academy online training centre for the BCF process to Chinese, three years after launching it in English, Spanish, French and Turkish.

ITMA 2027 Blog Highlights Textile Industry's Push to Connect Fragmented Manufacturing Data

The latest ITMA 2027 textile machinery exhibition blog reports that the industry's next major challenge is linking isolated data systems across design, PLM, ERP, MES, and individual machines.

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.

Missoni Deploys Lectra Kubix Link PLM, Cuts Product Data Management Time by 60%

Italian fashion house Missoni implemented Lectra's Kubix Link cloud-based PLM platform, reducing time spent managing and maintaining product data by approximately 60%.

TECHNICAL TEXTILES TODAY@techtextoday· 14:27Pulse Score3838

A look at advanced textile technology at BTRA, highlighting innovative machinery and solutions including the Atmospheric Plasma Machine, Vacuum Plasma Machine, and Water Wiper Transmission.

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.

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The company is sending off its older Amanda press to free up floor space for additional new machines.

Brose Sitech Selects Richland County, S.C. for First US Manufacturing Facility to Supply Scout Motors

Brose Sitech announced a $29.5 million investment in a 140,000-square-foot Just-in-Time facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, creating 330 jobs to supply complete car seat sets to Scout Motors. Operations are expected to be online in 2027, with the plant located in the Scout Supplier Park to support sequential seat delivery.

ACS Group and Pagani Debut Joint Presence at Plastimagen Following 2025 Merger

ACS Group and Pagani are making their joint debut at Plastimagen in Mexico City, marking their 2025 merger with a reception and expanded plastics recycling solutions. The combined presence follows the companies' merger completed in 2025.

PCP Ventures LLC Completes Acquisition of Pellon, Plans Investment in Clearwater Nonwovens Plant

PCP Ventures LLC completed its acquisition of Pellon on October 1, taking over the interfacing and nonwoven specialty materials brand that employs approximately 95 people at a 220,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Clearwater, Florida.

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.

AI Robotics and Intelligent Machine Controls Cut Scrap and Cycle Times in Plastics Manufacturing

AI-driven robotics and intelligent machine controls are helping plastics manufacturers speed cycle times, cut scrap, and improve quality through real-time data and automation. The systems combine real-time data with automation to support faster cycles and tighter quality control on the production line.

Fujifilm Ink Expands OEM Development and Industrial Inkjet Focus at Broadstairs Site

Fujifilm Ink is strengthening its OEM development and industrial inkjet focus at its Broadstairs, Kent operation, drawing on more than 25 years of inkjet expertise to reinforce OEM UV ink technology.

STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine Integrates Cutter & Buck and Storm Creek into On-Demand Decoration Platform

STAHLS’ Fulfill Engine has integrated Cutter & Buck and Storm Creek into its on-demand platform, connecting both apparel brands with automated decoration and fulfillment. Cutter & Buck adds 198 new styles, including Clique branded items, while Storm Creek expands the platform’s sustainable apparel selection; orders route automatically for decoration and fulfillment with a five-business-day turnaround through the decorator network. The integrations accompany a redesigned product catalog with dynamic filters and improved search.

Pig and Cow Leather Maker Expands Operations in Thailand

A pig and cow leather maker is expanding its operations in Thailand, according to International Leather Maker. The source provides no further details on the company name, investment figures, capacity, or timeline.

Ecco to Close Factories in Portugal and Vietnam

Ecco is closing factories in Portugal and Vietnam, according to International Leather Maker. The report does not specify the number of facilities affected, the timing of the closures, or the number of jobs impacted.

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.