In a highlight of the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference in Dresden, Peter D. Dornier, Chairman of the Walter Reiners Foundation of the VDMA, lauded the accomplishments of four outstanding young engineers. The awards ceremony, held as part of the conference, recognized innovative contributions in sustainability and technological advancements.
Franziska Jauch from Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences clinched the Bachelor's category Sustainability Prize, a 3,000-euro accolade, for her groundbreaking work on pigment digital printing in denim production. Meanwhile, Annika Datko of RWTH Aachen secured the Bachelor's category Promotion Prize, also valued at 3,000 euros, for her research on determining polyester content in used textiles.
In the Diploma/Master's category, Dave Kersevan from TU Dresden received a 3,500-euro Sustainability Prize for his noteworthy thesis on developing a laboratory system for needled carbon preforms. Flávio Diniz, representing RWTH Aachen, clinched the Diploma/Master's category Promotion Award, also endowed with 3,500 euros, for his outstanding work on the feasibility of manufacturing ultra-thin carbon fibers.
The anticipation for the 2024 award ceremony is building, set to unfold in April at the VDMA stand during the Techtextil fair in Frankfurt. The accolades underscore the industry's commitment to fostering innovation and sustainable practices among emerging talents.
