VDMA members made a significant impact at ITMA 2023, the world's leading trade fair for textile machinery in Milan. The 110 exhibiting VDMA members, covering various machinery chapters, presented their innovations in spinning, nonwovens, weaving, knitting, and more. The German exhibitors, totaling around 200, showcased their expertise on 17,700 square meters, accounting for 15% of the event's space.
During the VDMA press conference at ITMA, themed "Transforming the World of Textiles: efficient - digital - circular," five prominent member companies showcased their solutions in sustainability, circular economy, digitalization, efficiency enhancement, and resource saving.
The chairman of the exhibition and marketing committee of VDMA Textile Machinery, André Wissenberg, unveiled the EvoSteam process, which enables significant water savings. Oerlikon presented digital ecosystems for real-time alerts, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance.
Saurer Group focused on sustainable spinning and twisting solutions for yarns made from recycled or regenerated fibers. Lindauer Dornier highlighted their commitment to productivity, quality, and innovation in the dynamic textile industry.
Herzog Maschinenfabrik demonstrated their role as enablers of CO2-neutral energy production, while Thies showcased their Signature Series, reducing dyestuff consumption and water usage.
In addition, VDMA introduced a web-based demonstrator for the digital networking of machines using the OPC UA standard, facilitating the exchange of process information.
Moreover, VDMA invested €95,000 to support 320 students from technical universities attending ITMA, recognizing the importance of highly qualified engineers for developing marketable technologies in the textile industry.
