Year 2020 has been a year of disruptions, mostly the negative ones. However, some progressive apparel and textile technology providers (in sewing/bonding/mask making category) found an opportunity to stay afloat amidst the worst pandemic in the modern era and continued innovating throughout the year.
Some technology companies diversified into technology for PPE manufacturing, while some kept their emphasis on apparel segment only. Team Apparel Resources has kept a close eye on these developments and thereby lists some of the most interesting ones here –
• Duerkopp Adler launches its DA 900 CFM – a Cotton Face Mask Sewing Automat and more innovative technologies
Details of DA 900 CFM:
Duerkopp Adler makes its face mask sewing automat commercially available
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• PFAFF introduces automatic mask making machine – 4520
Details of PFAFF 4520:
PFAFF launches new automatic mask production unit
• Jack Stock spearheads the production woes with IoT technology and new generation SNLS machines throughout 2020
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• Vibemac launches its ‘Basic’ and ‘Silver’ lines of sewing machines
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• IMB diversified focus to PPE gowns and coveralls with its new ‘Lace Machines’
Another leading denim sewing automat supplier of China, IMB too took a hit due to COVID-19, but Johan Grieten, Global Sales Director and R&D Advisor of the company, is bullish about the use of automation and its positive adoption after the pandemic. All IMB is trying to concentrate on is not losing the market share. To cater to the market needs, IMB diversified focus to PPE gowns and coveralls with its ‘Lace Machines’ that caused a significant increase in company’s turnover in the second quarter of 2020.
• Hikari launches hot air seam sealing machine – *QILi*-XL-A2 – in India
Details of *QILi*-XL-A2:
China’s Hikari launches hot air seam sealing machine in India
• Special Mention: Alibaba’s new ‘smart factory’ launch
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