- AMF Reece, which participated at the CISMA Show, held in Shanghai between 22nd and 24th September, displayed 10 special applications machines including the new models that were successfully introduced at the IMB show this April.

- Since its establishment on 1973, United Mechanical Works has devoted itself to the study of quality improvement and technological development.

- LA Meccanica's autocutting plant has the following purpose: To check manually or automatically the quality of the fabric; To prepare automatically the optimisation of the cut disposition according to the kind and position of the defects; To drive the automatic rolling and cutting machine accordingly to the optimised disposition of cut; To divide and roll up separately first quality and second quality.

- LECTRA, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to the soft goods industries, announces the new version of Optiplan, the most powerful and comprehensive cut-order planning and optimising software.

- AS an alternative to table printing, Workhorse Products offers its Model 10008 All Heads Down eight-colour/eight-station manual press. This type of press has a unique floating head design that allows an operator to be positioned at each station printing simultaneously. Depending on the type of job, this can increase your production over the more popular rotary method.

- UDAYA from the Arun Textile Engineers Pvt Ltd is the latest version of double-deck two-for-one twister for embroidery thread plan.

- Lectra, the world leader in software, CAD/CAM equipment and related services dedicated to the fashion businesses, has launched Easy Grading, a unique and powerful automated grading application.

- Lectra, the world leader in software, CAD/CAM equipment and related services dedicated to the fashion business, has announced the release of Modaris 3D Fit.

- Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Institute of Textiles and Clothing have recently developed "An intelligent Simulator for Cross-selling & Up-selling using Smart Fitting Room & Smart Dressing Mirror".

- BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, has taken a major step to revolutionise the garment industry with the launch of its new non-iron technology and co-branding programme in Asia.

- Debenhams, a major UK high street department store, has launched a new line of women's leisurewear incorporating Huntsman’s High IQ® Cool Comfort effect

- Automatic sewing machines are used in many areas of the sewing industry, they also, however, create specific problems such as skip stitches and an uneven seam appearance.