Bigger, Better, Bolder: India-ITME Society, organisers of the ITMEs, by their own words, has struck the keynote for the 10th India-ITME 2016 edition, which is poised to scale a new peak of achievement by the sheer number of exhibitors, visitors and the space. The biggest achievements are the new exhibitors and the number of roadshows India-ITME Society has done to promote ‘Make in India’ – a dream project of the Modi-led Government. There were a total of 23 roadshows, including in some important Asian countries like Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand.

Within the framework of their strategic digital alliance since 2011, Siemens and Atos cooperate in the field of cyber security for industrial companies. Together, they provide customers in the manufacturing and processing industries with comprehensive security services and products for production and office IT.

Mimaki Engineering Co Ltd has launched ?Tx300P-1800B?, a new 1.8 m wide, entry model belt-type direct-to-textile inkjet printer for the textile and apparel industry.

Aurora Specialty Textiles, a leader in coating, dyeing and finishing of both woven and nonwoven fabrics, has opened a new high-tech manufacturing facility in Yorkville, US, which features the EHWHA ultra wide-width coating and finishing line.

The Government of Lesotho aims to localise the textile manufacturing industry of Africa, which is currently dominated by foreign investors.

The Government of Pakistan has approved Rs 185 million under the Export Development Fund (EDF) for development projects to boost exports and develop the textile sector.

With four more tie-ups in the last few months, A.T.E. has scaled new peaks in providing top-end technologies to the textile industry.

As the calendar shifts into the final quarter of 2016, our thoughts shift into visions of festivities, celebrations, and family.

Declining cotton consumption needs a big boost, and innovation only holds the key, opine industry experts.