The Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development Mission (MPSSDM) has signed an MoU to provide exclusive right to the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhopal, to provide training to people in textile sector under the Mukhya Mantri Kaushalya Yojana (MMKY).

The Epson Textile R-Evolution focused on digitisation in the textiles industry. The conference threw light on the economic, organisational and ecological benefits in the industry including waste reduction, fewer wash cycles and the related reduction in environmental pollution. At the event, a book on digital printing and sustainability was also unveiled.

Datatex AG, a leader in ERP solutions for the apparel and textile industry with the largest installed base of textile software, has signed agreements with two Indian companies—Gemini Consulting and Services and Fulcrum Consultancy.

The Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development Mission (MPSSDM) has signed an MoU to provide exclusive right to the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhopal, to provide training to people in textile sector under the Mukhya Mantri Kaushalya Yojana (MMKY).

Nokia announced the launch of a cluster development programme, which will digitally empower the weaver community and connect them to technology and the marketplace in the villages of Tamil Nadu.

TMAS, Textile Machinery Association of Sweden, has established a local office in the 7th district of Ho Chi Minh City. Heading the office is Tran Phuoc Thanh, Business Development Representative for TMAS in Vietnam.

Siemens has expanded its Simatic S7-1500 Advanced Controller portfolio for more challenging applications to include a new type of multifunctional platform that combines control and PC functions in a single device. Two new technology CPUs also widen the portfolio for mid-range motion control tasks.

As of December 1, 2017 Alphalex Ltd will act as sole agent for SSM Schärer Schweiter Mettler AG in the United Kingdom (UK) and in Ireland.

Teijin Aramid has announced the introduction of Twaron ComForte SB3, one of the lightest ballistic protection products for body armour.