The Weaving Conference is back in Huddersfield on 16 May 2024 to uncover the latest weaving innovation and technology, with a special focus on Robotics, AI and Cloud Solutions. In partnership with the Weaving Group, UKFT has put together a panel of industry experts from UK companies currently pioneering innovative ways of working and new technologies, to lead the day’s sessions.

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This year’s speakers will take a deep-dive into data-driven solutions that can keep your business ahead of the curve, including:

• The latest innovations driving efficiency and precision 
• Streamlining the supply chain: AI, robotics and cloud solutions 
• How automation is reshaping the textile industry 

James Laxtons, Managing Director at the yarn manufacturers Laxtons, will lead a session on ‘Harnessing Technology to Teach Weaving Skills’. James will give an overview of a cloud-based system used for teaching weaving skills to existing and new staff, that could offer comprehensive training and development opportunities to textile businesses.

Channeling new technology such as AI and Robotics could help improve the textile supply chain will outline Bob Harding, Managing Director of the machinery company Vandewiele UK, in a session. He will discuss how to leverage flexibility and automation to enhance business operations.

Jan Bogaert, CEO of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experts BMS Vision, will build on the topic of AI in the session ‘The Evolution of Vision Technology for Textiles’. Jan will speak about how vision-based solutions are evolving with direct AI integration, enhancing defect detection and classification.

Other topics include ‘3D Weaving The Future for Garment Production’ by Graysha Audren from WEFFAN, and ‘Robotics and Precise Fibre Placement’ by Jody Turner from AMRC. Keep scrolling to discover the full speakers line-up.

Full speakers line-up

Dr. Josef Klingele – Lindauer DORNIER

Mobility Solutions

Jason Kent – BTMA

Weaving a Dual Strategy for Future Textiles

Tony Decock – Picanol

The latest updates from Picanol’s high-tech weaving machines

Jody Turner – AMRC

Robotics and Precise Fibre Placement

James Laxton – Laxtons

Harnessing Technology to Teach Weaving Skills

David Barker – Cygnet Texkimp

Advances in Automation in Technical Textiles

Bob Harding – Vandewiele

Al, Robotics and Cloud Solutions to Improve the Supply Chain

Graysha Audren – WEFFAN

3D Weaving The Future for Garment Production

Julius Gamper – Karl Mayer

Warp Preparation: Digitalisation Care X-Tend & Connectivity Packages and Customer Benefits Beyond

Manuel Enriquez – Itema Group

EVOlution in Weaving

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