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SPESA to host conference for manufacturing technologies

19 Dec '18

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Courtesy: Techtextil Messe Frankfurt

SPESA (Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas) will hold its Advancements in Manufacturing Technologies Conference at the Raleigh convention centre in Raleigh, North Carolina, on February 27, 2019. The conference will be held in conjunction with the 2019 edition of Techtextil North America, the trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens.

Since 2010, SPESA has hosted the advancements conference, which offers its attendees the opportunity to learn about the current and future state of the sewn products industry from leaders on the frontline of manufacturing. The one-day event will be organised into three panel discussions that address the top areas of technology advancements in manufacturing today, including micro-factories, automation, and software connectivity, according to a press release.

The co-location will provide attendees of both events access to the Techtextil North America exhibit hall, with exhibiting companies like Morgan Tecnica Spa, Apjet, Carr Textile, Brrr°, Zund, and more. Badgeholders will also have the ability to register for Techtextil North America’s paid Symposium, including a session on Industry 4.0, which will discuss the barriers, solutions, and current trends of automation and data exchange in moving towards a smart textile supply chain, featuring SPESA board member Mike Fralix. SPESA will also provide its conference attendees the opportunity to attend Techtextil North America’s Reception and Tours at NCSU, on February 27, 2019.

“We believe that this co-location furthers the relationship between the technical textile and sewn products industries. As these two industries continue to evolve and innovate, the companies in each face similar challenges, and the solutions are increasingly dependent on collaboration and the incorporation of new technologies and processes throughout the supply chain,” said Kristy Meade, show director for technical shows: textiles, sewn products, equipment, and technology at Messe Frankfurt.

“Every major manufacturer, brand, and retailer that touches the textile industry is talking about speed-to-market, reshoring, quality control, and improving supply chains. The Advancements Conference allows us to tackle these topics with the best experts in the industry. We’re very excited about February and the opportunity to gather insights about the major changes impacting manufacturing today,” Michael McDonald, executive director of SPESA said. (GK)

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