The goal of Techtextil North America (NA) and Texprocess Americas, a premier business platform, is to bring key decision-makers from all of the major sectors that are impacted by technical textiles, nonwovens, sewn goods, machinery, and technology together in one location to experience the newest innovations. More than 350 companies from about 30 nations will participate in the unified platform, which will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 10–12, 2023.
The depth of expertise and knowledge gathered in one place is a distinguishing aspect of these co-located exhibitions. According to Kristy Meade, vice-president of technical textiles & technology exhibitions for Messe Frankfurt, “the industry is rapidly evolving, and we’re pleased for guests and exhibitors of Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas to have a front row seat to the action.” “Our Via a variety of brand-new show features, the team is committed to making sure that this year’s show offers relevant exhibitor and audience experiences. We continue to keep an eye on emerging technologies, trends, and changes in the market and promote them through in-depth training and programmes.
“We’re experiencing an exciting comeback for the sewn products business in the Western Hemisphere for the first time in more than two decades,” said Michael McDonald, president of SPESA. “The first step for industry players to join this enormous movement in reshoring, nearshoring, and regional collaboration is to attend Texprocess Americas, the largest show of its type in North, Central, and South America. The show’s 2023 edition hopes to improve the visitor experience even more by incorporating new elements that promote education, networking, and professional development. This is going to be the best show yet, I’m sure of it.
A lineup of free lectures on sustainability, empowering and expanding workforces with technology, the next generation of technical designers, and other topics will be featured at Tech Talks. Visitors will have the chance to hear from industry leaders and subject matter experts as they explore some of the most important developments in research and technology at the highly regarded symposium.
The career and training centre is brand-new this year, and experts from Gaston College’s Textile Technology Centre will be there to give useful materials about the industry’s career prospects, networking advice, and much more. This location will act as a meeting place where visitors could examine job positions listed by participating companies, network with potential employers, and create the ideal résumé, according to the organiser.
A new training programme called Training Takes Time will also be introduced by SPESA in the career and training centre to support manufacturing in the Americas. Merrow Sewing Machine Company and the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) will launch this programme, which will concentrate on mechanic, operator, and facility owner training. The opportunity to learn from Merrow’s team of skilled technicians and teachers who have years of expertise in the business will be provided to participants. The training will make use of ISAIC’s augmented reality capabilities in addition to practical demonstrations to show how these teaching methods work. can aid in scaling the sector and fostering expansion in the Americas.
This year, the programme for student research posters will also be back. The programme draws students who are engaged in textile innovation and research at the undergraduate and graduate levels by showcasing the most recent scientific advancements in sewn product design and production.
The Innovation Awards, which seek to recognise exceptional achievement in the areas of research, new materials, products, and technology, are also brand-new this year. Visitors can browse the exhibit floor at Techtextil North America and Texprocess Americas to view these technologies on display and discover how these exhibitors are advancing thought leadership and favourably impacting the industry.
