What's our new SmartX Innovation Hub all about?💡 We delve into the realm of high-performance textile innovation! Expect a dynamic mix of our signature e-textile activities ➕ additional webinars and networking initiatives, spotlighting high-performance fibres and textiles for technical applications🤝 Why you should join: ✅ Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding enthusiast, our Innovation Hub promises tailored content to spark your interest and foster collaboration. ✅ Hybrid Experience: blending online and in-person events, the Innovation Hub accommodates different preferences and offers flexibility for professionals from all backgrounds, including podcasts for commuters! 🎙 ✅ Explore the possibilities and get a sneak peek into our upcoming plans for the first half of 2024, in collaboration with leading players: TITERA, AEI TÈXTILS, CeNTI - Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, IVGT e.V., The Swedish School of Textiles - University of Borås, and Science Park Borås. Discover more on our brochure below, and join us today ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eF3ZAkHb
SmartX Innovation Hub
Textile Manufacturing
Brussels, Brussels Region 927 followers
European Community of Smart and High Performance Textile Innovators
About us
Organised by Textile ETP, co-hosted by Titera (DE), Tèxtils.CAT (ES), CeNTi (PT), IVGT (DE), University of Borås's Swedish School of Textiles (SE), Science Park Borås (SE), and Sistema Moda Italia (IT), the Textile ETP has launched the SmartX Innovation Hub to help e-textile and high-performance textile companies, research organisations and brands to learn, network and collaborate. The Hub follows the conclusion of the SmartX Europe project, a Horizon2020 initiative dedicated to boosting e-textiles and wearables into the market. One of the most notable achievements of the project was the realization that learning, sharing, and cross-sector collaboration can play a significant role in innovation.
- Website
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https://textile-platform.eu/innovation-hub-smartx
External link for SmartX Innovation Hub
- Industry
- Textile Manufacturing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Brussels, Brussels Region
- Founded
- 2022
Updates
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🚀 On 2 October, we hosted the second Autumn SmartX Innovation Hub webinar focused on the Automotive Industry. The session was moderated by Stefan SCHMIDT and began with our Communications Officer Matteo Mainiero discussing the upcoming activities for the Innovation Hub in the next months. 🌿 Following some introductory words from the moderator, the first presentation was delivered by Bettina Gereth from NUVI, who explored the future of coated textiles and how these materials are being adapted to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. 🏎️ Next, Frederic Nagel from Ecurie Aix - Formula Student Team RWTH Aachen e.V. gave a speech on the application of high-performance fibres in Formula Student. 🧵 We then heard from Martin Dinter and Armin Fendt of Kufner Holding GmbH, who explained their extensive portfolio of products, demonstrating how Kufner’s solutions are being utilized globally. 🔬 Finally, Silvia Avataneo from Stellantis discussed how textiles are driving sustainability in the automotive industry. She explored how the integration of smart textiles and sustainable materials is becoming central to the future of mobility. Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for making the session interactive and engaging! Curious to learn more? Join us at the SmartX Innovation Hub for future webinars and discussions! The next webinar will take place on 22 October ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ggW3kCZE
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Yesterday our Project Manager Judith Bosch represented the SmartX Innovation Hub at the final event of the STRENTEX Project in Serbia, hosted by the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad 🔬, one of our Innovation Hub members. She provided an overview of the SmartX Innovation Hub to the attendees before moderating a panel discussion on the future of stretchable electronics and wearables. The panel highlighted the critical role of cross-sector collaborations in driving these innovations to market 🚀
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I am happy to attend the final event of the STRENTEX Project , led by one of our SmartX hub members, Novi Sad University, and explore the exciting results on the potential of stretchable electronics for e-textiles. It was a pleasure to exchange insights with Kevin Rodrigues , Sigrid Rotzler , #varunjeoti and @ivanaknezvic during a panel discussion, where we highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaborations. Looking forward to another great day of discussions and learning! #strentexconference SmartX Innovation Hub Textile ETP
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🚨 This afternoon, don't miss the SmartX Innovation Hub webinar!🚨 We’re pleased to welcome Silvia Avataneo from Stellantis, who will be sharing her insights on the evolving role of textiles in the mobility sector. In her presentationc she will explore how sustainable textile innovations are set to transform the automotive industry and pave the way for greener transport solutions🌿 This webinar is open to SmartX Innovation Hub members only register today and secure your spot! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ggW3kCZE
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🚀 Join us tomorrow from 14:00 to 16:00 for an exclusive webinar featuring Frederic Nagel, the Administrative Head of Frame & Composites at Ecurie Aix - Formula Student Team RWTH Aachen e.V.! In this session, Frederic will explore the world of high-performance fibres and their critical role in Ecurie Aix's Formula Student race car designs. This is a unique opportunity to explore how textile innovation drives success in one of the world’s most competitive student engineering challenges. This webinar is open to SmartX Innovation Hub members only register today and secure your spot! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ggW3kCZE
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🍂 October is here and the SmartX Innovation Hub is looking forward to its activities! 🚀 We’re kicking off the month with a webinar this week on the 2 October, diving deep into the automotive industry. Hear from industry experts and innovators who are shaping the future of the textile industry. Join the Innovation Hub today and don't miss out this webinar and all the other activities! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ggW3kCZE
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🚀 On 2 October, from 14:00 to 16:00, attend an exclusive webinar featuring Bettina Gereth, Fundraising & HR at NUVI. NUVI is a pioneering material innovator, specializing in scalable, plastic-free, and 100% bio-based coated textiles. Produced roll-to-roll in Germany, their materials are made entirely from locally sourced plants and minerals. Bettina will share insights into the transformative potential of rethinking coated textiles for a more sustainable and future-ready world. This webinar is open to SmartX Innovation Hub members only. Don't miss the chance to hear the latest updates from NUVI - register today and secure your spot! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ggW3kCZE
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#ThrowbackThursday to 09-10 September when our project manager, Judith Bosch, presented Textile ETP, our SmartX Innovation Hub and Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub at the exCITE Symposium! 🚀 The event, co-organized by the CITE Project and our member ITA Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University, focused on driving forward the circular economy and advancing textile technology. We explored critical challenges, including access to funding and resources, while highlighting the vital role of collaboration in building a more sustainable future ♻️
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📣 Program for E-Textiles 2024 is out! 📣 Dear E-Textiles Enthusiasts, we are proud to announce this years' incredible program for the E-Textiles 2024 conference. Spotlight: 📄 Poster presenters 📄 We are happy to present our stellar international lineup of e-textile experts who will present their latest research as a poster at this years' E-Textiles conference: Emma Wood from Universität der Künste Berlin, Jessica Stanley, Rhys Morton, Barbro Scholz, Vladan Koncar, Alexandar Todorov, Thelge Peiris from Nottingham Trent University, Bahareh Ghalebi from Isfahan University of Technology, Sandra Blocher from Deutsche Institute für Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF), Daniela Moracova, Jiri Navratil and Martin Janda from Západočeská univerzita v Plzni (ZČU), Maryam Davoudpour, Julius Scherf from PROFACTOR, Cristina Oliveira, Stephanie Weiss from Wood K plus - Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH, Hou-Sheng Huang, Kalana Marasinghe, Tom Greig and Yong Sheng from University of Southampton, Erik Khranovskyy, Miguel Rocha, Hongyang Dang, Gabriel Digregorio, Melissa van Schaik, Babak Abdi from Aalto University, Bornali Sarma from University of Delhi, Hammoudeh Bouzan, Kirsten Weide-Zaage, Lei Jing, Zengji Wu from Cranfield University, Vignesh Ravichandran, Valérie Bartsch, Claire Eliot, Ibrahim Halwani, Mina Laghaei from Université de Lille, Abiodun Komolafe, Delaram Sadatamin, Vanja Kokol, Svea Thienpondt, Teemu Salo and Shahood uz Zaman! 📅 Conference Details: 📍 Location: Fraunhofer-Forum Berlin, Germany 🗓️ Dates: November 19th - 21th, 2024 ℹ https://lnkd.in/eK3Ep4yg 🕒 Full Paper Deadline: October 31, 2024 ✨Head over to https://lnkd.in/eBTkK7GW to have a look at our exciting international speakers and poster presenters! Our industry exhbitors will showcase their latest innovations: https://lnkd.in/eyTUKSpE Don't miss this the opportunity to join us for three days of E-Textiles Excellence! Register now at https://lnkd.in/e48w6Umb See you in Berlin in November! #etextiles #smarttextiles #berlin #innovation
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