Malaysia Textile Manufacturing News
- May 2023: The Malaysian textile industry should collaborate with manufacturers from China to transform local textile production processes and systems through digitalization and automation in order to boost productivity and increase revenue, said the Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA).
- March 2022: Toray Industries, Inc. unveiled Toyoflon, a low-friction polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) with a property to resist friction and be used in high-strength textiles. According to Toray studies, the slide's durability is 25 times greater than its current counterparts, and friction has decreased by more than 50%. Due to its performance advantages, increased surface pressure, and ability to be smaller and lighter, the new textile is expected to witness a rise in adoption.
Related General Manufacturing Industry News
- November 2024: At Formnext 2024, 3D Systems announced it will be unveiling a suite of innovative technologies and materials, targeting enhanced production capabilities in the additive manufacturing (AM) sectors. A notable addition to their lineup includes the PSLA 270 platform—a mid-frame SLA solution—paired with the newly introduced Wash 400, Wash 400F, and Cure 400 systems. This setup effectively tackles prevalent production hurdles by delivering a streamlined and scalable post-processing solution.
- January 2024: PartsToGo, a German company, has expanded its capabilities by acquiring four additional stereolithography (SLA) printers from Stratasys Ltd. Specifically, the AM service provider has chosen three Neo800 printers and one Neo450, enhancing their current lineup of a Neo450 and Neo800. This upgrade aims to deliver high-quality, precise, and consistently repeatable parts tailored to their customers' industrial applications. Over time, PartsToGo has transitioned from merely showcasing 3D printing capabilities to operating as a comprehensive service bureau.
- May 2024: SUNLU unveiled its High-Speed Series ABS Filament in response to market demands for enhanced filament performance. Capable of supporting printing speeds of up to 600mm/s, this new ABS filament guarantees superior print quality. while maintaining the advantages of general filament such as ABS's toughness.
- April 2024: Raise3D unveiled its latest Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printer series, the Pro3 HS, in conjunction with the launch of its Hyper Core Filament Line. The Hyper Core filaments from Raise3D boast a fiber-dense inner core, featuring meticulously aligned carbon fibers. This design not only boosts heat conductivity but also accelerates the melting process of the filament in the printer's hot end. Users can access templates for Hyper Core filaments, including ABS CF15, PPA CF25, and PPA GF25, through the ideaMaker software version 5.0.6, which is fully compatible with the Pro3 HS Series.
- August 2024: Gates Corporation is enhancing its bandless V-belt lineup. The composition of the Super High Capacity (HC) Molded Notch (MN) V-belt will transition from standard chloroprene rubber (CR) materials to advanced ethylene elastomer (EE) compounds. Furthermore, in July 2024, the company began producing its EE Tri-Power V-belts in Europe, ensuring reduced lead times and improved availability.
- March 2024: V-Belt manufacturer Dayco Inc. inaugurated its new plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, located in the Tres Naciones Park, in the Industrial Zone of the state. The new plant will be used to produce belts for light combustion cars, with its molded tooth design that operates more quietly and efficiently. In terms of its scale and capacity, the facility covers 73,000 sq. ft and is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery that can produce up to 4.2 million Poly-V belts annually,
- August 2024: Eckert & Ziegler and Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (Telix) announced a significant multi-year agreement. Under this contract, Eckert & Ziegler will act as the European contract manufacturing organization (CMO) for Telix's ProstACT GLOBAL Phase III study. The contract ensures the supply for the entire European patient base from Eckert & Ziegler's state-of-the-art facility in Berlin. Eckert & Ziegler will supply the essential starting material: their high-purity, non-carrier-added GMP-grade Lutetium-177 (Lu-177).
- August 2024: Salt Medical, a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) focusing on medical device manufacturing, is set to debut at Claregalway Corporate Park in Co. Galway. Salt Medical boasts a distinguished international platform in the medical device arena, bolstered by a robust global research and development (R&D) and manufacturing network. While the company has established R&D and manufacturing hubs in Ireland, it also sources raw materials and precision components, complemented by large-scale manufacturing operations in both the United States and the Asia-Pacific region.
- November 2023: Envac’s automated waste collection system served around 40,000 homes and 120,000 inhabitants while eliminating the need for heavy collection vehicles, which resulted in significant environmental benefits. The automated waste collection system has transported approximately 240,775 tonnes of waste so far. The system has improved urban planning and management by eliminating heavy-duty collection vehicles and bulky waste storage containers on the streets. From an environmental perspective, it prevents approximately eight tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
- January 2023: Envac (one of the most innovative players in the global automated waste collection market and the inventor of the pneumatic waste collection system) partnered with Stella Futura (Sweden-based sustainable energy solutions provider) to accelerate the impact of automated waste collection with sustainable energy solutions. Envac’s automated system, together with Stella Futura, will lower costs, increase overall grid efficiency, and boost Sweden’s energy resilience.
- Febuary 2023, Saudi’s MODON announces USD 1.1bn textile investments. These investments are distributed over 125 industrial contracts in 19 industrial cities, covering a total area of more than one million square meters. According to Al-Argoubi, the textiles and men’s supplies sector is experiencing high growth in the Kingdom.
- October 2022 - Nykaa enters the Gulf nations through its first global partnership with Apparel Group. The Apparel Group of Dubai will hold 45% of the company's shares, while Nykaa will control 55% of the partnership's shares. The Indian cosmetics and clothing store Nykaa recently announced a partnership with the Apparel Group, a fashion and lifestyle retailer with headquarters in Dubai, to expand its presence in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) nations.
- May 2023: The Malaysian textile industry should collaborate with manufacturers from China to transform local textile production processes and systems through digitalization and automation in order to boost productivity and increase revenue, said the Malaysian Textile Manufacturers Association (MTMA).
- March 2022: Toray Industries, Inc. unveiled Toyoflon, a low-friction polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) with a property to resist friction and be used in high-strength textiles. According to Toray studies, the slide's durability is 25 times greater than its current counterparts, and friction has decreased by more than 50%. Due to its performance advantages, increased surface pressure, and ability to be smaller and lighter, the new textile is expected to witness a rise in adoption.
- April 2024: Epson has introduced two new industrial SureColor® F-Series dye-sublimation printers: the SureColor F11070 and SureColor F11070H. These models are designed for industrial reliability and continuous productivity at a low cost of ownership. The SureColor F11070 includes an optional large roll media unwinder, while the SureColor F11070H features an expanded ink set for high-volume print operations.
- March 2024: Epson completed the construction of its new four-story Innovation Center Building B at its Hirooka Office in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The 39,634 m² facility will house prototype and volume production operations for digital inkjet textile printers on the first two floors and office space on the third and fourth floors. The center aims to enhance Epson's R&D and production capabilities in textile printing, supporting the transition from traditional analog methods to more efficient and environmentally friendly digital printing technologies.
- November 2024: At Formnext 2024, 3D Systems announced it will be unveiling a suite of innovative technologies and materials, targeting enhanced production capabilities in the additive manufacturing (AM) sectors. A notable addition to their lineup includes the PSLA 270 platform—a mid-frame SLA solution—paired with the newly introduced Wash 400, Wash 400F, and Cure 400 systems. This setup effectively tackles prevalent production hurdles by delivering a streamlined and scalable post-processing solution.
- January 2024: PartsToGo, a German company, has expanded its capabilities by acquiring four additional stereolithography (SLA) printers from Stratasys Ltd. Specifically, the AM service provider has chosen three Neo800 printers and one Neo450, enhancing their current lineup of a Neo450 and Neo800. This upgrade aims to deliver high-quality, precise, and consistently repeatable parts tailored to their customers' industrial applications. Over time, PartsToGo has transitioned from merely showcasing 3D printing capabilities to operating as a comprehensive service bureau.
- May 2024: SUNLU unveiled its High-Speed Series ABS Filament in response to market demands for enhanced filament performance. Capable of supporting printing speeds of up to 600mm/s, this new ABS filament guarantees superior print quality. while maintaining the advantages of general filament such as ABS's toughness.
- April 2024: Raise3D unveiled its latest Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printer series, the Pro3 HS, in conjunction with the launch of its Hyper Core Filament Line. The Hyper Core filaments from Raise3D boast a fiber-dense inner core, featuring meticulously aligned carbon fibers. This design not only boosts heat conductivity but also accelerates the melting process of the filament in the printer's hot end. Users can access templates for Hyper Core filaments, including ABS CF15, PPA CF25, and PPA GF25, through the ideaMaker software version 5.0.6, which is fully compatible with the Pro3 HS Series.