The Texprocess Americas Symposium will be held from 3-5 May at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. Leading industry experts will come together to address the latest in product development, technology, and what the future looks like for the sewn products industry.

In addition to the eight symposium sessions, three bonus sessions will be available for visitors who have purchased a symposium pass. Those sessions are presented by IAF, Fedustria vzw and a joint session by Techtextil North America, Texprocess Americas and JEC Americas. 

Automation and Robotics - present and future trends in Product Development

The industry is dynamically evolving. In manufacturing and through automation, organisers anticipate reduction in the need to outsource. Processes involving robotics will soon be considered the way to go in advanced product development.

“Our panelists will discuss, present, challenge and set your hopes and plans straight regarding what’s available, what’s coming and the effect this will have on our industry in the coming years,” say organisers. The session will be moderated by Yoram Burg, Optitex, USA.

Long and Short Term Future of Technology in Apparel

During this session, visitors will learn about the brands and retailers, what to look for, and how to choose the right technology for their business. Attendees are welcome to join the discussion on what the panelists believe their successes and failures have been. The session will be moderated by Ram Sareen, Tukatech.

Creating a Competitive Advantage with an Integrated Cutting Room

An integrated cutting room, which includes marker making, spreading and cutting operations, has a profound impact on a company’s margins. “Now the integrated cutting room can be a source for your competitive advantage through the integration of custom equipment, advanced hardware, innovative software, and advanced production systems,” organisers report. The moderator of this session is Dave Gardner, SPESA.

Reshoring. Is it for real or still just talk?

Industry leaders from the sewn products supply chain will participate in a facilitated discussion regarding their company’s domestic success.

Topics discussed will include current challenges and solutions; opportunities within the domestic marketplace; profitability; importance of supply chain integration; role of technology; and keys for success moving forward. The session will be moderated by Will Duncan, Will Duncan and Associates.

3D Evolution: ”‹Using 3D in the apparel fit process

The new evolution in 3D visualization technology will be discussed during this session, moderated by Pat Trautman, Global Garment Engineering. All panelists were given the same parameters of fit problem and Avatar type, to present

Wearables: Current Applications and Future Possibilities

This session, moderated by Kilara Le, Independent Consultant, will be a discussion with product developers and researchers regarding the current and future state of wearable technology within our industry.

Topics will include: wearable solutions, concepts and products; challenges in design and production; regulatory and standardization issues; opportunities for the industry; and changing our ways of thinking to accommodate wearables.

Advancements in Sewing Room Technologies

Needles, thread, sewing machines, automation, and accurate costing are important and necessary for the sewing industry of today and tomorrow. This session, moderated by Mike Fralix, [TC]2, will discuss the latest developments in each of these areas.

Welding and Stitch-Free Seam Technologies for Industrial and Apparel Products

Industrial fabrics and apparel with a seamless construction are gaining in popularity. Stitch-free seam technology – welded or bonded – are two different concepts. The session will focus on explaining the difference, as well as benefits of these processes and their application. The session will be moderated by Traci Evling, JTE Machine.

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